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MINUTES
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Minch
Jim Flisrand
Phil Curry
Jeanette Dolechek
Albert Ehrlick
Dave Michael
Ron Marshall
Chuck Dickerson
Bob Graham
OTHERS PRESENT: Kristine Kerr
Lia Keller
Puff Anderson
Rudy Groshelle
1) Sonny O'Day utility bill:
Jeanette explained the high consumption reading at Sonny's
bar. (work order attached)
Sonny explained that the problem was caused by the circus that
was in town over the 4th of July, as per the article in the
Laurel Outlook. He requested that the City adjust his bill.
Phil Curry explained that when he investigated the high
consumption report he found that Sonny had a leak on an inside
wall by his xestrooms. He informed Sonny and then the water
was shut off. The high consumption was from July 12th to
August 14th.
Motion by Bob Graham, seconded by Ron Marshall, to deny
Sonny O'Day's request to adjust his water/sewer bill. Motion
carried.
2) Rudy Groshelle was present to protest his water bill for July
of 1995.
Phil Curry reported that Mr. Groshelle's meter tested out OK
but he was unable to test the remote. (copy of work order
attached).
Motion by Ron Marshall, seconded by Albert Ehrlick, to let
Mr. Groshelle's bill stand as is, with no adjustment. Motion
carried.
3) Discussion was held on the sewage back up on Locust Avenue.
Jim Flisrand discussed the letter from the City's insurance
carrier, Alexsis, that denied the claims.
Jim also explained that the elevation of the manhole on E. 7th
Street between Locust and Mulberry is approximately 1.8 feet
higher than the overflow at the lift station on Main Street.
He went on to explain the typical design of pumps, manholes,
and overflow design.
Discussion on MMIA's (Alexsis) denial of the request. The
city is obligated, by contract, to stand by AlexsisIs findings
and decision.
Motion by Dave Michael, seconded by Bob Graham, to accept
Alexsis's findings. Motion carried.
Motion by Chuck Dickerson, seconded by Ron Marshall, to look
at establishing good will policy, and its feasibility (funding
and how the policy will work). Motion carried.
4) Phil Curry discussed the problems on jet rodding the sewer
line on South 4th Street by Town Pump. Two residents have had
problems each time we have jet nodded. We have gone to the
insurance company for recommendations on how to handle this
situation. It was recommended by the committee to hold off
jet rodding this line until we hear from Alexsis. if we do
have to jet rod the line we will do so with a uniformed police
officer present.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
as pe?ctfully submitted,
Dave Michael
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3) Discussion was held on the sewage back up on Locust Avenue.
Jim Flisrand discussed the letter from the City's insurance
carrier, Alexsis, that denied the claims.
Jim also explained that the elevation of the manhole on E. 7th
Street between Locust and Mulberry is approximately 1.8 feet
higher than the overflow at the lift station on Main Street.
He went on to explain the typical design of pumps, manholes,
and overflow design.
Discussion on MMIA's (Alexsis) denial of the request. The
city is obligated, by contract, to stand by Alexsis' s findings
and decision.
It was suggested to Kristine Kerr and Lia Keller that the next
option would be to seek legal counsel.
Motion by Dave Michael, seconded by Bob Graham, to accept
Alexsis's findings. Motion carried.
Motion by Chuck Dickerson, seconded by Ron Marshall, to look
at establishing a good will policy, and its feasibility
(funding and how the policy will work). Motion carried.
4) Phil Curry discussed the problems on jet rodding the sewer
line on South 4th Street by Town Pump. Two residents have had
problems each time we have jet rodded. We have gone to the
insurance company for recommendations on how to handle this
situation. It was recommended by the committee to hold off
jet rodding this line until we hear from Alexsis. If we do
have to jet rod the line we will do so with a uniformed police
officer present.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Respectful submitted,
Dave Michael
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