Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA October 21, 2015 Call to Order/Pledge to the Flag: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mr. Lain, Mr. Ehrhardt, and Mayor Snedecor. Also present: Attorney DeBonis, Clerk-Treasurer Longer, Admin. Assistant C. Govert, and Court Reporter from Boss Reporting ordered by Attorney Cooper. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the minutes of the August 26/August 28/September30/October 2, 2015 Special Meeting; October 2, 2015 Memorandum of Executive Session; October 7, 2015 Memorandum of Executive Session; and October 7, 2015 Regular Meeting as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Clerk-Treasurer Longer announced that there will be a Joint Executive Session on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 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: Mr. Snedecor asked to have 2 additions to the Agenda: an LPA Agreement for Safer Routes to Schools and Consideration of Contract for Trunk or Treat Event. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve the Agenda with the additions. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Consideration of Findings In the Matter of the Disciplinary Action filed by the City of Hobart Chief of Police Zormier regarding Officer Kirk Homoky: Attorney DeBonis stated the document distributed to the Board as part of their packet was prepared at the Board’s previous direction to Hearing Officer James Meyer after the Board’s deliberation and action at the October 7, 2015 meeting. Mr. DeBonis stated if the document meets with the Board’s approval, a motion should be made to approve it and authorize that it be signed by the Board. He noted that the Board may make any changes to the document if they believed anything was incorrect as stated, or the Board may reject it and give further directions to Mr. Meyer to prepare another document with whatever changes the Board deemed appropriate. Attorney DeBonis noted for the record that he had nothing to do with the preparation of the document and would take any questions the Board may have. The Board stated they had no questions. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to adopt and sign the Findings, Conclusions and the Decisions of the Board of Public Works and Safety with respect to the Hearing between the City of Hobart Chief of Police Richard Zormier and Kirk Homoky, Respondent, as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) A signed copy of the findings are attached and made a part of these minutes. The Court Reporter from Boss Reporters hired by Mr. Cooper left the meeting. Continued: Request for Release of Liens: Allen Watkins, Choice Homes Realty, re: 317 Center St: Mike Hannigan said that the Attorney for the estate advised Mr. Watkins the family did not have the authority to sell. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to remove item from the Agenda. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Board of Works Minutes: October 21, 2015 61st Ave. Status Report: Brandon Towle, BF&S: Mr. Towle distributed a report to the Board. He said that the pile driving on the south side of the bridge is expected to begin within the next week. Once the piles are driven the footings will be formed and poured. The current traffic pattern will remain in place through the winter. Mr. Snedecor asked about lighting in that area and Mr. Towle stated that it will be addressed. Tabled: Request for easement at Fire Station #3 on 37th Avenue: Hobart Assembly of God Church, 7545 Ridge Rd.: Item to remain on the Table. New Business: Request to Improve Easement: Joe & Kim Kenjic, re: 1123 E. 14th St: The owners were present. There was some discussion about the drainage and a culvert that runs along the road in the easement. Mr. Gralik reviewed the map of the area and noted it is ok to put concrete in that area. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the request. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Consideration of Performance Agreement: Trunk or Treat October 24, 2015: The Code Names: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the performance agreement as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Consideration of Indemnification Agreement for Monitoring Well: Shell Oil Products U. S. re: 4575 W. 37th Ave: Mr. Gralik stated that the original company has changed owners and recommended that the Agreement be approved. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve the agreement as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Consideration of Contract: Safer Routes to School LPA: Mr. Gralik stated that this is a grant to put sidewalks in place in the Middle School corridor along 7th St. INDOT will supply 80% of the funds needed for the $350,000 project to be started in 2018. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the LPA Agreement as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Consideration of Contract: Trunk or Treat October 24, 2015: Knockerballs Midwest: Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to approve the contract as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Announcements: Mr. Snedecor asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Board and there was no response. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Lain, to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: October 21, 2015