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.
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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 /