HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-02-27-79MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
February 27, 1979
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 3:05 PM by
Mayor Pickett, who presided. Mr. Hohl and Clerk-Treasurer were present.
Mr. Hohl moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meetiD~, Mayor Pickett
seconded it and it passed unanimously.
OPENING BIDS: SALT SPREADER AND ONE ROOT PLOW: One bid was submitted from
Deeds Equipment Co. for s~lt spreader and snow plow of $8,825.00 with alternatives.
Mr. Hohl recommended the bid be taken under consideration to be awarded at the
next regular meeting. Mr. Hohl moved to table bid until next meeting, Mayor
Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
PICK-UP TRUCK: Bid received from Dan Yotu~ Chevrolet. Mr. Hohl reviewed only
bid received and moved optional bid be accepted and have Jim Dougherty to
determine if delivery date is acceptable, Mayor Pickett seconded it smd it
passed unanimously.
TRUCK CHASSIS AND C~.B: Ca~nel Welding & Supply Co. submitted a bid for truck
chassis and cab with automatic transmission and was opened as attached to original
minutes. Mr. Hohl moved to table bid until next meeting, Mayor Pickett seconded
it and it passed unanimously. Another bid was received from Carmel Weldi~ &
Supply Co. for truck chassis and cab with standard transmission and was opened
as attached to original minutes. Mr. Hohl asked for a letter of clarification
on bid in regards to tires and will ts/ce it under advisement. Mr. Hohl moved
this bid be tabled until next meeting, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed
unanimously.
SIGNING PLAT-BRIAR LANE SEC 4: STAN NEAL: Mr. Neal reviewed plat with the Beard.
Mr. Hohl moved to approve plat, Mayor Pickett seconded, it and it passed ~ously.
SEWER AGR~;~;~NTMOHAWK CROSSING - CITY OF CARMEL ASUD L.M.I. - AL HUGHEY: This
item was tabled until A1 Hughey could be present.
DISCUSS BONDING IN SUB-DIVISIONS - AL HUGHEY: This item was tabled until
A1 Hughey could be present.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR ~ATNAGE STUDY RELATIVE TO HAZEL FOSTER PROPERTY FROM C.E.W.A.~
Mr. Hohl stated the study was not to exceed $6,000.00 for Cool Creek North
Section 5 & 7. Mr. Hohl stated the only rational method of handliD~ this
drainage problem was by an open drainage ditch on that property. Msyor Pickett
stated he was not receptive to the City spending money on problems originating
with the developers. He feels it is the developers responsibility to resolve it.
~PLOYMENT OF DISPATCHERS: FIRE UHiEF SWAILS: Upon the recommendation of
Fire Chief Swails, Mr. Hohl moved to permit Chief Swails to hire two dispatchers
upon approval of the Mayor, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
HOLIDAY PAY: Chief Swails asked the Board for a clarification on what the
Council had decided on holiday pay. It was determined that holiday pay only
applies to people who work on the holiday. Mr. Hohl moved the Board of Works
stipulate that the holiday pay be applied to on duty scheduled fire personnel,
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
P~ge 2
AMBULANCE GRANT PROPOSAL: M~yor is to talk with Dan Southern. Mr. Hohl moved
to approve the submittal of the application for federal funding for ~mbulance
vehicles subject to the Mayor's determination that it does not endmnger the
long term goals of our administration in the operation of the ~ services in
the City, M~yor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
BOND RM~A.SE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS IN BR00KSHIRE SEC. 6:
to release the following bond:
Brookshire Sec 6 - Install Sidewalks - $3,000.00
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Hohl moved
APPROVAL OF RELEASE ~ETAINAGE EAGLE VALLEY: Mr. Hohl moved to approve release
of the retain~ge amount of $312.88 from American National Bank to E~gle Valley,
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
CABLE TV: Mr. Hohl moved the recommendation of the City Council be followed
th~t5°--~-~of $8.00 be retroactive back to the time the contract went into effect,
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mayor Pickett will notify
Cable TV by letter.
CLOSING ON JOHNSON PROPERTY: Mr. Hohl stated he has the title policy for the
Johnson property. A meeting was tentatively set for Friday, i:30PM for closing.
Mr. Hohl stated there was also an expense for $210.40 for title search and cost
of a staked survey. He suggested splitting the cost of the staked survey
with seller.
TRASH PICK-UP: Mr. Hohl moved to approve the contract with Waste Collections
of Zionsville to empty trash barrels in old town and Jim Dougherty will
determine the amount of funding available and monitor the frequency of pick-up
to determine the precise number of pick-ups that need to be m~de. In addition
that they also be awarded the contract to pick-up the 3 containers at the north
treatment plant at a price of $156.00 per month and the 2 yard container~behind
the fire station downtown twice a week at $50.00, Mayor Pickett seconded it and
it passed unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.
ATTEST:
Peggy Lou Smith, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved:
e t- . P ckett, Ma~or