Board of Public Works & Safety

REGULAR MEETING – June 6, 2016 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in REGULAR SESSION on Monday morning, June 6, 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 Sue Downs, Code Enforcement Officer Bob Zondor, Central Services Superintendent Sgt. Darren Kaplan, M.C.P.D. Frank Seilheimer, City Forrester Judy Pinkerton, C.D.B.G. 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 May 16, 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. ADDENDUM – 2016 Local Street Rehabilitation Program – Addendum #1 from Global Engineering Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating there was some clarification that was needed after the pre-bid meeting and are in the addendum. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the addendum to the 2016 Local Street Rehabilitation Program contract. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. OPENING OF BIDS – 2016 Street & Paving Program Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 2 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 acceptance of bids for the 2016 Street and Alley Paving 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 presented the Board with two (2) bids, they are as follows: Rieth-Riley Construction Co. $557,821.00 Base Bid Amount Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $1,154,750.26 Base Bid Amount Vice-President Palmer made a motion to refer the bids to the City Engineer and the City Attorney for tabulation and approval and report back at the next Board of Works meeting on June 20, 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 Sale of Surplus City Equipment 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 acceptance of bids for the 2016 Sale of Surplus City Equipment. 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 presented the Board with several bids, they are as follows: Roberto Enamorado 1986 Case Super Tractor/Backhoe $1,300.00 Base Bid 2004 GMC Chevy Impala, White $551.00 Base Bid Dennis Wantland 1992 1 Ton GMC Dump (Grey) $852.00 Base Bid 1986 Case Super Tractor/Backhoe $2,756.00 Base Bid Mark Quartuch 2003 Ford Crown Vic $406.00 Base Bid 1992 1 Ton GMC Dump (Grey) $405.00 Base Bid 2004 GMC Chevy Impala, White $251.00 Base Bid Ace Auto Service 1994 Dresser 520C Payloader $1,279.00 Base Bid 1986 Case Super Tractor/Backhoe $1,679.00 Base Bid 2004 GMC Chevy Impala, White $251.00 Base Bid Dale Ray Pace 1986 Case Super Tractor/Backhoe $2,604.00 Base Bid 1992 1 Ton GMC Dump (Grey) $651.00 Base Bid 2004 GMC Chevy Impala, White $301.00 Base Bid Edward L. Smith 1992 1 Ton GMC Dump (Grey) $400.00 Base Bid (Failed to submit Check and sign non-collusion) Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 3 Andy’s Truck & Equipment 1994 Dresser 520C Payloader $1,259.00 Base Bid 2012 Int’l Bus (Vin: 5WEASSKMXBH332247) $869.00 Base Bid 2012 Int’l Bus (Vin: 552EASSKM4BH332261) $869.00 Base Bid 1999 Camel VAC Truck Sterling L7501 $1,269.00 Base Bid 1986 Case Super Tractor/Backhoe $1,259.00 Base Bid 1995 GMC Top Kick Tandem Dump Truck $929.00 Base Bid Chicago Autoplex 2012 Int’l Bus (Vin: 5WEASSKMXBH332247) $1,389.00 Base Bid 2012 Int’l Bus (Vin: 552EASSKM4BH332261) $1,389.00 Base Bid Vice-President Palmer made a motion to refer the bids to the Superintendent of Central Services as well as the City Attorney for approval and report back at the June 20, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. CORRESPONDENCE – Correspondence received from City Attorney Amber Lapaich- Stalbrink regarding review of Quotes from 2016 Tree Removal at Greenwood Cemetery The following Correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on June 1, 2016 by Attorney Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink: Dear Board Members, On May 16, 2016 the Board of Public Works & Safety received and open three (3) quotes from the following: Tree Removal Stump Removal Option Total Quote A-1 Loggins $106,000.00 $15,900.00 $121,900.00 The Tree Man $102,871.00 $19,186.00 $122,057.00 Knoll $133,330.00 $ 8,003.00 $141,333.00 After reviewing the document submitted by each of the aforementioned entities, A-1 Loggins failed to submit the required Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check in the amount of 10% of bid as required by the bid documents. To that effect, unfortunately, because A-1 Loggins failed to comply with the bid specifications, this Board should find that A-1 Loggins is a non-responsive quoter and should be excluded from consideration. In this matter, I believe the contract should be awarded to The Tree Man, who is the lowest responsive and responsible quoter. I have spoken to Frank Seilheimer, City Forrester, and both he and I believe the contract should include the optional stump removal for the total contract price of $122,057.00. Very truly yours, Amber L. Lapaich-Stalbrink Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich explained the correspondence which addressed why A-1 Loggins should be excluded and that the lowest most responsive bidder is The Tree Man. (For Informational Purposes Only) AWARDING OF QUOTES – 2016 Greenwood Cemetery Tree Removal Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich about a start and end date for the project. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated according to the documents, if awarded to The Tree Man, there were specific documents he needed to provide to the City, once reviewed and approved by Counsel Lapaich and the contract is signed then the start date is to commence. The end date is August 12, 2016. Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 4 Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the awarding of the bid for the 2016 Greenwood Cemetery Tree Removal to The Tree Man for the total sum including stump removal of $122,057.00 that being the lowest most responsive bid. The motion was seconded by Vice- President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. SERVICE AGREEMENT – Tree Removal & Stump Removal Services Agreement 2016- Greenwood Cemetery Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the Service Agreement between the City of Michigan City and The Tree Man for 2016 Greenwood Cemetery Tree and Stump Removal. 