06-24-13 Public Works & Property Vacation

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PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION JUNE 24, 2013 3:55 P.M. Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, Dr. David Varner, Valerie Schey, Gavin Ferlic Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis Jr., Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White, Derek Dieter Others Present: Scott Ford, Chuck Bulot, Kathryn Roos, Eric Horvath, Vickey Miles, Jeff Gritton, Michael Divita, Jitin Kain, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand Agenda: - Bill No. 27 -13 Vacate Alley - Donmoyer - Bill No. 18 -13 Water Table review for Building Permit Oliver Davis Chairperson of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, with all members in attendance opened the meeting with two items on the agenda. The first bill 27 -13 was a request to vacate a 40' x 16' strip of platted but landlocked alley just south of Donmoyer. The presenter was Jeff Gritton from Living Stones Church at 718 Donmoyer. Mr. Gritton explained the church was building a playground behind the church and though fenced would be opened to the neighborhood. The platted alley runs behind the property and the adjacent property owner was agreeable to the request. During the Council question & answer segment, Derek Dieter suggested the playground be monitored. Tim Scott noted there was no objection from neighbors. Oliver Davis noted all the city agencies had filed their approvals of the request. David Varner motioned the bill be sent favorably. Valerie Schey followed with a second, all supported. The second item was bill 18 -13 which adds the requirement of a soil and water table review to the building permit process. This added provision to the problems of a permit process intends to prevent problems of flooding basements recently experienced in homes built near the New Energy Plant. While operating the plant artificially lowered the water table nearby. Permits were issued. The plant closed and the water table rose. This review process would keep this from happening in the future. Oliver Davis and Council Attorney Kathy Cekanski - Farrand both spoke to the collaborative discussions among the Building Department, City Legal and Engineering which resulted in a workable, acceptable bill endorsed by all. David Varner moves favorably, Valerie Schey seconded and all affirmed. Under miscellaneous Chairperson Oliver Davis asked an update on Lafayette Falls be provided by Public Works at the meeting of July 8, 2013. Oliver Davis adjourned at 4:08 P.M.