Board of Public Works & Safety

REGULAR MEETING – May 2, 2016 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in REGULAR SESSION on Monday morning, May 2, 2016 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, Michael Palmer, and Virginia Keating (3). A QUORUM WAS NOTED PRESENT. Also noted in attendance: Amber Lapaich, City Attorney Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement Officer Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer Jessica Gage, Assistant City Planner Kalon Kubik, Administrator Craig Phillips, City Planner Shelley Dunleavy, Personnel Sue Downs, Code Enforcement Officer Lt. Tim Richardson, M.C.P.D. Capt. Steve Jesse, M.C.P.D. Yvonne Hoffmaster, Deputy Controller Gale Neulieb, City Clerk Jennifer Clouse, Secretary City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES President Janus asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 18, 2016. Vice-President Palmer made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion carries. REQUEST FOR QUOTES – Frank Seilheimer is requesting approval to solicit quotes for the tree removal at Greenwood Cemetery Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining how the Board was supposed to be opening quotes however after the Board approved the quote package there was a need to change the insurance requirement; asking for approval of the amended packet. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the amended bidding packet for the tree removal services at Greenwood Cemetery. The motion was seconded by President Janus and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus and Palmer (2). ABSTAIN: Keating (1). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 2 OPENING OF BID – Unleaded and Diesel Fuel President Janus asked if anyone present wished to submit a bid at this time, there was no response. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to close the bids for the Unleaded and Diesel Fuel. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3) NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich opened the following four (4) quotes; also reminding the Board that this process is unique then what is normally done because of trying to create a pool of vendors to bid from. Counsel Lapaich will make sure all the paper work is done correctly to create this pool and report back to the Board with a list of vendors to solicit from, advising this will be done yearly. Al Warren Oil Company Petroleum Trader Corp. Knoll Brothers Inc. Poe Alliance LLP Vice-President Palmer made a motion to refer the quotes for Unleaded and Diesel Fuel to Mr. Zondor and Attorney Lapaich to make sure the paperwork is correct and report back at the next Board of Works meeting on May 16, 2016. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. OPENING OF BIDS – 2016 Michigan City Sidewalk Program President Janus asked if anyone present wished to submit a bid at this time, there was no response. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to close the bids for the 2016 Michigan City Sidewalk Program. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich opened the following four (4) bids: Woodruff & Sons, Inc. $157,829.00 Total Bid Price Gariup Construction $224,700.00 Total Bid Price Rieth-Riley Construction Co. $111,236.80 Total Bid Price Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $198,825.00 Total Bid Price Virginia Keating made a motion to refer the bids for the 2016 Michigan City Sidewalk Program to the City Engineer and City Attorney for review. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. PROCLAMATION – 144th Anniversary of Arbor Day President Janus read the Proclamation to all in attendance. Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 3 RESOLUTION – Approving the Sale of the Property Commonly Known as the “GreenHouse Property” Located on Lake Shore Drive to the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission MICHIGAN CITY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2810 APPROVING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE “GREENHOUSE PROPERTY” LOCATED ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE TO THE MICHIGAN CITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) governing body of the City of Michigan City Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”) and the Redevelopment District of the City of Michigan City, Indiana (the “Redevelopment District”), exists and operates under the provisions of the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953 which has been codified in I.C. 36-7-14, as amended from time to time (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the City of Michigan City (the “City”), acting by and through the Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department and the Michigan City Department of Water Works, currently holds title to a certain parcel of real estate, commonly known as the “Greenhouse Property” located on Lake Shore Drive consisting of two (2) distinct parcel with an identification number of 46-01-20-476-001.000-022 and 46-01-29-201-005.000-022 (A copy of the legal description of said parcel is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit A”); and WHEREAS, the City desires to sell the Greenhouse Property to the Commission for good and valuable consideration; and WHEREAS, the City and the Commission have mutually concluded and agreed that the purchase price for the Greenhouse Property shall be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00); and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14-11, it is the duty of the Commission to promote the use of land within its jurisdiction in a manner that best serves the interests of the City and its inhabitants, and to such end, select and acquire those areas needing redevelopment; and WHEREAS, as set for the in I.C. 36-7-14-12.2 (a)(1), the Commission is empowered and authorized to acquire by purchase, any interest in real property needed for the redevelopment of areas so needing redevelopment, which may be located within the corporate boundaries of the unit; and WHEREAS, the Commission has heretofore investigated, studied, and surveyed that area within which the Greenhouse Property is situated, and concluded that such property is integral and essential to the overall redevelopment plans of the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, the City and the Commission may effect the transfer or sale of real estate such as the Greenhouse Property pursuant to any terms or conditions, as well as for any amount of consideration which may be mutually agreed upon by the entities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MICHIGAN CITY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The aforementioned “Whereas” sentences are incorporated herein as if fully set forth herein. 