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 BINS – Patricia Molden, 1st Presbyterian Church is requesting two (2) trash bins for placement at the Farmer’s Market The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on May 18, 2016 by Patricia Molden: 2 Bins – 1 at the corner of 9th Street and alley (NW corner), 1 at corner of Washington and alley (NE corner). The green trash bins like those in Elston Grove. This area gets lots of pedestrian traffic, especially with soup kitchen and homeless shelter. They need a place to throw trash, now litter is everywhere. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Craig Phillips, City Planner about the type of trash bins being requesting; Craig Phillips, City Planner asked that this request be referred to the Planning Department so that he may compare the trash bins that are in place at the Farmer’s Market already and the ones in Elston Grove. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to place this request on the Pending Items List; have the City Planner review the request and report back at the June 20, 2016 meeting. 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 – MainStreet Association is requesting the closure of Franklin Street from North of 8th Street to South of 6th, including the closure of 7th Street from Pine Street to Washington Street for Annual Taste of Michigan City and Super Boat Race from Friday, August 5 thru Saturday, August 6, 2016 The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on May 23, 2016 by Hesham Khalil: Type of Request: Street Closure on Franklin Street, from North of 8th street Right of Way to the South Right of Way of 6th Street, this will include the closure of 7th street from the West Right of Way of Pine Street to the East Right of Way of Washington Street. The event will be in Coordination with the Super Boat Race as in previous years. Date of Request: Friday, August 5th & Saturday, August 6th, 2016 Time of Request: The event time will be Friday, August 5 th, 2016 4pm to midnight, and Saturday, August 6th, 2016 Noon to midnight. The event closes at 11pm, but more time is needed for cleanup. We need the street closed by 10am on Friday, August 5th to begin set-up. Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 5 This event will include local food vendors, and will be organized and coordinated with Michigan City Police Department, and La Porte County Health Department, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, State Excise, Sanitation Department and all other Agencies that will require a permit to make this event happen. The Michigan City MainStreet Association will have a Beer and Wine Booth that will require a license from the state, also it will require police presence. The MainStreet Association is committed to comply with all the required rules to make this event a safe and prosper event for our Uptown Arts District. Best Regards, Hesham Khalil Hesham Khalil, Chair of the 2016 Taste of Michigan City Committee addressed the Board explaining the request was the same as last year; working on adding the Liquor Liability to the Certificate of Liability Insurance; asking for approval. Sgt. Darren Kaplan stated they have no issues with the request. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to allow MainStreet Association to hold the 2016 Taste of Michigan City on the Super Boat Race weekend; Friday, August 5 thru Saturday, August 6; requesting the closure of Franklin Street from North of 8th Street to South of 6th Street including the complete closure of 7th Street from Pine to Washington Street; also allowing them to close Franklin Street at 10am on Friday, August 5th to begin set-up pending the revised Certificate of Liability Insurance including Liquor Liability is received. 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 OUTDOOR DINING – David Hensrad, Dough Boy LLC is requesting outdoor dining outside his restaurant at 110 E. 11th Street The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on May 31, 2016 by David Hensrad: Requesting two (2) outdoor tables in front of our location at 110 E. 11th Street with four (4) chairs total – drawing attached. David Hensrad, Owner/Operator of Dough Boys LLC and Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board explaining this was a simple request; there would be no barrier needed because no alcohol will be served; Mr. Phillips reminded Mr. Hensrad about the need for separation between the light pole and the placement of the table; information submitted appears to be in compliance; recommending approval. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated the Certificate of Liability Insurance was fine and the Indemnification is signed; there was no concerns. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request from Dough Boy LLC for outdoor dining in the area outside of the restaurant at 110 E. 11th Street. 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 USE OF CITY SIDEWALK – Jay Brown, 231 Barker Rd. Apt. 304 is requesting to place a piano on the City’s sidewalk for the Public Piano Art Project The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on June 1, 2016 by Jay Brown: Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 6 Seeking permission, with expected approval of the downtown association and nearby businesses, to place an upright piano along Franklin Street for passerby’s to play. The piano will be painted by a local artists, and tuned regularly. To be taken down likely in September. Supported by C-Lab, Lubeznik Arts Center, and Queen of all Saints Young Adult Ministry. Jay Brown, 231 Barker Rd. Apt 304, addressed the Board explaining this idea was the winner of an Idea Competition held at the Lubeznik Art Center; working with Horizon Bank on 5th and Franklin Streets so it is possible this won’t be placed on a city sidewalk; asking for approval. Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating this has been a success in the previous cities he has worked, asking to refer this to the Planning Department to look at the placement of the piano. Virginia Keating made a motion to refer the use of the City’s sidewalk for placement of a piano to the Planning Department. 