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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/1972 MINUTES January 13, 1972 The one hundred and forty-second regular meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Albert E. Anderson at 7 30 p.m. at 7390 West 38 Avenue Aldermen attending were Paul Abramson, Jack Bramble, Joseph Donaldson, Calvin Hulsey, Robert Howard and Ray Pepe. Also attending were Mayor Anderson, Deputy City Clerk Elise McMillen, City Attorney Maurice Fox, staff personnel and interested citizens Citizen Comments were made by the follOWing Mervin Bauer of 6400 West Center who had presented a Flood Plain Request at 38 Avenue and Quail to build townhouses and a 90 day moratorium had been imposed, stated that this was a tremendous hardship and he would like to advance the dates if possible. It was stated that there is a Flood Plain meeting to be held on January 18, 1972, and that the City is in process of holding interviews for a consultant-engineer. Steve Woods of 2564 Eaton, manager of Aid Ambulance service, who stated the following That the City Ambulance is inadequate because the equipment in the ambulance does not meet the American Academy of Surgeons list of equipment for the ambulance to carry, That the ambulance itself which is a station wagon does not have 54 inches head room which is recommended and that cardiac arrest treatment would be difficult to do, That the training for the fire department personnel compared to Aid training is much shorter and that it should be a minimum of 144 hours per man, That the City should adopt a Model Ambulance Ordinance, and he recommended a police clearance and examination of personnel, That other cities license ambulance service but that Wheat Ridge does not, That Aid Ambulance is not called but that they are stationed at Lutheran Emergency room, and have a direct line to the Police Department and have a close proximity to the City, That Aid Ambulance meets high standards in equipment and manpower, That the patient should have a choice of where to go and they have the right to best of care, and That the County had passed an agreement pertaining to ambulance service before Wheat Ridge was a city. Steven Ripple of 11677 West 72 Avenue, owner of Miller Ambulance Service in Aurora stated the following That his service is qualified to transport people to the hospital and he is qualified to start medications and follow doctors' orders enroute, That the people deserve professional attention, That his drivers are qualified to drive emergency vehicles, and That they do not use a siren or red light unless it is a dire emergency because they can give aid in the ambulance which makes safer streets. In answer to a question he said he charged $40.00 and $1.00 per mile and all other services rendered are extra. It was stated that the city ambulance is on a test basis, that the Wheat Ridge Fire Department has continuous training, that the patients are asked where they wish to go, and that people are not prevented from calling any ambulance service Preliminary Hearing for a new 3.2% beer package license was held for Mac Oil Co. dba Kwik Stop at 10390 West 38 Avenue. Attorney Frank Plaut was present representing the applicants - Samuel E Forbes, Myer J. Schaffner and Charlotte Schaffner. /,- ~ -2- Motion by Alderman 8ramble "I move that we set the Public Hearing for Kwik Stop 3.2% beer application for February 17, 1972, and that a neighborhood be established of a ~entative) one mile radius from the point of location." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 6-0. The Arborist Budget was presented by Arborist member Myron Nixon. The total budget was for $19,500.00 with $15,201.00 allowed for Dutch Elm Disease No purchase of equipment is recommended but removal and trimming services are to be contracted The Park and Recreation Commission endorsed the budget. Motion by Alderman Donaldson "I move that the plan presented by the Arborist Board for Dutch Elm Disease control be approved and that the Treasurer be authorized to expend funds from Account No. 490 according to this plan and the purchasing manual." