BPW-10-16-85MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 1985
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. On October 16, 1985, with Board members
Billy Walker and Fred Swift present. Also present was Clerk-
Treasurer Hancock.
Mayor Reiman made a motion to approve the minutes of October, 2,
1985. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
Mr. Walker made a motion to approve computer claims dated 10-16-85
pages 1 through 94 in an amount of $339,744.76. Motion seconded by
Mayor Reiman and passed unanimously. Mr. Swift made a motion to
approve handwritten claims dated Sept. 12, 1985 through Oct. 9,
1985 in a total amount of $870,052.63. Motion seconded by Mayor
Reiman and passed unanimously.
New Business
Award of Bid - Front End Loader - The Board was in receipt of a
recommendation from Street Commissioner Dolen to accept the bid of
Korte Brothers, Inc. for the front end loader. Mr. Walker made a
motion to accept the bid of Korte Brothers, Inc. in the amount of
$39.900 for the front end loader. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman
and passed unanimously.
Performance Bond Releases - The Board was in receipt of letters
from City Engineer Tom e c recommending the release of performance
bonds for storm sewers and sanitary sewer in Woodfield Sec. 3 and
concrete curbs and asphalt streets in Wilson Terrace. Mr. Walker
made a motion to approve Resolution 10-16-85-1 releasing the
performance bonds for storm sewers in the amounts of $33,000.00 and
$21,000.00 respectively for Woodfield Sec.3. Motion seconded by
Mayor Reiman and passed unanimously. Mr. Swift made a motion to
approve Resolution 10-16-85-2 release the performance bond on
concrete curbs and asphalt streets in the amount of $31,000 for
Wilson Terrace. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
Sewer & Water Availability - St. Marks United Methodist Church
Addition - The Board was in receipt of a letter from City Engineer,
Tom Welch, recommending sewer and water availability in the amount
of 2.88 EDUs each. Mr. Welch had attached a letter from Rev.
Trueblood of St. Marks United Methodist Church requesting the City
use the calculation on 6 rather than 9 classrooms. Mayor Reiman
made a motion to approve 2.88 EDUs or an average daily flow not to
exceed 864 gallons each for water and sewer availability. Motion
seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Sewer Availability - R.V. Welch Investments, Inc. - 3 Story Office
Bld. on Meridian Technology Center - The Board was in receipt of a
letter from Tom Welch, City Engineer, stating fie recommended the
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approval of 12 EDUs of sewer availability stating this was part of
sewer availability previously allocated. Mayor Reiman made a motion
to approve sewer availability in an amount of 12 EDUs, not to
exceed a daily flow of 3600 gallons for the Meridian Technology
Center. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
Clay Waste District - Dept. of Commerce - Mayor Reiman explained
that the Clay Regional Waste District is making application to the
Indiana Department of Commerce for a $500,000 grant but that the
grant application needed an eligible community and Carmel Board of
Public Works & Safety was an eligible community. The District is
asking that the City of Carmel join in a cooperative agreement for
the purposes of grant application. Mr. Walker made a motion to
approve Resolution 10-16-85-3 granting permission for Mayor Reiman
to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Clay Regional Waste
District for purposes of grant application. Motion seconded by
Mayor Reiman and passed unanimously.
Seaboard Agreement - The Board was in receipt of an agreement
between Seaboard System Railroad, Inc.; St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
and the City of Carmel for boring of sewer lines under the
railroad. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the agreement as
Resolution 10-16-85-4. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed
unanimously.
New Fire Station - Don Silvey from HNTB and Ron Lake, architect,
submitted drawings and design plans for the Carmel Civic Square,
Amphitheater and Fire Station - Phase I for approval of the Board.
Following discussion, Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the plans
as presented and recommend approval to the Council. Motion seconded
by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Sidewalks - 126th Street - Mr. Don Silvey presented plans for
sidewalk installation on 126th Street and 300 feet of sidewalk on
West Main stating he would recommend the bid specifications state
the sidewalks be installed this fall, weather permitting, but with
the provision that if necessary, next spring completion date.
Following discussion, Mr. Walker made a motion to approve the
sidewalk plans for 126th Street and Main Street and to proceed with
bid advertising on same. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
APPROVED:
JANE A REIMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DOROTHY J HANCOCK, CLERK-TREASURER