HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-11-22-77 MINUTES OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
November 22, 1977
The regular meetin~ of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 3:05 PM
by Mayor Pickett, who presided. Mr. Hohl was present. Mr. Kern was not present.
Mr. Hohl moved to approve the minutes of the meetimg of the last regular meeting,
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
COOL Cb,:,:Ki NORTH SIGN ON RIGHT-OF-WAY: Mr. Charles Dive, representiD~ the Cool
Creek Homeowners Asso. appeared before the Board and requested approval for a
sign to be constructed on the right-of-way at E. Main St. and Red Oak Lane.
Right-el-way is now maintained by the Homeowners Asso. and is a grassy area.
He submitted a proposed design of the sign. Mr. Hohl stated he tentatively
agreed with the concept but there a~re legal questions as to the type of agreement
we would enter into and any liability we might occur. Mayor Pickett stated we
couldn't resolve this now and suggested Mr. Dive come back at a special meeting
to be scheduled next week.
EQUITABLE INSURANCE: Mr. Gary Waldren and Mr. Dave Fleck of Equitable Life,
appeared before th~ Board and submitted a proposal to combine all of the insturance
coverage the city employees had now into one package. The proposal was explained
in detail by them. Mayor Pickett stated everyone involved would review the
proposal further and possibly set up another meeting with Equitable soon.
JIM JOHNSON-ROREM~ WELCH COMPANY- WATER FOR FIDELITY PROPERTY: Mr. Jim Johnson,
representing Robert Welch ComDany, appeared before the Board to inquire as to
who would serve them wa~er - Carmel Water Company or Indianapolis Water Co.
The service area boundaries were looked at and the proposed routes for connection
were reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated they planned to start construction in February.
A discussion as to our re-imburseable methods was held and it was determined
that more information was needed. Mayor Pickett stated he and the City Engineer
would get together tomorrow morning and set up a meeting for possibly next week
with a representative from ClUe E. Willisms, possibly Ken Thompson, Mr. Johnson
and the Board.
HOUSE ENCROACHMENT ON EASE~4ENT-LOT ~l~l EDEN PARK: Mayor Pickett read proposed
approval of encroachment of house on drainage and utility easement located on
Lmt 151 in Eden Park subdivision section 6 as attached to minutes. Mr. Hohl
moved to approve proposed approval as read, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it
passed unanimously.
TENTATIVE AWAR~-GAS-PUPSOING TANK: Mr. Hohl moved to award the contract for
bulk gasoline tank and pump to low bidder R. F. Conner and Co. subject to
approval of appropriating Revenue Shari~ funds, Mayor Pickett seconded it and
it passed unanimously.
BOND RELEASE: Mr. Hohl moved to release sidewalk bonds in the amount of $5,000 in .~
Cool Creek North Section 6, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
BR00KSRIRE LIFT STATION: Mr. Hohl moved that Clyde E. Williams be instructed to
bring to the next meeting of the Board of Works a letter of agreement outlining
services to be performed and fees charged for the purpose of increasing the
capacity of Brookshire lift station.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT CARMEL SECTION ~ - WATER A~D SEWER: Tabled until next meeting.
~otification of sewer sur-charge ~nd prohibited dis~ges~ (Sur-charge for
phosphate to be determined~ Mr. Hohl stated we were in the process of preparing
the first time notifications to a large number of businesses in Carmel that
their discharge of waste to the sanitary sewer are at least somewhat in excess
of domestic waste and purpose of notification will be informi~ them of why they
will be seeio~ a s~ur-cha~ge or extra charge on their bill. The other set of
notifications to ge out are notifications of prohibited discharges. Mr. Hohl
then read proposed notification· This is to follow procedure as per ordinance.
LAYNE N0~l'n~N W~LL ~8: This item was tabled until next meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at ~:50 PM.
Clerk-Treasurer
Approved:
~t B. Plc~ett,~ayor ~