HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-04-13-81MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
APRIL 13, 1981
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. on April 13, 1981. Board members Billy
Walker and Fred Swift were present. Also present was the Clerk-
Treasurer.
Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 18
and 23 meetings. Mayor Reiman seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Old Business
Mr. Don Silvey, HNTB presented the Board with a Step II Grant for
design on improvements to the south wastewater treatment plant
from the EPA. The grant is for 75% of the design cost and in an
amount of $137,925. The State pays another 10%, leaving 15% to be
funded by the City. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve grant
C18062306 in the amount of $137,925. Motion seconded by Mayor
Reiman and passed unanimously.
Contract for Design on South Wastewater Plant Mr. Silvey then
presented the Board with the HNTB contract for the design of
improvements to the south wastewater plant and asked for
authority to work necessary overtime. Following discussion
regarding overtime work, Mr. Swift made a motion to approve the
contract with HNTB for design and grant permission for necessary
overtime. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
Mr. Earl Bohner from the State Board of Health stated he was
pleased with the grant in that upon completion of the
improvements to the south plant, the plant will be operating well
within the legal limits for many years to come and that grant
money will be getting scarce.
New Business
Availability Verification for Foster Grove Section Two The Board
was in receipt of a request for verification of water
availability for Section II of Foster Grove. Mr. Welch advised
that 18 EDUs were recommended for this section. Mr. Walker made a
motion to approve the recommended 18 EDUs for Section II of
Foster Grove. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Approval of IWC Service to Blue Creek Woods Mr. Fisher, developer
of Blue Creek Woods subdivision, submitted a request for water
service to the subdivision be supplied by Indianapolis Water
Company. Mr. Swift made a motion to grant approval for
Indianapolis Water Company to serve the 70 homesites in Blue
Creek Woods subdivision. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and
passed unanimously.
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Improvement of 106th Street and Bridge Mr. Fisher also presented
an agreement between himself, the county and the City of Carmel
requesting signature by the city on improvement of 106th Street.
Discussion ensued regarding the improvement of the bridge over
Blue Creek. Mr. Fisher indicated he had agreed to pay for half of
the materials for improvement if Mr. Carter would pay the other
half. The Board had approved the tri-party agreement on February
23, 1981 for Mr. Carter contingent upon a like agreement from Mr.
Fisher addressing the bridge. Mr. Fisher is to contact Mr. Carter
and Jim Hufford, County Highway Superintendent, and come back to
the Board with something in writing regarding the improvement of
the bridge. Mr. Fisher stated he would try to get this done
before the next meeting of the Board.
Bond Release Mr. Welch presented performance bond release for
storm sewers and a dry pond in Section 3 of Briar Lane. Mayor
Reiman stated she had received a complaint on the area and needed
to talk to Mr. Welch and Mr. Anderson. Mr. Walker made a motion
to table the action on the bond release until the April 27, 1981
meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Sewer Availability Check The Clerk-Treasurer stated she had
received a check from Al Huqhey on sewer availability and back-up
on credits due him. She stated that as far as her office could
tell, the credits were due and asked for acceptance of the
credits and check. Mr. Walker made a motion to accept the check
and credits from Mr. Hughey. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and
passed unanimously.
Approval of Claims Mr. Walker made a motion to approve Claims 1
through 516 dated from April 3 through April 16 in the amount of
$1,181,051.31. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Asphalt Bid Award - Mr. Reddick, Street Superintendent, stated he
had received a letter from Schmaker Bros. revoking the escalation
clause on their bid and that they were the low bidder. Mr. Swift
made a motion to accept the bid of Shumaker Bros. Industries for
bituminous materials. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Reiman announced that L & N Railroad would begin repair of
the crossing on Main Street on April 20.
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