Public Works Committee

March 2, 2011

2:00 p.m.

Legislative Chambers

 

** NOT APPROVED **

Present:        D. Fanton, D. Roeske, D. Scholes, M. Healy, T. Hopkins, A. McGraw,

                        P. Curran, T. O’Grady, N. Ungermann, C. Crandall, L. Dorrett

 

Also Present:           B. Riehle, J. Margeson, M. Alger, C. Graves, F. Sinclair, T. Ross,

                                    Jeff Hoffman, Steve Kenyon, Duane Gates

 

Media Present:        Brian Quinn, Wellsville Daily Reporter

 

            1.        Meeting called to order

            2.        Approval of minutes

            3.        Summer Help

            4.        Award of Entrance Drive/Retaining Wall

            5.        Transfer- Buildings & Grounds

            6.        Exit Drive Proposal

            7.        Award of Equipment Bids

            8.        Transfer- Road Machinery

            9.        Referral- TSO

         10.        Canaseraga

         11.        Adjournment

 

 

1.        Chairman Fanton called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

 

2.        A motion was made by Legislator Curran, seconded by Legislator O’Grady and carried approving the minutes of February 2, 2011.

 

3.        A motion was made by Legislator Healy, seconded by Legislator Hopkins and carried approving the department to hire summer help.

 

4.        A motion was made by Legislator O’Grady, seconded by Legislator Healy and carried to award the job of completing the entrance drive and retaining wall at the courthouse complex to Nova Site Company ($49,493.00).

 

5.        A motion was made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator Curran requesting a Resolution to transfer the following funds to cover the cost of  Dennis Dunham’s contract as Buildings & Grounds Supervisor:

 

From:  A1620.101                                        $7,872.00

            Regular Pay

To:       A1620.431                                         $7,872.00

            General Govt. Support- Contractual

 

County Attorney to Prepare Resolution

 

6.        Mr. Roeske spoke with the Committee about the possibility of putting an exit drive around the new addition that would exit behind the support building.  Mr. Roeske stated there is enough room for a one-lane drive and approximately 15 parking spaces behind the addition.  After much discussion, the committee was unanimous in requesting the department develop a cost estimate for the project for their consideration.

 

7.        A motion was made by Legislator Healy, seconded by Legislator Hopkins and carried to make the following awards for equipment:  (Opposed- Legislator Ungermann)

 

  1. One Double Drum Vibratory Compactor Suitable to Asphalt Compaction:

 

Awarded to:

Vantage Equipment                                                                        $41,906.00

2011 Volvo DD29

Performance Bond Waived

 

Non-Compliant Bidder:

Liftech Equipment Company ($39,000.00)

2011 JCB VMT260-120 Tandem Drum Vibratory Roller

Deviations:    Engine 32 HP vs. 42 HP

                        Hydraulic Tank- 11 gas vs. 22.4 gal

                        Operator Table- side to side vs. side to side/front to back

                        Drum- 27.5 dia  47.2 wide vs. 28.8 dia vs. 49.2 wide

                        Water System- 61 gal vs. 79 gal

 

  1. One Aluminum, Round, Exterior Ring, Non-Code Trailer:

 

Awarded to:

Tri Tank Corp                                                                        $46,379.00

2011 Polar ARX9 7500-1

Performance Bond Waived

 

  1. One New Refuse Ejection Container:

 

Awarded to:

Cyncon Equipment Company                                          $33,618.00

2011 Galbreath FE2684HD

 

  1. Two New Fiberglass Service Bodies:

 

Awarded to:

Valley Fab & Equipment, Inc.

Brand FX BFXB 60LS Service Body                                $17,164.00

 

  1. One New and Unused Crew Cab 6 Passenger Chassis 4x2:

 

Awarded to:

Regional International Corp                                              $71,470.00

2012 International 7300 4x2

 

Non-Compliant Bidder:

Fleet Maintenance, Inc. ($71,328.00)

2012 Freightliner M2-106

Deviations:  Has SCR System

 

  1. One New Dump Body and Hoist Combination:

 

Awarded to:

Valley Fab & Equipment, Inc.                                            $16,527.00

2011 Galion Body Model #133U09,

Waltco Model #DT-3036

 

  1. One New 2011 Tandem Axle Truck Tractor:

 

Awarded to:

Hunter Buffalo Peterbilt                                                      $108,846.00

2012 Peterbilt Model 367

 

Non-Compliant Bidder:

Buffalo Truck Center, Inc.  ($108,646.00)

2012 Volvo VNL64T 300

Deviation:      No Huck bolts in frame

                        Wrong Axle Ratio

                        Steel Cab

 

Non-Compliant Bidder:

2012 Freightliner Cascadia ($103,526.00)

Deviations:    Turning Radius 55.3 Feet

                        ¼ Fenders instead of ½ Fenders

                        No Cowl Mount Air Cleaner

                        No view window on right side door

                        Wrong color

 

8.        A motion was made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator O’Grady and carried requesting a Resolution to transfer the following funds to cover overages on major purchases:

 

From:        DM5130.427                                     $2,500.00

                  Electric

 

                  DM5130.428                                     $1,525.00

                  Natural Gas

 

To:             DM5130.204                                     $4,025.00

                  Motor Vehicles

 

County Attorney to Prepare Resolution

 

9.        A motion was made by Mr. O’Grady, seconded by Mr. Healy and carried to refer to Ways and Means the filling of a Transfer Station Operator which became open due to the internal bidding process of another position.  Referred to Ways and Means Committee

 

10.        Steve Kenyon and Jeff Hoffman expressed their concerns with the Committee that there is no detour scheduled when the bridge over County Route 13C is replaced. Mr. Kenyon explained residents with lifeline will be affected by this project. Mr. Roeske explained a detour would additional $50,000 to $60,000 to the cost of the project.  There is also the possibility the DEC will not allow a detour due because the bridge spans a protected stream.  After much discussion the committee unanimously agreed to have Mr. Roeske meet with the DEC to discuss the possibility of installing a detour. The Committee will further discuss funding if the department receives approval from the DEC.

 

11.        A motion was made by Legislator O’Grady, seconded by Legislator Ungermann and carried to adjourn at 2:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

Lea Dorrett

Secretary to Superintendent