2. The Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety (the “Board”) hereby finds and determines that the Commission’s acquisition of the Greenhouse Property will be of public utility and benefit, and will be consistent with, and in furtherance of the general plan and intent of redevelopment of property situated in the downtown area of Michigan City. Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 4 3. The Board hereby finds and determines that the Greenhouse Property should be sold to the Commission for the mutually agreed price of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00). 4. The Board further finds and determines that its President is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents or otherwise engage in any action necessary to conclude all transactions required to effect the sale and transfer of title of the Greenhouse Property to the Commission. Adopted by the Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana by a vote of 3 - 0 this 2nd day of May, 2016. /s/ Stephen Janus, President Board of Public Works & Safety ATTEST: /s/ Gale Neulieb, City Clerk Michigan City, Indiana Prepared by Corporation Counsel Upon Request Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining the Park Department, Water Department and Redevelopment Commission as well as the Board of Public Works and Safety need to approve the sale of the property formally known as the “GreenHouse Property” to the Redevelopment Commission; there are three parcels in this transfer, asking for approval so that the next step can be approval from the Common Council. Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich and President Janus about the Board being responsible for city owned properties with Counsel Lapaich explaining this situation was unique because the Park Department along with the Water Department and the City all had an interest in this property and that was why everyone was included so no one could come back and say they were not included. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the Resolution approving the sale of property commonly known as the “GreenHouse Property” located on Lake Shore Drive to the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission which consist of three parcels and the sale price of $300,000.00. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST TO SOLICIT BIDS – Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer is requesting approval for the advertisement and solicitation for the 2016 Street and Alley Paving Program Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board explaining bids would be open at the June 6th Board of Works meeting; advertising would be May 6th & 13th; a pre bid meeting is scheduled for May 19th at 3:00 PM in Global Engineering’s conference room; asking for approval. Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 5 Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated to Mr. Peller to make sure Ms. Hicks with Global Engineer was aware that the bid opening date was changed from the May 16th Board of Work meeting date to June 6th. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request to solicit bids for the 2016 Street and Alley Paving Program, with bids to be opened at the June 6, 2016 Board of Works meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). RESOLUTION – Shelley Dunleavy, Personnel Director, is requesting approval for the Adoption of Nationwide’s Financial Services Resolution for the Michigan City Police and Fire Departments (NOTE: Tabled at the April 18, 2016 meeting) Shelley Dunleavy, Personnel Director addressed the Board explaining that the incorrect information has since been corrected by Nationwide Financial Services; asking for approval. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the Resolution with Nationwide Financial Services that was tabled on April 18, 2016. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. AGREEMENT – Shelley Dunleavy, Personnel Director, is requesting approval of the Adoption Agreement for Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. Government Volume Submitter 401 (A) Plan for the Michigan City Police and Fire Department Shelley Dunleavy, Personnel Director addressed the Board explaining that the incorrect information has since been corrected by Nationwide Financial Services; asking for approval. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the Agreement with Nationwide Financial Services that was tabled on April 18, 2016. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES AND GARBAGE CANS – John Leinweber, Friendship Botanic Gardens, is requesting six (6) trash receptacles and six (6) benches previously used on Franklin Square The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on April 25, 2016 by John Leinweber: We are requesting a donation of six (6) trash receptacles and six (6) benches that were previously on Franklin Square. These would fit in nicely with the lights that you previously gave to us. John Leinweber, Friendship Botanic Gardens addressed the Board asking for approval of a donation of six (6) trash receptacles and six (6) benches. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated these benches and trash cans were transferred to the Park Department; the Park Department has confirmed they have no use for them and do not want them; Counsel Lapaich has spoken with Mr. Phillips who concurs that this would be an appropriate transfer. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the transfer of six (6) trash receptacles and six (6) benches to Friendship Botanic Gardens that were once used on Franklin Square Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 6 and the City has no use for anymore. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Kim Gondeck, Queen of All Saints Parish, is requesting the closure of Barker Avenue from Woodland to Carroll Avenues for their annual parish festival on June 9-12, 2016 The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on April 21, 2016 by Kim Gondeck: A street closure of Barker Ave from Woodland to Carroll Ave while the festival is in operation. Karen Sheets, Queen of All Saints Parish addressed the Board requesting the streets be closed like in the years past from June 9-12 during the festival hours for pedestrian safety in crossing the street from the parking area to the festival area. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Karen Sheets concerning how the streets are barricaded at each intersection so neighbors can still get to their properties. Capt. Steve Jesse, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division, addressed the Board stating he had no objections to this request. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request for Queen of All Saints for street closure of Barker Avenue from Woodland to Carroll Avenues for their festival which is to be held on June 9-12, 2016 and also waiving the fees for permits. