Board of Public Works & Safety

REGULAR MEETING – February 2, 2015 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in REGULAR SESSION on Monday morning, February 2, 2015 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: Amber LaPaich, Corporate Counsel Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer Terry Borolov, Code Enforcement Officer Ronnie Martin, Fire Chief M.C. Fire Department Robin Tillman, Director M.C. Transit Craig Phillips, Planning Director Skyler York, Assistant Planning Director Andy Matanic, Information Technologies Manager Shannon Eason, Asst. Superintendent M.C. Parks & Recreation Department Michael Kuss, Superintendent Sanitary District 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 January 20, 2015. Michael Palmer made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of January 20, 2015. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURE – Johnny Stimley requests the closure of Franklin Street from 11th Street to 4th Street for the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm along with lane closure for parade line up on Washington Street The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 21, 2015 from Johnny Stimley: The Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is requesting that on March 7 th from 12:30 to 2:00 that Franklin Street could be closed from 11 th Street to 4th Street for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and 10th Street to Washington and one lane on Washington to 6th Street for the parade line up. Thank you. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 2 Michael Palmer addressed the Board stating he spoke with the Police Chief who informed him they have no problem with this parade on March 7, 2015. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the closure of Franklin Street for the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 7, 2015 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. 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 STOP SIGN – Susan Prybylla, 302 Greenwood Avenue is requesting the installation of stop signs on Greenwood Avenue at the intersection of York Street and Greenwood Avenue The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 21, 2015 from Susan Prybylla, 302 Greenwood Avenue: The petitioner requests a stop sign be placed at the corner of York Street and Greenwood Avenue. (photos of accidents provided) Gale Neulieb, City Clerk informed the Board that she received a phone call this morning from Mrs. Prybylla who stated she would not be able to attend the meeting due to the snow. President Janus stated this item would be carried over until the next meeting. REQUEST TO SOLICIT BIDS – Fire Chief Ronnie Martin is requesting to solicit bids for a new fire Aerial Truck The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 27, 2015 from Fire Chief Ronnie Martin: This letter is to request that the Michigan City Fire Department be placed on the Monday, February 2, 2015 Board of Works agenda for the purpose of receiving permission to solicit bids for a new fire Aerial Truck to be built this year. Solicitation for bids to be published on 2-3-2015 and 2-10-2015. The department request a bid opening date is set for March 2 nd, 2015. Fire Chief Ronnie Martin addressed the Board requesting to be allowed to solicit bids for a new Fire Aerial Truck, stating he would like to amend the request for the publication dates to February 6, 2015 and February 13, 2015 with the same opening date of March 2, 2015. Discussion ensued between the Board and Chief Martin regarding this truck being able to address the concerns of the Sheridan Beach area that were discussed last year. Chief Martin stated this truck will be very similar to the truck that was brought out last year to the Sheridan Beach area and looked at to address the concerns in the beach area; further stating monies have been budgeted for this piece of equipment. Vice-President Carnes added that the Fire Department did test this truck both in the Sheridan Beach area and the West-side, and seems to be a viable alternative; further stating the Board has discussed possibly having to extend roads in the Beach area including Lake Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 3 Avenue, and this equipment would be a good purchase to help alleviate the liability the City has and the expense of extending roads in the beach area. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the request to solicit bids for the new Aerial Truck with the amendments that Chief Martin proposed. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. UPDATE ON GROUND WATER PROJECT ON LAKESHORE DRIVE – Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District to present update on Ground Water Analysis along Lakeshore Drive and request permission for the installation of three (3) additional monitoring wells on city property along Lakeshore Drive The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 27, 2015 from Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District: Type of Request: Update on Ground Water Analysis along Lakeshore Drive and Request permission for installation of three (3) additional monitoring wells on City property along Lake Shore Drive. President Janus stated since Mr. Kuss was not available at this time the item would be deferred to the next meeting. LAKE HENRY & SOUTHWEST AREA DRAINAGE STUDY – Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District to present update on the Lake Henry and the Southwest Area Drainage Study The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 27, 2015 from Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District: Type of Request: Update on Lake Henry and the Southwest Area Drainage Study President Janus stated since Mr. Kuss was not available at this time the item would be deferred to the next meeting. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL – Andy Matanic, Director of Information Technology is requesting approval for Single Source Provider for Single Mode Dark Fiber between City Hall, Police Department, Sanitary District, Central Services and Fire Administration Bldg. The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 28, 2015 from Andy Matanic, Director of Information Technology: The Michigan City Information Technology is requesting the approval of a 24-month contract with ACME Communications, Inc., for providing single mode dark fiber between City Hall, Police Department, Sanitary District, Central Services and Fire Administration buildings. ACME Communications, Inc. would construct a ring of single mode dark fiber between City Hall, Police Department and the Sanitary District at 1100 E. 8 th Street. Point-to-point single mode dark fiber to be strung by Provider from the Sanitary District to Central Services and Fire Administration buildings. Each building shall be connected with two (2) strands of dark single mode fiber optic cable. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 4 Due to the close proximity of City Hall and the Police Department, ACME Communications, Inc., would directionally bore single mode dark fiber between these locations. This segment would be owned and managed by the City with no monthly service cost, aside from unforeseen damages. In the process of evaluating vendors for providing dark single mode fiber for this project, AMCE Communications, Inc., was the only vendor who could provide truly dark fiber. Dark fiber is needed in order to directly connect devices to each other as designed in the City’s IT Technology Refresh Project. Discussions with AMCE Communications, Inc., AT&T, Comcast, and NTT were held to evaluate products offered. ACME Communications, Inc. was the only provider able to provide true dark fiber. I, therefore, recommend that ACME Communications, Inc. be chosen as the provider of single mode dark fiber. Andy Matanic, Director of Information Technology addressed the Board explaining the request, and stating currently this is part of the high priority replacement plan for the I.T. project that the City’s Common Council appropriated monies for to create a fiber ring between the afore mentioned locations. Mr. Matanic informed the Board the cost for this project will be $174,850.00, and a monthly cost of $7,800.00 with a contract term of 24 months. Mr. Matanic further explained they looked at putting in their own fiber, but the cost well exceeded this amount and by using ACME’s existing infrastructure it will reduce the cost to the City. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Matanic regarding the agreement and the fiber optic project. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the agreement between the City of Michigan City and ACME Communications, Inc. for the provisioning and build-out of dark fiber. The motion was seconded by Michael Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. AGREEMENT APPROVAL - City of Michigan City Redundant Fiber Connectivity Fiber Optic Agreement between the City of Michigan City and ACME Communications, Inc. Discussion ensued between the Board and Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich regarding approval for the agreement having already been given in the previous motion under the previous agenda item. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT – For Engineering Services for Singing Sands Trail Phase III with Butler, Fairman and Seufert Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board explaining this is simply a contract for Engineering Services to allow the City to do some exploratory work and preliminary drawings regarding analysis of a route, and working with the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission to determine the final route for the Singing Sands Trail Phase III. Mr. Phillips further explained the trail is also part of a larger overall regional and state network; requesting approval of the contract. Mr. Phillips stated the City’s Common Council has approved the funding for this, and he is just simply requesting approval of the contract between the City and Butler, Fairman and Seufert for those services. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Phillips regarding the finalization of the trail project through Michigan City. Mr. Phillips explained its close depending on the cost of the Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 5 trail estimates and also depending on the amount of “grant funding” that is available for the upcoming round of funding through N.I.R.P.C. to get to the city limits. Michael Palmer made the motion to approve the request for Engineering Services for Singing Sands Trail Phase III with Butler, Fairman and Seufert. The motion was seconded by Vice- President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. LICENSE AGREEMENT – Agreement between the City of Michigan City, Indiana through the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Artspace Uptown Lofts for Warren Building Green Alley Project Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board explaining due to the weather the spokesperson for Artspace was unable to attend the meeting; further stating Corporate Counsel Lapaich drafted the Agreement and is comfortable with moving forward with it. Mr. Phillips further explained this is an Agreement to allow for the temporary use of the alley for the purpose of access to and from businesses as well as potential encroachments of awnings and signs that overhang the alley and the possibility of outdoor dining in the alley as well, which is discussed in the agreement. Discussion ensued between the Board, Corporate Counsel Lapaich and Mr. Phillips regarding the local business owner next door to this project that will be addressing the Board about this alley at the next meeting. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the agreement between the City of Michigan City and Artspace Uptown Artist Lofts for the Warren Building Green Alley Project. 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 AGREEMENT – Agreement between the City Board of Works and Safety and Gariup Construction Co. for the Hilltop-Lakeshore Drive Stairway Replacement Project Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining she received the contract documents last week from City Engineer, Charles “Spike” Peller to review; further explaining the Bonds are on file in the City Clerk’s Office and has no further questions on the contract. Michael Palmer addressed the Board explaining the Board did previously approve the project and awarded the bid to Gariup Construction Company. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the Agreement between the City and 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. CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the claims docket for the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission with the exception of obligation number 4774; asking for some clarification on the expenditure. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 6 Discussion ensued between the Board, Corporate Counsel Lapaich and Craig Phillips City Planner regarding the claim for “the Citizens Concerned for the Homeless”. Mr. Phillips addressed the Board stating the amount of $35,000.00 is for the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) grant for the money that has been approved through the Consolidated Plan through the CDBG funds through Judy Pinkston’s office. Mr. Phillips explained the Redevelopment Commission is the “vehicle” by which those funds travel and the Redevelopment Commission does not approve them. Mr. Phillips further explained that since the payee is Citizens Concerned for the Homeless this is the method by which the Controller’s Office has deemed appropriate to get the grant money to Citizens Concerned for the Homeless for the Homeless Day Center. Vice-President Carnes withdrew her previous motion. Vice-President Carnes 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 Michael Palmer 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 1 01/23/2015 $77,281.29 1 of 7 01/23/2015 $409,485.03 1 of 3 01/28/2015 $217,259.71 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 01/29/2015 $399,640.03 1 of 1 01/28/2015 $65,220.03 NEW BUSINESS – Vehicle Rental Agreement with TESCO Transportation LLC for lease of a bus for the Triangle Bus Route Robin Tillman, M.C. Transit Director addressed the Board explaining that back in November 2014 the Board approved the temporary leasing of two (2) transit buses for the Triangle Transit Project; further explaining at that time she did not have the lease prepared for the Board to sign, but now has the document for their execution so she can move forward with leasing the bus. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating she has reviewed the document and is fine with it. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 7 Michael Palmer made the motion to approve the lease agreement for the Transit Triangle Bus Project. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Carnes and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Carnes and Palmer (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Pending Items Pending Item – 111 Franklin Street (Ice Cream Parlor) Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board stating as instructed by the Board he has reviewed and tabulated the demolition bids that were received for 111 Franklin Street, and the Inspection Department would recommend the bid be awarded to Smith & Sons Excavating in the amount of $15,000.00. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating Attorney Kuchel is present today to address the Board regarding the property at 111 Franklin Street. President Janus addressed the Board and Attorney Kuchel stating once again there is a delay as the closing was supposed to have taken place last Friday and it didn’t take place. Attorney Glen Kuchel, representing Mr. John Ziola and the property at 111 Franklin Street, addressed the Board stating the delay of closing was not at Mr. Ziola request, but at the request of the prospective buyer as he was still out of the country. Mr. Kuchel stated the prospective buyer is back in town and was to be present to explain the delay, but was snowed in and could not be here. Attorney Kuchel further stated the closing is scheduled for tomorrow and the perspective buyer would be the complete owner of the property. Discussion ensued between the Board and Attorney Kuchel regarding the project was to be completed back in June 2014 and ready for occupancy, and now six (6)/seven (7) months later it still isn’t ready. Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating he shares the Board’s concerns and frustration about the delays that have occurred with this project. Mr. Phillips informed the Board that permits for this project were originally issued in 2004, construction occurred between 2004 and 2007 with virtually nothing taking place between 2007 and 2014, and discussion was re-established late in 2013/early 2014 with the Board spending the entire year of 2014 negotiating/delaying/negotiating/delaying a project that was agreed upon being done by June 2014 which did not happen. Mr. Phillips stated there were efforts made to partially complete the work that was agreed upon and for whatever reason the terms of that agreement were not met and here were are six (6) months later having the same conversation that took place a year ago. Mr. Phillips expressed his concerns about the ability for this project to be completed, even if the Board should decide to re-evaluate the agreement or the term of the “Order”; the length of time it will take to go through this process again and perhaps ending up in this same exact place a number of months from now; his concerns regarding statements from the current owner and the language in the agreements regarding commitments by the City, and substantial concerns regarding the reversion clause in the purchase agreement that has been presented to the Board. Mr. Phillips stated the Planning and Inspection Departments have reviewed the bids that were received for the demolition and are recommending moving forward with the awarding the demolition work to Smith & Sons Excavating. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 8 Discussion ensued between the Board and Attorney Kuchel regarding the prospective buyer having ample time to have appeared before this Board prior to this meeting, the demolition order; the purchase order or offer presented to the Board and the time since then; not delaying the demolition order due to the weather; the prospective buyer being out of the country; the delaying of progress on the project; the prospective buyer’s legal representation who could have attended the meetings in his absence; financing of the project; the prospective buyer stating financing would be through Horizon Bank. Vice-President Carnes made the motion to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Inspection Departments to award the bid to Smith & Sons Excavating in the amount of $15,000.00. The motion was seconded by President Janus and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus and Carnes (2). NAYS: Palmer (1). Motion carries. Pending Item – Zoological Society requests 2 city owned lots for planting apple trees Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board regarding the request from the Zoological Society for two (2) city owned lots for planting apple trees, stating he is still working on this request. Mr. Phillips explained he is looking at the City properties that are available, and have an idea of potentially looking at a Park property that is run by the Park but owned by the City; and is awaiting information from the Park Board as well as the Park Department. Pending Item – City Street Signs Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board regarding the City Street Sign project stating he has nothing new to report on this at this time as the City Engineer is not here due to the weather. Pending Item – Signage to identify US Hwy 12 & Michigan Boulevard Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board regarding this request stating he has nothing new to report on this at this time as the City Engineer is not here due to the weather, and it was his understanding that the City Engineer has been in contact with INDOT regarding the request. Pending Item – Two-way Street Conversion Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board regarding the two-way street conversion project stating the committee that has been established by the Redevelopment Commission is in the process of reviewing the Statement of Qualifications that were received with regard to this project, and there is nothing more to report at this time. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Phillips regarding the Board approving the change on 9th Street to make it a two-way street from Michigan Boulevard to Pine Street. Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board stating that was approved by the previous Board during the Elston Grove project. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 9 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 receiving bids on this at the meeting on February 17, 2015. Pending Item – 1110 Washington Street-fire damage Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding 1110 Washington Street, stating the owner did contact him last week and they are scheduling to meet to discuss what his plans are, and will report those back to the Board. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Hatfield regarding a timeline for the project and setting a deadline. Pending Item – Combs Street and Michigan Boulevard Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property, stating he just received the title work on that last week, and the demolition process will continue on. Pending Item – 1120 Elston Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 1120 Elston Street, stating Notices have been sent out to the bank. Pending Item – 1204 W. 7th Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 1204 W. 7th Street, stating he will be moving forward with the demolition process on this property as soon as he receives the title work. Pending Item – 1125 W. 8th Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 1125 W. 8th Street explaining Mr. Borolov of his office has issued “Orders to Repair” on the property. Pending Item – 701 Union Street Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Board regarding the property at 701 Union Street stating he will continue on with the demolition process as soon as he gets the title search. Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 10 UPDATE ON GROUND WATER PROJECT ON LAKESHORE DRIVE – Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District to present update on Ground Water Analysis along Lakeshore Drive and request permission for the installation of three (3) additional monitoring wells on city property along Lakeshore Drive The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 27, 2015 from Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District: Type of Request: Update on Ground Water Analysis along Lakeshore Drive and Request permission for installation of three (3) additional monitoring wells on City property along Lake Shore Drive. Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District addressed the Board stating he was sorry for not being present when his agenda items were addressed. Mr. Kuss presented the Board with handout material explaining the results from Cytec’s first round of monitoring for the groundwater wells that were installed with the Consultant Weaver Boos to help characterize the local hydrogeology and evaluate the extent of the groundwater impact related to the plume of dissolved molybdenum and nickel from the former Cytec Facility located at 1800 U.S. Hwy. 12 in Michigan City. Mr. Kuss further explained the results show that the plume is moving towards Lake Michigan as they suspected; expressing his concerns and what measures are being taken to move this project forward. Mr. Kuss informed the Board they want to do more testing to find out more exactly where the plume exists, and is before the Board today requesting approval for the installation of three (3) additional monitoring wells along Lakeshore Drive; explaining the site locations and that the installation date will begin on Monday, February 9, 2015. Michael Palmer made the motion to approve the request for the installation of the three (3) additional monitoring wells along Lakeshore Drive as described by Mr. Kuss for the Cytec project. 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. Kuss regarding how long the monitoring wells would be in place. Mr. Kuss explained that the monitoring wells can remain in place for a long time, and it might be a few years while the cleanup is in process. LAKE HENRY & SOUTHWEST AREA DRAINAGE STUDY – Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District to present update on the Lake Henry and the Southwest Area Drainage Study The following correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on January 27, 2015 from Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District: Type of Request: Update on Lake Henry and the Southwest Area Drainage Study Michael Kuss, General Manager Sanitary District addressed the Board and presented the Board with handout material explaining the progress being made at Lake Henry and the surrounding area. Mr. Kuss informed the Board that the Sanitary District has contracted with Haas & Associates to do a Southwest Area Drainage Master plan that involves the Lake Henry area from 400 N. to US Hwy 20 to Franklin Street to Hitchcock Street. Mr. Kuss inquired what direction the Board of Public Works and Safety would like the Sanitary District to move forward with as the Sanitary District had previously stated they would take the lead Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015 Page 11 on accessing the lake and surrounding area. Mr. Kuss stated work is being done on the master plan; soil borings are being collected which show largely clay soil in this area; opening up the “out fall”; applying to the Army Corp of Engineers for a permit, as recommended by the State, to do some additional work moving tree stumps and widen out the drainage area; dredging Lake Henry; biological assessment of the entire lake; asking the Board if they would like him to get some proposals/quotes. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Kuss regarding complaints of the residents in this area. Mr. Kuss explained they are still receiving some complaints from the residents, but as he has said before he doesn’t believe Lake Henry is affecting any of the water getting into those homes, it’s more of the water wanting to get to Lake Henry that can’t get there due to the clay soil. Mr. Kuss informed the Board that they are working with the residents. Mr. Kuss reiterated that if the Board wants the Sanitary District to dredge the lake or do some kind of biological assessment of the lake it would be something that would need to be paid for and a qualified firm would need to be hired to perform the work. President Janus stated that’s what needs to be done and to go forward so the City knows what’s there. Mr. Kuss stated he will start working on getting a Request For Proposal (RFP) out from some qualified firms and then bring those back to the Board with a recommendation. Further discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Kuss regarding the amount of storm water that goes into Lake Henry. Mr. Kuss explained there is one (1) storm drain that goes into Lake Henry off of Larkspur, and it is flowing fine. PUBLIC COMMENTS President Janus asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to address the Board. There was no response. BOARD COMMENTS President Janus asked if there were any 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 9:50 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