Board of Public Works & Safety

REGULAR MEETING – December 1, 2014 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in REGULAR SESSION on Monday morning, December 1, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, in the City Hall Building, located at 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City Indiana – a regular meeting room of this Board. The meeting was called to order by President Steve Janus, who presided. Noted present: Steve Janus, Sharon Carnes and Michael Palmer (3). Absent: none (0). A QUORUM WAS NOTED PRESENT. Also noted in attendance: John Espar, Corporate Counsel Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer Terry Borolov, Code Enforcement Officer Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer Skyler York, Asst. Planning Director Donna Pappas, City Controller Amber LaPaich, City Attorney Robin Tillman, M.C. Transit Director Kalon Kubik, Mayor’s Administrator Bob Zondor, Superintendent Central Services Arber Himaj, Engineer Sanitary District Clarence Hulse, M.C. Economic Development Corporation Gale Neulieb, City Clerk Kim Sliwa, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES President Janus asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 17, 2014. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of November 17, 2014. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. APPROVAL OF 2015 MEETING DATES – Approval of the 2015 Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting Dates The following meeting dates were provided to the Board for their approval: Monday, January 5, 2015 Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Monday, February 2, 2015 Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Monday, March 2, 2015 Monday, March 16, 2015 Monday, April 6, 2015 Monday, April 20, 2015 Monday, May 4, 2015 Monday, May 18, 2015 Monday, June 1, 2015 Monday, June 15, 2015 Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 2 Monday, July 6, 2015 Monday, July 20, 2015 Monday, August 3, 2015 Monday, August 17, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Monday, September 21, 2015 Monday, October 5, 2015 Monday, October 19, 2015 Monday, November 2, 2015 Monday, November 16, 2015 Monday, December 7, 2015 Monday, December 21, 2015 Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the proposed dates for the regular meetings of the Board of Public Works and Safety for 2015. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. REQUEST FOR 4-WAY STOP SIGN – Pamela Pizarek, 1619 Ohio Street and Paul Kemiel, 1617 Ohio Street request the installation of a 4-way stop at the intersection of Ohio Street and Barker Avenue The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on November 20, 2014 from Pamela Pizarek, 1619 Ohio Street and Paul Kemiel 1617 Ohio Street: Type of Request: 4 way stop sign at Barker Avenue and Ohio Street Pam: After recent accident on 11-9-14 at 4:00 a.m. and numerous accidents at this intersection. Paul: For review and consideration of stop signs (northbound & southbound) on Ohio Street. In 2007, car accident at corner with vehicle landing into my house heavily damaging 4 rooms, leading to a 4-month “restoration” time frame for repair. Observed speed limit (30 mph) ignored frequently with too much speed approaching Barker Avenue & Ohio intersection from both directions. My estimation is at 35-40 mph average. Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division addressed the Board regarding the request stating he has started looking into this and so far he has found there have been nineteen (19) accidents since 2008 at that intersection; requesting the item be referred to the Traffic Division and Engineering to allow time for him to review the accident reports to see what the causes are to see if a 4-way stop will actually cure the problem. Discussion ensued between the Board and Lt. Loniewski regarding causes for some of the accidents being weather related; and signage indicating a curve ahead on Ohio Street. Paul Kemiel, 1617 Ohio Street addressed the Board regarding the request; stating reasons he feels the 4-way stop is needed; expressing the concerns of his neighbor Pam Pizarek, 1619 Ohio Street regarding the intersection; and asking for approval. President Janus stated the request would be forwarded to the Planning Department, City Engineer and M.C.P.D. Traffic Division for review and to report back to the Board at their next meeting. REMOVAL OF HANDICAP PARKING SIGNS – Atley C. Price is requesting the removal of two (2) handicap parking signs in front of the law offices of Pejic & DeMartino located at 1000 Washington Street The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on November 26, 2014 from Atley C. Price: Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 3 Attn: Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk Would you please ad to the agenda for Monday, December 1, 2014 Board of Public Works and Safety, the following issue: Removal of two Handicapped Parking signs in front of the Law Offices of Pejic & DeMartino situated at 1000 Washington Street. Thank you. Atley C. Price representing the Law Offices of Pejic & DeMartino addressed the Board regarding the request; stating reasons for the removal of the Handicap Parking Signs; asking for approval. Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division addressed the Board reminding them they are in the process of preparing a new policy/city ordinance governing the installation and maintenance of Handicap Parking spaces/signs; stating part of the process will be to survey each one of the currently installed Handicap Parking signs and possibly removing all the current ones, and make everyone reapply for a new permit. Lt. Loniewski recommended approval of the request. Michael Palmer made the motion to approve the request for the removal of the two (2) Handicap Parking signs in front of the Law Offices of Pejic & DeMartino at 1000 Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. CONTRACT APPROVAL – Contract for Professional Community and Economic Development Services By and Between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana The following contract was presented to the Board for approval: CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MICHIGAN CITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA THIS CONTRACT, entered into as of 1st day of January, 2015, by and between the City of Michigan City, Indiana, acting by and through the Board of Public Works and Safety of “Michigan City,” and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”). WHEREAS, Michigan City has a need for professional consultant services to perform community and economic development activities in Michigan City, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Michigan City desires to engage in certain activities necessary for development of the community and economic base of Michigan City, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Michigan City desires to engage the Corporation to render such professional consultant and marketing services for Michigan City; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: A. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Corporation shall assist and advise Michigan City in economic development activities, and shall coordinate economic development activities for Michigan City, Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 4 which shall include the following: 1. Industrial & Commercial Recruiting, Retention and Plant Expansions: The Corporation shall work with, and act as, the coordinator of industrial and commercial recruiting, retention and expansion activities for the City of Michigan City. These activities shall include actively seeking new industry to locate in Michigan City and assisting local industry with plant expansions. The primary objective of this activity is: (a) To retain the jobs currently located in Michigan City; (b) Provide expansion opportunities to local industry that will result in more city jobs; (c) Recruit new industry to locate in Michigan City resulting in an expanded tax base; and (d) Retain and assist existing businesses in Michigan City resulting in an expanded tax base; and (e) Increase in job opportunities for residents. 2. Infrastructure Development: The Corporation shall work with Michigan City to develop plans to address efforts to return vacant, abandoned, underutilized or depressed lands and properties, including “brownfield sites,” to economic viability, as related to the overall community and economic development of Michigan City. 3. Tax Abatement (a) Assist the Common Council in its oversight responsibilities of tax abatement recipients, including collection, compilation and report of State Forms, CF-1 and SB-1 for compliance with the recipient’s Statement of Benefits. (b) Submit a semi-annual report to the Common Council and/or Board of Public Works and Safety, detailing new investment activity and visits to existing companies. 4. Michigan City Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (MCEDRLF) (a) The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City will operate the MCEDRLF with the City of Michigan City (acting by through the board of public works and safety) as authorized by city ordinance and funded by the common council. (b) Loans shall be approved by a loan committee. (c) The Development Corporation will submit semi-annual written and oral reports to the Mayor and the Common Council containing individual summaries of training, employment, investment, and loan status. The Loan Committee will draft necessary loan policies, requirements and manuals for approval by the City Council. B. TIME OF PERFORMANCE The Services of the Corporation are to commence on January 1, 2015 and shall be completed in a timely manner as required by the Common Council or Board of Public Works and Safety, but shall not extend beyond December 31, 2015 C. COMPENSATION This is a fee for services contract. As compensation for the services rendered, Michigan City shall pay the Corporation for the performance of such categories or projects set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein; provided that, the total amount for such services during the term of this contract shall not exceed the sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($100,000.00). The Corporation shall submit invoices to the Michigan City Controller for the services performed on a periodic basis, not more often than quarterly, utilizing claim forms acceptable to the Indiana State Board of Accounts and the Michigan City Controller, identifying and designating the performance, in part or in whole, of such projects as are set forth in Exhibit “A”. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 5 D. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES The Corporation will be responsible for the payment of all expenses incurred in fulfilling the obligations of the Corporation under the terms of this Contract. However, parties recognize that the Corporation may wish to pursue extraordinary opportunities to recruit international or interstate businesses to the City of Michigan City, either by direct solicitation of such businesses or by participation in trade shows offering general promotional access to multiple business of the same industry. The parties anticipate that additional compensation to reimburse for extraordinary expenses incurred by such activities may be independently authorized by joint agreement of the Corporation and Board of Public Works and Safety on a case-by-case basis. Such changes which are mutually agreed upon by and between Michigan City and the Corporation shall be incorporated in written addenda to this contract. E. CHANGES Michigan City may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope of Services, Section A of this Contract, to be performed by the Corporation hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the Corporation’s compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between Michigan City and the Corporation shall be incorporated in written addenda to this contract. The Corporation may request a change in the maximum amount payable by Michigan City in the event that said maximum amount does not provide just compensation for services provided hereunder. Such changes which are mutually agreed upon by and between Michigan City and Corporation shall be incorporated in written addenda to this contract. F. PERSONNEL The Corporation represents that it will be responsible for execution of services under this Contract. All services required hereunder will be performed by the Corporation for its agent and all individuals engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such services. G. CORPORATION RECORDS MAINTENANCE The Corporation shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary to assure proper accounting. These records will be made available for audit purposes and will be retained for three (3) years after the expiration of this Contract unless permission to destroy them is granted. H. FINDINGS CONFIDENTIAL All of the reports, information, data, etc., prepared or assembled by the Corporation under this Contract are confidential, and the Corporation agrees that they not be made available to any individual or organization without prior written approval of the City of Michigan City. Likewise, the city agrees that all of the reports, information, data, etc., will not be made available to any individual or organization without prior written approval, and will seek written approval from the Corporation prior to any release. I. COPYRIGHT No report, maps or other documents produced in whole or in part under this contract shall be the subject of any application for copyright by or on behalf of the Corporation. J. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAW The Corporation shall comply with any applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 6 state and local government. K. TERMS AND TERMINATION This Contract shall expire December 31, 2015. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Michigan City by the Board of Public Works and Safety and Corporation has executed this Contract as of the date of first written above. EXHIBIT “A” PROJECT ANTICIPATED FEE FOR SERVICE Retention & Expansion – Business Visitation Program $20,000 Business Attraction – Response to request for information and follow-up with business prospects $15,000 Economic development representation at targeted industry trade shows and conferences and with site selectors $15,000 Michigan City Business Recognition Events $5,000 Infrastructure development $2,500 Tax abatement compliance and review $15,000 Promotions/advertising and research $15,000 Brownfield redevelopment and program administration $2,500 Revolving Loan Fund administration $10,000 MAXIMUM ANNUAL CLAIMS FOR ALL SERVICES $100,000 Clarence Hulse, Director Economic Development Corporation Michigan City addressed the Board explaining the contract; stating it is the same as last year; and asked for approval. Corporate Counsel John Espar addressed the Board stating this contract is a continuation of an original contract that he drafted for the EDC and the City, and has no objections to it. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the Contract for Professional Community and Economic Development Services By and Between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. OPENING OF BIDS – Sale of Surplus Buses – two (2) 2006 Eldorado Buses President Janus asked if there was anyone present who wished to submit a bid at this time. There was no response. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 7 Michael Palmer made the motion to close the acceptance of bids for the sale of two (2) 2006 Eldorado Buses. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. President Janus asked if there were any bids received. Gale Neulieb, City Clerk addressed the Board stating no bids were received in the City Clerk’s Office. Corporate Counsel John Espar addressed the Board advising the matter should be sent back to the Transit Director. AWARDING OF BIDS – Hilltop/Lakeshore Drive Stairway Replacement Project Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board, referring to the Engineer’s Bid Report and Recommendation that was prepared by the City’s Consultants HAAS & Associates recommending the bid be awarded to Gariup Construction. Mr. Peller also referred to a comment made that Gariup Construction did not provide a certified financial statement dated within the last sixteen (16) months as required, and instead Gariup Construction has provided a standard questionnaire and financial statement for bidders conducted in house by them and that the standard questionnaire is approved by the State Board of Accounts; recommending this be waived by the Board and the bid accepted. Corporate Counsel John Espar advised the Board a motion was needed to waive the required documentation and accept the provided questionnaire. Michael Palmer made the motion to allow the waiver to be accepted. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Peller regarding funding for the project. Mr. Peller informed the Board this is considered a sidewalk/right-of-way owned by the City of Michigan City, and would be funded through the streets and sidewalk program Further discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Peller regarding the type of material that would be used for the project; and when the project would begin. Mr. Peller stated the composite material would be used as it has a better lifespan; and the project would most likely begin Spring 2015, but could begin as soon as they get a Notice to Proceed if the weather is decent. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to award the bid to Gariup Construction for the Hilltop LakeShore Drive Stairway Replacement Project. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. AWARDING OF BIDS – 812 Manhattan Street-Kostas Fegaras, Owner Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board stating only one (1) bid was received for the demolition of 812 Manhattan Street from Actin Contracting, LLC in the Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 8 amount of $13,600.00; further stating the Inspection Department would recommend awarding this bid to Actin Contracting LLC. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Hatfield regarding the owner stepping up; and the City putting a lien on the property for payment of the demolition. Mr. Hatfield stated he has had no type of communication from the owner in several months; and a lien will be placed on the property. Michael Palmer made the motion to accept the bid from Actin Contracting LLC for $13,600.00 for the demolition of 812 Manhattan Street. The motion was seconded by Vice- President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Michael Palmer moved that the claims set forth in the Register of Claims (in possession of the City Controller) and appearing in the Register be severally allowed and ordered paid and proper warrants for payment thereof hereby ordered issued in the stated amounts to person(s) and/or firm(s) as set forth, and payrolls approved. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. The Board signed: Payroll items in Register of Claims for informational purposes (which Register is in the possession of the City Controller) as follows: Page Date Amount 1 of 9 11/26/2014 $380,830.55 1 of 3 12/01/2014 $213,042.24 1 of 1 11/14/2014 $351,916.68 Allowance of claims as set forth in the Register of Claims for the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Department of Redevelopment (which Register is in the possession of the City Controller) as follows: Page Date Amount 1 of 3 11/25/2014 $336,155.10 1 of 1 12/01/2014 $11,956.11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Pending Items Pending Item – Crosswalk Michigan City High School Corporate Counsel John Espar addressed the Board regarding the Memorandum of Understanding; explaining this Board approved the M.O.U., and they are waiting for it to be signed and returned from the Michigan City School Board. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 9 Pending Item – Deaf Child Sign-Pricilla Morris, 1021 Salem Street Bob Zondor, Superintendent Central Services addressed the Board stating the “deaf child” signs were ordered and will be placed shortly. Pending Item – Pitney Bowes postage meter for the Michigan City Police Department Donna Pappas, City Controller addressed the Board stating Chief Williams has not turned in a report yet; asking the Board to hold this over until the next meeting. Pending Item – Installation of parking posts in alley-Austyn Crites, 210 Maple Street Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division addressed the Board regarding the request explaining the Housing Authority does not have any means to install any kind of barrier along the alley to prevent vehicles from backing across the alley into Mr. Crites fence, and at this time the Street Department does not have any extra parking blocks to install. Lt. Loniewski stated his recommendation at this time would be to remove the item from the Pending Item list or vote to not take any action, because without incurring a lot of expense on the City’s part he doesn’t believe this situation can be resolved. President Janus stated the item would be removed from the Pending Item list at this time. Pending Item – 1720 Franklin Street, Panini Panini requests street light in alley, bike racks and garbage cans Skyler York, Assistant Planning Director addressed the Board stating the company who provided the bike racks for the Uptown District has been contacted and they are awaiting a response from them as to the cost. Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating NIPSCo has been contacted to install a street light in the alley. Pending Item - City Street Signs Skyler York, Assistant Planning Director addressed the Board regarding the matter explaining the Redevelopment Commission is aware of the Board’s request and are formulating a way to present this to the Board; they will be having a meeting on December 8, 2014; and should have a response for the Board at their next meeting on December 15, 2014. New Item – Two-way Street Conversion Project Skyler York, Assistant Planning Director addressed the Board regarding the matter explaining the Redevelopment Commission is aware of the Board’s request and are formulating a way to present this to the Board; they will be having a meeting on December 8, 2014; and should have a response for the Board at their next meeting on December 15, 2014. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 10 Pending Item – 315 N. Dickson Street installation of street light Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating NIPSCo has been notified to place the street light. Pending Item – 202 Hilltop Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board regarding 202 Hilltop stating this was previously addressed in the meeting and can be removed from the Pending Item list as it has been awarded. Pending Item – CSX request for guardrail and curve ahead signage Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board regarding the request for the installation of a guardrail on CSX property, stating the installation is done. Pending Item – Intersection of Greenwood and Woodland Avenues Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board regarding the redesign of the curbing at Greenwood and Woodland Avenues, stating he will check on the progress of this project and report back. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Peller regarding contacting NIPSCo to let them know the new pole has been installed. New Item – Pavement on Michigan Boulevard at Poplar Street intersection Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating he is developing a new standard for street cut procedures, working with the Water Department and the Sanitary District as well as other utilities and any other who may want to cut into our streets. