HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-01-25-82MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
JANUARY 25, 1982
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Board member Fred Swift with Board member Billy Walker present
and City Attorney Dave Coots and Clerk-Treasurer also present.
Mr. Walker made a motion to approve claims 1 through 357 in a
total amount of $4,528,790.70. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Swift asked that the minutes of January 4, 1982, be amended
to state "because the bid amounts were substantially in excess of
the amount in the grant application" following the words, "Mr.
Swift made a motion to reject all bids." Mr. Walker made a motion
to approve the minutes of December 11 and 28, 1981, as submitted
and of January 4, 1982, as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift
and passed unanimously.
New Business
Approval of Plans for Gray Road Station - Don Silvey of HNTB
submitted plans and specifications for improvements to the Gray
Road water facility (Division I) and mains to connect the
facility to the City's existing system (Division II). After
explanation and discussion, Mr. Walker made a motion to approve
the plans for Division I and Division II, authorize HNTB to
submit said plans to the State Board of Health for approval and
to advertise for bids on the projects. Motion seconded by Fred
Swift and passed unanimously.
Industrial Pretreatment Plan - Don Silvey of HNTB presented the
Board with a draft of the Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program
Development Activities #3 and #4. Mr. Silvey explained this was a
system for handling industrial waste and, at this point, there is
no such problem but a program for identify mg, monitoring and
disposal should be implemented. Mr. Walker made a motion to
authorize HNTB to submit the Industrial Waste Pretreatment
Program Develop ment, Activities #3 and #4, to the State Board of
Health for approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Swift recognized John Hensel and asked if he wished to
address the Board. Mr. Hensel stated he had farmed the water
company ground for a number of years and wished to continue
farming the land. Mr. Hensel requested permission from the Board
to consult with Mr. Coots regarding a contract to farm the land.
Upon consensus, Mr. Swift granted permission for Mr. Hensel to
work on a con tract with Mr. Coots, said contract to be brought
back to the Board for approval.
Permission to Replace Police Officer - The Board was in receipt
of a letter from Chief Lowe asking permission to replace T-Sgt.
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Steve Bowen who has been accepted to attend a class for new
agents with the F.B.I. Mr. Walker made a motion to suspend the
hiring freeze for the Police Department to interview and hire a
replacement for T-Sgt. Bowen. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and
passed unanimously.
Approval of New Reserves for Police Department - The Board was in
receipt of a letter from Chief Lowe requesting permission to
replace two reserve officers and hire one more. Mr. Walker made a
motion to allow the police department to hire the three reserve
officers. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Permission to Advertise to Sell Items no longer used by the City
- Dave Pace was present on behalf of the City Engineer and
requested permission to advertise for sale a 7' x 4' fiberglass
enclosed trailer, serial # 512-37-2-215; a roll cage with a
plexi-glass window that fits International 3400 Tractor (Backhoe)
and a 1965 International Tractor (Backhoe) Manufacturer's I.D.
#3271D, Model #3414D. Mr. Walker made a motion to advertise as
prescribed by law and dispose of the said property. Motion
seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Cancellation of PEDC Plan - The Clerk Treasurer stated she was in
receipt of a letter from Equitable stating some police officers
had asked to cancel their PEDC program and be paid individually
the monies in the accounts. The program is in the name of the
City and was purchased as a replacement for the City share of
social security cost. The Board referred the matter to City
Attorney, Dave Coots, for research and review.
There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned
at 5:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
Fred Swift, Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Dorothy J Hancock, Clerk-Treasurer