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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-11-09-76 MI3u'i'~S OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS November 9, 1976 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 4:05 PM by Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members and Clerk-Treasurer were present. Mr. Hohl moved to dispense with the readio~ of the minutes of the last regular meeting and approve them as received, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously. FIR~AN REPLAC2~ENT: Upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Swails, Mr. Kern moved to approve the hiring of Fred Glazer to replace fireman Steve Hodgson, who resigned to move to Utah. Approval contingent upon his passing a physical exam. Mr. Hohl seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Swails presented the Board with the third quarter report on his department. Chief Swails also presented the Board with a letter requesting transfer of funds. Chief Swails stated delivery of the new fire truck would be approximately December 15th. Transfer of funds would enable him to pay for the truck and fire hose. Mr. Kern moved to approve purchase and transfer as requested, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. AIR COMPRESSOR AND JACK: Upon the recommendation of City Engineer,Mr. Kern moved to authorize the p~r~ase of ,a ~ h.p. aircompressor at an approximate przce of $1,0~6.00 and a~on~r jack at an approximate price of $450.00, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. Cost of the equipment to be split three ways. One-third Sewer, one-third Water and one-third Street department funds. Mr. Hohl stated a transfer of frauds would probably be needed to pay for these items. CALCIUM CHLORIDE FOR A~DING TO STREET SALT: Upon the recommendation of City E~ineer, Mr. Kern moved to approve advertising for bids for a 6,000 gallon above ground tank with pump and meter to store calcium chloride which is pumped at a rate of l0 g~llons per ton of salt on to the salt after it is loaded on the truck. Salt is then sprinkled with the liquid calcium chloride on the ice and snow. Main advantage is it extends melti~ temperature below freezing point, Mr. Hohl seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Estimated cost of tank is $7,500.00. Mr. Hohl stated transfer of funds would probably be needed. Mr. Hohl stated the cost of the calcium chloride would add about $2.00 per ton to the cost of the salt. STREET NAME CHANGE REQUEST: Mayor Pickett read petition signed by seven people on Second Court Street in Cool Creek North requestio~ the name of the street to be chauged to Red Oak Ridge. Petition was signed by everyone on the street in question except one who had no preference on the new name but preferred anything but Second Court. Mr. Kern moved to authorize the change, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. ARROWSMITH: STREET LIGHT: Mayor Pickett stated the request of Mr. Arrowsmith to re-locate a street light in Rolling Acres near Pearl Street and Gray Road had not been resolved. It had been discussed at the A~uet 27th Board meeting. Mr. Kern moved to retain the street light at the present location, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. Page 2 ll/ /7 CLAIMS: Mr. Kern moved to approve claims numbering 4281 thru 4800 totali~ ~89.07, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. FIRE CONTRACT WITH TOWNSHIP: Mayor Pickett presented proposed contract between the City of Carmel and Clay Township Trustees whereby the Township agrees to pay $218,000.00 for its share of the 1977 Fire Department budget. Mr. Kern moved to approve the contract, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. BOIID RELEASES: Upon the recommendation of City Engineer, Mr. Kern moved to release bonds in the amount of $2,520.00 for curbs in Eden Woods, Sec. I, principal: Central Engineering & Construction, Mr. Hohl seconded it amd it passed unanimously. INDIANA MILLS: Mr. Kern moved to approve the request of IndiamaMills to pave the alley which runs alongside their building, at their expense, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. RAI~DALL: SEWER SERVICE: Mr. Hohl suggested acting on the request of Mr. Randall to offer sewer service to the 70 acres south of Briar Creek. Part of the area is not in the city limits. Mr. Kern moved to table the item for further study, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously. DOWNTOWNWATER PLANT: Mayor Pickett stated he had talked with 0ral Herr from the Indiana Stream Pollution Control regarding the affluent from the Downtown Water Plant and Mr. Hert had indicated they might go along with the City and hold up enforcin~us to complying with regulations until such time as we get the Regional Sewer Plant resolved. ~6th STP~ET INTERCEIOTOR: Mayor Pickett stated he had talked with Indianapolis Mayor Hudnut concerning a conversation he had had with Fred Sullivan concerning the corner at 96th Street and possibly allowin~ them to put am interceptor in to handle the sewage there, taking it to the south plant. Mayor Hudnut is receptive to working out an agreement with us. Carmel has land south of the Interstate, Indianapolis has land north of the Interstate. A letter would be sent to them by Mayor Pickett. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM. Clerk-Treasurer Al~r~ B. Pic~ett~Ma~or /