Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA January 2, 2013 Call to Order – Moment of Silence: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mayor Snedecor, Mr. Lain and Mr. Ehrhardt. Absent: Attorney DeBonis. Also present: Clerk-Treasurer Longer and Trish White, C-T Admin. Asst. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept and approve the Regular Meeting minutes of December 19, 2012 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Mrs. Longer distributed the list of encumbrances from the 2012 budget as a follow-up to BOW Res. 2012-09. The encumbrances from MVH and the General Fund total $204,009.52. Mayor Snedecor also stated at the Common Council meeting tonight, recognition was going to be given to Boyd Construction and Dwight Murdock for working on getting the floating tree lights on the tree on Christmas Eve. The floating tree is a past tradition that after many requests was brought back this year. Approval of Claims: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept and approve the claims lists and payroll claims lists as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the agenda as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Continued: Order to Comply: Thomas Evans, re: 1230 Fleming St.: Mr. Evans was not present. Mr. Hannigan stated that Mr. Evans could not be present due to his work schedule but he has been in contact with both Mr. Lain and Mr. Hannigan. Progress continues on the home and he has stated he will be able to attend the Jan. 16th meeting. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to continue this agenda item to the Jan. 16, 2013 meeting. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) New Business: Review & Approval of Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements: Mrs. Longer stated the conflict of interest disclosure statements are presented for Councilman Claussen, Clerk-Treasurer Longer and Mayor Snedecor. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve the conflict of interest disclosure statements as presented. Mr. Snedecor stated he will abstain. (2 Aye / 1 Abstain - Mr. Snedecor) Motion carried. (2-0) Board of Works Appointments: Plan Commission representative: 1 year term (January 2013- December 2013): Mr. Snedecor asked Mr. Ehrhardt if he has willing to remain on the Plan Commission another term, Mr. Ehrhardt accepted. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Snedecor, to appoint Tom Ehrhardt as the Plan Commission appointment from the Board of Works for 2013. All aye, motion Board of Works Minutes: Jan. 2, 2013 1 carried. (3-0) Announcements: Mr. Snedecor introduced Brian Kerr as the new Asst. Fire Chief. AJ Bytnar is going to be leaving the City Planner position to continue with his college education; Mayor Snedecor stated it has been a pleasure working with AJ and gave his best wishes. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Lain to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: Jan. 2, 2013 2