Board of Public Works and Safety

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF HOBART, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA September 20, 2017 Call to Order/Pledge to the Flag: Mr. Lain 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 and Mr. Ehrhardt. Also present: Attorney DeBonis, C-T Longer and Admin. Asst. C. Govert. Absent: Mayor Snedecor. Reading of Minutes: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 2017 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Correspondence: Mr. Lain thanked all involved with informing the public about the water main breaks throughout the City. Mr. Gralik, City Engineer, said that the boil order has been lifted and the breaks have all been repaired by Indiana American Water. 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. (2-0) Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the agenda as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Unfinished Business: Review & Update: Cease and Desist Order to County Line Orchard, re: 200 S. County Line Rd.: City Engineer, Phil Gralik, stated he has not connected yet with Mr. Richardson. The Army Corps of Engineers is also issuing a cease and desist order. Mr. Gralik recommends continuing this item until the October 18th meeting of the Board of Works. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to continue this item to the October 18, 2017 meeting of the Board of Public Works. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Update: re: Private Hydrant to support a Fire Suppression System: Miller’s Merry Manor, 2901 W. 37th Ave.: Fire Chief Kerr reported that the pressure issue at Miller’s has been resolved. A 6” check valve was replaced and the pressure is now up to 42 psi. A plan of action and quotes to relocate the fire hydrant was submitted by Miller’s and the project should be completed by the end of November. Chief Kerr gave credit to the inspectors for keeping up with the investigation and recommends removing this item from the agenda. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to accept compliance and remove this item from the agenda with the provision of installation of a new hydrant. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Update: Unsafe Building: Peter Peco and Attorney Paul Psomadelis re: 212 S. Colorado St.: Mike Hannigan: Mr. Peco, 610 N. Lake Shore Dr., was present and said he has taken care of the outside/yard work and is currently working with a trapper to remove opossums and raccoons from the crawl space. Mr. Ehrhardt asked when he was planning to address the remaining issues at the property and Mr. Peco stated when he has the money. Discussion was held about the adjacent property and when it may be demolished. Mr. Ehrhardt stated that a plan of action should be presented at the next meeting to show good faith for continued progress. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to continue this matter Board of Works Minutes: September 20, 2017 1 to the October 4, 2017 Board of Works meeting and have Mr. Peco provide a plan at that time. All aye, motion carried (2-0) Order to Comply: Unsafe Building: Karl and Kathleen Ann Luken, re: 131 Center St: Mr. Luken was not present. City Planner, Sergio Mendoza, requested that the demolition be rescinded due to recent foreclosure notice and interdepartmental discussions exploring reinvestment opportunities. Attorney DeBonis suggested placing an order to comply in abeyance and wait to see if the property is purchased and contact the current mortgage holder. Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, seconded by Mr. Lain, to leave this item on the table until the October 4, 2017 Board of Works meeting and have Mr. Hannigan obtain 3 quotes for demolition. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) New Business: Consideration of Contracts: re: NIPSCO: CNG Station at 1840 E. SR 130: Extension of Facilities to Supply Gas Service and Extension of Facilities to Supply Electric Service: Mr. Gralik, said this is a boilerplate contract in order to bring utilities to the new CNG Station. The cost for the Gas Service Extension is $9,821.02 and the cost for the Electric Service is 0. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve both contracts as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Request to Refund Permit Fee: Bloomfield Corporation, Plumbing Permit re: Public Works Maintenance Garage: Mr. Hannigan, Building Official, said that the permit was issued for a City job and the contractor was charged by mistake. Motion by Mr. Lain, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt, to approve the request for refund to Bloomfield Corporation in the amount of $152.00 as presented. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) Announcements: Dr. Debra McCollum, 5307 E. 61st Ave., asked if there was a timetable for water connection in her area. Mr. Fulton said the City Engineer is working with Indiana American Water, once they accept the main, connection will be shortly after. Mr. Lain asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Board and there was no further response. Adjournment: Motion by Mr. Ehrhardt, to adjourn the meeting. All aye, motion carried. (2-0) The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. ______________________ ____________________________ SECRETARY PRESIDING OFFICER Board of Works Minutes: September 20, 2017 2