HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1980 FINANCE COMMITTEE
November 17 , 1980
City Hall , Waterloo, Iowa
The Finance Committee of the City of Waterloo, Iowa met in the Mayor's Conference Room
in City Hall at 6:30 P.M. on November 17, 1980.
Council Member Dowie, presiding.
On Roll Call : Dowie, Roehr, Wilharm, and Bowers
The first order of business was the recommendation of the Police Department on the bids for
light bars and speakers. The Chief's recommendation was that the bids of Constable
Equipment Co. be accepted for both products , even though they did not submit low bid. The
lower bids did not meet minimum specifications. It was moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr
to accept the bids of Constable Equipment Co. for the light bars and speakers. The motion
carried.
The Fire Chief's recommendation on the car and truck bid was acceptance of the bid of George
Morris Chevrolet and Trucks of Iowa, respectively. It was moved by Roehr, seconded by
Bowers to accept the above bids. The motion carried.
Don Thorson, Street Superintendent, asked that he be authorized to lease a street patch-
ing machine. It would recycle stock-piled asphalt. The cost is $1 ,400.00/month and
would be applied to the purchase price. The Attorney was instructed to investigate the
allowable interest rate that the City can pay. This is not a budgeted item for F.Y. 1981 .
It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm to enter into the lease agreement, subject to
the findings of the Attorney. The motion carried.
Don Thorson, Street Superintendent, asked that he be authorized to advertise for bids for
two floor jacks. They would be used in conjunction with the putting on of chains on
City trucks. It was moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers to authorize the solicitation of
bids. The motion carried.
Bill Hoffman, Director of Health & Sanitation, explained the need for the replacement of
controls for their U.L.V. unit at an approximate cost of $950.00 plus freight. It was
felt that not replacing the unit may result in a health hazard. It was moved by Bowers ,
seconded by Roehr to authorize , he purchase of this item. The motion carried.
Paul Huntley, Superintendent of Sewers , asked that the Committee reconsider the bid for
repair of the steam boilers which was awarded to Moore Engineering Co. , Inc. This bidder
now states that an additional -+00.00 above the bid quote will be necessary to delime
the boiler. The unsuccessful bidder, Boiler Service & Supply, Inc. will delime the
boiler at a rate no higher than their original bid ($470.00) . It was moved by Bowers ,
seconded by Wilharm to rescind action of September 22, 1980, awarding bid to Moore
Engineering Co. , Inc. and instead award bid to Boiler Service & Supply, Inc. in the amount
of $420.00 with the stipulation that this amount includes the deliming work. The motion
carried.
It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm to pay the following bills :
DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNT
Clean Community 3510 $1 ,021 .82
Electrical 1619 2,809.08
Finance/Treasurer (swimming pool design) 9,864.91
Health/Sanitation 4026 950.00
Police 4011 1 ,158.72
Police 4012 433.79
Police 4016 1 ,074.00
Central Garage 6873 426.70
Central Garage 11440 319.62
Central Garage 1231 2,188.41
Water Pollution Control Plant 3991 900.00
Fire 3753 477.35
With no further discussion before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk