Board of Public Works & Safety

REGULAR MEETING – July 18, 2016 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in REGULAR SESSION on Monday morning, July 18, 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 Craig Phillips, City Planner Sue Downs, Code Enforcement Officer Bob Zondor, Central Services Superintendent Sgt. Darren Kaplan, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division Chief Mark Swistek, M.C.P.D. Liz Sonderby, Mayor’s Secretary Chief Randy Novak, M.C.F.D. Scott Kaletha, M.C.F.D. Training Officer Jeff Cox, M.C.F.D. Deputy Chief Kyle Kazmierczak, M.C.F.D. Fire Marshal Melissa Mullins, I.T. Department Alijah Hunter, Animal Control Tony Drzewiecki, M.C.F.D. Public Information Officer Richard Murphy, City Controller Jeremy Kienitz, Park Department Superintendent Kim Sliwa, Deputy 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 and Special meeting of July 5, 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. AWARDING OF QUOTES – Cleveland Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board with a recommendation from the City Engineer to award the Cleveland Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project to the lowest most responsive bidder who is Rieth-Riley in the amount of $69,987.00. Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 2 Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the awarding of the bid for $69,987.00 to Rieth-Riley for the 2016 Cleveland Avenue Sidewalk Repair Project. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. AWARDING OF QUOTES – South Karwick Road Sidewalk Repair Project Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board with a recommendation from the City Engineer to award the South Karwick Road Sidewalk Repair Project to the lowest most responsive bidder who is Rieth-Riley in the amount of $73,766.00. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the awarding of the bid for $73,766.00 to Rieth-Riley for the South Karwick Road Sidewalk Repair Project. 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 – Imagination Station Child Development Center is requesting a street light be placed at the intersection of Coolspring Avenue and Autumn Trail The following Correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on July 5, 2016 by Chuck Oberlie. On behalf of the students, parents and visitors of Imagination Station and the residents of Edgewood Forest, we request the installation of an overhead street light at the intersection Coolspring Avenue and Autumn Trail. Although street lights exist at Jackson St., Franciscan Alliance and at Woodland, Coolspring Avenue enjoys a mature tree line that limits the spread of light from these fixtures to the entrance and exit of Autumn Trail. There are no lights across the street from Autumn Trail at the Mall Court Entrance or Mall Court Exit. Imagination Station Child Development Enter operates year-round from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. From early autumn through mid-spring, young children are dropped off and picked up in near darkness, during busy traffic hours. Resident of Edgewood Forest, a retirement community with 69 units, often miss the turn at autumn Trail in the darkness. Likewise, parents of children attending Imagination Station often miss the turn in the darkness. This results in cars having to merge back into traffic and turning around to return. We therefore respectfully request that the board approve the installation of an overhead street light at the intersection of Coolspring Avenue and Autumn Trail. Thank you so much for your consideration. Deborah Chubb Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board explaining he has emailed the Board with a recommendation however, what Mr. Peller is recommending just might be private property; Mr. Peller would like to look into this further. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to place the request for placement of a street light at the intersection of Coolspring Avenue and Autumn Trail on the Pending Items List at the request of Mr. Peller and report back at the August 1, 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. Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 3 EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT – Royce Williams is requesting approval of a five (5) year copier contract with Konica Minolta for the New Michigan City Police Station Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board asking that this request be TABLED; Counsel Lapaich is still working Andy Matanic and the Police Department to confirm this is competitive. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to TABLE the request for Equipment Agreement until Corporate Counsel has time to review the documents. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. CHANGE ORDER REQUEST – Change Order #005 – New Michigan City Police Station Chief Mark Swistek, M.C.P.D. addressed the Board explaining Change Order #005; majority of the changes are enhancements to be done to the playground which includes the walking track, basketball court, and landscaping; asking for approval. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request for Change Order #005 in the sum of $268,636.00 for the New Police Station. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Chief Mark Swistek addressed the Board with an update on the project; addressing rumors that were posted on facebook; also commenting that the project has been a pleasure to work on, having zero problems other than a small water leak that occurred during the testing of the fire alarm. SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Randy Novak, Chief of M.C.F.D. – special recognition for life saving efforts. The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on July 13, 2016 by Kyle Kazmierczak: Fire Chief’s Special Recognition. Randy Novak, Chief of M.C.F.D. presented the Michigan City Citizens Life Saving Award to Brian Sadowski for an incident that occurred Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Michigan City Pier saving a total of four (4) lives that day. Randy Novak, Chief of M.C.F.D. presented four (4) lifeguards: Mohammad Hakin, Benjamin Klimczak, David Dvenas and Elijah Schoof with the Michigan City Special Recognition Award for an incident that occurred on July 10, 2016. ACCESS TO ALLEY REQUEST – Edward Pokorny, 905 Colfax is requesting to be able to access city alleyway The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on July 6, 2016 by Edward Pokorny: For the Board to act on wall encroachment to allow vehicular access to our property on this alleyway. Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 4 Edward Pokorny, 905 Colfax addressed the Board explaining he would like to have a cement wall removed as an encroachment to the unapproved alleyway; explaining if the cement encroachment is not removed there is no vehicular access to his property. Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board per the documents provided to him, it does look like there is an encroachment. Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board suggesting to refer this request to the Planning Department and City Engineer to review. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to refer this request to the Planning Department, City Engineer and City Attorney for their recommendation and report back at the August 1, 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 CITY STREET BRICKS – Eugene and Carol Tylisz, 2521 S. Roeske Avenue requesting 800 street bricks for a walkway in the Polish Garden at Friendship Botanical Gardens The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on June 30, 2016 by Eugene and Carol Tylisz: Requesting 800 street bricks for walkway in Polish Garden at Friendship Botanical Garden and to edge both Polish Gardens Eugene and Carol Tylisz, 2521 S. Roeske Avenue addressed the Board requesting 800 street bricks for the continuing beautification of Friendship Botanical Gardens. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating that the Board could not approve such a request; the city has an ordinance that talks about preservation of the street bricks and states any of the bricks removed should be stored to be used for replacement purposes; confirming the ones in storage are the ones removed and they are in storage; the City is bound by ordinance that these cannot be gifted out. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Andrew Fox, Anacostia Rail Holding is requesting the closure of 11th Street from Michigan Boulevard to Spring Street on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 2016 for the Special South Shore Freight Excursion Event The following Correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on July 12, 2016 from Andrew Fox: Mark: As we discussed, South Shore Freight (CSS) plans to celebrate its 100 th anniversary by running two special excursion trains; one on September 10 and September 11, 2016. The star attraction will be the return from the Illinois Railroad Museum (IRM) of historic CSS electric freight locomotive 803 to pull this train. These locomotives last ran in 1981. Because the street running through Michigan City is an iconic feature of the South Shore Line, CSS proposes to stage a “photo run by” to allow passengers to get pictures/video of the train from off of the train. The plan is to stop the train on the westbound direction at 11 th and Cedar Street. The passenger will get off on the pavement and cluster in wide area between the track and the curb on the north side between Cedar and Lafayette. The train will then back up to about Michigan Blvd. and then slowly run past the photographers. The train will then pick the passengers back up and depart. Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 5 The whole thing should not take more than 30 minutes. However for the safety of the passengers and public, we would request closure of 11th Street from Michigan Blvd. to Spring Street. We tentatively plan on this occurring from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm each day. The IRM and CSS will have personnel to assist with crowd control. Also be advised to expect much heavier than usual interest from photographers not riding the train all along 10 th and 11th Streets and Holliday Street on both days. The train will go through eastbound about 11:15 am. Please let me know if you have further questions. Mark Swistek, Chief of M.C.P.D. addressed the Board explained the request; M.C.P.D. will coordinate with Mr. Fox to allow this event to occur; asking for approval. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich regarding liability issues; Counsel Lapaich stated yes because the train would be stopping and allowing passengers off the train for photographs, Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City at an additional insured needs to be provided. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request for street closure on September 10 and 11, 2016 for the Special South Shore Freight Excursion which will go from closing Spring Street to Michigan Boulevard contingent on the receipt of the Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City as an additional insured. 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 – Jeff Oltmann, Global Engineering is requesting the closure of 11th Street from the east side of Pine Street through Cedar Street in conjunction with the NICTD Track Replacement project from July 18, 2016 to August 17, 2016 The following Correspondence was received in the City Clerk’s Office on July 11, 2016 by Jeff Oltmanns: Global Engineering and Land Surveying is requesting permission to close 11 th Street from the east side of Pine Street through Cedar Street for a limited time in conjunction with the NICTD project closure occurring between July 18 and August 17. Anticipated closure is 2 days. Jeff Oltmanns, Global Engineering addressed the Board explaining the closure is for the roadway surface treatments between Spring and Lafayette Streets; bids for the project will be awarded at the Redevelopment meeting the week of July 18, 2016; and will report back to the Board the dates for the closure. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the additional days needed for the track replacement project from July 18 to August 17, asking for two (2) additional days but may come before the Board and ask for additional days. 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 WALK/RUN – Marty Corley representing the Michigan City YMCA is requesting the use of city sidewalks and bike lanes every Wednesday during August and September 2016 The following Request was received in the City Clerk’s Office on July 13, 2016 by Marty Corley: The use of sidewalks and bike lanes for participants to use the following proposed course: Start at Elson YMCA with the course possibly going down Pine Street to 4th Street, then to Wabash Street to 8th Street, then to Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 6 Washington Street to 9th Street, then to Franklin Street back to 4th Street, then to Pine Street and back to Elston YMCA. The Michigan City Police Department will help with traffic control at 11th/Pine and participants will be advised to use crosswalks and obey traffic lanes concerning crossing streets. The City of Michigan City is checking into insurance coverage and City Attorney Amber Lapaich is working on that with General Insurance plus the formulating of a waiver from that will be signed by each participant. The City of LaPorte host a similar event on Fridays and has been doing it for six years along with help from community sponsors. Marty Corley, representing the YMCA addressed the Board explaining the request and stating there will not be any street closures; asking for approval. Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich and Marty Corley regarding if the YMCA would be sponsoring this or the City; Mr. Corley stated the City would be the sponsor and other organizations would be the co-sponsors; Counsel Lapaich stated she has talked with Charlie Keene and he indicated there was nothing in the policy that will exclude the city from doing this type of event. Discussion ensued between Vice President Palmer and Marty Corley regarding the waiver each participant will sign. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request for the walk/run each Wednesday in August and September, the route being from Elston YMCA down Pine Street to 4th Street and back with the Michigan City Police Department controlling traffic at 11th and Pine Streets, and subject to waivers being signed by each participant. The motion was seconded by Vice- President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. SOLICITATION OF QUOTES – Charles “Spike” Peller is requesting to solicit quotes for the 2016 Michigan City Guardrail Repair Project Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating there are a number of guardrails in the city that are in need of repair; asking for approval. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to allow the City Engineer to solicit quotes for the 2016 Michigan City Guardrail Repair Project. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. SOLICITATION OF QUOTES – Charles “Spike” Peller is requesting to solicit quotes for the 2016 Ohio Street Retaining Wall Repair Project Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating this is to repair the retaining wall and not replace it; asking for approval. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to allow the City Engineer to solicit quotes for the 2016 Ohio Street Retaining Wall Repair Project. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. SOLICITATION OF QUOTES – Charles “Spikes” Peller is requesting to solicit quotes for the 2016 Sidewalk Joint Grinding Repair Project Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 7 Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating this was in conjunction with the requirements with the ADA and instead of replacing sidewalks, they will be grinded which is a considerable less amount of money. Virginia Keating made a motion to allow the City Engineer to solicit quotes for the 2016 Sidewalk Joint Grinding Repair Project. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Michigan City and Michiana Humane Society for services payable from the City’s “Animal Service Fund” Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich and Alijah Hunter, Animal Control addressed the Board stating there is an ordinance that sets up an Animal Service Fund with a percentage of money collected from licenses and are then able to enter into MOUs with various charitable organizations that deal with the care of animals; further explaining this MOU that the Michiana Humane Society would share in a percentage of these fund with three (3) other entities being the Independent Cat Society, La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, and Frieds Cat Society and now the Humane Society has expressed their desire to be part of this share of funds and provide services. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Michigan City and the Humane Society for the Humane Society’s participation in the Animal Service Fund Program. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Palmer and Keating (2). ABSTAINED: Janus (1). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. AGREEMENT – Mayor Meer is requesting approval of the contract for the Soul Children of Chicago Choir to perform on Friday, August 5, 2016 Rich Murphy, City Controller addressed the Board explaining the event; asking for approval of the contract and for street closures for the event to take place. Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich and Rich Murphy regarding the payment and that being the Michigan City Public Art Committee and the Social Status of African American Males have both agreed to split the cost. Discussion ensued between the Board, Rich Murphy and Sgt. Kaplan with regards to street closure, it was clarified that the street closure would be 4th Street from Washington Street to Franklin Street with the closure being from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, August 5, 2016. Further discussion ensued between the Board and Rich Murphy with concerns about parking. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed Rich Murphy about the Technical Rider being stricken from the contract and the Certificate of Insurance. Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the agreement between the City of Michigan City and Soul Children of Chicago Choir to perform Friday, August 5, 2016 in the sum of $6,180.00. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Palmer and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: Motion Carries. Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 8 Virginia Keating made a motion to approve the request for street closure from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, the area being 4th Street from Washington Street to Franklin 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. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – Agreement between Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety and Indiana Landmarks Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board explaining this is the same language as the contract that was approved last year, the difference is the funding source; asking for approval. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating this provides training to the Historic Review Board; Counsel Lapaich has reviewed the contract and is ok with it. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to approve the agreement between Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety and Indiana Landmarks for their Professional Services. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. DICSIPLNARY EXTENSTION REQUEST – Randy Novak, Chief M.C.F.D. requesting to extend the time to investigate a disciplinary issue Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating this is just for information purposes only under the union contract. 