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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE December 18, 2006 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Greenwood. Members absent: Getty. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase a dissolved oxygen unit at a cost of $1,400.00, plus estimated shipping costs of$12.73, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE December 4, 2006 4:35 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to repair sewer TV camera at a cost of $1,315.52 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of repair of manhole at a cost of $4,305.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase repair parts for aeration blowers at a cost of $1,819.62, plus estimated shipping costs of $100.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:37 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE November 6, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Getty, Greenwood. Members absent: Schmitt. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase a breaker at a cost of$1,217.27 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 23, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the City Engineer for authorization to seek quotes for producing and mailing Storm Water Management Brochure Nos. 5 and 6 was reviewed. In accordance with the City's Storm Water Permit, the city is required to develop and mail two brochures to all residents and businesses by April each year until the expiration of the permit for a total of ten brochures. Funds are available through the Storm Water Management Fund. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 9, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty. Members absent: Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of repair of Satellite pump at a cost of $8,680.00, plus estimated shipping costs of$270.00, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:56 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 25, 2006 3:55 p.m. Council Chambers Councilperson Schmitt called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Greenwood. Members absent: Getty. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer to seek bids for repair of the east approach on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive was reviewed. The east and west approach sections of pavement for the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive bridge have experienced some undermining due to washout of subbase/subgrade material from underneath. This has created significant voids near the back walls of both bridge abutments. The voids are near the trail portion of the bridge along the north side. The pavement sections need to be mud jacked or a process that involves pressure injecting flowable mortar through core-drilled holes into the pavement to fill the voids underneath. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Greenwood that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:02 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 18, 2006 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of repair parts for Vaccon unit at a cost of $4,752.40, plus estimated shipping costs of $500.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Traffic Operations for authorization to seek bids for materials and equipment for Ansborough Avenue and Olympic Drive traffic signalization project was reviewed. The project includes ten signal heads with LEDs, one controller and cabinet and a two-channel loop detector at an estimated cost of$18,150.00. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 11, 2006 4:05 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Greenwood. Members absent: Getty. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Streets for authorization to seek bids for four rental road graders for this year's Snow and Ice Control Program was reviewed. The graders are normally rented from November 15 through March 15. Last year's cost was $3,000.00 per grader, per month for a total of$48,000.00 for the season. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to repair a variable frequency drive at a cost of $3,080.13, plus estimated shipping costs of$93.23, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Traffic Operations for authorization to accept traffic signal materials and equipment from Black Hawk County was reviewed. The items are to be removed from the Winslow Road Bridge by the Traffic Operations Department. There will be no additional costs to the city. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. The request of Barb Saffold to appeal the mowing fee in the amount of$410.00 for 125 Webster Street was reviewed. Information was presented by Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services. The contractor had to remove junk, debris, damaged old fencing materials, etc. to the driveway area before they could mow. It required three persons two hours to complete the work. The mowing contractor provided information as to the work performed at 125 Webster Street. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the mowing fee in the amount of$410.00 for 125 Webster Street be affirmed. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 28, 2006 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Getty, Greenwood. Members absent: Schmitt. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of repair of KSB pump satellite wet well at a cost of $7,948.13, plus estimated shipping costs of $270.00, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of wireless data transmission units at a cost of$1,822.17 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of $92.00 for additional setup for dual fuel tanks be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of replacement of Varec parts for flame arrestor assemblies at a cost of $4,216.80, plus estimated shipping costs of $300.00, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of shipping of loaner pump at a costs of $1,157.48 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of repair of sewer TV camera at a cost of $2,300.49 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 14, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Schmitt called the meeting to order at 4:49 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of Daniel Utsler to appeal fee of $85.00 for mowing of property located at 206 Summit Avenue was reviewed. Daniel Utsler, 2610 Saratoga Drive, reported he received notice on May 27, 2006 from the Waste Management Services Department concerning the grass at 206 Summit Avenue. Mr. Utsler stated when he received the letter from Waste Management Services the grass had already been mowed. Mr. Utsler stated he called Waste Management Services to inform them that the grass had been mowed, and he was told an inspection would be done by the department on June 2, 2006. On July 14, 2006, he received a bill in the amount of$85.00 for mowing at 206 Summit Avenue which was mowed on June 27, 2006. Mr. Utsler stated he does not feel he owes the fee as the grass was already mowed. Sharon Spears, Special Projects Technician, reported she does the weed inspections for the city. Ms. Spears noted Waste Management Services received the original call on May 22, 2006, but she was on