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Eric Camel, General Manager – Director of Operations, Saint Joseph Young Men’s Society, Inc., is requesting the closure of Tillottson Street from Franklin to Washington Street for their annual festival on June 24, 25 and 26, 2016; along with the north sidewalk of Tillottson Street The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on April 26, 2016 by Eric Camel: St. Joseph Young Men’s Society Inc. would like to request Tillottson Street be closed from Franklin St. to Washington St. the three (3) days of our festival which is being held on June 24, 25 and 26, 2016. In addition to Tillottson St. being closed, we are requesting the north sidewalk of Tillottson to also be closed during that time. We will provide proof of insurance to the City for their files. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you can contact me: Eric Camel of the St. Joseph Young Men’s Society at 219-898-1093. President Janus asked if there was anyone present from St. Joseph Young Men’s Society; there was no response. Capt. Steve Jesse, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division, had no objections to this request stating it was the same as in the years past. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request for street closure from St. Joseph Young Men’s Society for June 24, 25 and 26, 2016, closing Tillottson Street from Franklin to Washington Street and the north sidewalk on Tillottson for the annual festival; pending the Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City as an additional insured is received in the City Clerk’s office prior to the event; and waiving the fees for permits. The motion was Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 7 seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR DINING – Lina Zhang, Kokkoido Sushi Restaurant, 725 Franklin Street, is requesting to have tables outside her establishment from mid – April through mid - October The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on April 27, 2016 by Lina Zhang: Tables outside of restaurant from mid-April through mid-October. Lina Zhang, 725 Franklin Street addressed the Board answering questions about serving alcohol outside. Craig Phillips addressed the Board stating he has notified Ms. Zhang about the requirements the Liquor Board might have with serving alcohol outside; helped her also understand where the placement of the fence could go; asking for them to approve this request pending the Certificate of Liability Insurance. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated the Certificate of Liability Insurance and an executed Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreement; also adding the Fire Chief Randy Novak was ok with this after reviewing the map. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the request for 725 Franklin Street to have tables outside pending the Planning Department review of the ADA requirements that they are met properly; Liquor Board also has their request satisfied; Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City as an additional insured; along with the Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreement. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST TO ADD ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLERS – Jamie Morford, Compliance Manger, Blue Chip Casino is requesting the addition of two (2) additional food handlers to their King of the Road Mobile Food Vendor Application for 2016 Jamie Morford, Compliance Manager for Blue Chip Casino addressed the Board asking as turnovers occur, is there an easier way to amend the application. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated that the request needs to be turned into the Board of Works so they may approve any amendments. Discussion ensued between Ms. Morford and Vice-President Palmer about the need to be present at a Board of Works meeting for each amendment; it was stated that unless there was a question which Ms. Morford could be notified ahead of time, then she did not need to attend each meeting if she was only adding employees to the account. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the addition of two (2) food handlers to the Blue Chip Casino King of the Road Mobile Food trailer application. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 8 NEW MICHIGAN CITY POLICE STATION – Chief Mark Swistek, Michigan City Police Department, is requesting approval for the Purchase of Equipment for Fitness Center for MCPD Assistant Police Chief Tim Richardson explained the request; stating there is a budget to purchase fitness equipment in a commercial rating instead of residential type equipment; asking for approval. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich explained how Indiana Law allows special exceptions to the bid requirements, one of them being if there is a substantial savings to the government body; recommending approval. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the purchase of the fitness equipment for the new police station from Titan Strength Fitness at a cost of $56,260.68. The motion was seconded by President Janus and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus and Keating (2). ABSTAIN: Palmer (1). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Craig Phillips, City Planner, requesting to update the Board regarding Wabash Street improvements and Temporary Road Closures Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board along with Tim Haas and Tom Weinmann of Haas and Associates with an update on Wabash Street’s Temporary Intersection Closures schedule. A timeline was passed out to the Board Members stating that no more than two intersections at a time would be closed to install decorative brick crosswalks. Mr. Phillips stated the intersections of 6th and 9th streets would be closed first, followed by 5th and 7th Streets, then finally 8th and 10th Streets; adding this was scheduled to have the least impact on operation such as school bus traffic and school activities associated with Marquette High School as well as Michigan City Area Schools. Mr. Phillips did add that it is his intention to have this completed without effecting any Holidays to minimize traffic impacts as well as trying to avoid striping work immediately following Memorial Day for the Two-Way Street Conversion Project; and that Haas and Associates has been instructed to notify all businesses and property owners that are affected by mail and businesses in person. Discussion ensued between President Janus and Craig Phillips about who would be notified of these closures such as the Police Department and Fire Department. Further discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Craig Phillips about approaching Lighthouse Mall in person to talk with them; explaining how their delivery trucks will be able to get in and out of the mall. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Tom Weinmann about the work being completed in a timely fashion; only allowing ten (10) working days per intersection to be completed. