Board of Public Works

City of Anderson Minutes of the Regular Meeting: June 2, 2015 Board of Public Works PRESENT: Pete Heuer, Chairman Michael Frischkorn Roger Clark, Member Nara Manor Charlie Jones, Member Ryan Paschal Charlee Turner, Recording Secretary Christian Caldwell Lewis Starr George Kreisek Jason Streeter Andrew Graves Brian Panzer Anita Wheeler Ken de la Bastide Karen Saavedra Brian Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. The minutes of the prior meeting were presented. Member Clark made the motion and Member Jones seconded to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE 2015 CLARIFIER MECHANISM REPLACEMENT PROJECT Nara Manor, Superintendent for Water Pollution Control (WPC), requested the Board accept bids for the 2015 clarifier mechanism replacement project. Bids were submitted from six companies. Thieneman Construction submitted a total base bid in the amount of $754,716.00 and a bid for the total additive alternate in the amount of $167,208.00, amounting to the grand total of $921,923.00. Wilhelm submitted a total base bid in the amount of $957,000.00 and a bid for the total additive alternate in the amount of $158,200.00, amounting to the grand total of $1,115,200.00 Graves Plumbing submitted a total base bid in the amount of $727,727.00 and a bid for the total additive alternate in the amount of $$221,220.00, amounting to the Grand total of $948,947.00. RG Zachrich submitted a total base bid in the amount $596,763.61 and a bid for the total additive alternate in the amount of $204,539.08, amounting to the grand total of $801,302.69. Mason Engineering submitted a total base bid in the amount of $705,100.00 and a bid for the total additive alternate in the amount of $191,252.00, amounting to the grand total of $896,352.00. Kokosing Industrial submitted a total base bid in the amount of $644,000.00 and a bid for the total additive alternate in the amount of $105,000.00, amounting to the grand total of $749,000.00. Member Clark moved to accept the bids and refer them back to Mrs. Manor for her recommendation. Member Jones seconded. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW MOWER FOR USE ON PLANT PROPERTIES Nara Manor, Superintendent for Water Pollution Control (WPC), recommended the Board approve the purchase of a new mower for use on plant properties. WPC mows 90 properties annually. Quotes from three vendors were obtained. John Deere Z Track – Z915B – in the amount of $6,799.00 Bendle Lawn Equipment – Ferris- 52 inch/Briggs and Stratton Engine – in the amount of $6,000.00 Bobcat – Lazer E Series – 52 inch deck/Kohler Gas Engine – in the amount of $7,519.00. Superintendent Manor recommended the Board approve the purchase of the Ferris mower as it was the lowest price and best fit for the Utility. Member Jones moved to approve the purchase of the Ferris mower. Member Clark seconded. Motion passed unanimously. A RECOMMENDATION TO THE MAYOR TO APPROVE A DONATION FOR THE PARAMOUNT THEATER TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING EXPENSES Deputy Director for Economic Development Michael Frischkorn requested the Board recommend for approval by the Mayor a donation request for the Paramount Theater in the amount of $24,000. The donation will assist with operating expenses associated with Paramount Theater. Food and Beverage funds will be used. Member Clark moved to approve the recommendation to the Mayor. Member Jones seconded. Motion passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS APPROVAL OF CLAIMS With no further business coming before the Board it was unanimously passed to pay the claims in the amount of $2,972,136.62. Member Jones made the motion to pay the bills and Chairman Heuer seconded. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:16 p.m. _______________________________ ____________________________________ Pete Heuer, Chairman- Charlee Turner, Recording Secretary Board of Public Works Board of Public Works