Board of Control

SPECIAL BOARD OF CONTROL Meeting Minutes A Special Board of Control meeting was held Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Mayor’s Conference Room. Board President, Mayor Bernabei called the meeting to order at 11:01 AM. Director of Public Service John Highman was present. Director of Public Safety Andrea Perry was excused. Board Secretary Katie Wise was also present. Visitors present were Director Sherice Freeman and Dawn Fish from the Department of Development. The following items were for review/approval by the Board of Control: 11/8/2022 - Minutes 1. Ordinances 39/2020 & 5/2022 Enter into a professional services agreement with Rick Dale Construction, LLC. in the amount of $11,050.00 in Lead Hazard Reduction grant funds for home repairs at 118 Lincoln Ave. NW, Canton, OH for the Community Development Department. Discussion: Per Director Highman, this agreement was prepared to comply with the Ohio Department of Health requirements for the Lead Hazard Reduction grant. The Community Development Department will also do a repair project for the siding at this residence. That will be done per separate quotes. The siding will not be a part of this particular agreement. Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced agreement. Director Highman seconded. Vote: 2 yeas 0 nays Motion carried. 2. Ordinances 39/2020 & 5/2022 Enter into a professional services agreement with Mount Corrick Construction, Inc. in the amount of $28,050.00 in Lead Hazard Reduction grant funds and $4,735.00 in Healthy Homes grant funds for home repairs at 314 14th St. NE, Canton, OH resulting in a full contract amount of $32,785.00 for the Community Development Department. Discussion: No discussion.  Enter into a professional services agreement with Mount Corrick Construction, Inc. in the amount of $28,050.00 in Lead Hazard Reduction grant funds and $4,735.00 in Healthy Homes grant funds for home repairs at 314 14th St. NE, Canton, OH resulting in a full contract amount of $32,785.00 for the Community Development Department. Discussion: No discussion. Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced agreement. Director Highman seconded. Vote: 2 yeas 0 nays Motion carried. 3. Ordinance 69/2022 Award and enter into contract with C&J Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $216,720.00 for the Demolition of the Clarendon Ave. Pedestrian Bridge, GP 1321. Discussion: Per Katie Wise, four bids were received for this project. Per Director Highman, the Building Code Department and the Engineering Departments have agreed to move forward with C&J Contractors. Katie has contacted the City of Cleveland Demolition Bureau as a reference for C&J. Two individuals replied stating that they are a very reputable company for demolition work, big or small. They would considered them one of the best in the state. Engineering and Building Code will work together on this project for checks and balances to make sure that it goes smoothly. Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced contract. Director Highman seconded. Vote: 2 yeas 0 nays Motion carried. 4. Ordinance 69/2022 Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with American Structurepoint, Inc. in the amount of $119,600.00 for the Building Assessment Plan of Canton City Hall. Discussion: Mayor Bernabei asked if the Request for Qualifications process was completed for this. Director Highman confirmed that it was. American StructurePoint has worked with Cliff Graves to finalize their proposal for the work to be performed. Cliff selected specific items for American StructurePoint to concentrate on during their assessment. They have already been to City Hall to see the building and what may need to be done. One of the primary concerns is the structure in the executive garage and other similar locations. Mayor asked where they are located. Katie advised that they are out of Cleveland. Motion: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to approve the above referenced agreement. Director Highman seconded. Vote: 2 yeas 0 nays Motion carried.  Vote: 2 yeas 0 nays Motion carried. Adjournment: Mayor Bernabei made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Director Highman seconded. Vote: 2 yeas 0 nays Meeting adjourned: 10:09 AM