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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-03-04-92 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MEETING MINUTES MARCH 4, 1992 ONE CIVIC SQUARE/COUNCIL CHRi~BERS 6:15 P.M. The meeting of the Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety was called to order by Mayor Ted Johnson. Members Rick McKinney and Vaughn Story were in attendance. Clerk-Treasurer, Susan Jones was also in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES FEBRUARY 19f 1992: Rick McKinney made a motion to approve, with the following amendment, the minutes of February 19, 1992: 1) indicate the 'add-ons' on the agenda by showing them under Other Business and 2) under ARA/Cory indicate 'McKinney inquired where the proceeds from the vending company were placed and that Jones indicated the General Fund' The motion was seconded by Vaughn Story. Ail members voted aye. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS: PLAT SIGNATURE - WOODFIELDf SECTION 7C: plats for Woodfield, Section 7C. Board members approved the BOND RELEASE - CARRINGTON WOODS - MONUMENTS AND MARKERS: Johnson requested approval of bonds to be released, since the City Engineer had confirmed the monuments and markers were in place. HcKinney made a motion to approve Resolution BW 3-4-92-1 approving bond release for Carrington Woods, monuments and markers. The motion was seconded by Story. Ail members voted aye. Hotion carried. NEW HIRES - CARMEL POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Roger C. Conn, Carmel Police Department, requested approval to hire the following employees: Kurt A. Goerges and Bradley A. Hedrick as full time patrolmen for the Carmel Police Department contingent upon them passing the Public Employee Retirement physical with salaries of $972.31 bi-weekly. Corm stated the new hires would bring the force to 50 with an authorized force of 54. HcKinney made a motion to approve the new hires as requested by Chief Conn. The motion was seconded by Story. Ail members voted aye. Hotion carried. Johnson asked Chief Conn to review the longevity calculations of the Police Department due to the fact that in the early 1980's the calculations were figured incorrectly for some employees on the salary ordinance. Johnson stated it was unclear if the corrections had been made between 1980 and 1987 and asked Chief Conn to review longevity calculations for the Police Department to be sure the calculations were correct. PROMOTIONS CARMEL POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Roger C. Conn, Carmel Police Department, requested approval of the following promotions: Effective March 14, 1992 - Robert S. Pelzer and Samuel E. Haymaker to 1st Class Patrolmen with a base salary of $1,162.53 bi-weekly plus $150 per year longevity. Effective with the return to work of Gregory D. York (following disability leave) a promotion to 1st Class Patrolman. Discussion among the Board members and Chief Conn ensued regarding the promotions. Story made a motion to approve the promotions as recommended. The motion was seconded by HcKinney. Ail members voted aye. Hotion carried. CITY OF CARMEL HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM: Johnson presented a City of Carmel Hazard Communication Program for approval by the Board. Johnson stated Rick Dufek was the Hazard Program Director for the Police and Fire Department. Johnson stated the program was the first step in a series of complex steps that would govern how the City would deal with handling of hazardous materials. Story asked about the training program. Johnson stated the training program would be in-house with the purchase of membership in the LETN Program which would allow the City access to the hazardous training programs to be set up on the City's training system. McKinney asked about the inventory list of hazardous chemicals mentioned in the program. Johnson stated it was not provided because of the volume of pages involved. Johnson stated the list would be included with the standard operation procedures. Johnson made a motion to approve the Hazard Communication Plan. The motion was seconded by Story. All members voted aye. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS: AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT: Story asked if the City was currently engaged in a program relative to the American Disabilities Act. Johnson stated a specific program had not been completed because funding by the Council had not been done. Johnson stated certain individuals had been assigned and trained to review the project as it pertains to the City, but because of lack of funding the City was currently reviewing matters on a one-by-one basis with the City Attorney. FIRE CONTRACT AND ZONING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLAY TOWNSHIP AND THE CITY OF CARMEL: Johnson requested approval of the yearly contract between the City of Carmel and Clay Township allowing for minor housekeeping changes. Johnson stated the contract had been reviewed by the City Attorney. Christine Altman, of Campbell, Kyle and Proffitt representing Clay Township, outlined what minor changes had been made to the fire contract and zoning agreement. Clerk-Treasurer Jones asked if the fire contract included encumbrances. Altman stated the contract did not include encumbrances, but could be amended, and requested Jones and the City Attorney contact her offices with the amendment information. Johnson made a motion to approve the fire contract between Clay Township and the City of Carmel. The motion was seconded by McKinney. Johnson made a motion to approve the zoning agreement between the City of Carmel and Clay Township. The motion was seconded by McKinney. Ail members voted aye. Motion carried. LAW ENFORCEMENT TELEVISION NETWORK: Chief Roger Conn, City of Carmel Police Department, requested Board approval of an agreement with the City of Carmel and the Law Enforcement Television Network. Corm stated 24 hour training would be provided Monday through Friday with much of it certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board. Corm stated required State Training could be fulfilled while an officer is on duty which would cut down on overtime expenses. Corm stated that all the equipment such as satellite dish, television screens would be provided, maintained and insured by the Network. Corm stated many of the programs were eligible for continuing education credit from the Southwestern Police Institute and College from Penn State University. Corm stated the monies would be provided from the Law Enforcement Continuing Education Fund from the line item of Training and Instruction and would include a 1 year and 3 months subscription plus a $1,400.00 hazardous material series. Jones stated the monies provided from the Law Enforcement Continuing Education fund did not come from tax dollars, but comes from the Courts through fines and fees. Discussion among Board members and Chief Conn occurred concerning installation of the satellite dish and several concerns regarding wording in the contract. HcKinney asked for confirmation from LETN for proof of insurance on the satellite dish. Johnson made a motion to approve the contract between the accept a copy of the contract for her files. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TASTING PARTY= Johnson stated the American Heart Association requested use of City Hall for a tasting party which raised funds for the American Heart Association. Johnson stated the American Heart Association also requested permission to serve wine .at the tasting party. Discussion regarding use of wine in the City Building ensued. The Board agreed the City Hall building could be used for the tasting party, but use of alcohol would be prohibited. Johnson stated he would place an agreement along with proof of insurance on the agenda of a future meeting. STONEHENGE: McKinney stated he received a call from the developer of Stonehenge requesting a letter from the Board of Public Works and Safety advising what City services are provided. Johnson stated their letter had been turned over to the Department of Community Development who would notify the developer. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted, /S~san W. Jones, Cl~rTreasurer ATTEST: T. E. ~son, Mayor