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Peller regarding doing something with the pavement in that area. Mr. Peller stated this could be addressed under the next paving season, and would have to be a mill and fill; further stating hopefully the Sanitary District would pay for that as they are the ones who cut into the street. President Janus stated the item could be removed from the Pending Item list. Further discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Peller regarding a response from the State on the US Highway 12 and Pine Street signage dilemma. Pending Item – 111 Franklin Street (Ice Cream Parlor) Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board stating he will be soliciting notice to bidders, requesting those bids be in on the January 5, 2015 Board meeting. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 11 Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Hatfield regarding the owners being in contact with the Inspection Department. Mr. Hatfield stated he has had no correspondence since the last meeting. Pending Item – Sinking/receding property at northwest corner of Franklin & 7th Streets Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the sinking/receding property at the northwest corner of Franklin and 7th Streets, stating Terry Borolov of the Inspection Department has attempted to contact the owner Mr. Lake, leaving messages, and are awaiting for his return call. Mr. Hatfield explained he is working with other City departments to get some snow fencing installed in that area. Pending Item – 915 Green Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 915 Green Street, stating this is still on hold. Pending Item – 812 Manhattan Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 812 Manhattan Street, stating the bid was just awarded, and this can be removed from the Pending Item list. Pending Item – 904 E. Michigan Boulevard Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 904 E. Michigan Boulevard stating he will be asking for those bids to be in at the January 5, 2015. Pending Item – 1110 Washington Street-fire damage Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding 1110 Washington Street, stating he spoke with the owner Mr. Sherman again last week, who was out of town, and asked that he be given until this week to submit a written timeline; further stating he is waiting on quotes on mechanicals for the interior. New Item – Pawn Shop on Franklin Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the status of the building on Franklin Street that housed the Pawn Shop which suffered fire damage, stating it is constantly being worked on and could be removed from the Pending Item list. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 12 Pending Item – Wells Chair Building Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property, stating he is working on the Property Maintenance Program to address this and other unsightly structures. New item – Combs Street and Michigan Boulevard President Janus addressed Mr. Hatfield regarding the property at Combs Street and Michigan Boulevard. Mr. Hatfield informed the Board that he and the City Attorney have been to court on that a few times and fines have been levied; explaining his next step will be an Order to Demolish. PUBLIC COMMENTS President Janus asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to address the Board. Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division addressed the Board regarding the lighting of the Festival of Lights at Washington Park; explaining with the detour in place with the construction for the Franklin Street Bridge they’re anticipating a lot of traffic using the detour to access Washington Park and with that there is one “pinch point” at Krueger Hill and LakeShore Drive; requesting the installation of a temporary 4-way stop at that intersection along with supplemental “stop sign ahead” signage in each direction on LakeShore Drive; further requesting this only be installed during the construction and removed at the end of the construction, referring to the sharp curve in the road that may present some problems there. Michael Palmer made the motion to allow temporary stop signs be installed at Krueger Hill and LakeShore Drive with additional signage on LakeShore Drive warning the drivers of the stop signs. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. President Janus asked if there was anyone else from the public who wished to address the Board at this time. Kathryn Scott, 701 S. Dickson Street addressed the Board regarding a white Eco-line van parked at the corner of Jackson and Pear Streets about a month ago, trying to get the sanitary sewer lid open; further explaining the van was licensed with a temporary license from Illinois; asking the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report unusual/suspicious activity. President Janus asked if there was anyone else from the public who wished to address the Board. There was no response. BOARD COMMENTS President Janus asked if there were any Board comments. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2014 Page 13 President Janus addressed the Board and the City Engineer regarding a street light and a decorative light on west side of Michigan Boulevard at US Hwy 12; asking that this be looked into as both lights are not necessary. President Janus asked if there were any other Board comments. There was no response. ADJOURNMENT President Janus inquired whether there was anything else to be considered by the Board at this time and, there being none, declared the meeting ADJOURNED (approximately 9:33 a.m.). Vice-President Carnes made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. _________________________________________ Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk