HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.26.2002 (3)COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 26, 2002
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
The contract with Municipal Pipe Tool Company in conjunction with the F.Y. 2002 Satellite
Interceptor Corrosion Control Project, Contract No. 652, was reviewed. Tim Shea,
Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reported that one bid was received by the city
from Municipal Pipe Tool Company in the amount of $489,999.69. The engineer's estimated
cost of construction of the project was $440,000.00, and the low bid was 11 percent higher than
the estimated cost. The increased cost may be due to the health and safety issues involved with
the project because of the high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the manholes to be rehabilitated.
Mr. Shea reported that 5.1 percent MBE was offered for the project. Steve Gearhart, President of
Municipal Pipe Tool Co., reported that today he spoke with representatives from the Pauline
Company and they have agreed to the MBE work specified at an estimated cost of $25,000.00.
Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reviewed a proposed alternative
program for weed control. Mr. Shea reported he is proposing that young adults in the city
provide contracted service under the direction of Neighborhood Associations to mow, remove
snow and dispose of leaves from 20 assigned properties in each respective neighborhood
association in return for a fee. Mr. She asked for the opportunity to develop a program over the
winter months and bring it back to the council.
Councilperson Jordan stated he supports Mr. Shea's proactive approach and would like to allow
him the time to develop the program over the winter months. Councilperson Hurley applauded
the new program, but that his first priority would be to take care of city -owned property.
Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reviewed yard waste services
currently provided by the city. Mr. Shea reported that the price for yard waste services does not
support the program. Mr. Shea suggested that a possible way to run the program would be to
lower the cost for the bags during the fall. The bags could be used and picked up by city crews
or citizens could drop off their yard waste at the plant. Mr. Shea stated that citizens can haul
their leaves to the Black Hawk County Landfill, use yard waste bags, compost or mulch the
]eaves. Councilpersons Berry and Jordan stated they support the paper bag suggestion.
Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reviewed the Neighborhood
Associations clean-up events. Mr. Shea reported he has scheduled a meeting with the
Neighborhood Associations to explain the proposal to require each neighborhood to haul their
items to the plant. Mr. Shea feels the savings to be approximately $2,000.00 per cleanup by
requiring neighborhood associations to haul the items to the Waste Management Plant.
Councilperson Getty reported that he is working with Mr. Shea on adjusting the fee for the bulk
item collections. Currently, the city charges $10.00 for 10 items.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Greenwood
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk