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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-1993 Mechanical Mechanical Committee City Council Chambers May 25, 1993 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Chet Phillips, Dick Coay, Jim May, Chuck Chapman Others Present: Mayor Edwards, Jim Elson, Clif O'Brien, Gary Orwig, Steve White, Bob DeRenzy, Mike Elam, George Spahn, Will Taggart, Chris Spears, Bob Molleck, Howard Williams, Larry Sarff, Ross Gardiner, Don Hopper, Gladys Young Pub l i c Safety & Traf f i c Corrmi t tee Chuck Chapman, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the fire report. Bob DeRenzy stated the monthly report was self explanatory. No action was necessary by the Comm ttee. The police report was next. The report was self explanatory and no action was necessary by the Committee. Mike informed the Committee that letters from President Clinton and Governor Edgar had been received complimenting the DARE program. The ESMA report was next. Howard Williams informed the Committee that they have completed putting together the hazardous material office. One siren in the south end of town is still down and they are trying to located a used relay if possible. If a new relay is necessary, he will come back to Committee with the request. No action was necessary by the Comm ttee. Mike Elam addressed the Committee with a request for the purchase of two bullet proof vests from Sam's Club in Peoria. This would require the city to purchase a business membership to Sam's Club for $45.00. The cost of the vests is $335 each. If ordered from Uniform Den the cost would be $636. All of the vests carry a five year warranty. With the Body Armor vests now in service due to expire in August of 1995, the city would save by purchasing the vests from Sam's. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Chet Phillips recommending the purchase of a business membership to Sam's Club at a cost of $45.00 and the purchase of two bullet proof vests at a cost of $335 each. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mike Elam Informed the Committee he had discovered a way to save money on notification of weed ordinance violations. He stated that at present certified letters, at a cost of $2.29 per letter, are being sent to property owners for violations. The ordinance specifies that ~w/ if a notice is published twice each year in a local newspaper, no further notice is necessary. The cost of the publication is approximately $60 and the first publication will be on May 25, 1993. This was an informational item only and no formal action was necessary by the Committee on this matter. As an informational item, Mike Elam informed the Committee that a grant application in the amount of $6,336.00 has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation for vehicle safety check points. The grant requires no matching funds and requires four check points to be utilized a year with six officers at these check points. It pays for the salary and vehicle mileage as well as six portable breath testers to help reduce the incidence of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May recommending to the City Council the approval of the grant application. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mike Elam informed the Committee that the West Central Illinois Task Force had notified him that the City will receive an additional $7,284 in grant money, which is a continuation of the salary reimbursement for the local undercover officer. The city has previously received $22,844 from the drug grant. No action was necessary by the Committee on this matter. No further action was taken by the Committee and the Public Safety and Traffic Committee was adjourned. Streets and Garbage Corrrni ttee Richard Coay, Chairman Recycling was the first item on the agenda. Dick Coay stated that a letter had been received from Kim Elkin with suggestions for curbside recycling. Ms. Elkin was not in attendance and the suggestions were not discussed at this time. The next item on the agenda was a request from a local developer to change the parking on West Chestnut from Main Street to Avenue A. Mike Elam stated he, Bob Anderson, and Howard Williams had looked at the area. Mike stated that their suggestion was to relocate the light pole at the entrance of the west alley on West Chestnut Street and to have the first two parking spaced on Main Street directly north of West Chestnut marked for compact cars only. If a truck or van is parked in either of these spaces, drivers attempting to see to turn off West Chestnut Street onto Main Street can not clearly see approaching traffic from the north. They also suggested that a handicap ramp be placed on the southwest corner of Main Street and West Chestnut Street. Mike stated that the request to have diagonal parking on West Chestnut Street would not benefit the public since only five parking spaces would be added and there are two city parking lots within easy walking distance. Clif O'Brien stated that he could order the compact car signs and install them. Committee agreed. 2 The next item was the discussion of Gabby Days. June 5th and 6th have been designated as Gabby Days with the remainder of items to be picked up June 7th. Mayor Edwards stressed the fact that the citizens should be notified not to leave items in their yard that are not intended for Gabby Days. He also suggested that an ad be placed in the local newspaper and on the local radio station. Committee agreed. Ciif O'Brien addressed the Committee concerning the mower in the maintenance department. He stated that this is a 1985 16 horsepower John Deere tractor with a mower deck and snow blade. The engine is in need of repairs. Ciif suggested three options: 1. Repair the engine ourselves by boring at a cost of $606; 2. Purchase anew shortblock engine for $1,120; or 3. Trade the tractor, mower and deck for a new 16 horsepower Cub Cadet for $2,950. The new Cub Cadet lists for $5,731. (John Deere's price was higher). Discussion followed. A motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Jim May recommending the purchase of a new shortblock engine for the John Deere tractor. Voice vote. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards stated that he read the article in the Ledger and the city is still getting some criticism for taking the garbage to Peoria. For the record, Mayor Edwards stated that when the County asked the city for input on the landfill, the city's recommendation was to close the facility. No further business was discussed and the Streets and Garbage Committee was adjourned. Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chet Phillips, Chairman The first item on the agenda was a request from Ray McKinney to have the Committee consider the possibility of leasing six lots north of the Old Beach Addition at the lake. Ray was not in attendance. Chet stated that Ray had talked with Bob Anderson concerning this matter. Steve White stated that he understood there to be nine possible lots with an easement down to the lake if the leasee maintain the shoreline. The matter was tabled to the next meeting for further discussion. A request from Russell Espinoza for the placement of a septic system on a leased lot at the lake was next on the agenda. Mr. Espinoza stated he had talked with Ray McKinney and Todd Diekow at the health department but needed the city's permission to place the field on city property. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May recommending to the City Council the approval of the request. Voice vote. Motion carried. Larry Sarff stated he had received a complaint of loose gravel on the new boat ramp. Ciif O'Brien stated that he can clean the gravel out with the excavator. No action was necessary by the Committee on this matter. 3 No further business was discussed and the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee was adjourned. Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee Jim May, Chairman The first item on the agenda was the purchase of a new printer for the computer. Ray McKinney was not in attendance and the matter was tabled to the next meeting. Gary Orwig addressed the Committee with a request to purchase lab equipment for the necessary testing of Gallatln's leachate. He stated that beginning June 1st Gallatin may start bringing leachate to the sewer plant and specific tests must be conducted. The cost of the necessary lab equipment is $1343.00 from Hach. A motion was made by Jim May and seconded by Dick Coay recommending approval of the purchase. Voice vote. Motion carried. Jim May addressed the Committee concerning the placement of grass clippings in the street. He stated he would like to see an ordinance prohibiting this. A motion was made by Chuck Chapman and seconded by Jim May to refer this matter to the Legal and Ordinance Committee for consideration. Voice vote. Motion carried. Chuck Chapman stated he would like to see an ad published in the paper informing the public that it is illegal to parking on the terrace or the block the sidewalk. Mayor Edwards suggested Mike Elam look into the ad placement for this matter. Mike agreed. At this time a motion was made by Dick Coay and seconded by Chet Phillips to convene in executive session for the purpose of personnel and land acquisition. Voice vote. Motion carried. Executive session minutes are on file for review. The Committee reconvened in open session. No further business was discussed and the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee was adjourned. Kayma Duncan - Committee Secretary 4