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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
APRIL 7, 1980
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. on
April 7, 1980 with Board members Fred Swift and Billy Walker
present. Also present was Clerk-Treasurer.
Mr. Swift made a motion to approve minutes of March 17 meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
Old Business
Blue Creek Woods Mayor Reiman was in receipt of an agreement on
the construction and annexation of Gray Road and 106th Street at
Blue Woods Lake addition. The Board voted to table this item
until Mr. Carter and Mr. Fisher could come to the Board with
coordinating agreements.
Hamilton County Cable TV Mr. Guion was present but it was pointed
out that he was to have furnished the Clerk-Treasurer with a
description of the land needed for the earth receiver station in
order for the City Attorney to draw up lease papers. Mr. Guion
will furnish same before the next meeting on April 21.
New Business
HNTB Engineering Services Mr. Walker made a motion to approve
items 2 and 3 or Job Numbers 6302-27-00 and 6302-28-00 in a
letter from HNTB dated March 27, 1980, and disallow items 1 and
4. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Vacation and Sick Leave The Clerk-Treasurer explained that a
decision needed to be made concerning employees with a great deal
of carry over vacation time. After discussion Mr. Walker made a
motion that city employees be allowed to carry over ten days
vacation time at the end of the year but those employees who have
been with the City and have accumulated a large number of
vacation days may use them at a rate of ten extra vacation days
per year until such time as the now accumulated vacation time is
not used within five years it shall be forfeited as of April
1985. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Private hydrants Mr. Pace and Mr. Dougherty explained private
hydrants and the need for specific rules regarding same. After
discussion, Mr. Walker made a motion to table a decision until
next meeting and asked that Mr. Pace check with other Cities with
their own water utility in the meantime. Motion seconded by Mr.
Swift and passed unanimously.
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Bond Release: Briar Lane Section Four Mr. Clark brought forward
a release of bonds for Streets and curbs, Storm Sewers and
Sanitary Sewers. Mr. Swift made a motion to release said bond as
Resolution 4-7_80-1. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
New Well Inspection Mr. Dougherty stated that regular testing of
wells was a good maintenance procedure. He recommended this as a
means of staying ahead of problems. Mr. Dougherty presented a
proposal for well and pump inspection. Mr Walker made a motion
that the City enter into the agreement with Peerless-Midwest,
Inc. to inspect four wells per year. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift
and passed unanimously.
Meter Pit Inspection Mr. Dougherty stated that often the
utilities are required to go back several times on an inspection.
He requested that a fee be imposed for inspection after the
second trip. The Board stated it would require an ordinance but
they would recommend same.
Bid Opening- Roof Repairs for North Plant Bids were opened and
read as follows:
Mays Roofing $6,947.00
Smither Roofing 9,422.00
Mr. Dougherty requested the opportunity to peruse the bids and
return with a recommendation at the next meeting. The Board
agreed to table the matter until the April 21 meeting.
City-State Agreement - Traffic Signals Mayor Reiman presented the
Board with an agreement from the State regarding 100 % funding of
traffic signals for the Rangeline Road Project (MC-OOOC (96). Mr.
Walker made a motion to accept the agreement on Project # MC-
OOOC(96). Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Carmel-Noblesville Agreement for Kennels The Clerk-Treasurer
reported she had received an agreement to be signed by the Board
with regard to Carmel taking their stray dogs to the Noblesville
dog pound. Mr. Swift made a motion to sign the agreement and pay
the fee of $3001.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
City Township Fire Protection Agreement Fire Chief Swails
presented the Board with an agreement between the City of Carmel
and Clay Township regarding the fire protection and expenses
therefore for the two areas. Mr. Swift made a motion that the
Board of Public Works authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for
fire protection with Clay Township, Hamilton County, for the
calendar year 1980, and that the same be submitted to the Council
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for ratification. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
Rules and Regulations for Fire Department Fire Chief Swails
presented proposed rules and regulations for the Fire Department.
Mayor Reiman requested the Board wait to act upon the rules and
regulations until the April 21 meeting as she had not had time to
peruse same. This item table until April 21.
There being no further business to come before the meeting the
same was duly adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Approved:
Jane A. Reiman, Mayor
Attest:
Dorothy J. Hancock, Clerk-Treasurer