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 TO HOLD 5K RUN/WALK – John and Joy Collins, istand4inc., non-profit is requesting to hold a 5K run/walk along Lakeshore Drive on Saturday, August 20, 2016 Vice-President Palmer asked if John or Joan Collins or anyone from istand4inc. was present, there was no response. Sgt. Darren Kaplan addressed the Board with some concerns pertaining to the request; there was no map of the route; will there be runners actually on Lakeshore Drive with traffic because they are not requesting Lakeshore Drive to be closed; and are they are asking for three (3) traffic points to have officers and would prefer three (3) more for a total of six (6) officers, are they going to pay the officers overtime or will the City have to pay for that? Vice-President Palmer added to Sgt. Kaplan’s concerns, he thought the Boat Show was that weekend and what was the reason for the request. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to TABLE this request to hold a 5K run/walk until the June 20, 2016 meeting. 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 LIGHT – Daniel Nieding, Village Green Neighborhood Association is requesting additional street light (Tabled at the May 16, 2016 meeting) Vice-President Palmer made a motion to take the request off the table for the Village Green Neighborhood Association additional street lighting. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board that he has met with the association and recommended that the Board deny the request; explaining the general policy is to place a street light at every intersection unless recommended by the Police Department; the suggestion was made that the Homeowners Association could get a NIPSCO Dust to Dawn lights; recommending the Board deny the request. Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 7 Virginia Keating made a motion to deny the request for street lights in the Village Green Neighborhood area. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. VENDOR APPLICATION AMENDMENT – Blue Chip Casino is requesting to add two (2) individuals to their King of the Road Mobile Food Truck Vendor Application Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the two (2) individuals listed to be added to their list to run the King of the Road Mobile Food Truck vendor’s license. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. VENDOR LICENSE – Tommy Short, TNT Fireworks is requesting a Transient Merchant License Tommy Short, TNT Fireworks explained this is the same as in the past. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich asked Mr. Short to amend his Certificate of Liability Insurance stating the City’s address is wrong; could he please get that corrected and get the corrected copy to the City Clerk’s Office. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve TNT Fireworks request for a Transient Merchant License to sell fireworks at Meijer pending the Michigan City Fire Department Fire Marshal inspection and approval. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. VENDOR LICENSE – Christine Giannini, G’s Sandwich Bar is requesting a Mobile Food Vendor License (NOTE: Tabled at the May 16, 2016 meeting) NOTE: This request was held over till the June 20, 2016 meeting MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – First Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety and the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney Re: Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force – Reimbursement 2016 John Espar, La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney addressed the Board explaining this is a request to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Michigan City and La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Espar explained the amendments are to schedule the reimbursement by the County to the City of Michigan City for the officer’s salary on quarterly basis paid in arrears; the reimbursement and payment of cost and expenses associated with training or other activities for the officer that is assigned to the Task Force. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety and the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney regarding the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for 2016; amendments being an amendment to the schedule reimbursement at a quarterly basis to be paid in arrears and reimbursement for cash and expenses per the agreement. The motion was seconded by Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 8 Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. AMENDMENT BYLAWS – First Amendment to the Bylaws of the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (an Indiana Not-For-Profit Foundation) Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining this was to make it easier for the Enrichment Board to work around the grant cycle further explaining any amendments to the Bylaws need to be approved by the City. Counsel Lapaich explained the amendments: 1) request the time of year appointments are made; currently the City appoints two (2) Board Members per year and the Council appoints one (1) but at different times; it is requested these appointments occur on April 1; 2) another replaces the words “independent auditor” with “fiduciary”; 3) election of officers to occur in April instead of January; 4) amendment for the Zoo presentation and distribution of funds to occur in August instead of January. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the First Amendment to the Bylaws of the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. PERSONNEL POLICY – Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining earlier in the year the City changed Insurance Carriers for the Liability for the City; the new carrier did a review of the City highly recommending the City enact a policy in the event there was any type of allegation or report of abuse so the employees would know how to handle the situation. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the Personnel Policy regarding Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. 2016 SIDEWALK AGREEMENT – Agreement between Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety and Rieth-Riley Construction for the 2016 Sidewalk Program Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the agreement between the Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety and Rieth-Riley Construction for the 2016 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. HONORARY STREET SIGN – Mayor Ron Meer is requesting an honorary street sign be placed designating a portion of Pine Street between E. Ripley and Detroit Streets as “Warren Jones Way” Debbie Dill, representative from the Class of 1970 Reunion Committee addressed the Board with a letter honoring Mr. Warren Jones. