HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-06-19-76MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
JUNE 19, 1976
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at
3:15 p.m. by Mayor Albert Pickett, who presided, city Attorney was
present, city Engineer was not present.
city Attorney moved to dispense with the reading of the last four
meetings and approve them as received, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it
passed unanimously.
Clyde E. Williams Contract: Mayor Pickett read letter from Clyde E.
Williams & Associates requesting concurrence to change their multiplier
of 2.0 of their service agreement dated May 20, 1970 to 2.4. city
Attorney moved to approve the increase as requested. Mayor Pickett
seconded it and it passed unanimously.
EmerqgD_q~ Situation: Test Well: Upon the recommendation of Steve Uhrick
of Clyde E. Williams & Associates, city Attorney moved to declare an
emergency situation exists with the test well project so that we can
take the advantage the state statue provides of not having to advertise
for bids. Mayor Pickett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Uhrick stated we would have to solicit prices from three firms, and
suggested Layne Northern be one of them. Mr. Uhrick stated they would
send specifications out and hopefully have a contract to sign at the
next board meeting.
Ground Storaqe Tank: city Attorney moved to give Clyde E Williams
authorization to proceed with the final design plans and specifications
for a 1,000,000 gallon potable water ground storage facility as per
their letter of request dated July 9, 1976. Mayor Pickett seconded it
and it passed unanimously. Estimated time required to complete the
final design plans and specification is 90 days.
Reqional Wastewater Project: Mr. Uhrick gave a review of the public
hearing held two weeks ago on the Regional Wastewater Project. He
stated Westfield had now completed their independent study and it
showed they should not be regionalized. Mr. Kern moved to authorize the
engineering services necessary to complete all components of the South
Hamilton Regional Facilities Plan as per their letter of request of
July 6, 1976. Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously, city
Attorney is to contact Fishers Attorney for finalizing necessary paper
work.
Siqnator: Mr. Kern moved to designate Mayor Pickett as the official
signator on the grant application, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it
passed unanimously.
McCullouqh ! Associates: Mr. Kern moved to approve the employment
agreement submitted by McCullough & Associates for fiscal consulting.
Copy of which is attached. Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
Public Service Contract: Upon the recommendation of Utilities
Manager,Mr. Kern moved to adopt resolution to enter into a contract for
electric energy for power and light for operating a municipal water
pumping and sewage disposal system with Public Service of Indiana, Inc.
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Schutz & Thompson Request for Sanitary Sewer Service: Mayor Pickett
read letter of request from Schutz & Thompson for sewer service in the
Mt. Carmel area. Mr. Ken Thompson was present. Mayor Pickett read
letter from Clyde E. Williams recommending only 75 EDU'S be committed
to him. Mr. Kern moved that the Board of Public Works accept the letter
of Mr. Zinsmeister, of Clyde E. williams & Associates, dated July 2,
1976, concerning Mt. Carmel Interceptor and North Wastewater Plant
allocation of capacity in that we will agree to allow Schutz & Thompson
a maximum of 75 of the available EDU's at this time; subject to the
terms of the two letters and subject to the terms and rates of the
agreement which the City of Carmel is about to reach with Hamilton
Western Utilities and subject also to Schutz & Thompson furnishing the
Board of Public Works a short written agreement concerning this
temporary agreement. Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
Computer ~ ~ Upon the recommendation of Utilities
Manager, Mr. Kern moved to approve the agreement with Command, Inc. for
computer billing of the water and sewer bills, Mayor Pickett seconded
it and it passed unanimously.
Tractor and ~ Mayor Pickett stated city Engineer had
recommended purchasing a used tractor for $3,200.00 and heavy duty 3
point hitch for $400 from Phil Lancaster. Mr. Kern moved to approve the
purchase, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it pass unanimously.
Bond Releases: Mr Kern moved to release the following bonds:
Storm and Sanitary Sewer $35,000.00 Eden Estates IV
Water Mains 10,000.00 Eden Estates IV
Sanitary Sewer
Storm Drainage
Water Main
Mayor Pickett seconded
19,400.00 Eden Woods I
1,500.00 Eden Woods I
6,000.00 Eden Woods I
it and it passed unanimously.
Claims numbering 2519 thru 2994 totaling $597,932.18 were approved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
ALBERT PICKETT, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_ PEGGY LOU SMITH, CLERK-TREASURER