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flnmmtrtrr Erpnrt t�n tjjt ennui= Couz ttl atilt (Mg of f►nutli limb UTILITIES COMMITTEE • The March 28 ,'.1983 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called to order by its Chairman Councilman Walter Szymkowiak at 4 :00 in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Zielinski, Szymkowiak, Beck, Harris, and Voorde, Citizen Members Ross, Caldwell, and Frank Kuminecz, Michael Vance, Dick Maginot, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Szymkowiak noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss two bills namely No. 23-83 and 24-83 which are set for public hearing at tonight'ss council meeting. ' 'Mx. Vance explained that Bill No. 23-83 would approve a contract between Gates Chevrolet and the Board of Water Works Commissioners in the amount of $19, 555. 19. This would be for two mobile operator vehicles and an automobile for the Superintendent of Maintenance. He noted that in January of this year the Council approved a similar with Basney-Ford, however due to Ford Motor Co. discontinuance of the Ford Fairmont they were unable to deliver the vehicles. Gates Chevrolet was the only bidder and it was lower than the first bid in January. Following discussion Councilman Zielinski made a motion seconded by . Councilman Beck that the bill be reported favorably to Council. The motion passed 3-0. Mr. Vance explained that Bill No. 24-83 would approve a contract between Carl J. Reinke and Sons, Inc. and the Board of Water Works Commissioners in the amount of $148,000. 00. - It would be for the construction of a half million gallon clear well at Edison Park Water Filtration Plant. This was the lowest of 13 bidders. The present capacity is between 90 to 100, 000 gallons. A clear well is basically a .buffer zone between the plant and distribution. It would measure 350 feet around. He noted that it would also have a dual capacity, for it would function as a basketball court in Edison Park. He also noted that the earth removed would be made into a sledding hill. The construction would offset the chemicals within a four-five year period. The present balance of the depreciation fund is $345 ,758. 02 , and if the two bills are passed the balance would be $177,202. 83. Councilman Szymkowiak discussed the need for safety equipment for personnel at the Water Filtration Plant; and requested that a stamp be purchased so that when persons pay their utility bills in person they can be marked paid with the date. Following further discussion Councilman Zielinski made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that the Bill be reported favorably to Council. The motion passed 3-0. ' There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. • • Respectfully Submitted, Walter Szymkowiak, Chairman •wtt •wtt• ottelp. ►wuUMUM•co.