Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday at City Hall.  All members were present.

At the Public Works Committee meeting, Ralph Friebel, of Recycling Center of ND, Inc., (formerly Renaissance Recycling) in Jamestown provided an update of plans to commence service under the terms of the recycling agreement.

Friebel gave a background on recycling in Jamestown.

In 2008 his business approached the city to take over the recycling center, in Jamestown, and the drop off site was established in 2009.

He said the business’ ultimate goal was establish residential curbside recycling.

When the city requested establishing curbside recycling Friebel sought financing.

He said his business has spent $50,000 so far, with the contract process.

He added that financing issues are coming around to possibly being settled, with contact from the lender expected in the next two weeks.

He estimates the target date of starting residential recycling of January 1, 2018.

Council Member Phillips questioned if Friebel can get financing in place by then.

He said the recycling bins are yet to be delivered.

Used front load trucks should have the shortest lead time in the ordering process.

Mayor Andersen said next week the new automated trucks will be delivered, adding that city staff of garbage collectors  are still on the payroll, until the staff is reduced when automated recycling starts.

The cost burden of financing the automated equipment stems from cost cutting of garbage collecting personnel.

She requested the city have more contact with the recycler, saying not have recent contact with Friebel led the city to consider hiring the second highest bidder.

Friebel said he has had recent contact with the city, that Jeff Fuchs confirmed.

He added that when the contract is implemented, glass will then be able to be collected curbside, stemming from a new agreement he has with a recycler.

He said a lease agreement is being negotiated with locating the recycling center, to the former Jamestown Coke bottling plant in Southeast Jamestown.

Friebel said the original contract indicated a startup date of July 1, 2017 with the stipulation of an extension over a reasonable length of time, if needed.

Council Member Brubakken suggested the city establish an agreement with the recycler of an extension and afirm startup date, and monthly updates.

The committee recommends a formal extension in writing, with penalties if the deadline is not met.

OTHER PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

The committee recommends  entering into an agreement with CPS to provide the 2017 Annual Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Report.

The committee recommends moving to the November 6, 2017 City Council meeting the request of i3G Media (Two Rivers Broadcasting) to place a no larger than 8’ by 8’ building on a 10’ by 10’ pad at the fenced in water tower location at 1704 4th Avenue SW, also the water tower antenna site, to shelter equipment, adjacent to the CSi building there.

The broadcaster is yet to install an antenna.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE:

The committee consider introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to adopt a section of the Code pertaining to prohibiting the use of a wireless communications device while operating a vehicle. (This ordinance reflects State Law NDCC 39-08-23)

Police Lt. Justin Blinsky spoke on each of the Ordinances, saying they related to the North Dakota Century Code.

The committee then:

Recommends  introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to adopt a section of the Code pertaining to prohibiting the use of a wireless communications device by a minor operating a vehicle. (This ordinance reflects State Law NDCC 39-08-24)

 

Recommends introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to adopt a section of the City Code pertaining to failure to maintain control of a vehicle while the driver is distracted. (This ordinance reflects State Law NDCC 39-08-25)

 

Recommends introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a section of the City Code pertaining to speed limitations.  Including the 75 mph state speed limit statute.

The panel discussed  introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a section of the  City Code concerning the expansion of entities permitted to obtain temporary special alcoholic permits within the City.

City Administrator  Jeff Fuchs said amendments to the Ordinances were addressed, as related to State law.

He suggests the committee delay action until next month’s committee meeting.

City Attorney Leo Ryan asked that a subcommittee be formed to assist in drafting an Ordinance.

The committee voted to table and form the subcommittee.

 

The committee considered increasing the hourly rate for security fees to $50.00 per hour per officer and to increase the hourly pay to off-duty officers providing security to $44.00 per hour.

Mayor Andersen said the rates are double the current rate.

Council Member Phillips said she made the suggestion to increase the hourly rate, as officers use off time on duty to provide the security such as events at the Civic Center.

Lt. Blinsky said summer months have more events going on, at a time when it’s more difficult to find security officers, at required functions.

Fuchs pointed out if the county’s rate remains at half the city fee, if it would put more of a strain on the Sheriff’s office to supply security.

Civic Center Manager Pam Fosse said an event may not book the Civic Center if the security fees are too great.

Council Member Gumke suggested the city and county look at coming up with   a standardized rate.

The committee recommends tabling and assign discussion to a combined discussion concerning special permits for alcohol permits.