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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-05-15-89BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MEETING MINUTES 5:15 P.M. MAY 15, 1989 CARMEL CITY MEETING HALL The meeting of the Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety was called to order by Mayor Dorothy J. Hancock. Members present were Bill McFadden and Steve Spaugh. City Attorney Steve Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Susan W. Jones were also present. MINUTES: A motion was made by Bill McFadden and seconded by Steve Spaugh to approve the minutes of May 1, 1989. All members voted aye. Motion carried. CLAIMS: Bill McFadden made a motion to approve the following claims. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. Claims dated 4/26/89 Page 1 $3 , 275 , 813 .10 Claims dated 4/30/89 Page l $ 775, 000. 00 Claims dated 5/10/89 Pages 1-21 $1,546,867.48 Claims dated 5/15/89 Pages 1-2 $ 238, 566. 29 CONTRACT WITH IPL: Mayor Hancock made a motion to table this contract. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. STREET PAVING BIDS: David Klingensmith opened bids along with Tom Welch. (See attached bids.) Bill McFadden made a motion to allow David Klingensmith to take the bids under advisement and return with a recommendation June 5, 1989. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. PLANTING IN FOSTER GROVE ENTRANCES: Nancy VanVoorhis presented a planting proposal for Foster Grove Entrances at Main and Brookshire Parkway. The area in discussion is in the City right-of-way and there are also easements along this stretch of property. Mayor Hancock made a motion to approve the plantings with the understanding that the Homeowners Association would be responsible for the maintenance of the plantings and that the plantings are there at a risk because of the utility easements. The City did agree to giving a couple of days notice to the Homeowners Association should they need to dig in the easements. The motion was seconded by Bill McFadden. All members voted aye. Motion carried. CURB CUTS/ED MARTIN ACURA: Pal Deckard, representing Ed Martin Acura presented a plan for four commercial curb cuts. A motion was made by Mayor Hancock to approve three of the cuts (one cut on Marie had already been approved) two of the cuts would be on Bauer and a second one on Marie as submitted to the City Engineers office. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. HAMILTON CROSSING/BUILDING 1/126TH AND PENNSYLVANIA STREET: A motion was made by Mayor Hancock to approve the sewer availability in the amount of 50 EDU's as per sewer Ordinance S-41 Chapter 7. Not to exceed an average daily flow of 15,000 gallons. The motion was seconded by Bill McFadden. All members voted aye. Motion carried. A motion was also made by Bill McFadden to approve a commercial curb cut as presented to the City Engineer's office on Pennsylvania Street. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. CARMELAIRE CONDOMINIUMS/REQUEST CITY TO ACCEPT SEWER AND WATER MAINS: Michael Kias, Attorney representing the Homeowners of Carmelaire Condominiums asked for the City to accept their sanitary sewers and water lines. It was determined that the City had been maintaining these lines throughout the years but they were never dedicated to the City. Mr. Kias explained that since the lines did not lay within the public right-of-way, easements will have to be drawn up. Bill McFadden made a motion to table this request until such time as a City Employee or City Engineer could inspect these lines to be sure they are clear of any patios or decks and that there are no existing structures over these lines. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. CANCER SOCIETY OF HAMILTON COUNTY. Bill McFadden made a motion to approve a road block by the Cancer Society of Hamilton County to be held on May 20, 1989 at the intersection of Main and Rangeline contingent upon the Clerk- Treasurer receiving proof of insurance and that the insurance name the City of Carmel. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. KINGSWOOD SECTION I AND II/SANITARY SEWERS AND LIFT STATION: A motion was made by Bill McFadden and seconded by Steve Spaugh to release the performance bond for Kingswood Section I and II for Sanitary Sewers and Lift Station in the amount of $171,000.00 but not to allow a maintenance bond for two years rather than three. The full three year maintenance bond would be required. The motion was seconded by Steve Spaugh. All members voted aye. Motion carried. WELL BOOSTER PUMP PROJECT/AWARDING OF BIDS: Don Silvey asked to table this matter until the June 5, 1989 meeting. A motion was made by Mayor Hancock to table the awarding of bids until June 5, 1989. The motion was seconded by Bill McFadden. All m~mbers voted aye. Motion carried. LAW SUIT/CITY OF CARMEL STATE TAX COMMISSIONERS: A motion was made by Bill McFadden and seconded by Steve Spaugh to authorize the Mayor to sign a document to consent to jurisdiction and venue subject to approval of the City Council regarding the tax revenue shortage. Steve Andrews, City Attorney, stated he had been in contact with all the ~ouncil and they were aware of this action. All members voted aye on the motion. Motion carried. STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION/WATER PLANT NO. 4. WELL FIELD: A motion was made by Bill McFadden and seconded by Steve Spaugh to award a bid in the amount of $22,815.00 to D.R. Childs Corporation to construct the approximately 700 feet of storm sewer needed in the Water Plant No. 4 well field. The Hamilton County Park Board will be paying for half of the costs and a joinder agreement will be drawn up by Steve Andrews outlining this action. All members voted aye. Motion carried. MOHAWK CROSSING/STREET BORINGS: Bill McFadden asked for a status report. Wes Bucher stated the City was still working on that and would be back to the BPW soon. MARKINGS ON 116TH STREET: Bill McFadden asked Don Silvey for a status report on the street markings on 116th Street at College. Mr. Silvey stated it was to be done momentarily. TAXI CAB ORDTNANCE: Steve Andrews stated he would have a new ordinance sometime in July. There being no further business before the Board of Public Works, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: