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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 Superintendent• • SUPERINTENDENT _ _ -1- Superintendent of Public Works Tour of Facilities Supt. Dingman invited the commissioners and Mayor Bordoni to tour the facilities with him on Monday, January 14, 1980, at 9:00 a.m. to acquaint the newer commissioners -with what the Public Works facilities amount to and to have an informal discussion as to how they have been working. He asked to be notified by Friday, January 10 of acceptance in order to arrange for transportation. • Superintendent's Report Supt. Dingman reported on two requests which were made at the previous meeting of the Board on September 17, 1980. The:first concerned the cutting of grass at private residences when ordered to do so by the Building Commissioner, and the method of determining the fees to be charged back to the property owner. Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Holman commented that she would suggest to Alderman Banfield, who had called attention to the problem, that he discuss the billing process with the City Controller and try to track down property owners who are using this method to get their grass cut. The second request which. Supt. Dingman addressed concerned the break- down of costs to outfit the concession at Cass Park ballfields. He presented copies of a breakdown excluding force account.labor. • • -2 - Superintendent's Report Supt. Dingman referred to a letter from the Professional Golf Associa- tion of America announcing that "Lewis J. Adesso has completed requirements to be considered a Recertified (Class "A") PGA member. I -Ie achieved this status by continuing his education through participa- tion in National and Sectional PGA programs and by being actively involved in his Association on both the National and local levels. He has our congratulations and he deserves recognition for this accomplishment! Jl J President / PGA of America" Supt. Dingman requested that Board members not foget to congratulate Mr. Odessa. -3- SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Supt. Dingman requested that the Board pass a resolution requesting the Common Council to make an exception in the case of his attendance at the Annual Conference and International Equipment Show of the American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri in September. He reminded them that the Council had, the previous year, passed a resolution agreeing that no travel money should be spent on conferences held in states not endorsing ERA. Resolution %/i)gd By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests Common Council to make an exception in this case and permit Supt. Dingman to travel to the Annual Conference and International Equipment Show of the American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri in September of this year. Carried Unanimously Mayor.Bordoni commented that there would be a strong representation of womenattending the conference, and it seems inappropriate not to support a resolution of this hype at this time. He said he was glad to see unanimous decision in favor of the resolution. • Invitation to BPW Commissioners and Mayor Bordoni to tour DPW facilities 1 Golf Pro -Lewis J. Adesso-Recognition of accomplishments 2 BPW request to allow Supt. to travel to APWA Annual Conference in K.C.,Missouri 3 Supt.Report-Re Billing fees for grass cutting and costs to outfit concession stand at Cass Park ballfields 1 •