City of Rock Falls Utility Committee met Aug. 25.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Time Meeting Started: 8:15 am
Members
Tom Myers - Chairman X
Alderman Snow-Vice Chairman X
Alderman Wangelin A
Alderman Dowd X
Mayor Kleckler X
Shane Brown X
Kim Groharing X
Also Attended
Ted Padilla X
Matt Trotter X
Dick Simon X
Diane Shepherd X
Administrator Blackert X
Matt Cole - City Attorney X
Larry Hanrahan X
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 8:15 am
Public Comment
Andy Cox (on behalf of his mother Ruth Cox, 1007 Selmi Lane) requested a sewer credit because she left hose running in pond.
Review of Minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and a second by Kim Groharing to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2023 meeting.
Motion carried, minutes approved
Utility Office: 1007 Selmi Lane
Diane Shepherd presented a request from Ruth Cox for a sewer credit. A motion was made by Mayor Kleckler and a second by Alderman Snow for a 38 unit sewer credit.
Motion carried
Water Department: Superintendent Update
Ted Padilla reported licensing by department employees is progressing well. Robbin Blackert commented on possible IBEW contract incentive for continued education.
Hydrant meter repair/replacement continues and is good training for department employees.
Line sampling is on schedule for submitting to IEPA.
E 7th and Ave A new valve installation has been postponed to mid September
No Action
Water Department: Review Inspection report for Well No. 2
Ted Padilla reviewed the inspection report for Well No. 2. A motion was made by Alderman Snow and a second by Shane Brown to waive bidding of Phase II for Well No. 2. Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Snow and a second by Kim Groharing to approve Phase II for Well No. 2 to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $43,288.00 and forward to City Council.
Motions carried, to City Council
Wastewater Department: Superintendent Update
Matt Trotter reported Riverside Mobile Home Park hook up to City sewer is proceeding well. Probably within the next few weeks.
Centennial drainage ditch cleaning is done.
Plant is running best ever with no detection of oil and grease.
No Action
Wastewater Department: Review quote for 2024 John Deere Gator
Matt Trotter reviewed the quote from Sloan Implement. A motion was made by Shane Brown and a second by Alderman Snow to approve purchase of 2024 John Deere Gator XUV 835M in the amount of $29,635 from Sloan Implement and forward to City Council.
Motion carried, to City Council
Electric Department: Superintendent Update
Dick Simon reported progress continues with hiring of new apprentices.
Electric Department: Hydro Update
Dick Simon reported on the setback concerning Unit 1 at the Hydro Plant. Repairs should be done and unit back online by the end of this week.
Electric Department: Review bid to replace Ford Explorer
Dick Simon reviewed bid to replace Ford Explorer. A motion was made by Kim Groharing and a second by Alderman Snow to approve the bid from Kunes Ford Sterling in the amount of $42,826 and forward to City Council.
City Attorney:
Updates
Matt Cole reported on the pending court hearing is not going to happen until November.
Motion carried, to City Council
Utility Manager: Updates
None
Next Meeting Date & Time
The next meeting will be held on September 25, 2023 at 8:15 am in Council Chambers.
Adjournment
With nothing else for the good of the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 am
Meeting ends at 8:50 am
https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2023_agendas_and_minutes/2023_boards_and_committees/utilities_committee/utilities_committee_minutes/08-25-2023-Utility-Committee-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
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