HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-12-05-84MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 1984
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. on Dec. 5, 1984, with Board members Fred
Swift and Billy Walker present. Also present was Clerk-Treasurer's
Asst. Terri Hiatt.
Mayor Reiman made a motion to approve the minutes of Nov. 7 and
Nov. 21, 1984. Motion sec onded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Old Business
Availability - Thistlewood - The Board was in receipt of a letter
from City Engineer, Tom Welch recommending the approval of a
request from Bob Langston for sewer availability. Mr. Walker made a
motion to allow sewer availability to Section 2, Thistlewood, in an
amount of 25 EDUs not to exceed a daily flow of 7,500 gallons.
Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Mr. Langston appeared before the Board advising them of his
intentions to develop an 80 acre tract of land south of 146th St.,
east of Grassy Branch Road and north of Cool Creek North. His plans
are to develop the ground into a residential subdivision and will
be requesting sewer and water availability in the future. (letter
attached)
Availability - Kauffman Products - The Board was in receipt of a
letter from City Engineer Welch recommending the approval of a
request for water and sewer availability for Kauffman Products,
building north of 1092 3rd Ave. Mr. Swift made a motion to allow
sewer and water availability in an amount of 1.46 EDUs each not to
exceed d daily flow of 441 gallons. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker
and passed unanimously.
Plat Approval - Creekside - The Board was in receipt of a letter
from Al Oak of Paul Cripe, In requesting the Boards approval and
signatures on the final plat for Creekside. Mr. Swift made a motion
to approve and sign the final plat. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman
and passe unanimously.
Leave of Absence - Extension - The Board was in receipt of a letter
from City Engineer Welch requesting an extension on a leave of
absence for his secretary Tammy Carter, to Jan. 2, 198 Mr. Walker
made a motion to approve the extension. Motion seconded by Mayor
Reiman and passed unanimously.
Location of Proposed Off-Site Sanitary Sewer - Cedar Lake - City
Engineer Welch appeared before the Board and recommended the Board
approve the location of the proposed Cedar Lake off site sanitary
sewer. Utilities Manager, Jim Dougherty who was present, was in
agreement since it would eliminate a proposed lift station. Mr.
Welch stated the area was annexed Aug. 13, 1984. Following
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discussion, Mr. Walker made a motion that Mr. Welch get a letter to
the developer stating the Board recommends that Rohrer Rd. and the
bridge be widened and upgraded before they will consider approval
of the location. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Bids - Police Cars - The Board opened bids for police cars and they
read as follows:
SEE ORIGINAL MINUTES
Mr. Walker made a motion to refer the bids to Police Chief Lowe
for review and recommendation at the next Board of Works
meeting, scheduled Dec. 20, 1984. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift
and passed unanimously.
New Well Plant # 4 - Don Silvey from HNTB appeared before the
Board with a letter of proposal for engineering services for
the preparation of bidding documents and construction engineer-
ing services for the construction of a new well at Water Plant
#4. (see attached) Mr. Silvey stated the estimated engineering
costs would be $10,000 and the estimated construction cost
would be $50,000. Mr. Walker made a motion that the Board
approve the engineering design for preparation of construction
for a new well at Water Plant #4 as outlined in a letter dated
Dec. 5, 1984, from Don Silvey of HNTB. Motion seconded by Mr.
Swift and passed unanimously.
Delinquent Accounts - The Board was in receipt of a memo from
Utilities Manager, Jim Dougherty explaining the past several
years the Utility has gained a large number of account that
have remained on the books but are uncollectible for one reason
or another. Mr. Dougherty stated he had presented this matter
to Utilities Attorney Steve Andrews and he suggested the list
of names be presented to the Board of Works and for the Board
to de clare the accounts as uncollectible and direct the
utilities to write them off the books. Mr. Dougherty handed out
a list of uncollectible accounts to Board members. The Board
was in agreement that they would review the list and come back
at a later date for action.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 5:45 PM.
APPROVED:
JANE A REIMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DOROTHY J HANCOCK, CLERK-TREASURER