HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-07-26-77 MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MEETING
JULY 26, 1977
The regular meeti~ of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by
Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members were present. Clerk-Treasurer was present
also.
Mr. Hohl moved to approve the minutes as received, Mr. Kern seconded it and it
passed unanimously. Nv. Hohl stated he would like the record to show that the
bid accepted from Don Hinds Ford for the dump truck body July 19, included $12.50
each for recessed lights or $25.00.
JAYCEES CANCER FUND DI~IVE: Three representatives from the Carmel Jaycee organization
appeared before the Board to request permission to conduct a roadblock cancer drive
at Main and Rzngeline in Carmel August 13, 1977. Mayor Pickett stated he would prefer
to talk to th~Council before further action is taken, and requested the Jaycees pre-
pare an outline of what they were requestiD~ and submit to him. Mr. Kern stated two
questions should be asked of the Council. (1) Ask for a permanent policy (2) Ask for
a temporary solution to the Jaycees request.
~6th ST~ ~EATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS: HUGHES CO: Mr. Steve Uhrick, of Clyde E. Williams
& Co., appeared before the Board and recommended the Mayor write a letter to the con-
tractor setting forth a deadline for completion of the contract punch list. Mayor
Pickett stated he would write a letter.
PROPOSAL FOR WATER PLANT EXPANSION: Mr. Steve Uhrick presented a proposed engineering
contract for water plant expansion. Mr. Dougherty, Utilities Manager, questioned the
clause in the contract rega~dingwhether or not the resident inspector is liable for
not seeing a contractor's mistake. Mayor Pickett stated he would like to review the
contract before any action is taken. City Engineer asked if this would be an appro-
priate time to discuss interviewiD~ other firms. Mr. Kern stated until September 1,
that can be done at a private meeting.
SEWER AVAILABILITY CM~M~ES FOR EDEN GT,kTM AiID BRIAR CR,.Ki: Mr. Ken.Thompson appeared
before the Board to question re-imbursem-uts on lift stations. Mr. Thompson sta~ed
the ordinances are not clear on specific requirements and recommended the city review
the ordinances for possible amendment. Mayor Pickett stated after the budget hearings
were out of the way, he would see that the ordinances were reviewed thoroughly.
APPROVAL OF SU]~-DIVISION PLATS: Mr. Hohl moved to approve sub-division plat for
Cool Creek North, Section 10, Mr. Kern seconded it md it passed unanimously. Mr. Kern
moved to approve sub-division plat for Cool Creek North, Section 11, Mr. Hohl seconded
it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Hohl moved to approve sub-division plat for Eden
Estates, Section 5, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Rohl questioned
the curve in the street in Eden Estates Section 9. Mr. Thompson explained his reasonin~
for using that type of design. Mr. Kern moved to approve sub-division plat for
Eden Estates, Section 9, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mr. Hohl
moved to approve sub-division plat for Briar Lane, Section I, Mr. Kern seconded it
and it passed unanimously~
WELL ~ TESTING: Utilities Manager presented a letter from USGS recommending testiD~
for well ~9. Mayor Pickett read the letter. They suggested continuous pumping for
72 hours rather than the minimum ~8 hours currently specified. Another suggestion
was that the pumping period last for 60 minutes rather than 30 minutes currently
specified. In addition, they didm't see where the specifications called for the devel-
opment of the observation wells, and that the discharge of the pumped well be extended
p~ge 2.
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to the White P~iver. Utilities Manager stated each testi~h~d different prices-ranging
from $1,200-$9,000.00. M~yor Pickett stated he was not receptive to spending more money
for that well inasmuch as it would not improve the function of the well. Mr. Kern
moved to table this item, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
BOND RELEASES: Mr. Kern moved to approve the release o~ the following bonds:
Schutz & Thompson &
· vco Const.:High Drive & approach to 126th St., Eden Estates, Stone Base and Asphalt
Pavi~ .... $12,850.00
Avco Const.& Schutz & Thompson: Eden Estates, Section VIII, Stone Base and Asphalt
Paving ...... $28,900.00
Avco Const. & Schutz & Thompson: Eden EMtates, Section VI: Stone Base and Ashphalt Paving
$28,100.00
A~o ConstruCtion & Schutz & Thompson: Eden Estates, Section VII: Stone Base & Asphalt
Pavio~ .... $23,960.00.
Mr. 'Hohl seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST: Fire Chief Swails appeared before the Board to request permission
to employ four men as probationary firemen ~, to transfer Stephen C. Hodson from Dispatcher-
Mechanic to Probationary Fireman, to transfer balance of funds in Services Personal
Acct. #1-12 to 1-11, to employ Dispatcher-Secretary at starting salary of $6,900.00 per
year plus $150.00 per year clothing allowance, and to transfer necessary funds from
Services Personal Acct. #1-11 to #1-13 for Dispatcher-Secretary for balance of yea~ 1977.
Mr. Kern moved to approve all the Fire Chief's requests excluding clothing allowance
for the Secretary-Dispatcher, subject to the City Council approving the tnansfer of funds
and salary ordinance amendment~ Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meetim~was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
ATTEST: /
Peggy ~ou Smith
CIerk-~easurer
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~l~e~t B. P~ckett,