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 9 07/06/2016 $424,826.06 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 4 07/14/2016 $509,809.26 1 of 1 07/12/2016 $548,333.83 1 of 1 07/14/2016 $43,259.71 Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Istand4inc 5K Run/Walk President Janus asked if Mr. or Mrs. Collins was present, there was no response. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to remove Istand4inc 5K Run/Walk from the Pending Items List due to lack of information provided to the Board. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Hwy. 20 and Cleveland Avenue Sidewalk Cut Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board recommending this be done under the On-Call Sidewalk Program; there is a section that does need to be repaired; recommending add a crossing at the south end; do not do anything at the north end until the new Chrysler building is built. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to remove the Hwy. 20 and Cleveland Avenue Sidewalk Cut Project from the Pending Items List. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. 100 Block of West 7th Street Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board explaining this will go on the On- Call Sidewalk Program. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to remove the 100 Block of West 7th Street from the Pending Items List. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. CSX road closure Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board that CSX will be working on the underpass on Karwick Road; will be closing Monday – Thursday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Then later in the fall will be closing the underpass for 3-4 months; explaining detour. 111 Georgia Ave Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board requesting to remove this from the Pending Items List due to not receiving any further communication from them. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich stated she had no objection. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to remove 111 Georgia Ave from the Pending Items List. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: (0). Motion Carries. Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 10 Trash Cans in Farmer’s Market Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating he has met with the 1st Presbyterian Church; there are some opportunities for placement of trash cans similar to the ones on Franklin Street; Mr. Phillips need to determine if the City or Redevelopment would be willing to pay for these; will report back. Public Piano Art Project Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating there is nothing new to report. No Parking Signs on Warren Rd. up to Rue Du Lac West Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board with regards to the No Parking Signs, Mr. Phillips is still reaching if this is a private street or a public street. Ownership of Property on Lakeshore Drive Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating the City does own this property but the Park controls it. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to proceed with the installation with the Pedestrian Crossing signs that were offered by the City Engineer on the property of Lakeshore Drive by the Armory. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. NIPSCO Cobra Lights Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board regarding the removal of six (6) Nipsco Cobra head lights along 11th Street; explaining the poles belong to NICTD but the City pays for the lights; asking for removal of the lights. Vice-President Palmer made a motion to amend the lights being removed to include six (6) Cobra Head Lights on 11th Street, lights only and not the poles. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Palmer and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries. Two Way Street Conversion Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering addressed the Board about the missing lane marking on Washington Street at 11th Street heading North; this item has been added to the punch list. Discussion ensued between Vice-President Palmer and Brad Minnick about the visibility concerns at the intersection of 7th and Pine Streets; the contractor has been requested to yellow out the curb approaching the intersection; there were concerns about parking as well. Intersection of 2nd and Franklin Streets north of City Hall Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering addressed the Board that relocating the yield signs from their present location on Franklin Street north of 2nd Street to the curb adjacent to Galveston; also traffic that is westbound on 2nd Street yielding to the curb traffic moving onto this to the Regular Meeting – July 18, 2016 Page 11 curb at the Lubeznik Center; this will match traditional yield conditions where oncoming traffic is yielding to through traffic. Discussion ensued between Brad Minnick, Craig Phillips and Vice-President Palmer about concerns with relocating the yield signs. Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering updated the Board on the NIPSCO wooden pole retirements, the contractor has been instructed to restore the holes left behind when NIPSCO took out the wooden poles; it will match the existing surroundings. Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering updated the Board on the No Parking Signs on the east side of Washington Street next to the courthouse; Bob Zondor will take the signs down and black it out. Discussion ensued between Brad Minnick and Vice-President Palmer about traffic studies along Washington Street and various intersections with stop signs will begin over the next couple of weeks; the intersection of Pine Street and Michigan Boulevard was brought to Mr. Minnick’s attention for this study. Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering addressed the Board about the planters next to the News Dispatch that are being removed at the Mayor’s request; traffic is operating as a threw street, it will be striped. PUBLIC COMMENTS President Janus asked if there were any public comments; there was no response. BOARD COMMENTS President Janus asked Craig Phillips about the property across Nielson Kia on Michigan Boulevard and why was it for sale; Mr. Phillips stated it was two (2) parcels; the assisted living project has not fallen through. President Janus asked Russ Hatfield if he had an update on demolitions; Mr. Hatfield stated he some properties up for redemption. 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 10:25 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