Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Call to Order – Moment of Silence: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mayor Snedecor, Mr. Lain and Mr. Ehrhardt. 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 September 4, 2013 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Mr. Snedecor stated there was going to be a Joint Board Meeting including Redevelopment, Board of Public Works and Safety, Common Council, Sanitation and Storm Water on Oct. 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. 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: There was no unfinished business. New Business: Request to pave easement: Jean Rendina, re: 313 W. 8th St.: Ms. Rendina was present. She asked the Board for permission to have the apron of her driveway paved, not additional parking on the easement. Mr. Hannigan stated a licensed contractor would need to obtain a permit from the Building Department but no action is required of the Board. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to remove this item from the agenda as no action is required from this Board. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Request for 2nd Street Closure from Main St. to Center St.: Sept. 23, 24, & 26 by the HPD for American Police Canine Association 2013 Fall Conference and Workshop: Chief Zormier stated there would be semi-trucks parked on the street but they will not block the way of emergency vehicles. Chief Zormier will oversee road closure with discretion. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to grant the request of the HPD to close the street as requested for K-9 training purposes at the discretion of the Police Chief. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Discussion and Review of Quotes: well replacement re: 6851 Grand Blvd: Mr. Hannigan stated two quotes were received, one by Rippe at $2,590.00 the other by Sheehy at $2,774.00. This is to do well repairs and will include running water in the home when completed. Attorney DeBonis stated he has reviewed this and recommended the Board move forward as the well was inadvertently damaged during the City's clean-up of the property and recommended awarding of the contract with Rippe. Motion by Mr. Board of Works Minutes: September 18, 2013 1 Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, approving Mr. Berndt's claim only with regard to the damage to the well and to approve the proposal provided by Rippe to install the well at 6851 Grand Blvd. for the amount not to exceed $2,590.00. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Signing of Mylars: 2-lot subdivision (Casey’s Haven) located on the NW corner of platted 14th Street & Hobart Road, zoned R-1, 19 acres: Dan Steiner: The Plan Commission has voted in favor (7-0) in approving these Mylars. No Bond is required. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve and accept the mylars as presented at the recommendation of the Plan Commission. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Announcements: There were no announcements. Mr. James Nelson, 35 Frasier Lane: addressed the Board about his concern with the intersection at Cleveland Ave. and State Rd. 130, stating that it is not safe, not well marked and would like the City to look into making this intersection safer. Mr. Snedecor asked City Engineer Gralik to work with the INDOT on improving the lane markings at this intersection. Mr. Snedecor asked if anyone wished to address the Board there was no response. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: September 18, 2013 2