City of Mechanicsville

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

June 12, 2008

The Mechanicsville City Council met in special session on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at City Hall. Mayor David L. Furry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present for roll call were Larry Beck, Carla Barnhart, Gene Brown, Jeff Christianson and Bryan Lovell. Others present included Jim Barber, Alan Zerbe, Tom Albaugh; Jesse Kilburg, Elliott Equipment Co; Adam Holdt, Mid Iowa Solid Waste Equipment Co., Inc; and Doug & Stephanie Kamberling,

OPPORTUNITY for citizens to present items not on the agenda: Doug Kamberling requested that the council look into alternative parking arrangements on First Street stating that there is no parking available in front of his business at 8:00 in the morning. He suggested requiring residents that live above businesses utilize off street parking in the rear.

CONSENT AGENDA: Bryan Lovell motioned, Larry Beck seconded to approve the agenda and minutes from 6/9/08. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beck, Barnhart, Brown, Lovell and Christianson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Discussion and possible action on garbage truck proposals: Council reviewed quotations from Mid Iowa Solid Waste Equipment for a Heil CP Python 20 cubic yard Refuse Packer with a 108” reach, continuous packing capability that operates in gear at idle front mount tandem vane pump, tri-cuff grabber, 3^rd eye single camera with LCD Color monitor mounted on a 2009 International 7400 35,0000 GVWR, Maxx Force DT 260 HP, Allison 3500 RDS 6 speed transmission, right hand drive and air ride seat for a total price of $176, 923 and an option of increasing it to a 22 cubic yard body for $875. The proposal from Elliot Equipment Company was for a Labrie Automizer Right Hand 21 cubic yard Automated Refuse truck which was also mounted on a 2009 International at a cost of $178,863. The costs of the containers were compared at $19,477 and $23,400 respectively with the understanding that this will vary based on what sized residents select. Council discussed whether or not the old truck should be kept rather than traded in. It could be used for sticks and for dumpster pick up assuming the large holes could be patched without too much expense, however, the current pricing on dumpsters will need to be reviewed in order to cover the cost of operating that truck. The other option would be to remove the packer and then possibly sell the truck. Jeff Christianson made a motion, Bryan Lovell seconded, to accept the proposal from Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment Co. and proceed with purchasing the Heil CP Python Refuse Packer ($180,923) and containers ($19,477) at a total cost not to exceed $200,400. Ayes: Lovell, Beck, & Christianson Nays: Barnhart & Brown. Motion carried.

Council also discussed offering 3 sizes of containers and establishing a rate for each. It was suggested that the small (35 gallon) would remain at the current rate $8.75/month and the larger sized containers would be slightly higher in order to encourage more recycling and to cover the landfill fees. Barnhart and Brown are on the committee to research a revised fee schedule based on the amount of garbage each resident/business is disposing of.

Next regular meeting date: 7-14-08 at 7:00 p.m.

ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, council member Larry Beck motioned, Bryan Lovell seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Ayes all. Meeting adjourned.

ATTEST:

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Linda K. Coppess, CMC David L. Furry, Mayor

City Clerk/Finance Officer