01-12-15 Public Works and Property Vacation

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PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION JANUARY 12.2015 3:35 P.M Committee Members Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. David Varner, Henry Davis, Oliver Davis Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Gavin Ferlic, Karen White, Derek Dieter Others Present: Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, Katheryn Roos, Bob Emery Agenda: Bill 66 -14 Amends Snow Removal Practices & Procedures The Public Works and Property Vacation Committee under the leadership of Chairperson Valerie Schey met to discuss Bill 66 -14. This bill would amend the City Code to adopt new snow removal practices and procedures. Director of Public Works, Eric Horvath was called upon to present this administration sponsored bill. Eric said that the way the City approaches snow removal has been under review since the record snowfall of the winter of 2014. Having critically reviewed current practices Eric said new processes have been devised that would improve safety and efficacy of the City's snow removal efforts. To that end the bill would require parking on even numbered days be permitted only on the side of streets with even numbered addresses. The same would apply to odd days requiring parking on the side of streets with odd number addresses. The bill designates the Director of Public Works to make snow removal decisions reserving the declaration of winter weather emergencies to the Mayor. For the Council's further consideration Eric provided a substituted version of the bill containing a number of changes from the original both substantive and scriber's errors. One substantive change was the penalty amount for a non - compliance citation. The current Code specifies $25.00. Originally the administration proposed it be $100.00; but was now suggested at $50.00. Many Council questions followed. Derek Dieter asked pointed questions about enforcement procedures. Henry Davis felt the bill needed more discussion bill making a motion for continuance until the January 26 meeting. Oliver Davis seconded the motion and all supported. Valerie Schey adjourned the meeting at 4:08 P.M. Regbectfully Submitted, 1 Valerie Schey, Chairperson