HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-09-27-77 MINUT,:S OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
September 27, 1977
The regular meeting of ~e Board of Public Works was called to order at ~ PM
by Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members were present.
Mr. Kern moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Mr. Hohl seconded it
and it passed un~mously.
STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM: PUBLIC SERVICE INDIANA: Mayor Pickett stated he had
a proposaZ to change the lighting on Main Street, Rangeline - add some lights,
and convert to lucolux. Mr. Bob Thompson, of Public Service, appeared before
the Bos~rd and went over the proposal. Mr. Thompson also requested that the
Board officially request that Public Service conduct a survey of the necessa~y
lights for the Cool Creek North Subdivision and to provide the City with the
number of lamps, the cost per lamp and any contribution that would be necessary.
Mr. Kern moved to proceed With the replacement of lighti~ fixtures as proposed
on east and west Main St. and on Rangeline Rd., Mr. Hohl seconded it and i~
passed unanimously. Mr. Hohl moved that Public Service of Indiana be instructed
to proceed with the necessary studies and prici~ information for the
installation of lighting in Cool Creek North and in other sub-divisions based
on priority list in the Mayor's office with the intent that we will proceed
with installation in these areas as quickly as possible up to the exten~ that
funding prevails, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Thompson
stated his pricing would only be good for ninety days. Copy of agreement
attached to minutes.
DEVELOPERS SIGN - 126thKEYSTONE: Mr. Kern informed Mr. Thompson, who was
present, that he had researched the sign issue discussed at the last Council
meeting and it was his opinion the Building Commissioner should not have issued
him a permit, but in so issuing it, the City had waived any rights in withdrawing
it, but he was going to tell them not to renew it.
FLOOR-CONTROL ROOM OF GROUND STORAGE FACILITY: Mayor Pickett read letter from
Utilities Manager requesting the Board to approve installim~ a Quartizite floor
in the control room of the ground storage facility at a cost of $2,245.00.
Mr. Kern moved to approve new floor, Mr. Rohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
STREETS- KEYSTONE SQUARE: Mr. Hohl requested~Board action on accepting streets
in Keystone Square. Mr. Kern moved to notify whoever should be notified in
Keystone Square that the Board of Public Works intend only to accept for
maintenance Carmel Drive and that we do not intend to accept any other street
within Keystone Square, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
BOND RELEASE: Mr. Hohl moved to release Lumbermsrt, Inc. bonds in the amount
of $54,300.00 for concrete pavi~, subsurface preparation (includes curbs and
gutters) in Brookshire North, Section 4, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
PICK-UP TRUCK: Mr. Hohl 6tated we had budgeted in this year's MVH budget,
1/3 the cost of a replacement of a pick-up truck. The other 2/3 cost to come
from Utilities. To replace the truck being driven by Randy Strong, construction
inspector. The truck is a 1966 Chevrolet which is in extremely bad condition.
It had a major engine overhaul the early part of this year, but the floors are
rusting out and the fenders are falling off. We desire to keep the truck as a
reserve. Mr. Kern moved to advertise for bids subject to approval of the City
Council, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mayor Pickett stated
he would put it on the Council agenda for the Monday night meeting.
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WOODLAND SEWER CONNECTION: Mayor Pickett read memo from City Engineer
regardi~ details of proposed Woodland Country Club sewer connection. Copy
attached. Two courses of action were recon~ended. Mr. Kern moved to accept
course "B" which states that we collect the availability cost now, but ~gree
to essentially repay this cost to the Clay District as ~ credit towards any
Clay assessments levied for Clay Interceptor. (not for local lines~
CHANGE ORDER - WATER MAIN: Mr. Hohl stated we didn't have the actual cha~e
order, however he would like to get the Board to ge on record as approvi~ the
change order to be prepared. Chsnge order to allow for a hydrant to flush the
main. Mr. Hohl moved that the Board permit the contractor to add ~ necessary
flushing valves and pipio~ at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00 and we will sign
change order so long as it comes in no higher than that figure, Mr. Kern
seconded it and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 PM.
~Al~ert~B. l~cke{t v ~
f i~ / Mayor
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Clerk-Treasurer