Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA MARCH 5, 2014 Call to Order – Moment of Silence: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. 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 minutes of the Regular Meeting of the February 19, 2014 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: There was no correspondence. Approval of Register of Claims and Payroll Claims: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve the register of claims and payroll claims as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Approval of Agenda: Mrs. Longer stated that Resolution 2014-03 is in reference to the 61st Ave. parcel. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the agenda as amended. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Continued: Lease Agreement for Farming re: 6th Street Dredge Site: Rodney Johnson, Johnson’s Farm Produce: Attorney DeBonis stated in previous years the HSD Board has reviewed this contract annually for two parcels. This agreement is different as it is a two year agreement and one parcel only. The other parcel needs to be approved by the Sanitary Board as it is Wastewater property. Payments are in the amount of $400.00 quarterly to equal $1,600.00 yearly. Mr. Johnson has also agreed to take public works leaves and spread them over the land. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept this parcel lease agreement. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) New Business: Resolution 2014-03: A Resolution Authorizing the Commencement of Eminent Domain Proceedings to Take a Two Parcel of Real Estate for Phase III of the 61st Avenue Improvement Project: Attorney DeBonis stated this is a small tract of land that belongs to the family of the deceased as part of an estate. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept and approve Resolution 2014-03 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Acceptance and Signing of Mylars: Dr. Barry Ring, Covel Investment LLC, 1-lot Subdivision (Hobart Square 1), NE corner of Marcella Blvd. and 62nd St., zoned B-3, 2.33 acres: Mr. Homier was present with all issues addressed and resolved. Mr. Mendoza stated it has been recommended by the PlanCommission. Mr. Ehrhardt stated the Plan Commission voted in favor of this (7-0). Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept and sign the Mylars as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Announcements: Board of Works Minutes: March 5, 2014 1 Chief Zormier announced the CAP program Community Open House will be held March 18, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Mr. Snedecor stated the Common Council has authorized him the option of expanding the application process of filling the Fire Chief position to outside sources other than just within Hobart Fire Department. There are State guidelines and other requirements that go along with this process. Mr. Snedecor asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Board and there was no further response. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Lain to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: March 5, 2014 2