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12-19-1974 - Special -. ." . ~.f./ Tape 1 Side A 5 Min. .. 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min Tape 1 Side B 5 Min \ \ -........--.... tT' (.J u THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER SPECIAL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 19, 1974 The Special Meeting of the Edgewater City Council was called to order December 19, 1974 by Mayor David C. Severance. ROLL CALL Mayor David C. Severance Councilman Jacob Lodico Councilman William H. Cairnie Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Manager Dale Bryant City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver City Clerk Sue Blackwell Police Chief George R. Katez Present Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present Excused OLD BUSINESS Mayor Severance then turned the floor over to City Manager Dale Bryant to report to the Council his discussions in regards to the Bulldozer and the sanitary landffll. Mr. Bryant stated that they are trying to use the backhoe that we have, sharing time with the Water & Sewer Departments, the Street Department plus the landfill. This type of work that it had to go through at the landfill is doing nothing but tearing it up. He stated that he has gotten a lead on a used bulldozer that C & C Tractor has in Deland. This bulldozer does not have the safety cage on it. They loaned us the bulldozer to see first if it would do the job. We found that it is adequate to do the job.. They said that they would throw in a rowl bar cage as part of.the deal. He stated that he was able to negotiate a trade for the roller that we are trying to sell versis the bulldozer for $2,000.00. He stated that the salesman said that somewhere between 300 and 400 hours we could expect to have to install pins and bushings, and that their company would install them for $500.00. The possibility of something going wrong with the used one is greater than a new one. These new bushings would last about 1,500 hours of working time. Mr. Bryant stated that if the Council should decide to go along with the used bulldozer, he is sure that they would g~~e us a bid on how much they would charge to put in these new pins and bushings so that we would know right now how much you could expect to spend in the next 6 months. Councilman Sikes discussed and compared the used and new bulldozers. with the Counoil. The Council then discussed the land fill and the way that they planned to clear it. Councilman Dietz stated that we have a whole yard full of equipment at the garage which we are having trouble with, why should we add to this. He stated that we should replace this stuff as we go along. Councilman Dietz stated that if we decide to buy a new bulldozer, we should have one man to run that machine and no one else. Mayor Severance stated that he would go along with this but that he would rather have two men in case one was sick. He stated that we have an operator III category, which includes the operating of the drag line, road grater and dozers. He stated that we should also send them to a safety coarse. ,i .', . - 1"~ .. '-> u Mr. Bryant stated that if we bid the dozer that means that these people will at least be one of the biddrs. They have already agreed that they would take the roller in on trade. City Manager Bryant requested permission to negotiate with C & C Tractor on a rental basis on the existing machine. If they turn out to be the low bidder we pay them. The Council was in ~greement with this. Mr. Bryant stated that as far as the specifications what he intends to do is get the specifications of a Case 350. 15 Min. Councilman Lodico duly made a motion to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for a bulldozer for the City's landfill, be~ng seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call votessaid motion CARRIED. 10 Min 20 Min Mayor Severance stated that one of the requirements for a land- fill is to have restroom facilities for the employees working at the landfill. Mr. Bryant stated that one of the Edgewater Police Officers owns a Mobile Horne and would like to move the mobile home to the sanitary landfill as a watchman. When he is off duty he lives there and he will ke~p people out on weekends. There was no further discussion on this matter. ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS Councilman Cairnie duly made a motion to adjourn this meeting being seconded by Councilman Sikes. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. /- ~~ (/r -:7 ~ ATTEST: -2-