Friday, April 10, 2009

News Items - April 13, 2009

1. DC TRIP: Council packets include an update from the February trip prepared by Laurie Hebl.

Also, Bob Kreamer and Steve Richardson are unable to attend the June 10-12 event and Diana Bowlin reserved two spots. Mark Vickroy will be able to attend. Please let us know if any others are interested.

2. RACE CAR ORDINANCE: Unfortunately, and, through an omission on the part of staff, the words “are present” did not get included in the final version of the ordinance as written in the memo. It therefore will have to be reconsidered by council a third time. I apologize for this mishap.

3. DRAINAGE: Street Supt Ed Yando and staff will install drain tile on W Detroit at “E” to help remove drainage onto the street. The same will be done at “J” and W Boston. Both projects will be completed within about 90 days when conditions are dryer.

4. I&I: Two major Infiltration and Inflow defects were found in the last 10 days. One was an aerial crossing (exposed main over a drainage ditch) west of Ann Parkway/Caroline Terrace and the other was just south of The Village. Both have been repaired and should have a significant impact on storm water inflow into the sewer mains.

5. GRADE ORDINANCE: According to Eric Boehlert, Ahlers Law Firm, a grade ordinance is required