HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-11-05-80MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 1980
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. on November 5, 1980. Board members Fred
Swift and Billy Walker were present. Also present was City
Attorney, John Pearce and Clerk-Treasurer.
Mr. Swift moved to approve the minutes of the October 15th
meeting. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed unanimously.
Old Business
Bids on Brookshire Lift Station - Don Silvey, HNTB, opened the
bids on the modifications and additions to the Brookshire Lift
Station. Bids were opened with the results as follows:
L M Goodsen $94,550
Greve Construction 79,500
Triad Construction 89,700
Evan's Construction 94,850
Wright Mechanical 122,000
Bowen 94,117
Mr. Swift made a motion to refer the bids to HNTB for review and
recommendation. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed
unanimously.
Retention Pond - Tom Welch, City Engineer, and Jim Anderson,
Building Commissioner brought the information they had compiled
on the retention pond. They reported the pond was working
properly at this time but that no maintenance bond had been
received. Mr. Walker made a motion that building permits be
issued to Kindercare, R.V. Welch and Skatetime and that all
future requests for building permits in the Keystone Square area
be reviewed for proper drainage before issuance. Motion seconded
by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Receipt of Ambulance Bids and Radio Bids - Bids for the ambulance
and radio for same were received but unopened since written
notification of the grant award had not been received. Bids on
the radio were received from General Electric and Motorola. Bids
on the ambulance were received from Halterman's General Fire
Equipment, Hawk Equipment Co., L&W Sales & Service, Butler Coach
Co., Inc., Parr Products, F.&S. and Ries Equipment. The bids will
be opened at a special Board of Public Works meeting to be called
after receipt of the grant.
146th Street - The question of responsibility for the repair of
146th Street running west from the access road at Indiana Union
to Mt. Carmel church was raised. It was reported that Dennis
O'Malia had been told by the Commissioners that they had passed
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an ordinance stating the county would no longer split the cost of
repairing roads in other governmental territory. Attorney Pearce
stated he felt the ordinance would be invalid regarding roads in
a joint agreement prior to the ordinance. It was determined that
Mayor Reiman would talk to George Stevens, County Commissioner
regarding the County sharing the cost of repair of 146th Street.
New Fire Station and Paramedic Program - Chief Swails stated the
plans for Fire Station 3 would work for the new station with a
few modifications but there seemed to be a question as to who
owned the plans. This matter will be checked out.
The Chief stated he had some questions he felt should be answered
in a written agreement between Riverview Hospital and the City of
Carmel regarding some responsibilities. (Copy of Chief Swails
letter attached). The Mayor will meet with Chief Swails and Peter
Marani of Riverview Hospital to work out an agreement.
Fidelity Alarms - Chief Swails stated that many businesses in
Carmel had alarm hook-up directly with the fire department and he
had been approached by Unigard Systems on installation of alarms
for the Fidelity complex at 116th and Meridian. Chief Swails will
check on other cities who have alarm hook-ups directly to the
fire stations regarding user fees. The Chief will also check to
see if water is available for the Fidelity complex. These matters
will be discussed at the Nov. 19th meeting.
Mr. Swift asked the Chief to check the fire rules regarding cars
in the Ayr-Way Mall.
Declaration of Obsolete Property - A letter had been received by
Mayor Reiman from Water Superintendent, Dave Pace asking to have
a two-wheel trailer declared obsolete and authority be given to
sell the trailer. After discussion, it was decided to store the
trailer and put it in next year's police auction.
Christmas in Bethlehem - The Mayor read a letter from Suzanne
Norman, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce requesting
the closing of Main Street from Rangeline Road to 1st Avenue S.W.
on December 4th for the tree lighting ceremonies. Mr. Swift made
a motion to allow the closing of Main Street from Rangeline Road
to 1st Avenue S.W. for 2 hours from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. on December
4th. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed unanimously.
Hamilton Western Utilities - Jim Dougherty, Utilities Manager,
stated that in the agreement with Hamilton Western Utilities a
series of three meters had been installed to measure the flow but
that Carmel had been unable to get all three meters working at
the same time and had therefore been unable to conform to the
agreement regarding billing for Hamilton Western. He stated an
interim provision was made in the agreement and recommended that
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the interim method of usage determination be used and a billing
be prepared and presented for billing. Mr. Walker made a motion
that Mr. Dougherty gather the necessary information for the next
regular meeting and begin billing Hamilton Western Utilities. Mr.
Swift seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
Approved:
Jane A. Reiman,Mayor
Attest:
Dorothy J. Hancock, Clerk-Treasurer