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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. Page 9/~7/77 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 ATTES ~ Clerk-Treasurer