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Committ* It pout: <br /> Ws--\ .\-k.eS <br /> , ,� ent (t4mmtttre <br /> The June 26, 2000 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called to order by its <br /> Chairperson, Council Member Al `Buddy" Kirsits at 4:00 pm in the Council Informal Meeting <br /> room. <br /> Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, <br /> Ujdak, Coleman, White and Kirsits; Todd Zeiger, Gary Gilot, John Stancati, Jack Dillon, Terry <br /> Bland of the iivutb 3iiiettb Cribune,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. <br /> Council Member Kirsits noted that the first meeting on the agenda was to receive a <br /> Quarterly Report on the Sewer Repair Fund#640. <br /> Mr. Jack Dillon provided handouts to the Committee (copies attached) and reviewed them. <br /> He described the process when a customer experiences a private sewer problem. He highlighted <br /> portions of the 2000 Sewer Insurance handouts (copies attached). He noted that items which affect <br /> the cost include the depth to get to the affected area,de-watering,and the use of subcontractors and <br /> the renting of special equipment. He noted that the State Board of Accounts pointed out that <br /> quarterly reports are required per ordinance. <br /> Mr. John Stancati then provided an annual report on the Water Works operation and <br /> provided handouts to the Committee (copies attached). An annual report is required pursuant to § <br /> 17-54 of the South Bend Municipal Code. $ 100,000 was borrowed from the Sewer Insurance <br /> Fund and they are currently not in a position to pay any of it back. In 1999 there were 589 leaks <br /> for a cost of$572,851.97. The number of water leaks is increasing with 230 service line leaks to <br /> date. In 1999 the North Station was down entirely. Currently they use two(2) vendors. Most of <br /> the leaks are in the southwest where muck is a contributing cause and in the southeast where the <br /> hills are a contributing cause. <br /> Council Member Varner suggested that more than(2) vendors be used in the future. <br /> Council Member Kirsits inquired about the Leeper Park reservoir tank. Mr. Stancati stated <br /> that there was a wash out from the roof of the reservoir. Rip rap and boulders are being used. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kirsits <br /> adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Al"Buddy"Kirsits, Chairperson <br /> Utilities Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br /> • <br />