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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
December 2, 1977
The Board of Public Works meetiD~was called to order at 3:10 PM by Mayor Pickett,
who presided. Mr. Kern was present. Mr. Hohl arrived at 3:15 PM.
Mr. Kern moved to approve the minutes of the last regula~ meeting, Mayor Pickett
seconded it and it passed unanimously.
COOL CP~ NORTH - SIGN: Mr. Charles Dive, representiD~ the Cool Creek Homeewners
Association appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed entrance sign at
Cool Creek North. Mr. Hohl moved that the Board approve the erection of the
entrance sign subject to approval of proposed agreement by the City Attorney and
subject to confirmation by the City Engineer that the location will not interfer
with visibility of traffic and create a traffic hazard, Mr. Kern seconded it and
it passed unanimously.
STREET LIGHTING IN COOL CREEK: Mayor Pickett read letter from Public Service
stating there had been no underground wiriD~ put into Cool Creek North by the
developers. Therefore, the street lights would cost the residents a $16,500
contribution if they desired the lights. Mr. Dive stated they would like a
verification of that figure.
Sp~iMD LIMIT: Mr. Dive stated he would like consideration of speed limit and a
no passing zone from Keystone to at least Hawthorne Drive or beyond Gray Rd on
131st Street. Mayor Pickett stated he didn't believe the road was in the city limits.
WATER - FIDELITY PROPERTY: Mr. John Dierdorf appeared before the Board to ask if
any decision had been ma~e on water service to the Fidelity property. Mr. Hohl
stated they were right on the Carmel service line. Mayor Pickett stated inasmuch
as it was az~uexed to the City, he would like to bring it to the Council for
discussion and would put it on the 19th agenda.
LAYNE NORTIi~RNWELL ~8: Mayor Pickett stated he would table this due to not
getting needed information from Clyde E. Williams & Associates.
KIWANIS CLUB-ROAD BLOCK: Mayor Pickett read letter from Kiwanis Club requesting
permission to conduct a road block at intersection of Rangeline Rd. &Main St.
December 10th to collect money for the Salvation Am-my. Mr. Kern moved to approve
their request subject to them putting up signs a block in advance warning people
of the drive, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS - UTILITIES: Clerk-Treasurer, upon recommendation of McCullongh &
Associates, requested the Board approve computer programming ch~uges to give
information needed from Utility billiD~ information for double entry bookkeeping
procedures. Estimated cost - $1,200.00. Mr. Kern moved to approve changes at
cost not to exceed $1,200.00, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
MT. CARMEL SECTION ~ - WATER AND SEWER: Mr. Hohl stated Mt. Carmel Section 9 is
in our water servzce area. Area is in the sewer agreement between the City of Carmel
and Hamilton Western Utilities. Mr. Hohl stated Mr. Wilfong did not consult with
him on water service and felt he might be intending to m~ke it a pa~t of his service.
Mayor Pickett stated he felt we should take steps to serve it. Mr. Hohl moved the
Board of Public Works notify Mr. Wilfong that the area is in our service area and
that we do intend to serve it, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Pickett instructed Mr. Hohl to send a letter to Mr. Wilfongwith details of the
action by the Board.
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Mr. Hohl stated we are under a ban on serving sanitary sewer service to any new
customers from the north plant with one exception - that we may continue to
connect sio~le family residential lots in areas already served by lines which
were installed with Board of Health approval. Mr. Hohl stated he has advised the
Plan Commission that the plat is 0.K. for approval subject to approval of the
Board of Works for connection of sanitary sewers. Board to review the matter ft~rther.
FIRE TRUCE BIDS: After a discussion on the bids received for a new fire truck,
Mr. Kern moved to accept the Howe bid of $89,980.00 less trade-in allowance of
$9,000.00 for our 1960 fire truck and upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Swails,
deleting the equipment listed on page #7 totzlim~ $3,935.00 and deleting the
warranty of $~,000.00, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Kern
moved to notify Howe Co. to prepare a lease agreement with option to purchase in
the amount of $73,045.00. First payment to be $20,000.00 at time of delivery and
$20,000.00 annually thereafter. Prepayment and purchase can be made at anytime
without penalty and interest rate to be the lowest rate in the C~rmel area,
Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Kern and Mayor Pickett stated
their vote was influenced by Howe's offer to allow $9,000.00 trade-in for the 1960
fire truck. Darley & Co. did not make an offer for it. Mr. Hohl stated his was
influenced by Howe's biddim~ for galvanized tank.
~ASOLINE TANK & PUMP: Mr. Hohl moved we notify R. F. Conner & Co. that the revenue
sharim~ funds are available to finance the gasoline tank and pump which was
awarded to them subject to financing, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously.
.EENNETH SMOCK CONTRACT: Mr. Hohl moved that the contract with Kenneth Smock Co. for
sidewalks be amended to permit using working days rather than calendar days for
balance of contract time for completion of work beginning today, Mr. Kern seconded
it and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business .the meeting was adjoUrned at 4:55 PM. ''
Pegg~I~ Smith
Clerk-Treasurer
Approved:
~Jl~ert B. ~ick~, M~yor ~