HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-05-22-79 MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF M3BLIC WORKS
May 22, 1979
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 3:14 PM by
Mayor Pickett, who presided. Ail members were present and Clerk-Treasurer.
Mr. Hohl moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting, Mr. Knowles
seconded it and it passed unanimously.
POLICE B~q~ITS: Mr. Bill Myers and Mr. Gary Waldron representing Equitable
Life Ins., Mr.'""Mike Roy representing Financial Industries, and Mr. Steve Bowen
of the Police Department appeared before the Board to discuss life and disability
insurance to replace social security which the policemen do not participate in.
Mr. Bowen stated the officers wanted the City Attorney to review both proposals
to see which one or if both qualifies with state regulations. Mr. Bowen will
then take the results back to the officers and ask them for a decision. The
representatives presented their proposals to the Board. Mr. Knowles to review
proposals and report back at a later meeting.
S~ER AND WATER SERVICE FOR OFFICE PARK - 98th STREW,' AND KEYSTONE AVE: Mayor
Pickett read letter from Schutz & Thompson Inc. requesting action for water and
sewer service at 98th Street and Keystone Ave. Mr. Ken Thompson appeared before
the Beard. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pickett moved that the office park
at 98th Street and Keystone Ave proposed by Schutz & Thompson be approved for
water service by the Indianapolis Water Co., Mr. Hohl seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
Mr. Hohl moved that we permit extension of the sanitary sewers to the Schutz &
Thompson office park and that no construction of sewers will be permitted until
and unless there is an SPC 15 permit issued by the State Board of Health,
Mr. Knowles seconded it and it passed unanimously.
COOL CW~ NORTH SEC. 12m 13 and 14 SIGNING OF PLAT: Mr. Larry Dawson appeared
before the Board for the signing of Cool Creek Nox-bh Sec 12, 13 and 14 plat.
The signing of the plat was approved at the April 24th Board of Works meeting
subject to Mr. Knowles approval cf the method of refunds and fees. It was
stated Mr. Knowles did approve the method and the plat was signed by the Board.
BLUE CW~ WOODS SUB-DIVISION 124 LOTS-SNWER AND WATER CAPACITY: Mr. Dick Fisher
and Mr. Start Neal of Weihe Engineers appeared before the Board. After discmssion,
Mr. Hohl made the motion that the sewer service be extended to Mr. Fisher, Blue
Creek Woods, the property known as the Wehking/Fisher property for a total of 68
units and that the SPC 15 permit from the State Board of Health be obtained before
any connections to the sewers or construction are made and subject to annexation,
Mr. Knowles seconded it and it passed unanimously.
PROMOTION OF PROBATIONARY FIP~2~AN: Mayor Pickett read a letter from Fire Chief
Swails requesting the promotion of rank of fireman for Gary Hoyt. Mr. Hohl moved
to approve the promotion, Mr. Knowles seconded it and it passed unanimously.
LAYNE-NORTHERN TEST HOLES: Mr. Jim Dougherty discussed with the Board the reports
from Layne-Northern concerning the three test holes for the proposed well sites.
He stated only one of the three holes will produce as much water as we would like
to have. He said he would like USGS to do some research also. Mr. Dougherty stated
Mr. Steve Uhrick of Clyde E. Williams & Associates, wanted to set up a meeting
Thursday, May 31st with Board mmmebers. The Board agreed.
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,CONSTRUCTION AGR~T WITH L & N RA~.~O~D FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF CROSSING AT
W~ST MAIN ST: Mr. Hohl stated this construction is being engineered and designed
by the Railroad and the federal government is psFing 100% of the cost. Mr. Hohl
moved to approve the contract for railroad crossing on Main St, M~. Knowles
seconded it and it passed unanimously. Contract was forwarded to the State for
signature then a copy will be returned to t5~ City.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTORS BOND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS AT MOHAWK CROSSING
(0FF-SITE SNEER IN BROOKSHIRE T,AW~.~: Mr. Hehl made the motion to approve
contractors bond for $§2,930.00 for construction of sewers at Mohawk Crossing
Sec. 2 & 3, Mr. Knowles seconded it and it passed unanimously.
.A. GR~T WITH HAMILTON COUNTY FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 96th STRia-r: This item
was tabled.
Meeting to be reconvened Friday, May 25th, at 8 AM in the Mayor's office.
Item to be discussed at this meeting will be the proposed contract for services
with Weihe Engineers for 3rd Ave extension.
Meeting was recessed at 5:25 PM.
Meeting was re-convened at 9:10 AM, May 25th with all members ~ud Clerk-Treasurer
present.
A discussion was held in regard to annexing 96th Street and how to ~rrive at an
agreement with the County to get it up-graded. Mr. Enowles stated he would talk
with County Attorney, Mel Richards, and report back at a later date.
Mr. Hohl suggested acting on agreement for 3rd Ave extension. Mr. Enowles
stated it was his opinion of the sunshine law that amything not on the agenda
could not be acted on officially. Meeti~to be set next week for this item.
There beLu~ no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 EM.
Approved:
Peggy Leu ' Smith, ~ Clerk-Treasurer
Albert B. Pickett, Mayor