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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.06.74 Council Minutes 25 APPROVED spa© MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MAY 6, 1974 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Daily, Trustees Akin, Graphenteen, McElmury Absent: Trustee Kuchera Also Present: Administrator Ford, Attorney Gorgos Motion by McElmury, second by Akin that the minutes of 4/29/74 be approved. APIF, motion carried. The matter of a public hearing to consider a proposed plat by Eugene Harris was opened at 7:30 P.M. by the Mayor. There were no objections to the plat. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin to continue the hearing to 7:30 P.M. , May 16, 1974 to allow the developer to put the plat in proper form. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Akin to award contract #1974-5, Tennis Court Liting in tie amount of $3680.00 be awarded to the apparent low bidder, Wenzel Plumbing and Heating. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that the bid on a new Truck Chassis in t- iie amount of $14,592.02 without alternates and without a trade be awarded to the low bidder, Joe Graeve Motors. APIF, motion carried. Fire Chief Jack Sauber reported to the council that the pumping unit mounted on the rear of a jeep scout and used for fighting grass fires was inoperative and beyond repair and requested authorization from the council to secure a new one at an approximate cost of $1800. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Akin that such a purchase be authorized after receipt of two written quotations and that the Administrator make recommendations to the council as to where in the budget this amount can be secured. APIF, motion carried. The council requested the City Attorney to prepare sample franchise ordinances for REA and other public utilities in the City for which there are not now franchise ordinances. The council took up the matter concerning delinquent accounts relative to the development of Pine Knoll Subdivision. Mr. Feilen, who was in the audience, agreed to meet with Attorney G. M. Gorgos and discuss the matter with the Attorney to report back to the council. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily that the Administrator be authorized to pay To Orfei and Sons, Inc. , Estimate #2 in the amount of $129,877.45 relative to Contract #1973-1(A) . APIF, motion carried. Mr. John McCann appeared before the council, representing Farmington Jaycees, to complain about various aspects about zoning and building permit enforcement. Mr. McCann also appeared with the council to discuss the problem of continuing com- plaints by neighbors and abutting property owners to Townsedge Shopping Center of which he is manager. After a lengthy discussion Mr. McCann agreed to report back to the council at their meeting of May 20, 1974, the result of a meeting to be held with the merchant tennants. Mr. Pedersen of Adkins-Jackels, architect and Leon Orr Project ccordinator for the multi-purpose arena, presented to the council the outlined specification and prliminary plans for the arena. The estimate as present- ed including, a structure over the lobby appeared to be estimated at $641,000 with architectural fees estimated at $40,000 and other legal and bond fees estimated at $6,000 brought a total cost $687,000 projected. It was explained, however, that the bid proposal will include several alternates, which at the time, the council may either include or delete, thereby allowing them to adjust the cost. Motion by Daily, second by Akin to adopt resolution #R47-74, approving the plans anspecifi- cations in outline and preliminary form an instructing the architect to prepare the final plans and specifications and contract documents. APIF, motion carried. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen authorizing the City of Farmington to take part in the Sumner Youth program and to notify the County that the City would be interested in securing the services of not more than three young people. APIF, motion carried. A letter was read to the council from Farm Service Association which indicated their interest in purchasing from the City certain parkland in the area of 2nd and Main Street. The council referred the matter to the Park and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and the HRA. Motion by McElmury, second by Graphenteen that a temporary transfer be authoriz- eom the PIR fund to Fund #6-31-74, 1974 Improvement, totaling $13,420.00, for the purchase of street dedications for project 71-14. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Graphenteen, second by Daily to approve the attendance at the follow- ing schools by the below named individuals: Officer Stan Whittingham Traffic Course May 13 - May 24 Officer Dan Churchill Traffic Course June 3 - June 7 Officer Mark Tarmann Traffic Course June 3 - June 7 APIF, motion carried. Motion by Akin, second by Graphenteen that Officer Tarmann be released from the probation period and be classified as a permanent employee. The salary would be $925.00 per month retroactive to April 22, 1974. APIF, motion carried. The council was apprized by the City Attorney of a notice of claim in the amount of $5000 against the City by Dale Neilan for alledged damages sustained by him as a result of summons and complaints against him on the charge of animals run- ning lose. Motion by McElmury, second by Daily to approve the bills for payment and by adding a payment to Erickson-Ellison for $400.39 for preparation of plans and specifications for Tennis Court liting. APIF, motion carried. Motion made and carried to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, William J. Ford City Administrator WJF/kg