The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 5 October 1995 — Page 11
WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (Continued from front page) Jones, Wightman Petrie, said that if they can’t provide the warranies, it would be grounds for us to ell them to replace the pumps with :he ones that were specified. Zehler recommended that the ninety lay hook up period begins on September 25th. Zehner further reported that vork on both the Adams Street storm sewer project and the North sewer project will probably start text week. According to Zehner, all the new sidewalks have been installed, but le has found a problem with one of hem. The sidewalk starts out at 5’ vide, but narrows down to 4’5” vide. He is going to talk to the xmtractor about this problem, and jayment will be held until it is 'esolved. President Rizek asked that any >ast due tall grass and weed letters >e taken care of. Chief Sobiertlski should notify the Street department of those who have now nowed their tall grass and weeds. There was no citizen’s input. Old Business: President Rizek innounced that the North sewer project was officially awarded to Voodruff & Sons last Thursday noming. Officials of RECD FMHA) presented us with a grant ’check” at that time. New Business: Attorney Holmes old the council that one of the iroblems, when doing projects like hese, is boring under the railroad, lie railroad is concerned about esponsibility for losses and have
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asked that we carry three million dollars liability insurance coverage. Holmes recommends that we increase our coverage from one million to two million, at this point. The council briefly reviewed an insurance audit done by Miller Insurance, and to get alternate quotes. Reese made the motion to increase our liability insurance to two million dollars, and have Miller Insurance get us a quote on our Workman’s Comp Insurance. Seconded by Heil. Carried. Holmes recommended that we adopt a docterine where we would insist that an injured employee see a doctor immediately. An employee would immediately report any injury to his supervisor and then be sent to a doctor. Dave Bolze asked if our liability insurance would cover outside help in an emergency or a disaster. An example would be citizens who would come forward to help out in a crisis. Holmes said that this is not a good idea, even if the individual signed a waiver. There is always the chance that the citizen could injure another person or damage someone’s property. Holmes said that it probably wouldn’t hurt if we adopt a policy for emergencies and have an emergency plan. Citizens should not operate or drive any of our equipment, but could possibly use shovels, picks or chain saws. Rizek said that Larry Dill would like to know if they need to advertise for an architect for the addition to the fire station. After some discussion, it was determined that Dill should check with an engineer or with our building commissioner about getting some drawings for the addition. The agreements for the water main project was signed along with
the Notice of Award and the Notice to Proceed. Claims 1062 through 1109 for $236,943.68 and payroll docket dated 9-13-95 for $20,865.05 were approved on a motion by Reese. Seconded by Hartsell. Carried. The council then took a break until 8:30 p.m., when the residents on the new sewer line were scheduled to come in with any questions or problems. The meeting resumed at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bill Dutton, inspector for Wightman Petrie, told everyone that the job is essentially done but that does not mean that they are finished. They still have to replace property irons and sprinkling systems and landscaping has to be done. Dutton, Ken Jones and Zehner were all available to answer questions. Vern Hochstetler asked if you don’t hook up to the sewer system, do you still have to pay a sewer bill. The answer is yes you do. Jeff Zehner said that, in Mr. Hochstetler’s case, there is a problem with a possible parellel line running by the nursing home and they are waiting for an easement. Zehner recommended that Hochstetler not be charged a sewer bill until we have gotten the easement and the other line is installed. Hochstetler would be informed at that time that he has to hook up to the line. The council was in agreement with Zehner’s recommendation. There was a question about what has to be done to septic systems. Zehner answered that they have to be pumped out, filled with sand & a hole punched in either the side or bottom for water drainage. There were a lot of questions and discussions concerning these regulations, and Zehner is going to look into local ordinances and state statues. A resident asked why they get only 90 days free hook up. Zehner said that this time period was established, by ordinance, in the early 80s, and has been our standard for sewer projects since that time. Jaske felt that the hook up period was probably taken into consideration when we had the rate study done, and new rates established. Another resident said that he is in the process of buying a house on Willow, and wanted to know if he could have 90 days from the date they become the owners. Jaske thought that their hook up period could start from the date they take possession of the house. A resident asked why we couldn't give them six month to a year for free hook up, and go ahead and start billing them for sewer usage now. A resident said that her driveway has been patched and she would like to know if there is any kind of guaranty if it breaks up. Ken Jones answered that any kind is a one year maintenance bond with the contractor to come back and fix anything that needs it. Rizek said that they will not be getting final payment from the Town, until the council knows that everyone is satisfied with the restoration work. There is a 10% retention on payments to the contractor. A resident said that he doesn’t feel that he should have to pay to water the new grass seed, that has been hydroseeded. There was further discussion about the cost of watering the grass seed. Another resident said that her fence was not put back properly, and she had to straighten it out herself. Someone else voiced concern about the paving on Gemini. A couple of Mary Kay has a skin care program designed for your skin type. All basic skin care products are non-comedogenlc and clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy. • SLMAR.y KAV MCE4O4ACE BEAUTY ADVICE** JUDY ROSE 656-4491 Mail 1,,,,,--, . , , J
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damaged sprinkler heads were replaced with defective ones. There were numerous other complaints, & Zehner said that they need to know all of the problems in order to check & see if they have been taken care of by the contractor. The council discussed giving these residents a break on their water bill, and perhaps giving them the sprinkler rate for a couple of months. The problems with using the sprinkler rate is that it gives you a break on your sewer bill and these residents are not yet being billed for sewer usage. Reese made the motion to give those residents on the new sewer line, 50 percent off their October Ist and November Ist water bills. Seconded by Jaske. Carried. Extending the 90 day hook up period was discussed. Reese made the motion to extend the free hook up period to June 1, 1996, sewer charges beginning in 90 days. This contingent on Holmes approval. Seconded by Hartsell.
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