04-27-89 Public Works Comm Minutes" PUBLIC WORKS/SEWER AN➢ WATER COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 27, 1989
8:15 A.M.
Attendance: Chairman Hopkins, Councilman Schindler.
Others Present: Mayor Kennedy, DPW Hammer, Building Official Kerzman, City
Accountant Robertson, Surveyor Zavodny, Construction Inspector Van Dyke.
ORDINANCE Mayor Kennedy presented an Ordinance requiring the use of public sewer
by residents of the City of Kalispell, and providing an effective date. He stated
a brief history of Woodland SID 337. Mayor Kennedy stated the City has been dealing
with Water Quality for leniency on hookup requirements for SID 337. The last
negotiations resulted in an ordinance which sets a five year time frame for hookup.
After the City Council approves the ordinance EPA, upon receipt of a copy, will
reimburse the remainder of $49,000 to the City.
C. Schindler stated he believes the residents of SID 337 were told they did not have
to hookup until the time their present system failed. The misunderstanding came from
C. Nystul who lead everyone to believe this to get the project through.
C. Hopkins stated C. Nystul has requested that whenever his name is mentioned to include
whatever was said in the minutes.
The Committee decided to take the Ordinance before the City Council Monday May 1, 1989.
AIR QUALITY C. Hopkins reported the last Air Quality meeting that took place regarded
creation of ordinances to aid compliance with Air Quality. Mayor Kennedy stated he
has advised City Attorney Neier to work with Columbia Falls regarding proposed
ordinances.
DPW Hammer reported discussions with representatives of the State Highway Department
discouraged any effort to reach any maintenance agreement for Idaho Street. DPW Hammer
believes if the City of Kalispell enters into agreement with the state it should be
comprehensive and the City should receive compensation for all work performed.
5TH STREET EAST — Reconstruction DPW Hammer presented and explained site drawings of
5th St. E. He informed of a safety problem with parking as it exists and has been
working on various solutions with Assistant Police Chief Hossack. One option is to
narrow the street approximately 10', allow 5' of additional use for adjacent property
owners and continue with parallel parking. Another option is to widen the street,
provide angle parking, and create a median.
Building Official Kerzman informed the Committee of a letter of request from Mr.
Trippet to utilize the off street parking spaces to fulfill Mr. Trippet's requirements
for parking when he expands his building. This is contrary to the Building Ordinance
which requires him to provide parking within his property line. .
After considerable discussion the Committee made the decision to approve option one.
DPW Hammer requested additional time to draft a more detailed description of option
one before Council makes a decision. The Committee was in agreement and will address
a revised site plan for reconstruction this year at their next meeting.
Surveyor Zavodny requested Committee guidance in regard to placing 5th St. E. above
S. Meridian Road as a priority. The Committee agreed 5th St. E. should take priority
over S. Meridian Road at this time.
Mayor Kennedy also questioned if any ordering of curbing needs to be authorized by
Council at this time. He requested the Public Works Staff to act on completion of
Burger King.
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DPW Hammer stated that while completing Burger King this year, Equity and Davies
Equipment should also have curbs ordered in, resolve storm drainage, and overlay the
area.
• C. Schindler requested the Public Works Department create a new site plan for 5th
St. E. as well as a plan for the area around Burger King and provide the Council with
these drawings. C. Hopkins stated C. Nystul has indicated he approves of adding
greenery and boulevards and the Public Works Staff may want to address this on 5th
St. E. DPW Hammer stated tree grates will be reflected in the design.
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BILL SIDEMORE DPW Hammer stated the Public Works Department has received two estimates
for repair to a roof on a garage from an accident caused by the garbage truck this
winter. Mr. Sidemore has requested to receive the money in order to repair the roof
himself.
The Committee agreed Mr. Sidemore is entitled to the requested compensation. C. Hopkins
stated this issue will be brought to the Finance/Personnel & Policy/Insurance Committee
for review.
HIGH PRESSURE ZONE C. Hopkins questioned if the City should request proposals at this
time for the high pressure zone study.
Construction Inspector Van Dyke responded the water main extension for FVCC and the
proposals for the high pressure zone study could be requested simultaneously. DPW
Hammer stated it is not any more cost effective to request these proposals simultaneously
and suggested to only request proposals for the water main extension at this time.
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C & C AUTO C. Schindler stated the owner of C & C Auto has requested two hour parking
be extended on 1st Ave. W. This is due to the relocation of the Salvation Army and
their need for additional parking.
The Committee agreed to authorize the extended two hour parking if the adjacent
residents did not object. The Public Works Staff is to obtain input from the adjacent
property owners and report back to Committee.
