HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-01-09-79 MINUTES OF THE
BOAi~D OF PUBLIC WORKS
January 9, 1979
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 3:05 PM by
Mayor Pickett, who presided. All members aud Clerk-Treasurer were present.
~Lr. Hohl moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting, Mr. Kern seconded it
and it passed unanimously.
PLAT APPROVAL WALTERS PLAZA: Mr. Charley Walters and Attorney Phil Correll
appeared before the Board ~o discuss plat approval for Walters Plaza, 141st Street
and US 31. Mr. Hohl moved the Board of Works approve adding plaza Court with
the same cross section and physical dimensions as on existing Walters Court with
the pavement section for the new construction road be according to the most
recent City and Hamilton County specifications which is 9" stone and 4" asphalt,
and the drainage ditch be cleaned and re-graded as is necessary to improve
conditions. On the proposed new street no curbs or sidewalks will be provided
so as to be compatible with existing street, Mr. Kern seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
Mr. Hohl then moved the Board of Works accept Walters Street and Walter Court for
maintenance subject to a satisfactory report on the condition of the roads made
by the City Engineer to be made at a Board of Works meetiD~, as soon as is practical-
weather permitting, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed uuanimousty.
EMPLOY DISPATCheS - FIRE CHIEF SWAILS: Upon the recommendation of Fire Chief
Swails, Mr. Kermmoved the Board of Wurks approve hiring Brad Bartrom and
Jace Platt as dispatchers in the Fire Department at a salary of $8,300.00 per
year, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
PAID HOLIDAY~: Upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Swails, Mr. Kern moved the
Board of Works recommend to the Council they appropriate sufficient money to pay
for their paid holidays, which will be approximately $36 per day for each man,
Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
LIQUID ALUM SOLUTION: Mr. Dougherty stated he had contacted General Alum and
Allied Chemical and 'had received letters from each company (copies attached to
original minutes). Allied Chemical had stated their price increase would not
go in effect until April 1. Inasmuch as the total savings would only be approximately
$158.00, he would recommend staying with Allied Chemical because we have done
business with them before and the owner of General Alum had passed away. Mr. Kern
moved to accept Allied Chemical bid, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
LETTER TO SEWAGE CUSTOMERS: Mayor Pickett stated several people had called
asking if the letter sent out with one of the water and sewer billings indicated
a rate increase. Mr. Kern moved to add to the letter "this notice does not
constitute a rate increase", Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed unanimously.
LAND PURCHASE: Mr. Kern stated the title committment which c~me back on the land
'across the street the City was interested in purchasing for parking reflected
that the title of the land, because of deaths, was rather confused to the point
where he didn't feel he could work with him and get it figured out in a short
period of time, therefore he advised Mr. Johnson to go to his own lawyer and
prepare the affidavits and straighten out the title to his land so we could
purchase it. Ne has not heard anything recently. Mayor Pickett will call him
again.
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M~yor Pickett stated Mrs. Mueller wanted to know where 126th Street extension
will go before she continues discussion of purchase of her property.
CLAIMS: Mr. Kern moved to approve claims #l thru#2~8 totaling
subject to signing them, Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed ~uuanimously.
There being no f~nrther business the meeting was adjourned at 5:~ PM.
Approved:
~mc~ett, ~yor
TTEST:
eggy L~u-S~it~h~
Clerk-Treasurer