Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA April 17, 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. Ehrhardt and Mr. Lain. Also present: Attorney DeBonis, 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 April 3, 2013 and the Special Joint Meetings April 16, 2013 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Fire Chief Taylor gave special recognition to Shawn Millard who was present and Joe Gospodarek who was not able to attend for the work they both did on the HFD John Deere 6x4 gator. Chief Taylor stated they saved the department a lot of money due to the work they did such as sanding, striping and painting also maintenance. He presented Mr. Millard with an award of excellence. 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: Mr. Snedecor asked the Board to Add: Police Chief Zormier’s request to add temporary signage at 5th and Center Street. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the agenda as amended. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Order to Comply: Bob Berndt, 6851 Grand Blvd.: Mr. Berndt was present. He is currently living in Oak Hill Tailer Park. Mr. Hannigan showed the Board photos of the 6851 Grand Blvd. home from dates ranging from 12/19/11 – 4/5/13. The outside of the property has improved, there currently is no visible garbage. The inside of the home continues to be a problem, there is no water and the property is not properly secured. Mr. Snedecor requested that the property be secured as soon as possible. Mr. Snedecor read into the record a letter he received from Bob Berndt II, Mr. Berndt’s son. Attorney DeBonis stated this home remains a problem, dialog with the family is necessary and should occur soon. Mr. Ehrhardt agreed also stating that a timeline needed to be established. Mr. Lain stated that a plan and timeline needed to be presented to the Board at the May 15 meeting. Mr. Lain will work with Mr. Hannigan and Officer Gagliardi, they are going to meet with the family and work with Mr. Berndt. Mr. Snedecor set an order to appear for Mr. Berndt at the May 15 Board of Works Meeting. New Business: Tabled: Application for a Peddler’s permit: Lori Gallagher, Hoosier Doggie at Pennsy Park: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to remove this item from the table. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Board of Works Minutes: April 17, 2013 1 Lori was present and requested the Board approve the Pennsy Depot location to operate her hot-dog cart. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve contingent upon the approval of the Park Board. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Order to Comply: Ken West, 440 N. Cavender St.: Mr. West was present. Mr. Hannigan stated that the property is now in compliance. The damage to the easement has now been repaired by the City. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept the home being in full compliance ordering that the property be secured and remove this item from the agenda. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Request for a Permit Refund: Rossi Construction 32 N. Pennsylvania: Mr. Hannigan recommends a refund stating that Rossi obtained a permit for the wrong address. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the refund of two permits for a total amount of $219.00. All aye, motion carried. (3 -0) Signing of Mylars: Petition PC 13-04: South Shore Audi at 4000 E. 81st Ave.: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the signing of the Mylars for South Shore Audi as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Placement of Temporary Signage: 5th and Center Street: HPD Chief Zormier recommends temporary placement of stop signs at 5th and Center Street to provide public safety during the construction project on Main Street. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve placement of temporary signage. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Announcements: Mr. Snedecor asked if anyone wished to address the Board there was no response. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Lain to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m. ___________________ ______________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: April 17, 2013 2