Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA February 15, 2017 Call to Order/Pledge to the Flag: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mr. Lain and Mayor Snedecor. Also present: C-T Longer and Admin. Assist. C. Govert. Absent: Mr. Ehrhardt. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Snedecor, to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 2017 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Correspondence: Mrs. Longer said the 2016 Annual Financial Report is done and has been submitted and uploaded to the Gateway Website. The 2017 Budget Order was received on February 15, 2017, and the State Board of Accounts exit conference is Thursday. Approval of Register of Claims and Payroll Claims: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Snedecor, to accept and sign the register of claims and payroll claims as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Approval of Agenda: Mr. Snedecor asked to add Mr. Gorman, Parking on Unoccupied Property re: 3777 Maitland St. to the agenda. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Snedecor, to approve the agenda with the addition. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Unfinished Business: Continued: Consideration of Latex Paint Recycling Agreement: re: Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County: Mr. Snedecor asked that this item remain continued until the March 1, 2017 meeting in order to set up a meeting with Porter and Lake County. New Business: Request for Outdoor Dining: Teddian Jackson: re: Montego Bay Grille, 322 Main Street: Mr. Jackson was present. He is requesting an outdoor dining area for the summer. Mr. Jackson stated that the adjoining property owners had no objections. Sergio Mendoza, City Planner, said that he would like to review specific areas via aerial photos and to get written approvals from adjacent owners. Mr. Mendoza will work with the petitioner to come up with a more specific plan. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Snedecor, to continue this item until the March 1, 2017 Board of Works meeting for further review. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Request for Additional Parking Places: Karen Conn: re: 125 N. Lawrence: Ms. Reba Fox was present. They are requesting diagonal parking rather than parallel parking to allow for more spaces. Mr. Dubach, Public Works Supt., said that Lawrence St. was used as a private roadway and may possibly be owned by The School City of Hobart. Mr. Snedecor said that the Board needs to investigate further as to ownership and control of the roadway before any decision is made. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Snedecor, to continue this matter until the March 1, 2017 Board of Works meeting for further review. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Deed of Right of Way Dedication: Henry Chas: re: 7991 Clay Street: Mr. Chas was present. Mr. Mendoza stated that this is part of a site plan approval and recommends approval from the Board. Motion Board of Works Minutes: February 15, 2017 1 by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept the Deed of Right of Way as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Discussion: Parking on Unoccupied Property: Tim Gorman, 3777 Maitland Street: Mr. Gorman was present. Sgt. Russo said that the area in question is unimproved alleyway and the cars and trailers need to be removed. The Police Department will follow up and the Board does not need to take action. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to refer this matter to the Police Department for appropriate action. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Announcements: The Mayor said that the City was awarded The Green Fleet Community Award from South Shore Clean Cities for the second year in a row. He thanked the Public Works Department for their efforts. Mayor 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. (2-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m. ______________________ ____________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: February 15, 2017 2