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Maas Brothers Task Force Meeting
November 1, 1991
Bob Bickerstaffe
Hal Ebersole
John B. Johnson
Ed Mazur
Wray Register
Stephen Saliga
Nancy Simmons
Debra Weible
, Jim Graham
Joanne Faruggia
Robert Kennedy
Joshua Magidson
Phoebe Moss
Jim Stewart
Jackie Tobin
Terry Flowers
Steve Fowler
Mary Nix
Carol Horne-Warren
Helen Wheelis
Staff attending: William C. Baker, Public Works Director
Vic Chodora, Building Official
Jerry Sternstein, Economic Development Director
,Sue Diana, Assistant City Clerk
The Maas Brothers Task Force met on Friday, November 1, 1991, at 8:04 a.m.
in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order
by the Economic Uevelopment Director Jerry Sternstein. Mr. Sternstein said the
Chairperson elected today will play an important part acting as the liaison
between the task force members and staff.
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Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
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Discussion ensued in regard to electing a chairperson or a nominating
committee and it was indicated either would be difficult to do at this time as
most of the members were strangers to each other. Short bios have been requested
from the members and copies of each member I s bio wi 11 be distributed to the other
members to he 1 p f amil i ari ze them wi th one another. A Cha i rperson wi 11 be elected
at a later date.
Discussion ensued regarding the most suitable meeting times for the members
.and the majority agreed on Thursday night meetings. It was felt night meetings
were better for those who work and provide more of an opportunity for the public
to attend. It was noted the City Commission meets on the first and third
Thursday of the month with the Development Code Adjustment Board meeting on the
second and fourth Thursday. The task force still agreed to meet on Thursdays.
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Member Ed Mazur moved that the Maas Brothers Task Force schedule their
meetings on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously. A specific date and time were not set at this time.
Mr. Mazur expressed concern regarding possible contamination of soil on the
Maas Brothers property due to a service station having existed there in the past.
He recommended that an environmental audit of the parking area be done as soon
as possible and felt this could be accomplished for approximately $2000. He
said, if the City chooses to sell the property in the future and it is
contaminated, they would be responsible for its removal. He questioned why the
City would buy this property without first obtaining an environmental report.
Mr. Sternstein said the building was examined internally, the purchase of
the property was not contingent on environmental concerns and the City was now
committed to purchase the property.
Member Bob Bickerstaffe said that when the service station was removed, the
entire corner had been dug out.
Public Works Director Bill Baker said it had been concluded, when the old
service station was removed, there would be no subterranean problem. He said,
if contamination is discovered, it would cost about $50,000-$100,000 to remedy
the situation. He said, if found to be appropriate at this time, holes could be
bored in the parking lot and samples taken.
At this time, 8:20 a.m., the task force left City Hall and walked down to
(~~ the Maas Brothers facility to begin their tour. There they were met by a
~~r.I representative from Allied Stores who opened the facility.
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Building Official Vic Chodora led the tour floor by floor answering
questions presented by members of the task force. He led the group up to the
roof area indicating the roof is not structurally unsound; however, there are
soft spots which allow moisture to enter causing deterioration. He said the roof
is thirty years old and has never had any major repairs. The air-conditioning
and chiller system are the original ones and are reaching the end of their life
expectancy.
Mr. Chodora led the group to areas of the building where leaks were
occurring. Questions arose as to whether or not these leaks were internal due
to rusted pipes or the sprinkler system. Mr. Chodora said leaks were scattered
throughout the building.
The group proceeded to the lower level of the building. Mr. Chodora
pointed out areas that contained asbestos, and in response to a question, he
indicated approximately 30 percent of the building contained asbestos. The
kitchen, restaurant and storage areas were also inspected.
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
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