Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA MAY 20, 2015 Call to Order/Pledge to the Flag: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mr. Lain, Mr. Ehrhardt, and Mayor Snedecor. Also present: Clerk-Treasurer Longer, Attorney DeBonis and Admin. Asst. Cheryl Govert. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2015 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Chief Zormier introduced the Hobart Police Honor Guard. The Honor Guard is made up of 10 officers who volunteer with a 5 year commitment. The Honor Guard will attend the funerals of Fallen Officers and Retired Officers, as well as other events. The officers in the Honor Guard are: Coordinator-Corporal David Beaham Sergeant Matthew Claussen Corporal Michael Pearson Officer Robert Brazil Officer Adam Zormier Officer Zachary Crawford Officer Christopher Sipes Officer Cody Riggle Detective Scott Shaginaw Detective Sergeant Dave Evans Approval of Register of Claims and Payroll Claims: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept and approve the register of claims and payroll claims as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Approval of Agenda: Mrs. Longer requested the addition of Summer Contracts for the band “The Relics” on June 4, 2015. Attorney DeBonis requested that the band resign on the new Indemnification Agreement. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, and seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve the agenda as amended. All aye motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Status Review: Order to Comply: Teleperformance/Americall re: 1901 Northwind Parkway: Mr. Hannigan said that the job is 99.9% complete and upon his final inspection the building will be in full compliance. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, and seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept substantial compliance subject to final inspection and remove from the Agenda. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Review: Order to Comply: Charles Ramage, re: 127 S. State St.: Mr. Hannigan said that the house is down and clean- up is 99% complete. He will do the final inspection. Motion by Mr. Lain, and seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept compliance and remove from the Agenda. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Tabled: Resolution 2015-02: A Resolution for a Special Purchase of a 2016 Freightliner Claw Truck: Motion by Mr. Lain, and seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt to remove from the table. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Attorney DeBonis presented Resolution 2015-02 which confirms the prior approval given by the Board of Works in April. Mr. Ehrhardt inquired about a CNG fueling station in Lake Station. Mayor Snedecor said that the City was looking into possibilities of putting a CNG station in Hobart. Motion by Mr. Lain, and seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve Resolution 2015-02. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Board of Works Minutes: May 20, 2015 New Business: Discussion: Wilkerson Creek Quarry Bond: Mr. Gralik addressed the Board about Wilkerson Creek Quarry’s Bond which expires on May 28, 2015. He has contacted the company and has been told it will be renewed. Mr. Gralik is asking permission to notify the Bond Co. to let them know we intend to call the Bond. Attorney DeBonis, said that the City Engineer has the authority to act and foreclose on the Bond, however the Board may want to order authorizing the City Engineer to issue a “cease and desist” if needed. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to authorize the City Engineer at his discretion to issue a “cease and desist” order if necessary. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Request for Refund of Permit Fees: Permit # 2015-0034 (4/13/15): Pierce Plumbing re: 1630 Cooke St.: $110 Permit # BP2014-1441 (12/20/14): Barbara Stanley re: 1833 E Rand St.: $101 Mr. Hannigan is recommending the refund of 2 Permits, Pierce Plumbing pulled 2 permits for the same address, and Barbara Stanley changed plans. Mr. Hannigan asked if it was possible to refund only a portion of the amount due to time and effort of City Staff. Mayor Snedecor said further discussion on this would be warranted. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to issue a full refund to Pierce Plumbing in the amount of $110 and Barbara Stanley in the amount of $101. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Contract for Summer Market June 4,2015: The Relics: Attorney DeBonis noted that the Band signed the old Indemnification Agreement and would like them to sign the new one. Motion by Mr. Lain, and seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the contract for The Relics, June 4, 2015 performance in the amount of $400 contingent on signing a new Indemnification Agreement. All aye, motion carried (3-0) Announcements: Mrs. Longer announced that the Homoky Disciplinary Hearing will start at 10:30 a.m. not 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2015. Mayor Snedecor announced that St. Mary Medical Center is holding a ribbon cutting at the Cancer Treatment Center this afternoon. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:38 P.M. ____________________________ ______________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: May 20, 2015