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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING
MARCH 21, 1985
The meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by
Mayor Reiman at 4:30 P.M. on March 21, 1985, with Board members
Billy Walker and Fred Swift present. Also present was Clerk-
Treasurer Hancock.
Mr. Swift made a motion to approve the minutes of February 25 and
March 6, 1985. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
Claims
Mayor Reiman made a motion to approve computer printed claims dated
3/18/85 beginning with page 1. Thomas Anger and ending with page 89
Zionsville Grain in a total amount of $603,572.57. Motion seconded
by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Swift made a motion to
approve handwritten claims dated 2/14/85 to 3/13/85 in a total
amount of $1,547,763.64. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed
unanimously.
New Business
Joinders with Clay Township - Mayor Reiman explained that the fire
and zoning contracts had come from the township trustee. The
figures were correct but reference was made to volun teer firemen
and the city had the contracts retyped for signatures of all
concerned. Mr. Swift made a motion to approve the fire contract
between Clay Township and the City of Carmel as presented by the
Mayor. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr.
Walker made a motion to approve the zoning contract between Clay
Township and the City of Carmel as presented by the Mayor. Motion
seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
Commercial Drives - Lucas Interiors - Mr. Fred Simmons and Mr.
Wayne Timberlane appeared before the Board on behalf of Lucas
Interiors to request two commercial drive cuts on west Main between
the American National Bank and the Hoffman Building. The Board was
in receipt of a recommendation from City Engineer, Tom Welch, that
the developer extend a present 12ft. accel-decel lane across the
front of this property, terminating with a 75ft. taper extend ing
from the end o~ the radius of the service drive west to the
pavement in place. Follow ing discussion, the gentlemen representing
Lucas Interiors stated they would agree to extend the accel-decel
lane as recommended and provide a sidewalk across the property in
sidewalks were required at some future date. Mr. Walker made a
motion to approve the requested commercial drive cuts on West Main
with the accel-decel lane as set out in Mr. Welch's letter on March
20, 1985, and agreement for future sidewalks. Motion seconded by
Mr. Swift and passed unanimously.
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Water & Sewer Availability - Lucas Interiors - The Board was in
receipt of a recommendation from Mr. Welch for approval of water
and sewer availability for Lucas Interiors ( letter attached ) Mr.
Walker made a motion to approve water and sewer availability in an
amount of 15 EDUs not to exceed an average daily flow of 4500
gallons each per day. Motion seconded by Mayor Reiman and passed
unanimously.
Architectural Contract for Fire Station - Mr. Don Silvey, HNTB,
appeared before the Board with the contract for architectural
services on the fire station project. Mayor Reiman made a motion to
table action on the contract until she conferred with the Council
architectural committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and passed
unanimously.
Final Plans North Zone Interceptor Sewer Phase I - St. Vincent's
Sewers - Mr. Randy Foulke from HNTB and Mr. Frank Maligery,
Administrator of St. Vincent's at Carmel appeared before the Board.
Mr. Foulke described the route to be followed to connect St.
Vincent's Hospital to the North-South Interceptor. Mr. Silvey and
Mr. Welch stated the connection adheres with the sewer Master Plan.
Following discussion, Mayor Reiman made a motion to approve the
final plan for the north zone interceptor sewer, Phase I connecting
St. Vincent's to the North-South Interceptor. Motion seconded by
Mr. Swift and passed unanimously. Copy of Plans on file in the
Engineers office.
Commercial Drive Cuts - Carmel Drive west of Railroad - Kirby
Property - The Board was in receipt of a letter rom City Engineer,
Tom Welch, (attached) stating a sequence of events where a ditch on
city right-of-way was filled in. Mr. Kirby owner of property behind
the ditch, and Stu Shade from the Lau Corporation, appeared before
the Board. Following discussion, Mayor Reiman made a motion to
allow a temporary curb cut at the west end of Mr. Kirby's property
where they could install a pipe and drive for access to the
property. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed unanimously. Mr.
Walker made a motion that the pipe already installed on City right-
of-way be removed and the ditch returned to original condition
within seven days. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Lee Dolen Retirement - Mayor Reiman requested that the minutes
reflect the Board of Works recognized the retirement of Lee Dolen
from the Carmel Police Department after 20 years, on March 3, 1985.
Bond Releases - City Engineer, Tom Welch appeared before the Board
and recommended that the bond for sanitary sewer for The Terrace at
Mohawk Crossing and the bond for water mains for Woodacre West be
released. Mr. Walker made a motion to adopt Resolution 3-21-85-1
release of bond#9761923 in the amount of $43,000 for sanitary sewer
for The Terrace at Mohawk Crossing and Resolution 3-21-85-2 release
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of Letter of Credit S-1960-G in the amount of $22,000.00 for water
mains for Woodacre West. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Sewer Availability - Nelson Bldg. - The Board was in receipt of a
letter from City Engineer Welch recommending certification of
previous sewer availability and set out specific EDUs for the
Nelson Building (formerly Briar Lake Executive Offices). Letter
attached. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve sewer availability in
the amount of 40.83 EDUs not to exceed a daily flow of 12,249
gallons for office building located at the south east corner of 98th
Street and Keystone Ave. Motion seconded by Mr. Swift and passed
unanimously.
Water Main Easement Along Maples of Carmel Property - Mr. Welch
explained that he was in receipt of an easement for a 10' water
main installed several years ago. Mr. Welch contact the present
owner of the property and requested an easement to the City. Mr.
Swift made a motion to accept the easement and request the Clerk-
Treasurer to have same recorded. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
same was duly adjourned at 5:55 P.M.
APPROVED:
JANE A REIMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DOROTHY J HANCOCK, CLERK-TREASURER