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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-01-06 Council Minutessoon" HC U. ALT, 7. r? 3, 1 -2, `2 :--ayor —.Attorney "Clerk I-- TC. L U-6npl S s ions iAAd4,tT_ ordinance grnntin~ increase in nunber of Liquor Licenses to Acemr.odate Bo.-,er ':---ctel. "Contract Agreernent `-it;; and _-,esiz-an service. PERSO:,.S NOT 3C.-E-DULED Tc. 3z - _--'nHD: KENAI CIT`�' COUNCl- MINUTES 6 JANUARY 1965 Meeting called to order 8:25. Roll Call showed all members present. Attorney reported: Council was informed the Attorney received Final Demand from the Internal Revenue Service. The Attorney stated that the Caughran income tax is not collectable Prom the Bonding Companies. The City will give the Internal Revenue Service first priority for payment. A copy of the CPA report on Caughren was given to Attorney Gantz. Suggest the Clerk write a letter to Gantz (Kelloggs Attorney) to see if we can get $201 to help pay the Audit. Attorney reconends sending CPA report to Bonding Companies. Harold Galliet voiced con- cern for the Water system due to freezing as the system is full of water there is a strong possiblity that freezing may start at each fire hydrant location. Recomend that each hydrant be steamed from 45 minutes to an hour once each month. Mr. Galliet feels that as the contractor has slowed his work to practically a stand still; the Bond- ing Companies should be notified. The contractor has stated explicitly that they wish to maintain the systems, but last week the sewage lift station was found to be frozen. The contractor was notified and the lift station was put back in operative condition. Motion was made by swires and second by cone, That the City of Kenai's engineer for the Water and Sewer Project by authorized to give notice to the contractor, Caughran Excavating, Inc., that the contract will be terminated for failure to execute the contract in accordance with the terms of the contract, unless conclusion of the contract by specified completion can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of said engineer within a time limit that will not prejudice the City any further. Passed unanimously. Council was informed that the Kenai Development Corp. will rebuild the motel as soon as possible, weather permitting. A general discussion on the Borough was held. Council was informed that Attorney Biss was unable to attend the Borough meeting due to trial committments. Persons scheduled to be heard: Jim Booky: Mr. Booky requested that the City consider removing the snow burm along main street that is created when the State plows the street. Council discussed with the Airport Commission the possible use of the snow blower to alleviate thisproblem. The Airport Commission stated that something will be worked out in the near future. This entailing the joint use of equipment and personnel between the Street Department and the Airport Motion was made by McCann and second by Cone, that the Mayor is authorized to request of the Federal Aviation Agency and increase of $66,667.00 in the Grant Agreement. contract No. FA-A1-64-1832, FAAP, Project No. 9-50-096-01 and. further that the Mayor is authorized to accept an amendment to the above Grant Agreement to increase the federal funds in the amount of $66,667.00. It was suggested that a discussion with M K be held in the near future. This meeting to cover Payment to M K and the borrowing back from M K money to make the final completion payment. Using this method the City could request final payment from FAA. Motion made by McCann and Second by Cone, Roguszka be authorized to contact contractor regarding borrowing of money to make payment on project. Passed unanimously. Mr. Corthell presented a bill from English Electric for 411,579.45 for lights on the new Air- port and a payment due to Morrison -Knudson Construction for the amount of $35,720.58. Mr. Corthell present a request from M K to reduce the retainage from 10% to 5%. He stated this is sometines done with good contractors. Motion was made by McCann and second by Meeks, Pay English in the amount of $11 579.48 and M K Construction Co. 05,720.58. Passed unanimously. Cortheli had Change Order #1 in the Amour of _u a, Council Minutes 6 Je.�ary 1965 Page 2 $31,086,56. (When the Change is more than 25% requires approval by the Council and the Mayor's signature.) Motion was made by Cone and second by Swires, accept the Contract Change Order #1 as presended by the Airport Project engineer. Passed unanimously. There was some discussion on the Dock lease. Correspondence: Received a check from Union Oil for gravel in the amount of $1,439.00. Received Police report for the monthe of Dec- ember 1964. Council reaffirmed its decision that Mayor Dye will go to Juneau this week -end to discuss the Borough and Shortfall money With Mr. Guertin. i Clerk was instructed to sent a letter to Andy Anderson confirming his appointment to the Airport Commission. Motion was made by Lofstedt and second by 3wires, Roald Amundsen is to be appointed a member of the Airport Commission. Passed unanimously. Clerk was instructed to sent a letter to Mr. Amundsen confirming his appointment to the Airport Commission. Lyons reported: Had a letter from Beck requesting information for the month of November, to enable them to complete their rate study. FAA has stated they are interested in Water and Sewer next year, if they can get the project in their coming budget. Lyons will do the Sewer and Water design for the FAA project and give them an estimated cost for their budgetary purpose. Our dog problem was discussed but no conclusion reached. Kinutes to the last meeting approved. Meeting adjourned 12:15 Respectfully submitted Charlotte Korpinen Deputy City Clerk 7 C� �, A..,iu.e vl 'I I :017Lk ram. �tirLG'c�.✓ ea. sS � gyp,.,. (i 5 J41V�4 -MPS eo 0 * 6 January 196S Notion by Coouncilman Honer Swires That the City of Kenai's engineer for the rater and Sewer Project by authe orized to give notice to the contractor, Caughrsn Excavating, Inc., that the contract will be teminated for failure to execute the contract In accordance with the teras of the contract„unless conclusion of the contract by specified completion can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of said engineer within a time linid that will not prejudice the City any further. Seconded by:_ Vote: For: Against:_ t, h