HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-29-12 Public Works & Property Vacation CommitteePUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION MAY 29.2012
4:50 P.M.
Committee Member's Present: Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic,
Valerie Schey
Other Council Member's Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic
Karen White, Derek Dieter
Other's Present: Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Kevin Allen, Mayor Pete Buttigieg,
Fire Chief Cox; Mark Neal
Agenda: Update SBFD — Fire Station #5
Update — W. Ewing Pavement — Dept. of Public Works
This meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was scheduled to
follow -up on two questions raised by Councilmember Oliver Davis at the meeting on
May 14.
The first concern was the SBFD timeline for construction of a new Station #5 originally
proposed in late 2011 to be built on a site adjacent to Bruno's on S.R. 23.
Recently appointed Fire Chief Steve Cox reported the project was on hold and other
options were being considered. He said he was doing a complete city -wide reassessment
of all stations involving computer assisted location analysis based upon volume of calls
and response times. He added that public safety would always be the primary concern.
Oliver Davis commented that 6`'' District residents were promised a new station.
Councilmember's White and Scott said analytical information was critical to the decision
process. Cox added the study would be complete by the end of August and would be
shared with the Council.
Dr. Fred Ferlic asked Chief Cox about the status of the proposed training center. Cox
noted the plans for a permanent training facility proposed years ago were going to
proceed; but not to the size and scale once envisioned due to budget constraints.
Valerie Schey asked if a new fire station #9 were built, would it still be in River Park.
Chief Cox said if and when it would be in River Park. Councilmember White and Kathy
Cekanski - Farrand returned to discussion of the training facility. Would it be a regional
facility? Would it be fee based? Cox answered that unless a funding source could be
found the facility would be limited on both counts. He told Councilmember White the
original state grant head to be returned though other grants were being sought.
The other concern of Councilmember Oliver Davis, that being the deteriorated condition
of the pavement on W. Ewing was deferred by Oliver. He reported he had toured the
area in question with the Mayor and was assured a solution would be forthcoming.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
Dr. David Varner adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dr. David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee