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Session 1692, Minutes April 14, 1997 APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Lieberman moved the appointment of Miss EttaJackson, 7036 Canton, to the Plan Commission filling an unexpired term ending January I, 1998. Mr. Wagner seconded, which carried unanimously. Mr. Schoomer moved to confirm the election of Mr. Christian Fowler as the Fire Department representative to the Uniformed Employees Pension Fund Board of Trustees. Mrs. Thompson seconded, which carried unanimously. OATHS OF OFFICE The following new or reappointed members of the City's boards or commissions were given the oath of office by the City Clerk: Mr. Ken Schuman - Industrial Development Authority. Mayor Adams wished to express his sincere thanks to Mr. Schuman for his wish to serve on this important commission. The efforts of all citizens serving on the City's boards and commissions truly help the City to function, as well as being an invaluable resource to the City Council. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS: City Manager asked that the Council vote to approve the addition of one item - bids for a vehicle for the Fire Department which resultant orders have to be placed by April 2 I, 1997 as reported by the vehicle manufacturers. Mr. Wagner moved approval of adding the Fire Department vehyicle to the agenda. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR (4 ITEMS) # I - Trnasport Trailer Emergency Repairs: City Manager requested concurrence of an expenditure of $5,300 for emergency repairs on the truck which carries all of the refuse from the transfer station to the landfill. Mr. Ollendorff authorized the repairs as an emergencyon April 4, 1997. Plaza Fleet Parts Co. Is doing the work. #2 - Tennis Court Resurfacing: City Manager said that bids were received to resurface three tennis courts at Flynn Park. $14,000 was set aside in the budget for this project. The bids were tabulated as follows: St. Louis Paving Frazier-Davis Construction $6,700.00 $7,340.00 ** Femalie owned business City Manager recommends approval of the low bid from St. Louis Paving for $6,700.00. #3 - Playground Equipment for Ackert and Greensfelder Parks: City Manager said bids were received to provide new playground equipment for Ackert and Greensfelder Parks. An estimate of $43,000 was submitted by the Parks Department. Seven recreation equipment companies were invited to compete. Three bids were received. The results were as follows: Roger J. Hutchinson $42,464.00 Bergreid Recreation $34,530.00 Fry Associates $31,845.00 The Parks Department evaluated the bids and determined the bid submitted by Roger J. Hutchinson & Associates, Inc. was the only bid that met the specifications. Bids from both Bergfeld and Fry were deficient in five areas, including size, materials,