HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-11-09-81MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 1981
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. on November 9, 1981. Board members Fred
Swift and Billy Walker were present. Also present was City
Attorney, John Pearce, Clerk-Treasurer and Asst. Clerk-Treasurer.
Rangeline Road Project - Rick Spencer from Public Service
Indiana, Marilyn Young from Horizon Communications Cable TV and
Wayne Heisig from Indiana Bell came before the Board at Mayor
Reiman's request to report on the progress and give completion
dates as to line burial work and replacement of utility poles on
Rangeline Road. Mr. Spencer, Public Service, stated that they
were beginning underground work and gave a completion date
sometime within the first 10 days in December. Ms. Young, Cable
TV, stated the lines for cable TV would be completely buried by
the end of the week of November 16. Mr. Heisig, Indiana Bell,
stated that their company was way ahead of schedule and plans
were to meet their commitment by the first of the year.
Fire Station # 4 Report - The Board was in receipt of the
Certificate of Substantial Completion from Harry Cooler. The
Board discussed the work to be finished up at the fire station
with Dick Jenkins and Chief Swails. The final punch list was
reviewed. Following the discussion, Mr. Swift made a motion to
approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion and authorize
the Mayor to sign same. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
Closing of Main Street For Christmas in Bethelem - The Board was
in receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting
the closing of the City parking lot east of the Chamber office
and closing Main Street to traffic between Rangeline Road and 1st
Avenue S.W. on December 1, 1981 between 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.
for the Christmas in Bethlehem ceremonies. Mr. Walker made a
motion to approve the request as set out in the letter (attached)
from the Chamber of Commerce. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and
passed unanimously.
Bond Releases - The Board was in receipt of a letter from City
Engineer, Tom Welch, to release bonds for Eden Estates, Section
6, sidewalks; for Brookshire Village, Section 3, Lots 109-119 and
143-151, storm sewers, water mains & service, streets and
sanitary sewers and also Recherche' Subdivision, water lines,
curbs and sanitary sewers. Mr. Walker made a motion to release
the bond for sidewalks in Eden Estates, Sec. 6 under Resolution
11-9-81-2. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Mr. Swift made a motion to release the bond for storm sewers,
water mains & service, streets and sanitary sewers for Brookshire
Village, Section 3 under Resolution 11-9-81-1. Motion seconded by
Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Walker made a motion to
release the bond for water lines, curbs and sanitary sewers in
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Recherche' Subdivision under Resolution 11-9-81-3. Motion
seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Request for Street Lights - The Board was in receipt of a letter
from the Briar Lane Estates Neighborhood Assn. requesting
installation of street lights on that section of 98th St. which
is part of Briar Lane Estates. Mrs. Becky Murphy explained that
part of the subdivision received lights this past summer. Mr.
Walker made a motion for the Briar Lane Estates Neighborhood
Assn. to proceed to Public Service with their request for a
survey for street lights. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and
passed unanimously.
Bids on Backhoe - The following bids for a backhoe were received
by the City:
State Equipment Co. $20,535.00
Bright Equipment Inc. 19,500.00
Garco Industrial Equip. 22,800.00
Rudd Equipment Corp. 29,949.00
R & H Sales Co. Inc. 24,283.37
Mr. Swift made a motion to refer the bids to the Street for
recommendation seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
the same was duly adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
Approved:
Jane A. Reiman, Mayor
Attest:
Dorothy J. Hancock, Clerk-Treasurer