BOARD
OF WORKS & SAFETY
July
20, 2010
The
Board of Works and Safety met on the 20th day in July at City Hall at 4:30
p.m. Members present: Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Huckleberry, Mr. O’Connor and
Ms. Negele.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
Minutes
of the regular session held on July 6, 2010 was approved as prepared on a
motion by Mr. Huckleberry, seconded by Mr. Shepherd.
DEPARTMENT
HEADS
Mr. Snoeberger reported that
he had a meeting this Friday to attend regarding operation pullover grant
application. It’s a required meeting to
attend in order to submit an application.
They also increased the amount to $4,000. The grant cycle begins in November of this
year. As in the past this pays for
officers time spent on seatbelt and DUI checkpoints. They have one remaining
this year for the grant cycle that ends in November that will occur over labor day weekend.
Mr. O’Farrell reported that
he was in the process of developing some guidelines for the Adopt a Hydrant
project and was pursuing existing templates for designs. So far they have several groups interested in
the project. They also removed some
loose bricks off of the old downtown Buckley building at the request of the
Mayor to avoid any mishaps and he also voiced concern over the condition of the
old adjoining Roemer building which he was able to observe while on
the lift. Mr. Shepherd stated that he
had inquired with
Mr. Dismore reported that he sent a letter to the
owner of a downtown apartment due to water just pouring in thru the ceiling on
the tenant. He also received a complaint
from a downtown apartment building renter regarding fire escapes that were
padlocked and he sent a letter to the owner requesting the removal of the
padlocks. He received a building permit
request from CVS for outside renovations. He also noted that 601 S Brady has
not touched the property since the last hearing and it is past the 30 days to
correct. Mr. O’Connor stated that he should
begin demolition procedures. Mr. Dismore
reported that he sent a 30 day demolition notice for 201 Hollovy. He also approved a building permit for a New
American Home for 1008 N Perry . Mr. Shepherd asked Mr. Dismore to look at
1214 Perry .
Mr. Dismore asked about the condition of the porch on the house at the
corner of Baxter and Taylor
and Mr. Shepherd stated that he would take a look at the porch.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. O’Connor opened the
sealed bids on the demolition of
CLAIMS
Claims
dated on July 20, 2010 for $136,357.03 as shown by the Claims and Allowance
docket, was presented to the board. Mr. Huckleberry
made a motion to pay the claims, seconded by Mr. Shepherd.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to be brought before the board; Mr. Huckelberry, made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Shepherd
seconded the motion.
__________________________
Robert Shepherd, Mayor
Sharon Negele,
Clerk/Treasurer