Public Works Committee- MINUTES - 11/22/1978PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 22, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Dumke. Also present '
were Committee Member.Tomczyk, Mayor Gottfried, Supt. Bertram and Ald.
Wallner
The committee reviewed a conununication requesting release of balance Of funds for the swimming pool in Kristin Downs Subdivision in the amount
of $4,148.00. The committee also reviewed a communication from Building
Inspector Lee which indicated that everything had been completed, however,
he would make another final inspection. Ald. Dumke moved to authorize release of funds subject to Mr. Lee's final inspection. Seconded by Ald.
Tomczyk. Motion carried.
The committee reviewed a communication from Elmer Tinti requesting release
of a $6,000 00 cash bond which had been deposited with the city to assure
completion of the extension of Sunnyhill Drive according to, city standards. Supt. Bertram-advised: the committee that the on17 thing left: to complete
is a small amount of asphalting which Payne & Dolan has advised him, in writing, they will complete early in 1979. Ald. Dumke moved to grant the
request. Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk. Motion carried.
As a result of a meeting with several residents of Kristin Downs Subdiv-
ision on November 9th during which they requested a return of their ditch bond of $200 00 per residence, the committee agreed to review the matter
at their next official meeting. In considering the matter the committee
noted that many homeowners in the subdivision had completed their land- scaping and that the completion of the landscaping of the ditches was for the most part the responsibility of the builder. Supt. Bertram
indicated that in many areas he was satisfied with the work which had
been done by the developer's contractors, however, his main concern was
Kristin Drive. He also reminded the committee that each homeowner would have to request, in writing, the release of his bond in order that
the Public Works Department could approve its release. Ald. Tomczyk moved
to authorize the release of ditch bonds to those residents who have
completed their landscaping and after approval by Supt. Bertram Seconded
by Ald Dumke. Motion carried.
A communication from the Foster Group requesting release of funds for ( work completed in Lake Brittany Estates was reviewed by the committee.
After discussing the matter with Supt. Bertram,Ald Tomczyk moved to
authorize the following releases:
Sanitary sewers $12,023.50 Remaining balance $976 50
Storm Sewer 6,145.30 11 ,I 854 70
Water Main 10,175.oo ,I 11 525.00
Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The committee also noted that the other accounts (curb, roa:d base fine grading, road pavement, land-
scaping, miscellaneous, rough: grading and culverts,)totaled $49,921.00
and that $52,277 00 would remain in the Lake Brittany Estates Bond after
the above monies are released.
The committee reviewed a request from the developers of Freedom Acres to release $48,582.14 . The cornaittee noted that after the release of the
requested funds a balance of $90,506.88 would remain in the escrow account
Ald. Dumke moved to approve the request. Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk.
Motion carried.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that Mrs. Yanny would like assurance
from the committee that the northwest side of her property would be
terraced properly. Following discussion the committee agreed to authorize
Supt. Bertram to assure Mrs. Yanny that the terracing of the northwest side of her property would be completed as she requested.
The cosmittee have escrowed $637,958. acknowled ed a communication from Marine BankAf~~ic~;~g they 5 0 for Marlan Meadows development. $87,Y58i50 has been released, thus leaving a balance in the esc;ow.account as of November 14, 1978, in the amount of $550,000.00. to accept that amount for Marlan Meadows Subdivision. Ald. Tomczyk moved
Dumke. Motion carried. Seconded by Ald.
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The committee discussed at length the request of Mr. John Nate, S68 W13522
Bristlecone Lane, for the release of his $200.00 ditch bond. The
committee noted that they had previously denied the request because it was past the time limit required in Chapter 8.02(3) of the Municipal Code.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that they might want to consider the
unusual circumstances and problems that Mr. Nate had experienced since he
moved into his new home which kept him so busy that he did not have time
to complete his landscaping. Due to the unusual circumstances, Ald.
Tomczyk moved to approve the release of one-half of the ditch bond
($100.00) Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that Mr~. Silas Anderson, S70 W13152 Woods Road, who is the owner of lands involved in the construction of
the Fennimore Ditch indicated that he thought the backslopes would be
entirely concreted. The committee noted that in all inverted ditches
the concrete base was no more than fours feet wide.
Supt. Bertram reported to the committee he had hired Mr. Charles Morin to
fill a vacancy created by Ken Thode's departure. He also advised the
committee that another vacancy will occur very shortly. Ald Tomczyk
suggested applicants should be interviewed for filling the vacancy
starting November 29th. Supt. Bertram advised the committee he would
like to promote Ra Ackerman to fill Ken Thode's position of Foreman
and John Loughney to fill Roy Ackerman's position as Assistant Foreman
4 .-,- Id Tomczyk moved for approval. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Positrons to be effective pay period December 5, 1978,)
The committee acknowledgedreceipt of a communication from R. C. Blum regarding the Martin Drive Study. Same placed on file.
The committee acknowledged receipt of applications for employment for
highway department employees.
There being no further business,
by Ald. Dumke. Ald. Tomczyk moved to adjourn Seconded Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Sec'y.
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