vacation. Ms. Spears inspected the property on June 2, 1006 and a letter was mailed to Mr. Utsler notifying him he had ten days to mow the property. Ms. Spears reported she re- inspected the property on June 22, 2006, the grass was still tall, she made out a work order, and the contractor mowed the property on June 27, 2006. Mr. Utsler received an invoice for $85.00, which includes $20 administrative fee and $65.00 mowing fee. Mr. Utsler stated he mowed the property two days before he received the letter, and if it was mowed it was done at a later date. Mr. Utsler noted the property needs to be mowed again, and he contacted his tenant, who is responsible for mowing the grass, and it will be mowed this week. Bob Adams reported he is the contractor for the city, and his company mowed 206 Summit Avenue on June 27, 2006. Ms. Spears issued the work order on June 22, 2006 as the yard was over 12" long. Mr. Adams reported they mowed the back yard as the front yard had been mowed. Councilperson Greenwood stated he has received calls from neighbors concerning weeds and garbage at 206 Summit Avenue. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reported they have a current complaint for 206 Summit Avenue. The property was inspected on Saturday morning and again this morning at 10:00 a.m. The notification process will begin again on this property. Mr. Utsler stated his biggest gripe is that the property was mowed a lot later than the ten days, and he never received another notification. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the $85.00 mowing fee for property located at 206 Summit Avenue be affirmed. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 7, 2006 4:25 p.m. Council Chambers The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Schmitt,Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of uniform replacement at a cost of$2,500.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of uniform replacement at a cost of$2,000.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the meeting be adjourned at 4:34 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE July 17, 2006 3:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Greenwood. Members absent: Getty. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to repair the Lagoon pump at a cost of$9,834.13, plus estimated shipping costs of$270.00, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 3:42 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 26, 2006 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer for authorization to seek bids for tree spraying on the levee system was reviewed. During the inspection of the levee system last fall, most of the levee needs to be sprayed to control tree growth. About one-half of the levee system will be sprayed this year and the other half will be sprayed next year. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:34 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 19, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty. Members absent: Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase 468, 95-gallon yardwaste carts at a cost of$24,148,80, plus estimated shipping costs of$640.00, was reviewed. There has been an increase in the number of citizens participating in the yardwaste program. The carts will be delivered by July 10, 2006 and will be purchased with FY07 funds. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 12, 2006 4:25 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Schmitt called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Member present: Chairperson Schmitt, Greenwood. Members absent: Getty. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer for authorization to seek bids for traffic control devices for Canadian National Railroad crossings at Ansborough Avenue, Rainbow Drive, East Fourth Street and Newell Street was reviewed. Under the terms of the State of Iowa Grade Crossing Repair Fund Agreement, the city is required to provide and place appropriate traffic control devices. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Ayes: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 22, 2006 3:35 p.m. Council Chambers The Public Works Committee was canceled due to a lack of a quorum. This request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of environmental laboratory certification with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at a cost of$1,600.00 was the only item on the agenda. This item is also on the May 22, 2006 Finance Committee agenda for approval. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 15, 2006 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to make emergency sewer repair/exploratory reconnect just north of the lagoon at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 8, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of satellite pump repair at a cost of$9,643.26 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the meeting be adjourned at 4:56 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 24, 2006 4:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Traffic Operations for authorization to seek bids for installation of eight early warning sirens be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of additional expenditure of$1,710.00 for replacement of pads and hardware on the Waste Management dozer was reviewed. The original cost of repairs was $6,950.00. Upon disassembly of the unit, the pads are also worn beyond serviceability, and it is the recommendation of the Superintendent of Central Garage that they be replaced while the unit is disassembled. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 17, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as amended to delete Item No. 2, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to replace gas monitor, docking modules and filter at a cost of$3,860.10, plus estimated shipping costs of$50.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 10, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Streets for authorization to seek bids for various asphalt emulsions/bituminous products for upcoming Oiling, Seal Coating, Chip Sealing, Fog Sealing, Crack Sealing and oil patch material programs be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of electrical upgrade at Quincy Lift Station at a cost of $17,944.00 was reviewed. The current system is almost 50 years old, the system has deteriorated, and this includes an electrical upgrade of the lift station. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 3, 2006 4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to rebuild pump #1 at the Lagoon at a cost of$8,640.92 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization purchase pump repair parts at a cost of$5,909.00, plus estimated shipping costs of$300.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase replacement valves and repair parts at a cost of $3,914.00, plus estimated shipping costs of $300.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE March 13, 2006 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty. Members absent: Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Streets for approval of renewal of annual subscription with Meterologix at a cost of $1,056.00 for weather center satellite data information was reviewed. The Street Department uses the system to obtain weather conditions during the winter for snow plowing and for the seal coat program. The cost for the system is approximately $3.00 per day. