HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-06-17-81MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
JUNE 17, 1981
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:39 P.M. on June 17, 1981. Board members Billy
Walker and Fred Swift were present as were City Attorney, John
Pearce and the Utilities Accountant, Mary Ann Sheeks, attending
for Clerk-Treasurer.
Mayor Reiman asked that the minutes of the June 8, 1981 meeting
be amended to read that her memorandum recommended Carmel Drive
be extended to Meridian Street "and eliminate the extension of
126th Street". Mr. Swift made a motion to approve the minutes as
amended. Mr. Walker seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mayor Reiman made amotion to approve claims #1118 through 1583,
including an agreed judgement for land acquisition persuant to
claim #1583 in the amount of $1,687,309.01, and with the
exception of claim #1143. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Old Business
Lakeview Nursing Home - Mayor Reiman read a resolution stating
the Board of Works would allow the use of well water and septic
system for the nursing home but will allow City water hook-up
because of the need for additional water pressure to assure the
function of a newly installed sprinkler system for fire
protection. The resolution to be in force once a signed statement
is on file from both Mr. Wells and Mr. Clark stating that they
will not remonstrate against annexation.
Mr. Swift suggested the Board approve the annexation as suqqested
by the City Council. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the
resolution and annexation. Mr. Swift seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
New Business
Replacement of Dispatcher - Police Chief, Jerry Lowe respectfully
requested permission to hire a replacement dispatcher for Leana
Robertson who submitted her letter of resignation effective about
the first of August, 1981. Mr. Swift moved to allow Chief Lowe to
hire a replacement dispatcher. Mayor Reiman seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Fire Agreement - Mr. John Hensel, Clay Township Trustee, came
before the Board for the signing of the Fire Agreement between
Clay Twp. and the City of Carmel. Mayor Reiman stated her concern
with the tonwhsips ability to make the required payments under
the contract. Mr. Hensel stated the Twp. has appealed to the
State Taxing authorities for funds necessary to pay the City
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pursuant to the contract and that after the contract is signed
such approval will be forthcoming.
Attorney, Judy Proffitt said Union State Bank will loan the money
needed after approval from the State Taxing authorities. The Twp.
was represented by Judy Proffitt, Atty, John Hensel, Trustee and
Robert Book, Advisory Board. The Twp., via Judy Proffitt and Mr.
Hensel make these representations to the Board of Public Works.
Mayor Reiman stated that fire service would cease if the Twp.
failed to make the necessary payments. City Attorney, John Pearce
agreed.
Mr. Swift auggested the Twp. negotiate future contracts at budget
time for Council approval. Mayor Reiman suggested the Clerk-
Treasurer would like the contract available after budget hearings
were over for the year 1982. Mr. Walker made a motion that the
Board of Works sign the Fire Agreement. Motion was seconded by
Mayor Reiman and passed unamiously.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 5:05 PM.
APPROVED:
Jane A Reiman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy J Hancock, Clerk-Treasurer