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 6-0 Storm Drainage Project, Phase II, was broUgh~ffor award of the contract Mr. Ellingson of McCall-Ellingson Engineering firm stated that the low bidder was Tower Construction Company with a low bid for the total job from Pierce Street to Lutheran Hospital of $218,086.95. The bid was dated December 23, 1971 and should be awarded within one month. It was stated there had been no response from the County Commissioners in regards to paying part of the bill. At the start of the project the Commissioners had said there may be a possibility of partial pay- ment if the neighboring cities agreed to it. Such an agreem3nt had been signed by most of the neighboring cities at that time. It was also noted that the State Highway Department had agreed to pay up to $10,000.00 for the crossing of Wadsworth Blvd. In the City budget there would be a need to reappropriate funds to pay for the project It was proposed that the additional funds be taken from road construction and rehabilitation account Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that the decision on the bid be delayed for one week and direct the City to contact the County Commissioners to see if they will give support in this project." Motion was seconded by Alderman Bramble. Motion was amended by Alderman Abramson "And that the City contact the mayors of the six cities who signed the petition giving support to the project and urge them to contact the County as it is in the best interest of the citizens of the County." Amendment was approved by the second and Motion passed 6-0. Purchase Approval for seven new police cars was presented by Walt Grande, Finance Officer He stated that the 10Wr~~QR~r was Plymouth at $3,488.45 per unit or $24,419 15 total price TheAPatrol cars have approximately 60,000 to 83,0000 miles on them and the delivery time for new cars is six to eight weeks. There is sufficient money appropriated for the cars in the budget. It is suggested, if warranted, that the old cars may go to other city departments and the remainder sold. Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that the Treasurer be authorized to purchase seven police vehicles at a total price not to exceed $24,420.00 from Account No. 421.34." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-1 with Alderman Pepe voting "nay." Purchase Approval for a Dietzgen Model 6170 Theodolite was presented by Walter Grande The City owned a Wild T1A Theodolite which would be traded in because it was too sophisticated for the City personnel to use. It had been purchased when Mr. Clyde Hobbs had been Director but no one had been trained to use it. A trade-in price was offered by Geophysical Instrument and Supply Company of $900~00 and the price of the new surveying instrument is $840.00 allowing a credit of $60 00 :> -3- Motion by Alderman Pepe purchase a Dietzgen Model as trade-in" Motion was 4-2 with Aldermen Hulsey, "I move that the Treasurer be authorized to 6170 Theodolite with the City-owned Wild T1A seconded by Alderman Howard and was defeated Abramson, Bramble and Donaldson voting "nay." Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that the City surveying crew contact the follOWing for instructions on how to use the instrument they have Clyde Hobbs, Denver Federal Center, School of Mines or the Wild Repre- sentative" Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and passed 4-2 with Aldermen Pepe and Howard voting "nay." The follOWing appointments of Statutory City Officials were made Motion by Alderman Oramble "I move that Anthony V. Zarlengo be elected and appointed Police Magistrate (or Municipal Judge)." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Hulsey "I move that Maurice F. Fox be elected and appointed as City Attorney." Motion was seconded by Alderman Pepe and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Edward R. Pinson be elected and appointed as City Marshall (Chief of Police)." Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Howard "I move that Ray C. Pepe be appointed Mayor pro tem." Motion was seconded by Alderman Hulsey and passed 5-0 with Alderman Pepe abstaining Motion by Alderman Pepe "I move that Calvin o. Hulsey be elected President of the City Council" Motion was seconded by Alderman Abramson and passed 5-0 with Alderman Hulsey abstaining. Motion by Alderman Bramble "I move that Ralph Johnson be elected and appointed City Engineer, City Superintendent of Water and City Super- intendent of Sewers." Motion was seconded by Alderman Howard and passed 6-0. Motion by Alderman Abramson "I move that Mr. Walter Johnson be authorized to advertise for Public Works Director again." Motion was seconded by Alderman Donaldson and tied 3-3 with Aldermen Howard, Hulsey and Pepe voting "nay" and Mayor Anderson breaking the tie by voting "aye." Motion passed 4-3. Meeting was adjourned at 10 35 p.m " . Helen'lhSEfd"'It:~i iren Deputy City Clerk .' , ... AryrR,;V,',s Zi~1-.,,, //;;'O/7e2,