HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-02-13-79 MINUTES OF THE
BOAP~D 0F PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
February 13, 1979
The meeting of the Board of Works was called to order at 3:05 PM by M~yor Pickett,
who presided. Mr. Hohl and Clerk-Treasurer were present.
Mr. Hohl moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting, M~yor Pickett
seconded it and it passed unanimously.
OWEN KEEN'S RESIGNATION: M~yor Pickett stated he had accepted the resignation of
Owen Kern, City Attorney, effective M~rch 1. Press release attached to origln~l
minutes. M~yor Pickett stated a new attorney would be appointed by M~rch 1.
RO~T E. ~A~ - ~6th STREET sEWER: M~yor Pickett read letter from Robert E. Cart,
as attached to original minutes, ~'xpressing concern about the methods of reimb~rse-
merit from future subscribers to the sewer which he recently installed across 96th
Street to the west side of Keystone Avenue. Mr. Hohl stated in his opinion this
would not be refundable. Mayor Pickett suggested the City communicate this to
Mr. Ca~rr. Mr. Hohl to get details to the Mayor for the letter.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS: Police Chief, Gary Barney, suggested the bid from
Bud Wolf Chevrolet received at the January 23, 1979 Board of Works meeting be
accepted. Police Commissioners recommend it also. Mr. Hohl moved to accept the
Bud Wolf Chevrolet bid which would authorize trading in three of our present cars
for four new cars, Mayor Pickett secc~ded it and it passed unanimously.
CONTRACT ON COPY MACHINE,: A representative from 3-M Company was present to discuss
purchase of 215 model copier for police department. Chief Barney stated the
Police Commissioners approved it. Price would be $1,7~3.~0 with trade in allowance
on old machine of $200.00 m~king the net cost $1,54~.40. Amount would be paid
over a 36 month period by monthly payments. If City desires to be relieved from
their contract, they must pay ~ months payments. Mr. Nohl moved the contract be
approved subject to legal review, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHERS: Mr. Hohl moved to approve hiring of two dispatchers,
Joseph E. Nevitt and Terry Smith, as recommended by Fire Chief Swails, Mayor
Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
FIREMEN PROMOTION: Mr. Hohl moved to approve promotion of firemen Stanley Puckett,
Donald B~uer, Stanley Callahan and Dale P~ndall to r~uk of probationary Lieutenants,
as recommended by the Fire Chief, Mayor Pickett seconded it ~d it passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF BAUER COMMERCIAL PARK STREETS: Mr. Nohl stated he felt there should
be a 100' storage lane added to 75' taper ~nd that the outside edge of pavement
should be 24' from the center line of the road. Mr. Hohl then moved this
recommendation be entered in the minutes and a certified copy be forwarded to
R~lph Zimmermanwho is representatingMidwest Hospital Supply and that these
minutes reflect the City's intention to accept and maintain these streets upon
completion of the pavement and posting of a three year maintenance bond to the
City in the amount of 1~% of the cost of the street, Mayor Pickett seconded
it and it passed unanimously.
THOMAS & ASSOCIATES RoAD EXTENSION IN EEYSTONE SQUARE: Mr. Hohl suggested a
meeting be set up with Mr. Barnes to discuss road e~bension in Keystone Square
Shopping Center desired by Thomas and Associates. Mr. Hohl then moved the Board
of Works make a definite effort to work towards removing the islands on Keystone
Way off Carmel Drive to provide left thru lanes on to Carmel Drive and that this~
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recommendation be forwarded to the Plan Commission and further that the Mayor,
and City Engineer schedule a meeting with Mr. Barnes and all effected property
owners involved to see what could be worked out, Mayor Pickett seconded it and
it passed ~nanimously.
EENNETH SMOCK CHANGE ORB~R: Utilities Man~ger, Jim Dougherty, requested cha~ge
order increasing Kenneth Smock 6ontract for North Waste Water Treatment Plant
modifications $120.68. Mayor Pickett stated he would like concurrance Of our
consulting engineers. Mr. Hohl moved to approve change order subject to approval
by CIyde E. Williams, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed unanimously.
TRASH PICK-UP CONTRACT FOR NORTH PLANT: Utilities Manager recommended the Board
approve a contract with Browning-Ferris Industries at a fee of $168.00 per month
for damping two dumpsters of sludge disposal at the North Plant. MayorPickett
stated he wanted to look into a company pickiogup trash for the rest of the
City's needs and thought they might be interested in extending their services or
perhaps have other companies submit quotes. Mr. Dou~herty stated most companies
do not want to pick up this kind of waste. Mr. Hohl moved the contract as
recommended be approved subject to determination as to whether they can pick up
all the City trash and if it develops they cam, the agreement be modified to
include that, Mayor Pickett seconded the motion and it passed ~uuanimously.
_HUGHES RETAINAGE: Mayor Pickett read letter from Mr. Grant Morton, E. H. Hughes
Co. requesting release of retainage and final payment for their South Wastewater
Treatment contract. Mr. Hohl moved to release the retain~ge and authorize final
payment be made, Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed ~uanimously. Clerk-
Treasurer to send them claim to sign for payment.
CLAIMS: Mr. Hohl moved to approve claims ~2~9 through ~850 totaling ~
Mayor Pickett seconded it and it passed ananimously.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Mr. Hohl read memo from Supervisor Randy Strong requesting
clarification on "probationa&Vperiod. for new smployees. Mayor Pickett stated
there had been discussion on this at an earlier date and it had been determined
there would be none for regular city empIoyees.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at ~:30 PM.
Approved:
~eggy ~ou Smith
Clerk-Treasurer
PiCkett, MaWr ~/