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