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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 31, 1994
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL/C OUNCIL CHAMBERS/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
A special meeting of the Carmel Board of Public Works was called to
order by Mayor Ted Johnson. Members present were Steve Brown and
Rick McKinney. Clerk-Treasurer Susan Jones was also in attendance.
Mayor
CANCELLATION OF DISABILITY INSURANCE/JEFFERSON PILOT:
Johnson stated that as a result of the survey of employees, 71%
said they would not be interested in paying for disability
insurance. Johnson said many employees were confused about their
coverage. Johnson related numerous problems with the insurance
company.
Mayor Johnson recommended that effective February 28, 1994 that the
city would no longer provide disability insurance to employees and
that insurance would not be available to the employees through
payroll deductions. That recommendation was considered a motion
and seconded by Steve Brown. All members voted aye. Motion
carried.
Mayor Johnson made a motion to
CONTRACT/HUBER, HUNT AND NICHOLS:
hire Huber, Hunt and Nichols as project managers for the 126th
Street Water Facility, Plant 5. Johnson related numerous problems
with the contractor and also wanted this company to evaluate the
change orders submitted by Commonwealth. Johnson said he wasn't
sure if Commonwealth was doing them right.
Steve Brown asked the Mayor what these guys do that Commonwealth
isn't doing. Johnson replied that Commonwealth is hired to make
sure the project is being built according to specifications.
Johnson stated this is the same company the school board hired to
mover their building project along. Johnson sighted concerns over
the delays by the contractor.
Brown asked if there will be some offsetting fees from the
contractor and Commonwealth. Johnson said maybe.
The motion was seconded by Rick McKinney. All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
The original and all copies were retained by the Mayor. The Mayor
stated he would get the contracts signed by the vendor and return
them to the clerk.
Steve Brown made a motion to
GROUND HOGS DAY RUN/FEBRUARY 7, 1994:
approve the Indy Runners, Ground Hogs Day Run to be held on
February 7, 1994 contingent upon the Clerk-Treasurer receiving
proper insurance certificates. The motion was seconded by Rick
McKinney. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the Board the meeting was
duly adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved,
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Presiding Officer
Attest:
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Susan W. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer