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In
ust 7. 1978
CONSULTANT REPORTS (cont'd)
Grant Kingsford inquired about the letter that the City received from Seattle EEO Office
concerning minority hiring practices by Galey Construction.
Ellsworth stated that they have not been to a "show cause hearing" as of yet;
what the conditions are has been stated verbally by Monty McClure of Galey Construction
that things appear to be O.K. Ellsworth explained the issue. Engineering has
requested a letter from Mr. McClure to have EPA send the City a letter to that effect.
Caul Ellsworth staffed that the sew i' -I T r—m- on We,'t: Cine will be Flit in for $18.00
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Wayne Crookston, Attorney, stated that the Attorney's Office has received a formal
demand and from Mr. Weatherby for payment of the R
oter Rooter Service charges totaling
$127.75.
Ellsworth stated that he has been asked to submit the bills from the
Contractor RCM.
Williams stated that.he was given the opportunity earlier to have the problem
corrected. He denied the opportunity and the City went through considerable
problems because of his request for the delay. The City incurred unnecessary
expenses because of Mr. Weatherby's actions. This is a point of consideration.
The Mayor stated action should be taken one way or the other.
Councilman Glaisyer moved to pay the bill and to keep after the contractor for the
repayment, seconded by Councilman Kingsford.
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Motion-- -
passed. Gla - - -
isyer, yea; kingsiord, yea; Wliams, nay
Councilman Kingsford inquired about the infiltration problem.
Ellsworth stated that Rodding Cleaning televised about 2,500 feet of the sewer.
Most of the work they had done was satisfactory and no leaks. They will be back to
seal some leak's. Most of the leaks are broken pipe.
EPA was notified and it is Grant eligible on a force account type basis and negotiate
two quotes from contractors. The other leaks appear to be from sump pumps air
conditioners. There is nothing wrong with the sewer pipe or connection but a lot
of water flowing from the commercial developments downtown.
The City Attorney had no report
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The Fire Chief, Roger Welker, reported there is a weed problem. If the Fire Dept.
does the burning it will take considerable time. There are'.over 133 lots, some
more dangerous than others.
Grant Kingsford inquired as to what could be done legally.
The Mayor stated that they could be brought in on a nusiance ordinance or clean the
lot and charged for it.
that he most
hazardous should identified
fdi nd the people given ';xe -Feingui redfle_,thepeop1ecould be ticketed.
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Chief Green stated that he would like to see the Fire Department burn them,
people are getting in touch with him requesting assistance.
The matter was discussed.'
Williams inquired if any of the problem areas were in Highway or Nampa -Meridian .,4
Irrigation
Irrigation District rights of way.
The areas of conern were discussed. _