HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-12-20BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Meeting of December 20, 1989
NOTES
Present: Commissioners Cannon, Cox, Daley, Reeves, Sprague;
Acting Supt. Fabbroni, City Engr. Gray.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
The following were additions to the Agenda:
4. Penalties on miscellaneous bills - Debbie Parsons present.
5. Water Treatment Plant Amendment of funds - Committee has
"Power to Act ".
The following were deletions to the Agenda:
2. Staff Updates:
b. Lighting in Southside Area.
C. 108 Water Street Encroachment.
d. Use of handicapped parking spaces in Dryden Road
Parking Garage (Building Commissioner
recommendation).
1. ICE CLIMBING ON CITY PROPERTY
Steve Uzmann was present for discussion. Mr. Uzmann noted that
he would like to regain access to Six Mile Creek and to Ithaca
Falls for ice climbing. He showed the BPW the type of equipment
ice climbers use and noted that most ice climbers are experienced
rock climbers. He further noted that he has a proposed liability
form and could show proof of insurance. Commissioner Sprague
asked Mr. Uzmann if he had an agreement with private property
owners, Mr. Uzmann said he did not, it was known to the absentee
landlords that he would be using their property. Commissioner
Cannon proposed that the City Attorney review this proposal and
the BPW agreed, and will discuss afterwards.
2. PENALTIES ON MISCELLANEOUS BILLS
City Chamberlain Parsons presented to the BPW a proposal to add
penalty charges to miscellaneous late bills. She noted that she
has spoke with the City Attorney and he felt the BPW regulations
would need to be changed. City Engr. Gray felt that all late
penalty rates should be consolidated into a fee schedule without
different interest rates. Discussion followed. Commissioner
Daley suggested a 10% late penalty fee after 30 days. The BPW
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penalty rates should be consolidated into a fee schedule without
different interest rates. Discussion followed. Commissioner
Daley suggested a 10% late penalty fee after 30 days. The BPW
will discuss this issue after the City Chamberlain receives
further information from the City Attorney and the Charter and
ordinance Committee.
3. GENEVA STREET LOADING ZONES
Traffic Engineer Gombas was present to discuss this request from
the Senior Citizens Center asking that the two loading zone
parking spaces in front of their building be changed to
handicapped parking. Frank suggested changing only one space to
handicapped and leaving the other as a loading zone. Discussion
followed. The BPW took the Traffic Engineer's suggestion and
agreed to change one space to handicapped parking and to leave
the other as a loading zone.
4. JOB SCOPE OF WATER AND SEWER DIRECTOR
City Engineer Gray noted the upcoming retirements in the Water
and Sewer Division and the 89 years of experience between them.
He noted the background of the Water and Sewer Director, and
explained the 1979 organizational chart and how the Assistant
Superintendent was in charge of the Water and Sewer Division.
City Engr. Gray noted that he would like to create a position in
the Water and Sewer Division comparable to the Streets and
Sanitation Supervisor in the Streets and Facilities Division.
This position would take care of long range planning as well as
necessary maintenance. Commissioner Cox discussed the 1979
organizational chart and felt it was accurate, and noted that at
that time, the Assistant Superintendent was second in charge.
Acting Supt. Fabbroni felt that there needed to be a higher
position that Walt Happel's current one and that this would still
be under the direction of the City Engineer. Discussion followed
about budgetary concerns. The BPW directed staff to start a
search process and to request the Civil Service Commission to
establish a position in the Water and Sewer Division equivalent
to the Streets and Sanitation Supervisor in the Streets and
Facilities Division, and also directed staff to appoint an Acting
Director of Water and Sewer Operations.
5. WTP AMENDMENT - BPW HAS "POWER TO ACT" ON THIS RESOLUTION
City Engineer Gray explained the background on this resolution
that was tabled from the December 13th BPW meeting. Herb McCall
was hired under contract to do design work for the Water
Treatment Plant Upgrade. Discussion followed about the work that
Lo Mr. McCall has done, and how some of this work was not what he
was contracted to do. The BPW discussed this matter further and
decided to approve this payment with the stipulation that Mr.
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McCall will adhere to the scope of his contract and that this
amount is not to exceed $20,000.
Resolution
by Commissioner Cox; Seconded by Commissioner Sprague.
WHEREAS, the City has received additional services from Herb
McCall, P.E. related to the day to day operations of the Water
Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, this matter has been reviewed by the City Engineer and
he has recommended a payment of $20,000, and
WHEREAS, this matter has been further reviewed by the Board of
Public Works and they agree to the payment of $20,000 with the
stipulation that no further work is done out of the scope of Mr.
McCall's contract with the City for the Water Treatment Plant
Upgrade, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the $20,000
not -to- exceed payment to Mr. Herb McCall for additional services
to the Water Treatment Plant, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board requests the Budget and Administration
Committee amend the 1989 Budget to increase line F- 8330 -435 by
$20,000 for this payment and reduce line F- 8330 -110 by $20,000 to
offset this payment.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
Notes by
Lisa Cornell
Administrative Secretary
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17. W p - Commissioner Cox.
C. Amendment to Water Treatment Plant Budget
[he Citv Engineer has been approached on several occasions
by Herb McCall, P.E., for
payment of "additional services"
rendered while doing design
for the Water Treatment Plant
Because of the
lack of a Chief Operator at the
Upgrade.
plant, the complexity and
age of the plant systems, the
changing state and federal
regulations, and the easy
availability of Mr. McCall
at the Water Plant he was
involved in several plant
operational matters. After
numerous discussions Mr.
Gray agreed to recommend a payment
to emergency
and additional work done for
of $20,000 reflect
daily plant operations.
The source of those funds would be
unexpended monies in the
plant staff line. Other payments
for additional services,
if any, will be made only as those
incorporated in
the project as change orders or a
items are
change in scope of the project.
WHEREAS, the City has received
additional services from Herb
P.E. to the
day to day operations of the
McCall, related
Water Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, this matter has
been reviewed by the City Engineer
and he has recommended a
payment of $20,000, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the Board
of Public Works request that the
Budget and Administration
Committee amend the 1989 Budget to
increase line F 8330-435
by $20,000 for this payment and
reduce line F 8330-110 by
$20,000 to offset the payment.