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the honorary street sign request designating “Warren Jones Way” as a portion of Pine Street between Ripley and Detroit Streets. 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 – June 6, 2016 Page 9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL 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 8 05/27/2016 $442,101.51 1 of 3 06/01/2016 $205,136.90 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 1 06/02/2016 $32,108.20 1 of 5 06/03/2016 $2,494,130.64 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Purchase of City Owned Property Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board that this is a Right-Of-Way and the City would not have jurisdiction of offering for sale. Vice-President Palmer stated there was an email from this individual requesting to withdraw her request for the purchase of this property. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to remove this request from the Pending List due to the email received and the property owner requesting she is not going through with this purchase. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3) NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Speed Control on Blaine Street Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board to report the stop signs as well as the stop ahead sign have been installed; there was a couple of other signs requested but was unsure if they were installed yet. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to remove this request from the Pending List. 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 – June 6, 2016 Page 10 111 Georgia Ave Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating he is working with the property owner; the survey has not been done due to the Planning Department still trying to find out just what the property owner wants to do; will report back at the June 20, 2016 meeting. Two-Way Street Conversion Project Update Craig Phillips, City Planner along with K-Todd Behling and Brad Minnick from Primera Engineering addressed the Board stating the lights are in; the striping will begin; the conversion is set for Tuesday, June 14, 2016; property owners have been notified of the intermittent closures and as well as the loss of parking for this week leading up to next Tuesday; work has begun on the turn lane in front of City Hall as well as at Pine Street and Hwy 12, and Washington Street and Hwy 12; the east lot entrance to City Hall will be closed once this work is completed; the Police Station curb cut will also be closed at that time. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Craig Phillips about the list of four way stop signs that were being added to the conversion project; they are: 4th Street and Washington Street, 5th Street and Washington Street, 6th Street and Pine Street, and 9th Street and Washington Street. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to allow the project to add additional four way stop signs to Washington Street and 4th Street, Washington Street and 5th Street, Washington Street and 9th Street, and Pine Street and 6th Street. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Wabash Street Project Craig Phillips, City Planner along with Tom Weinmann from Haas & Associates updated the Board; proposing to close the intersection of 8th Street and Wabash Street along with the east side of the intersection of 10th Street and Wabash Street from June 14-22, 2016; the intersections of 4th Street and Wabash Street along with the intersection of 5th Street and Wabash Street east side only from June 22-30, 2016; striping to occur after July 4, 2016. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Charles “Spike” Peller about other streets, not the streets involved with the Two-Way Street Conversion and Wabash Street Projects plan, on being striped right now; Mr. Peller does not have a list of streets to be striped, there is not a contract to stripe other streets; Mr. Peller will look into this and report back at the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board about the high mass lighting that was installed as part of the Two-Way Street Conversion and Wabash Street Project; there were approximately 33 cobra head lights on NIPSCO poles that were not replaced by high mass decorative lighting; Mr. Phillips will be going to the Redevelopment Commission asking to replace them. Regular Meeting – June 6, 2016 Page 11 Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board with a request from the Michigan City Police Department for “No Parking” signs along Lake Avenue; also adding below the sign “vehicle will be towed at owners expense”; asking for approval. Vice-President Palmer made the motion to install “No Parking” signs along Lake Avenue from Lakeshore Drive to Washington Park Boulevard as well as adding “Cars will be towed immediately at owner’s expense” to the sign. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Alicia Simmons and Lillian Sherrod-Young with Rise & Shine Breakfast Ministries and North Central Community Action Agencies addressed the Board asking to hold a Community Block Party on Saturday, July 9, 2016; closure of Patrick and Grant Streets to Lincoln and Grant Streets from 8:00am to 4:00pm; asking for approval. Sgt. Darren Kaplan, M.C.P.D. Traffic stated they have looked at this and there was no issues. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the request by the North Central Community Action Agencies and all the groups involved to close Patrick and Grant Streets to Lincoln and Grant Streets on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 8:00am – 4:00pm so they might host their Block Party and barricades be provide by the Street Department pending receipt of the Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City as an additional insurer. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. John Chalikian, 609 Franklin Street addressed the Board about concerns with Code Enforcement issues. 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 10:18 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