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to allow the Wabash Street Project to close the intersections as presented on the sheet that was given today to allow for brick laying as well as notify the businesses in person and print media: Police, Fire, Schools, Ambulance and anything else that would need notification of a road closure. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 9 Vice-President 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 Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (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 04/29/2016 $679,736.90 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 2 04/28/2016 $483,454.61 1 of 3 04/28/2016 $272,427.65 1 of 1 05/04/2016 $26,183.51 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Closure of 7th Street for MainStreet Association – License Agreement Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining she has drafted a License Agreement; Ryan Laughlin asked if the time could be changed to 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; the Board originally approved the request for 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; asking the Board to approve the additional hour. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich also stated that Sarah Weaver was present to discuss the food trucks on Franklin Street since the request was tabled at the last meeting, she would like it removed from the table to discuss further and make some type of decision. Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich and Craig Phillips about amending the MOU to also include the food truck in the 7th Street area; however because the Board granted an Open Air Market permit it includes food trucks. Further discussion ensued between President Janus and Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich regarding items 8 and 9 in the agreement; Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich explained the difference. Vice-President Palmer made a motion approve the Memorandum of Understanding that was prepared by the City Attorney and revise the time as she has in the Memorandum of Understanding to 9:00 PM for the Open Air Market’s remainder of the year and approve as presented. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3) NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 10 Discussion ensued between the Board and Corporate Counsel about allowing vendors on Franklin Street; asking if this request should come off the Table at this meeting or wait until the May 16th meeting. Sarah Weaver addressed the Board stating she will send an email canceling the request to place food trucks on Franklin Street. Speed Control on Blaine Street Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating he has been working internally, as well as having some conversations with engineers from Haas and Associates on a solution; asking for approval to get a quote from Haas and Associates to provide a detail recommendation; and will report back at the May 16th meeting or at the latest, the June 6th meeting. 111 Georgia Ave Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating he has received a quote from John Doyle and Associates to conduct a survey; Mr. Phillips is in communications with the property owners looking at options; the estimate for the survey is $5,000.00. 9th/Ohio/Chicago Intersection Craig Phillips, City Planner along with K-Todd Behling and Brad Minnick from Primera Engineering addressed the Board stating they have done some additional research on this intersection; the recommendation to be approved by the Board was a construction of an island in the center and a one-way lane from Chicago Street onto 9th Street. Vice-President Palmer stated he still has concerns with traffic coming off Chicago Street onto Ohio Street; with too many intersection at this location Vice-President Palmer recommends allowing 9th Street to be two-way from Pine Street to Wabash Street, however allowing it to remain one-way from Wabash Street to Ohio Street. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to resend the decision to make 9th Street a two-way from Wabash Street to Ohio Street and allowing it to continue to be a one-way east bound the way it is now. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. PUBLIC COMMENTS Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed his concerns about an approval that was granted previously, believing communications needs to occur with the applicant who received the approval. Mr. Phillips concerns are regarding St. Stanislaus using the alley between Wabash Street (Pine Street) and Franklin Street with putting themselves in direct competition openly with another markets basically at the same time. Mr. Phillips stated there was signage put up immediately adjacent to the Michigan City MainStreet Association Farmer’s Market this weekend directing people to come to the St. Stanislaus site instead of or in addition to the MainStreet Association’s market. Michigan City MainStreet received approval before St. Stanislaus did for their event and believes it is poor form on their part to advertise their event immediately adjacent to another event. Mr. Phillips is bringing this to the Boards attention because this Board granted the approval for this event to take place using a City alley as part of the area in which it takes place. Mr. Phillips feels the Michigan City Farmer’s Market Regular Meeting – May 2, 2016 Page 11 is an extension of the City and Mr. Phillips will be directing St. Stanislaus to remove the sign from the adjacent property accordingly; stating this is off premises signage that is not properly advertising something that is happening on the property that it is located on. Mr. Phillips does not have a problem with others wanting to have events, just wants the Board to be careful in not allowing the approvals to go too far in situations like this. BOARD COMMENTS President Janus asked for an update with Mr. Karallas and his property. Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement addressed the Board stating Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich and himself have met with Mr. Karallas; he is making progress and doing things properly; the court date has been continued to make sure things stay in compliance. President Janus asked for an update on 111 Franklin Street. Russ Hatfield, Code Enforcement addressed the Board stating the owner has never returned Mr. Hatfield’s phone calls; Mr. Hatfield stated he has the proper permits and the approval to get to the point where he is at right now; Mr. Hatfield would have to check when the permits expire but thought since it was a new construction it was two (2) years from the date it was first issued. 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 10:01 am). Virginia Keating made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Vice- President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: (0). Motion Carries. _________________________________________ Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk