Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA January 6, 2016 Call to Order – Moment of Silence: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mr. Lain, Mr. Ehrhardt, and Mayor Snedecor. Also present: Attorney DeBonis and C-T Longer. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 2016 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Update on 61st Ave. Project: Brandon Towle, BF&S: Mr. Towle distributed a status report to the members of the Board. He reported that G. E. Marshall returned to work after a holiday break and is currently working at the south side of Wisconsin St. and 61st Ave to complete the sanitary and storm sewer. LaPorte Construction has been battling the weather and high river levels since his last update. Once the weather cooperates they will be on site to pour the footers on the south side of the bridge. Project progress meetings are currently being held every other Thursday at 1 p.m. Report of 2015 Transfers and Encumbrances (End of Year): All Board members received the report and Mrs. Longer explained this is the follow-up to their Resolution 2015-04. Approval of Claims: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept and sign the claims lists for 2015 End of Year, 2016 Claims and payroll claims as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Approval of Agenda: Mayor Snedecor asked to add to Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Matt Claussen. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the agenda as amended. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Continued: Request for easement at Fire Station #3 on 37th Ave.: Hobart Assembly of God Church, 7545 Ridge Rd.: This item will remain continued until the January 20, 2016 meeting. New Business: Parking Complaint from Code Enforcement: Fence and Utility Shed built in the alley re: 624 S. Pennsylvania St.: Sgt. Russo and the homeowner Mr. Brian Fidler were both present. Sgt. Russo presented photos to the Board. Discussion held re: unimproved alley. Mr. Fidler had a permit for the fence, but not the shed. Mr. Snedecor stated that residents cannot park or impede in the alley because it is a thoroughfare. Request to Improve Alley: Jose Robles and Marie Peco, 603 N. Lakeshore Drive: Mr. Robles, a renter at the property, was present. He would like to be able to use the alley to get to the garage. This issue was also discussed with the parking complaint from code enforcement at 624 S. Pennsylvania St. Any improvements to the alley must be petitioned by the owner. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to deny the request by Mr. Robles. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Review & Acceptance of Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements: Mayor Snedecor, Deborah Longer, and Matthew Claussen: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept and approve Conflict of Board of Works Minutes: January 6, 2016 1 Interest Disclosure Statements subject to any further action the Court may take. Motion carried. (2-0) Mayor Snedecor abstained from vote. Board of Works Appointments: Plan Commission representative: 1 year term (January 2016-December 2016): Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to have Mr. Ehrhardt serve as Plan Commission Representative. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) 61st Ave. Joint Commission: Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to have Mr. Lain serve as 61st Ave. Joint Commission Representative. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Mayor Snedecor announced that Mr. Lain will serve as Pro Tem in 2016 for The Board of Works. 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 the meeting. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. ______________________ _____________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: January 6, 2016 2