SEWER AND WATER SUPERINTENDENT Mayor Kennedy announced that the decision has been made
on hiring a Sewer and Water Supt. Mr. Van Dyke has been selected to fill this position.
Mayor Kennedy reported all of the applicants were reviewed and interviews took place.
Mr. Van Dyke has all of the qualifications for construction inspection, which is
important on the new WWTP. He has worked on the RFPs and RFQs for all projects, and
worked with grant money and approving claim payments, etc.
C. Schindler stated even though Mr. Hyde was extremely educated in a lot of areas and
Mr. Hughes is a good person, since Mr. Van Dyke has been Acting Water Supt. he has
seen more accomplishments and more contact with the public than before. C. Hopkins agreed.
C. Hopkins stated it was interesting to notice the increase of the Sewer and Water
Committee agenda as soon as Mr. Van Dyke became Acting Water Supt.
Mayor Kennedy stated, for the minutes, Mr. Van Dyke is one of the most conscientious
•workers in the City of Kalispell, does a lot on his own time and is dependable and
interested in protecting the citizens and the taxpayer dollars. Mayor Kennedy is
extremely pleased with the selection. C. Schindler added all staff members present
fall into this category.
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DPW Hammer stated Mr. Van Dyke as Acting Water Supt, obtained his Class II Waterworks
Operator Certification and expects to obtain his Wastewater Operator Certification
within the next six to nine months. No matter who the City hires and whatever
40 experience the person may have in WWTP it would not apply as the City has moved
forward to Biological Nutrient Removal. Mr. Van Dyke will be an expert on BNR
when the WWTP is constructed.
C. Hopkins and C. Schindler agreed Mr. Van Dyke is a good choice for the position.
C. Hopkins thanked Mr. Van Dyke for accepting the position.
C. Schindler questioned if the Construction Inspector's position is to be filled.
Mayor Kennedy responded yes, as soon as possible.
Mayor Kennedy stated in addition, Mr. Van Dyke will be in charge of the two Water
Clerks in the front office.
Mr. Van Dyke stated he is looking forward to working in the capacity of Sewer and
Water Supt. and is enthusiastic about the work. He welcomed the Committee's input
and encouraged open communication.
Mayor Kennedy will report the appointment to the Council. C. Schindler questioned if
confirmation is required of the Council. Mayor Kennedy responded no, it will be an
announcement.
Mayor Kennedy stated, for a vote of confidence, the Committee should make a motion
to approve Ben Van Dyke as the Sewer and Water Supt. The Committee agreed.
Adjourned: 9:49 A.M.
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PROM: Mayor John "Ed" Kennedy, Jr.
RE: Sewer & Water Superintendent
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It is my pleasure to announce that myself and Public Works Director Ken
Hamwr have wade a decision on the new Sewer & Water Superintendent. After
a thorough review of all the applicants and interviews with the finalists,
we have made a decision to hire Mr. Wn Van Dyke as the Sewer & Water
Superintendent.
bir. Van Dyke has been a dedicated, conscientious enployee of the City of
Kalispell for rrany years and his recent acitivities as Acting Water
Superintendent have proven his ability to handle the job.
Mr. Van Dyke will assume this position irraiediately. He will start at Crade
15, Step I, on the Salary Matrix, which is $25,739. Mr. Van Dyke will serve
a six month probationary period. After satisfactorily campleting the
probation period, Mr. Van Dyke will tllvve to Grade 15, Step II, at a salary
of $26,125.
Ben has previous experience prior to aiployment with the City of Kalispell
which indicates his ability to perform in a technical capacity. Duiing the
past five years Ben has been directly involved with the construction <Irld
maintenance of stone sewers, sanitary sewers and appurtenances such as lift
station, telemetry, etc. Den was instrwnental in drafting the RPF and RFV's
concerning the Southwest Kalispell Project.
More recently, Ben assisted in draftirai and preparing the RFP and R1Q's
concerning the biological nutrient removal for the Wastewater Tream ent
Plant. He spent many hours reviewing the proposals and was beneficial in
assisting with the review.
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While he was acting Water Superintendent, n-en-on his own -prepared, studied
anti took the test for certification of a Class II Waterworks Operator ar4
passed the test with a grade of 94, Den will likewise prepare, study and
pass the certification for Ll"grade
4tewater Treatment Plant Operator for Class
II cities.
Den has always been one of those cployees that you could cowpletely count
Upon, Any job assigned to him was completed in an efficient nru)ner and I wit
firmly convinced that he is the best man for this job and will do the City
of Kalispell and its residents a great service in this capacity.
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