11-15-82 Special Committee on Snow Removal

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- Page 2. Special Committee on Snow Removal Councilman Crone had several questions regarding the interpretation of various sections of the ordinance as proposed. She voiced concern about selective enforcement, and questioned why the responsibility of removal of snow from fire hydrants-3 was being placed on the property owner. Following further discussion, Councilman Crone recommended that the Section requiring the removal of snow from fire hydrants be eliminated. The Committee agreed with her recommendation. The Committee hoped that the goodwill of the public would help in voluntarily keeping fire hydrants; clear for public safety reasons. The City Administration stated that it would follow up on the Committee' s recommendations to prepare a brochure outlining the snow removal procedures and have it distributed throughout the Community. It was also noted that a summary of final ordinance would be printed on the utility bills beginning with the January bill. Councilman Szymkowiak stated that his suggestion of v-plows for the grading of alleys was still being recommended to the City Administration. He noted however that he would not have such a v-plow made since Morgan Peck had advised him that the present refuse trucks could not stand the weight of any further equipment and that such trucks were considerably larger than in the past. Councilman Szymkowiak also noted that he had been advised of the potential legal liability of having such a plow made. In light of these reasons he was no longer desiring to have the plow made but would recommend the concept to the Administration for their consideration. John Leszcynski stated that he would get in touch with the City Engineer of Mishawaka, Jan Ludwig to discuss the possibility of incorporating some of the proposed changes into the Mishawaka ordinance. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5 :45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Raymond Zielinski Chairman