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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-1992 Mechanical Mechanical Cannittee City Council Chambers April 28, 1992 6:30 P.M. '~ MPambers Present: Harry Steck, Dave Barnett, Dick Coay, Others Present: Don Edwards, Jim Elson Jr., Clif O'Brien, Ray McKinney, Gary Orwig, George Spahn, Chris Spears, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, Howard Williams, Will Taggart, Bob Molleck, Larry Sarff, John Froehling, Gladys Young, Don Hopper The first item on the agenda was an executive session. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Dick Coay to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Voice vote. Motion carried. The Committee reconvened in open session for the regular meeting. Public Safety & Traffic Committee Harry Steck, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated that the monthly report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee. The police report was next. Mike Elam stated that the monthly report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary at this time on the report by the Committee. The ESMA report was next. Howard 1illiams' report was self-explanatory. No action was necessary by the Committee at this time on this report. The next item was a request for a street light on East Elm Street. Mayor Edwards stated that Church is using the parking lot east of the ch~ presently leased by the City from Burlington He stated the church is willing to split the light in this parking lot. Discussion. The Mike Elam to look at this area from a safety back to the Committee his findings. in the parking lot the First Baptist arch. This lot is Northern Railroad. cost of a street Committee directed aspect and report The possibility of making Sycamore Terrace one way traffic was discussed next. Mike Elam presented a report of the door to door survey conducted in the area. It was determined that the majority of the residents do not want this area marked as one way. Harry Steck asked Mike to look at the area for possible striping, to show two way traffic. Mike agreed. 1 Bob DeRenzy informed the Committee that the new rescue vehicle was put into service last Friday evening. Harry Steck stated that the old vehicle, a 1978 Ford has some equipment left on it, such as the generator, two winches, sirens, cascade system and emergency lights. He stated that he felt the vehicle should be put out for bids as soon as possible in the Illinois Municipal League and locally. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Dick Coay to advertise for bids to sell the rescue vehicle with a minimum of $7,000 with opening of the bids to be determined by the availability of a publishing date. Discussion. Voice vote. Motion carried. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Carmittee Richard Coay, Chairman The first item was a request from Clif O'Brien to obtain quotes for a paint sprayer. He stated the approximately cost is $750-800 and would be paid from the motor fuel tax funds. A motion was made by Harry Steck to received sealed bids for the paint sprayer. Seconded by Dave Barnett. Discussion. Harry amended his motion to have quotes instead of sealed bids. Dave agreed. Voice vote. Motion carried. Clif O'Brien requested permission to obtain sealed bids for a tar kettle. The anticipated cost is $17,000 and would be paid from motor fuel tax funds. He stated the present tar kettle is not set up to handle polymer crack filler for the streets. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Harry Steck to advertise for sealed bids for the tar kettle. Voice vote. Motion carried. At this time Cliff O'Brien provided an outline of the streets to be done during the 1992 motor fuel tax program. Discussion followed as to what could be done with the ends of Baxter and Dean Courts at the intersections. Clif stated the Street Department could take the roller to these areas and patch them until they could be done in the future under motor fuel tax. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Dave Barnett to recommend approval of the motor fuel tax program for 1992 as listed. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards addressed the Committee concerning the Chestnut Street FAU project. He stated that the cost estimate was $685,000 and the most recent estimate is $800,000. The city is required to pay one third of the cost with the balance being paid with federal funds. He stated that the aldermen will be receiving copies of the estimate for review. 2 No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Carmittee David Barnett, Chairman The first item was the possibility of installing an intercom system at City Hall. Dave Barnett stated that this was a request from the ADA Committee. The intercom would be placed at the front door with the receiver being in the water department. This is due to the fact at this department is manned through the lunch hour. The two quotes received were: $74.32 for a push button unit, and, $75.00 for a voice activated unit. Discussion followed on the location of the intercom to be mounted on the outside of the building. A motion was made by Harry Steck and seconded by Dick Coay to allow the expenditure for the voice activated intercom and to have George Spahn determine the installation place. Voice vote. Motion carried. Dave Barnett addressed the handicap ramp at Spurgeons. Mayor Edwards stated that the ramp will be installed as the last item of the sidewalk project and the design has been changed to conform with the ADA regulations. No action was necessary by the Com~n i t t ee . Bob DeRenzy informed the Committee that the water line has been installed, the sample has been taken, tested and positive results were obtained. He stated that he anticipates the line being given to the City within 30 days. Harry Steck asked for an update of the beach/campground project. Ray McKinney stated that the plumbing and wiring should be done at the campground this week. He stated that the septic tanks have not been installed yet but should be in the next two to three weeks. No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Wbrks - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman The first item was a request from Mike Coker to have an easement released which is presently under his house. Dick Coay stated that the easement runs between lots 26 and 27 in Village Square. The house was built over the easement. The easement was discovered when the adjacent property was sold. There is an additional easement, which is being used by the utilities on the west side of the lot. Discussion followed concerning the fact 3 that the house was built four years ago and the easement should have been known at that time. Mayor Edwards stated that the last request for an easement release was sent to the city engineer for review. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Dave Barnett and seconded by Dick Coay recommending release of the easement. Voice vote. (1 nay) Motion carried. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary