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September 13, 1977
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 3:0~ PM
by Mmyor Pickett~who presided. All members and Clerk-Treasurer were present.
Mr. Hohl moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve them as
received, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: Upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Swails, Mr. Kern
moved to authorize adve~-tisi~ for bids for new fire engine to replace a~engine
purchased in 1960, subject to determining method of payment, Mr. Hohl seconded it
and it passed unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Swails, Mr. Kern moved to authorize the
hiring of a replacement for fireman Joseph E. Leinhos, who resigned September l, 1977.
· . · Mr. Kern
BID 0PE~IING: ll6th St. and Guilford Ave - Szdewalk Constrnctmon:
opened bids for sidewalk construction as follows:
Amount
Bidder.
George E. Russell, Inc. ~'~5.00 Properly submitted
Kenneth Smock Excavatlng,Inc. ~,76~.~8 " "
Gast Construction Co. 91,~l~'~O " "
Mr. Hohl moved to table this item for review and award the bid at a special
meeting Friday, September 16th at ~PM, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
SLI?DGE TRUCK BID: Utilities Manager stated thmt at the lastmse~ing the bid for
the sludge truc------~was accepted contim~ent upon the bid bond being for the proper
amount, and he would like the record to show that the bid bond was for the
correct amount. The bid from Big Wheels was for the same amount as was previously
submitted, contrary to his thoughts at last meetim~.
SEWER cONNECTION - Phil Lancaster: Mr. Hohi read letter from Phil Lancaster,
Northside Auto Parts, stating they are currently holdlm~ an option to purchase
a piece of property at 10~l N. Rangeline Roe.d, located immediately north of
the Dairy Queen. This parcel consists of ~.8 acres, with a frontage on Rangeline
Road of 3~5 feet, the east property line to be the center of the existim~ sewer
easement line. In order to proceed with plans for this property and to exercise
their option, it is necessary thmt they have assurance of water and sewer
availability. They propose to construct a building 60' x 160' to be used as a
retail automotive parts store and a service facility. Water use will be for
two restrooms and a 8_rinking fountain. Mt. Carmel Interceptor serves that area.
Mr. Hohl moved that the Board of Public Works provide assurance of water and
sewer connections for the specified use at 10~l N. l~line Road, subject to
concu~rance by the Indiana State Board of Health and subject to anY future
restrictions that might be placed on the City of Carmel by the State Board of
Health, Mr. Kern seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
SEWER C0~ECTION - W00D~-D cOUNTRY CLUB: Mr. Kent F. Schuch of Sullivan and
~u, Inc. appeared before the Board for concurrance with their plan for sewer
service for the Woodland Country Club as outlined in attzced letter. Mr. Schuch
stated the best route to go would be directly across ll6th Street to the apart-
ments for access to that sewer. Mr. Schuch stated Woodland Club would maintain
the lift station and imasmuch as the City would have a vested interest in the
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controls, they should approve the plans. Mr. Rohl moved that the Board of Works
accept Woodland Country Club's concept and agree to co-operate with their
proceedings, but permit to connect would be subject to final approval of the plans
and specifications by the City, and subject to a written agreement by Woodland
Club to waive remonstrance to be annexed to the City.
UNLEADED GASOLINE STORAGE TANK & P .b~.~: Mr. Hohl presented estimates he had obtained
for an unleaded gasoline storage tsmk and pump. Mayor Pickett had requested he
obtain these. Funds to come from revenue sharing. A tank and pump the same type
as we presently have for regular gasoline would cost approximately $9,600.00.
Mr. Kern moved to authorize advertisim~ for public hearing for expenditure of
$10,000.00 of Revenue Sharing funds for the October 3, 1977 Council Meeting,
Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
BOND RELEASES: Mr. Hohl moved to release the following bonds:
Pr~incipal ~o~ Item Amount
Central Eng. & Const. Bri~r C~ Sec 2 Sidewalks ~0,000.00
" Sec I ,, 26,000.00
Lumber Mart, Inc. Bkshr Sec VI ,, 20,220.00
" Sec VI
Bkshr Sec 3
" Sec 3
Bkshr Sec ~
St. ers?3,3S0.00
St. signs 500.00
Sidewalks 26,000.00
Streets
Bkshr Sec ~ Ins al ret '
Bkshr Sec ~ San.sewers ~0,500.00
Sub,ject To:
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run ~or Jyrs.
~on~lace perf. bonds.for..~20 000 00
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run
" BkshrN. Secl,l-A,2 S~. signs 500.00 ', ,, ,,
" " " Sidewalks 22,240.00~a~n~Crf~bon~s fgr.~,2~0.00
Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously, pe~. ~on~sl~l~a~)~.86 zt~ oi
HU.~GNES RETAINAGE: Mr. Kern moved to discuss the E. H. Hughes matter, Mr. Hohl
seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Phillip A. Nicely, attorney for
E. H. Hughes Co, Inc. appeared before the Board to request a eeduction in their
retainage being held by the City for the 96th Wastewater Construction project, also
present and ps~rticipatingin the discussion were Mr. Grant Morton of E. H. Hughes,
Mr. Mel Wetterlin of Wetterlin Engineering, Mr. Herb Zinsmeister and Mr. Ramaswamy
of Clyde E. Williams & Assoc., Utilities Manager Jim Dongherty amd sewer utility
employees Dave Gauker and Bob Hoyt. A summary of the agreements reached are to be
prepared by Mr. Nicely and approved at the next meeting Friday, Sept. 16th.
CLAIMS: Mr. Kern moved to approve claims ~3602 thru ~188 totaling
Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unamimously.
C~HANGE ORDER: RANGEIJNE. ROAD: Upon the recommendation of City Engineer, Mr. Kern
moved to approve change order for 126th Street decreasim~ contract $4,7~7.78,
Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
~NPDES VIOLATION: Mayor Pickett read letter from Mr. Nell 0tt, Water Supply Section
State Board of Health, requesting the Board to approve the draft of the stipulation
and order regarding violation of NPDES Permit and the Indiana Stream Pollution
Control Law and the Indiana Environmental Management Act. ,Copy attached to minutes.
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Mr. Kern moved to approve the document subject to insertion of date by the State
Board of Health, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
ATTEST'J ~ /
Peggy Lou Smith
Clerk-Treasurer
t/Albert B.vpicket~, Mayo