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ENGINEERING SERVICES
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - November 8, 1999
2:30 P. M.
PRESENT: Hons. Bob Young, Mayor; Powell, Chairman; Handy, Vice-
Chairman; Bridges, member; Jim Wall, Attorney; Randy Oliver, Administrator; Jack
Murphy, Public Works Director; Drew Goins, Asst. Director ofP.W. - Engineering
Division; Jim Huffstetler, Traffic Engineer; Geri Sams, Purchasing Director; Max Hicks,
Utilities Dept. Director; Tom Wiedmeier, Utilities Dept. Asst. Director; Robin McMillon,
Utilities Dept.; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission and Nancy Morawski, Deputy Clerk
of Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Colclough, member.
Also Present: George Eskola of WJBF Television, Sylvia Cooper of The Augusta
Chronicle, Stacey Eidson of The Metropolitan Spirit and Hons. J. Brigham and H.
Brigham, Commissioners.
The Committee first heard an update on Kimberly Clark Well. (Requested
by Commissioner Bridges)
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Mr. Hicks stated that work has continued and will continue this winter on getting
the well back on line. A liquid lime feed will also be installed by May of2000 at which
time the well will hopefully be placed into operation.
Mr. Bridges: I move that we receive this as information.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to approve change order of $54,466.55 to Blair Construction, Inc.
for additional required work on the Bedford Heights Water and Sewer System
Improvements Project, was read.
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to approve Change Order #1 to Blair Construction for a net
deduct of $22,180 on the Belair Hills Water System Improvements, was read.
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
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Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to approve Change Order #4 for the construction of the 60" Raw
Water Transmission Main, was read.
Ms. McMillan: This is for $15,763 to Chandler Construction Services for
modifications on Papaya Street repair required on the 60" water transmission main.
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to adopt the Ordinance for Backflow Prevention by Cross
Connection Control, was read.
Mr. Oliver: This is not our law but is a requirement by the federal and State
authorities.
Mr. Bridges: I so move.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to consider payment to Southeastern Natural Science Academy in
the amount of $25,000 for wetlands mitigation. (Funded by Account 507043420-
5412110/89800560-5412110), was read.
Mr. Oliver: We have to modify the contract for this so I think we need to say that
we authorize an amendment to the contract.
Mr. Bridges: Do we need to also state in there that they can't come back and ask
for money to repair the roof if this money is designated?
Mr. Wall: That will be in the contract.
Mr. Bridges: I so move and that we include that addendum.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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A request to consider Proposal from Stevenson and Palmer to perform a
preliminary evaluation of completeness of Sewer Separation Projects at a cost not to
exceed $13,500. (Funded by Account 507043420-5425210/89800550-5425210), was
read.
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
The Committee next discussed the entranceway for Cross creek (new
development).
Mr. Chairman: I asked that this be put on the agenda. Would it be possible to
allow the developer to put in a painted median there at the entranceway on Crosscreek
until the traffic warranted him putting in a concrete divided median?
Mr. Murphy: Our experience with that says it is not worth it.
Mr. Oliver: They may also want to put in another lane there. It would be more
expensive but they might want to consider it.
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Mr. Murphy: It would be one way in and one way out at this point.
Mr. Chairman: I think he'll accept it either way and we were just trying to
accommodate him.
Mr. Bridges: I move we receive it as information.
Mr. Handy: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to approve Commercial Waste Services & Management Corp.
proposal to consolidate, transport and dispose traffic paint drums & pails including
their content and any associated waste at the Mack Lane Storage Facility for a lump
sum fee of $12,120.00 (Funded by Account #101-04-1110/52-13118), was read.
Mr. Handy: I move for approval.
Mr. Bridges: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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A request to accept proposal from City of Hephzibah and authorize Attorney
to prepare Agreement to transfer Henderson Road Water Line to City of Hephzibah
with balance of $100,000 being satisfied by crediting future water bills against the
balance, was read.
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Mr. Bridges: I so move that we approve it.
Mr. Chairman: I second it.
After a short discussion, the motion was adopted unanimously.
A request to award contract to J.S. Haren for construction of the cIearwell
for the Little Spirit Creek Groundwater Treatment Plant, was read.
Mr. Handy: I move for approval.
Mr. Bridges: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGENDA
COMNlITIEE ROOM - November 8, 1999
2:30 P. M.
1. Update on Kimberly Clark Well. (Requested by Commissioner Bridges)
2. Approve change order of $54,466.55 to Blair Construction, Inc. for additional
required work on the Bedford Heights Water and Sewer System Improvements
Project.
3. Approve Change Order #1 to Blair Construction for a net deduct of$22,180 on
the Belair Hills \\iater System Improvements.
4. Approve Change Order #4 for the construction of the 60" Raw Water
Transmission Main.
5. Adopt the Ordinance for Backflow Prevention by Cross Connection Control.
6. Consider payment to Southeastern Natural Science Academy in the amount of
$25,000 for wetlands mitigation. (Funded by Account 507043420-
5412110/89800560-5412110).
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Consider Proposal from Stevenson and Palmer to perform a Preliminary
evaluation of completeness of Sewer Separation Projects at a cost not to exceed
$13,500. (Funded by Account 507043420-5425210/89800550-5425210).
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Discuss entranceway for Crosscreek (new development).
9. Approve Commercial Waste Services & Management Corp. proposal to
consolidate, transport and dispose traffic paint drums & pails including their
content and any associated waste at the Mack Lane Storage Facility for a lump
sum fee of$12,120.00 (Funded by Account #101-04-1110/52-13118).
10. Accept proposal from City of Hephzibah and authorize Attorney to prepare
Agreement to transfer Henderson Road Water Line to City of Hephzibah with
balance of $1 00,000 being smisfied by crediting future water bills against the
balance.
11. Award contract to l.S. Haren for construction of the clearwell for the Little Spirit
Creek Groundwater Treatment Plant.
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