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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOT 1973 (01-09)MINUTES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING JANUARY 9, 1973 Meeting called to order with Mr. Kern, Mr. Swift, and Mr. Hinshaw attending. Claims were signed in the amount of $52,691.21. It was announced by Mr. Kern that Mr. Jack Ragan and Mrs. Sylvia Oavit have been appointed to the Plan Commission. Mr. Philip Hinshaw was appointed to a 3 year term as one of the Police Commissioners. Mr. Weedon has 2 years and Mr. Jenkins has 1 year remaining on their terms as police commissioners. Bids to remodel library were opened at 7:30 P.m. as follows: Harrison Graver & Co., R. E. Harm Co., Inc. and Institutional Equipment Co. bid on the parti- tions only; Long Electric Co. bid on the electrical work; and Gradle Bros., Inc. bid on the entire Job. Gradle Bros., Inc. bid was in the amount of $50,110.00 which was at least twice the amount of estimated cost. There was no placement of bids and they were turned over to Fred Hohl for his study. It was announced that the bulk gasoline installation has been completed. Mr. Swift made a motion that the Town continue their membership in the Indiana Association of Cities & Towns. It was seconded by Mr Kern and the vote was 2 Ayes and 1 Nay. The Nay vote was by Mr. Hinshaw and the 2 Aye votes were not sufficient to pass. It will be discussed at next Board meeting when there are m~re members present. Umhaugh & Associates claims in total amount of approximately $2100.00 were dis- cussed and Mr. Zinsmeister and Mr. Pattison are to be contacted to determine if these claims are in order and should be paid. M~. Tom Tyler of the Building Commissioners office presented for Board, s approval or change a new Application for Improvement Location form to replace one now being used. Board suggested inserting a small additional thought and it was their opinion it would then be a good replacement form. CHE~LIOAL & SALT BIDS:- Hr. Dougherty reported on Chlorine, Flouride, and Salt bids received at last meeting. Inasmuch as all Salt bids were the same, he ad- vocated rebidding for Salt. Mr. Hinshaw madea motion to ask for new bids on Salt, seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously. On the bids for Chlorine and Flouride, which also were the same, Mr. Dougherty recommended MidState Chemical Co. continue as our supplier of these 2 chemicals. Mr. Hinshaw made a motion to accept this recc~mendation, seconded by Mr. Swift and Passed unani- mous ly · OXFOt~ DEVELOPMENT CO. :- Mr. Paul Wisecup and Mr. Don Guinnup of Oxford Development Co. discussed with the Board routing and size of water mains to serv2ce 19 acres North of the Island Restaurant which they wish to use to con- struct condominiums. Discussion included specifications as set out on partially completed Master Plan and they were advised to contact Mr. Zinsmeister and Mr. Fred Hohl to try and work out something agreeable with these engineers and to then return to the Board for further discussion. Mr. Hohl gave to the Board a copy of an agreement in which Keystone's 500 acre tract arm~xed was not to be denied water and sewage usage at any time in the future. This information had also been presented to Plan Commission. FLAIE NORTH:- ~r. Hob1 advised the Board he has a letter from Charles ~n~sler that the required work ~1~ be done and F~. ~lhisler was advised by ~r. Hoh~ that bonds will be released upon completion of the work. ~r. A1 Warne is obtaining $5000.00 bond on stub street to ~ailroat at 4th Street N. W. ~r. Swift ~ade a ~otion that ~r. Hob1 proceed with necessary steps to obtain crossing approval from Public Service Commission and the L&N Railroad. Mr. Ninshaw seconded and made comment that right of way be investigated first. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hohl advise Carmel Drive East of railroad is sinking and he recommended it be tested before accepting this road. Test costs would be $816.00 to $1226.O0 depending on sub-surface findings. The Board advised him to contact Guepel Co. the builder of the road to do this. Mr. Coplen gave Board a sketch of his proposed reorganization in his department. Board advised they would meet with h~m Saturday afternoon, January 20, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss this fully. Mr. Ninshaw stated that in his opinion an Ordinance should be written establish- ing Overtime Pay for Policemen. Mr. Kern will prepare this Ordinance. Also H~nahaw requested an endorsement of officers attending school. New officer hired January 1, 1973 to attend school this Summer and second officer to be hired ~ior to first officer attending the school to avoid being short-handed. This cost will be taken care of 100% by Criminal Justice Planning Agency. This was agreed to upon motion of Mr. l~.~haw, seconded by Mr. Swift, and passed unanimously. Mr. Ken Thompson advised Board the Blue Woods Creek had not been cleaned due to weather conditions and crops were still in the ground. He assured the Board this work will be done as soon as conditions permit. Mr. S~ift advised Clerk-Treasurer to contact Postmaster to convey Board's wishes to use the Sesquecentennial Cancellation Stam~ in 1973 on Carmel mall. Mr. Hohl received approval to have 17 lights installed in Concord Village upen motion of Mr. Kern, seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously. Mr. Ninehaw made a motion the ~eeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Kern, and passe~dumanimously, at 9:40 p.m. O~en~S. Kern, President Carmel Town Board of Trustees Nl~il B. Schmeltekop, Clerk-Treasurer Carmel, Indiana