Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA March 1, 2017 Call to Order/Pledge to the Flag: Mayor Snedecor called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: The following members were present: Mr. Lain, Mr. Ehrhardt and Mayor Snedecor. Also present: C-T Longer and Admin. Assist. C. Govert. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2017 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Correspondence: Chief Zormier presented the Merit Service Award for 2016 and letter of appreciation to Reserve Officer Raul Ramos for his continued support to the Hobart Police Department. Attorney DeBonis arrives. Approval of Register of Claims and Payroll Claims: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept and sign the register of claims and payroll claims as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the agenda as presented. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Unfinished Business: Review: 15 Minute Parking Space: re: Wendy Race, Brickies Gyros, 431 E. 3rd St.: Ms. Race was not present. Mr. Snedecor said there has been no complaints or negative impact and recommends approval for another year. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to keep the 15 minute parking place and review again in March 2018. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) 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 15, 2017 meeting, he is still working to set up a meeting with Porter and Lake County. Continued: Request for Outdoor Dining: Teddian Jackson: re: Montego Bay Grille, 322 Main Street: Mr. Jackson was not present. The outdoor dining area will be 2 parking spaces in the back of the restaurant and Mr. Jackson has approval from the adjoining property owners. Sergio Mendoza, City Planner, has been working with Mr. Jackson and recommends approval. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrahrdt, to approve outdoor dining in the parking area for 1 year as recommended by the City Planner. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Continued: Request for Additional Parking Places: Karen Conn: re: 125 N. Lawrence: Reba Fox was present. Mr. Snedecor stated that the area in question is under the jurisdiction of the School City of Hobart. Deb Scurlock, Assistant to the Engineer, explained her research and will provide copies of the easements paperwork to Ms. Fox. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to remove this item from the agenda. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Board of Works Minutes: March 1, 2017 1 New Business: Request for Monument/Boulder Placement: Denise Piers, Concrete Design Studio: re: Arbor Lane Community HOA: Ms. Piers was not present. Phil Gralik, City Engineer, said that he has talked to Ms. Piers and visited the site. He will work with Concrete Design Studio and the HOA for placement. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the monument to be placed on the City easement and have the City Engineer work with Concrete Design Studio and Arbor Lane HOA for placement. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Announcements: Rob Hinkle, 3777 Maitland St., requested permission to use the unimproved alley behind his home as access in order to park his trailer in his backyard. Sgt. Russo has no objection as long as the trailer is not parked in the alley. Motion by Mr. Snedecor, seconded by Mr. Lain, to allow use of unimproved alley as access to park a trailer in the backyard at 3777 Maitland St. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Mr. Ehrhardt said parking continues to be a problem on Lincoln St. between 10th and 11th Streets. Chief Zormier said that the Police Department has studied the area and will make recommendations. There was some discussion about other parking solutions in that area. Mr. Ehrhardt asked if this item could be put on the April 5, 2017 BOW agenda. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to have this item be put on the April 5, 2017 BOW agenda and have HPD and City Engineer review and make recommendations at that time. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) Mayor 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 the meeting. All aye, motion carried. (3-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. ______________________ ____________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: March 1, 2017 2