DATE: December 14, 2005
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Johnston,
Hermes, Gilmour
ABSENT: Orr, Strong
NON-MEMBERS
PRESENT: Water & Sewer Superintendent Ken Jeffries, Public Works Superintendent Gary Van Duyne, Secretary Puracchio, Reporters Monson & Smith
DISCUSSION: Minutes
ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to open the meeting at 5:30 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to approve the minutes as presented and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Lime Silo
ACTION: McGrath has come in to remove the over spray from the
vehicles at Water Plant and Public Works garage due to the painting of silo. He has done an excellent job. Paint Company
will reimburse.
DISCUSSION: Update on Sewer Plant
ACTION: Puracchio distributed the meetings notes that took place
with Rogina. See Attached. Based on the
information from Rogina the City decided to keep lagoon but asked for a bypass
pipe.
DISCUSSION: Pump and water main break
ACTION: Jeffries also informed the
Committee that he needed to purchase a pump for the lift station in the Fallen
Ridge subdivision. The Committee agreed
to bring this to Council for vote.
Van
Duyne stated that water main at Charlotte Street keeps breaking. The City needs to get an estimate on
replacing the 6 inch water main. The Committee agreed to get an estimate.
DISCUSSION: Back Hoe
ACTION: The Committee stated that it did not want to purchase a used back hoe. In the recently passed bond the City set aside $35,000. The City has funds in the equipment replacement fund to pay for the rest. Puracchio will ask the engineer to draw up a bid packet.
DISCUSSION: Salt
Dome
ACTION: Puracchio stated the bid opening will be December 20 at 10 am and brought before Council for approval that night.
DISCUSSION: City
Sidewalks
ACTION: Van Duyne stated that when it snows his crew is concentrating on plowing the streets. He cannot get to the sidewalk from First Street to Route 102 until much later. This is causing people to complain. Van Duyne asked if the City could use the Park District personnel to clear the sidewalks. After much discussion the Committee agreed as long as the payment does not exceed over $100 a day. Van Duyne also asked someone to notify Mr. Shell that the snow plows in the Winchester Green Plaza is piling snow across the sidewalk.
DISCUSSION: Bowler
Residence
ACTION: See attached information. The City agreed to all Bowler’s requests except point number 2. Puracchio will relay this to the attorney. The water line has to be upgraded to a 1 inch.
The residence that is on Route 53 just northeast of this property also needs to be looked at Van Duyne stated he and Gary Tate will check it out and get an update back.
Stevens Lane – This will be discussed at the next meeting. Puracchio will research. The Committee felt they had already approved a weight limit sign on this road.
DISCUSSION: Fallen
Ridge Subdivision
ACTION: Art Benner presented a subdivision plat showing easements. In his opinion lot 101 is a buildable lot; lot 106 is not because there is no right-of-way. The issue on lot 102 to change the drainage ditch can be done if it is straightened out and run along the drainage easement. The owner would be responsible for obtaining easements from property owners and paying for the project which would be approximately $3,000. The Committee agreed that the City was not going to pay for this. It would be at the owner’s expense since he is the one that wants to change it.
DISCUSSION: Adjournment
ACTION: Alderman Johnston made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.