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The March 14, 1983 meeting of the Utilities Committee was called
to order at 4 :00 in the Council informal meeting room by its Chairman,
Councilman Walter Szymkowiak.
Persons in attendance included Councilmen Zielinski, Szymkowiak,
Voorde, Crone, Harris, Taylor, and Beck; John Leszczynski, Michael Vance,
Citizen Member Ross Caldwell, Citizen Member Frank Kuminecz, Dick Maginot,
and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Councilman Szymkowiak stated that the purpose of the meeting was
to review two bills which are set for public hearing this evening. He then
called upon Michael Vance to review Bill No. 15-83.
Bill 15-83 would approve a contract between HRP Company and the
Board of Water Works Commissioners in the amount of $34 , 800. 00. It would
be used to relocate the street water mains on Olive Street due to the
Olive-Sample overpass. This was the lower of two bids received and it must
be completed prior to May 15, 1983. Mr. Vance explained .that the City is not
doing it themselves because it involves twenty-four inch water lines and
due to several other projects. He noted that there would be notification
of persons regarding the temporary interruption of service. Following
discussion of the Committee, Councilman Zielinski made a motion seconded by
Councilman Taylor that Bill No. 15-83 go to Council favorably. The motion
passed 4-0.
Councilman Szymkowiak then asked Mr. Vance to review Bill No. 16-83
which would appropriate $52 ,500:00 to the Bureau of Sewers for contractural
services, and would decrease the sewage works depreciation fund in this
amount. He explained that this money would be used to renovate manholes.
He noted that there is an increasing number of manhole collapses due to
structural fatigue. This would be contracted out by the City, with all
work being done from the inside of the manhole. Councilman Szymkowiak
questioned whether the quality of workmanship would be guaranteed, and was
informed that a three year warranty would apply. Councilman Crone questioned
what the individual cost per manhole would be, and was informed that it would
average $600. 00 per manhole. Following further questioning by the Committee
Councilman Zielinski made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill
No. 16-83 go to Council favorably. The motion passed 4-0.
There being no further business to comes before ,the Committee,
the meeting was adjourned„at 4 :30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Walter M. Szymkowiak, Chairman
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