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE February 27, 2006 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty. Members absent: Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase 3 level control valve for automated garbage truck at a cost of$1,297.75 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to replace TPS sensor and repair TPS cable for transmission at a cost of $1,251.18 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to replace fuel injection pump at a cost of$1,080.51 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to replace injector for garbage truck at a cost of $1,468.32 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to replace low efficiency lighting at a cost of$15,016.00 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to repair pump at Lagoon influent pump station at a cost of$10,715.92 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m.. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE February 20, 2006 4:15 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase replacement filter belts at a cost of $2,209.00, plus estimated shipping costs of$95.54, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to repair truck at a cost of$1,500.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the meeting be adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE February 6, 2006 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of repair of satellite pump at a cost of $11,903.58, plus estimated shipping costs of$255.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of gear motors for flood gate closers at a cost of $5,496.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of refitting two garbage trucks with right hand drive and travel cost to transport trucks for a total cost of$16,510.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of replacement cooler at a cost of $1,401.02, plus estimated shipping costs of$100.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of 6" flood pump replacement hose at a cost of $1,527.50 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer for authorization to seek bids for demolition and site clearance for 4104 Ansborough Avenue and 4140 Ansborough Avenue was reviewed. The city acquired these properties as right-of-way needed for the FY2006 VGM Expansion Project, Contract No. 704. All asbestos will soon be removed from both structures, and they must be cleared for construction. Work includes the demolition and removal of two houses with foundations, capping wells and the removal of two septic tanks, slabs for pole buildings, slabs for driveways and clearing and grubbing trees. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the meeting be adjourned at 4:34 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE January 23, 2006 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Councilperson Schmitt called the meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty. Members absent: Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as amended to correct Item No. 3, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of cost to print yardwaste recycle calendars at a cost of$1,064.83 was reviewed. The original quote was less than $1,000.00, but 700 extra calendars were printed by mistake. After reviewing last year's needs, Waste Management Services agreed to take the extra calendars. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of pump repair at a cost of $1,632.34 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of pumps at a cost of$62,568.00 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of utility box at a cost of $11,677.00 was reviewed. The present utility truck is scheduled to be removed from the vehicle fleet this year, and the current utility box is 12 years old and rusted. The new box would be installed on a different vehicle. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of replacement pump for Hackett Lift Station at a cost of $8,230.00 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE January 17, 2006 4:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer for authorization to seek bids for demolition and site clearance for 4316 Ansborough Avenue and 4330 Ansborough Avenue was reviewed. The city acquired both of these properties as right-of-way needed for the F.Y. 2006 Ansborough Avenue/US 20 Interchange, Contract No. 667. The two sites must be cleared for construction. Certain structures on these properties have been sold, but three small sheds, foundations, slabs and several marginally salvageable items remain. A well needs to be capped and septic tank emptied. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase fume hood at a cost of $20,039.12, plus estimated shipping costs of$300.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase repair parts for high pressure pumps at a cost of $2,044.00, plus estimated shipping costs of $100.00, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for authorization to purchase IP camera and dome at a cost of$1,100.26 for use at the Chamberlain recycling site be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the meeting be adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk a -- PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE January 9, 2006 4:05 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Schmitt, Getty, Greenwood. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer to approve notice of intent forms to place seven railroad crossing improvements in line for Iowa Grade Crossing Surface Repair Funds was reviewed. The notice of intent forms will place seven railroad grade crossings in line for Iowa Grade Crossing Surface Repair Funds. The grant total estimated cost of the seven crossings is $912,100.00, with the city portion being $187,420.00. Under the Iowa Repair Fund, the state pays 60 percent of construction costs, the railroad pays 20 percent and the Highway Authority pays 20 percent, plus all traffic control costs. Projects under the Iowa Repair Fund are completed on a first come/first serve basis. There is currently a three-year backlog of projects on the waiting list, so it is projected that funding for these seven crossings would become available in the year 2009. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of purchase of hydraulic fluid tank for sanitation truck at a cost of$2,000.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of body repairs to Sanitation Vehicle at a cost of$1,727.54 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of diesel engine diagnostic/rehab on sanitation truck at a cost of$2,329.77 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Getty, seconded by Greenwood that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of replacement of Hydraulic ram cylinder for sanitation truck at a cost of$5,795.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of backup pump at a cost of$3,975.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Waste Management Services for approval of freight cost of$60.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk