HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-15 UtilitiesUTILITIES JULY 13, 2015 5:05 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Gavin Ferlic, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Derek Dieter
Citizen Members Present: Kathleen Petitjean (AB)
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis (XAB), Valerie Schey, Oliver Davis (AB),
Karen White
Others Present: John Murphy, Brian Pawlowski
Agenda: Bill No. 26 -15 Amend Code to Adjust fees for Solid Waste
Collection
Bill No. 15 -64 Recommend Board of Public Works Update Its
Sewer Insurance Program Policy & Report to
Common Council
Two bills were scheduled for review by the Utilities committee chaired by Dr. David Varner. With full
Committee present Dr. Varner addressed the first item, bill 26 -15. He read a letter from Aladean
DeRose dated July 7th requesting the review of the bill postponed until the Council meeting on July 27th
On motions by Dr. Varner and Gavin Ferlic supported by all, bill 26 -15 was continued until July 27.
The next item, bill 15 -64, initiated by the Council called for a change of City policies by the Board of
Public Works (BPW). More specifically the resolution asked the BPW to adopt a policy to remove a
company previously authorized to do business with the City, while the Company is under investigation.
The impetus comes from the revelation that a company accused of double billing (both the customer
and the City) was still eligible to bid on City business. Currently the BPW has no policies to address this
type of situation.
Much discussion focusing on the need to protect taxpayers' interests and the need for transparency
followed.
Ultimately Dr. Varner moved the bill get a favorable recommendation. Gavin Ferlic seconded the
motion. Unanimous support followed.
Dr. Varner adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m.
espectfully Submitted,
Dr. David Varner, Chairperson
Utilities Committee