HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-06-04-80MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
JUNE 4, 1980
The meeting was called to order by Board Member Fred Swift at 4:30
P.M. on June 4, 1980. Board Member Billy Walker was present as were
Mike Howard for City Attorney and Clerk-Treasurer.
Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the minutes of the special
meeting May 29 and regular minutes of May 21. Mr. Swift seconded
the motion and passed unanimously.
Mr. Swift made note that the Board was signing the signature page
for the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department again without
refer ence to approval by t he Council. The Council decided not to
sign same at their June 2 meeting.
Old Business
Interim Fees - Mr. Burbrink of HNTB presented a proposed late
schedule for waterworks interim availability and connection fees to
be used during work on the Master Plan. Discussion ensued and it
was decided that this should be done via amendment to the existing
ordinance. Mr. Walker made a motion that the Board make a favorable
recommendation to the City Council to consider an amendment to the
current ordinance on water availability and connection using the
letter from HNTB dated May 27, 1980 as a guideline to set the
fees.(copy of letter attacted) Motion seconded by Nr. Swift and
passed unaniomously.
Brookshire Lift Station - Mr. Burbrink and Mr. Russell from HNTB
explained, to the Board some of the problems relating to the
Brookshire Lift Station and the plans for expansion. This required
no action and served as an informative forum for the Board.
New Business
Agreement for services for General Obligation Bonds - Mr. Don
McCullough from McCullough & Associates presented the agreement.
Mr. Walker suggested that the signing of the agreement be tabled
until the June 18 meeting for signature.
Estimated Rates for Regional Sewer Facility hearing on June 19 Mr.
McCullough presented the Board with data and projected sewer rates
which will be presented at the public hearing on segmented
facilities plan scheduled for June 19, 1980. Mr. McCullough
explained the information to the Board.(copy attached)
Contract for Water Tower Cathodic Protection - Mr. Dougherty
explained that the cathodic protection is an electronic, system to
keep the inside of the water tank clean. He presented a proposal
from Pennwalt for maintenance of the system in the amount of
#320.00 per year, renewable each year. Mr. Walker made
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a motion to approve the contract with Pennwalt for one year at a
cost of $320.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Contribution to American Waterworks Associatian - Mr. Dougherty
explained to the Board that the American Waterworks Association was
working to screen rules and regulations promulgated by the EPA and
fight them when the rules are adverse to the utilities and
unnecessary to insure proper health. The fee for legal services is
paid by utilities belong ing to the Association. Carmel's share is
$50. Mr. Walker made a motion to pay the City's contribution in the
amount of $50. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Policy for Prosecution for Hauling Illegally Obtained From the
City. It was mentioned that it was not unusual to find persons
taking water from fire hydrants illegally. Often the cost is far
more than loss of water on that hydrants are damaged and may cost
hundreds of dollars to repair. Mike Howard, acting City Attorney
pointed out that taking water illegally was theft as defined in the
State Statutes and was punishable accordingly. Mr. Walker made a
motion that the policy of the City of Carmel be concurrent with the
Statutes of the State of Indiana regarding illegaliy tapping water
hydrants in the City of Carmel other than for purposes authorized
by the City of Carmel and that the water department and/or police
be authorized to gather information for prosecution of persons
involved in such act. Mr. Swift seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Mr. Swift asked the Clerk-Treasurer to ask the Building
Commissioner to get some informal estimates on paneling or wall
covering to cover the outside walls of the meeting room from the
floor to the windows.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Approved:
Jane A. Reiman, Mayor
Attest:
Dorothy J. Hancock, Clerk-Treasurer