Board of Public Works & Safety
Regular MeetingMichigan City, IN · April 16, 2018
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING – April 16, 2018
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in REGULAR
SESSION on Monday morning, April 16, 2018, at the hour of 8:30 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, Rich Murphy and Virginia Keating (3) Absent: NONE (0)
A QUORUM WAS NOTED PRESENT.
Also noted in attendance:
Amber Lapaich, Corporate Counsel
Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division
Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer
Sue Downs, Code Compliance Officer
Steve Stanford, M.C. Sanitary District
Andrew Matanic, I.T. Manager
Abigale Thayer, Event Coordinator
Robert Zondor, Superintendent Central Maintenance
Carl Ridle, Human Rights Director
Craig Phillips, City Planner
Joe Plunk, Code Compliance Officer
Chris Vanderborg, Code Compliance Officer
Jessica Rosier, Director Barker Mansion
Gale Neulieb, City Clerk
Dawn Debald, Assistant Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Janus asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the Regular meeting of April
2, 2018.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2018 Regular
meeting. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES:
MEMBERS Janus, Murphy and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
OPENING OF BIDS- 2018 Pavement Crack Sealing Project
President Janus asked if there was anyone wishing to render a bid at this time; there was no
response.
Virginia Keating made the motion to close the acceptance of bids for the 2018 Pavement Crack
Sealing Project. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board advising (3) sealed bids were received as
follows:
Rieth & Riley Construction Co. $270,965.00
American Pavement Solutions $92,420.00
Free Hill Asphalt Inc. $128,680.00
Virginia Keating made the motion to refer the bids to Legal and Engineering for review and
recommendation and report back at our next meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice-President
Murphy and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None
(0). Motion Carries.
OPENING OF BIDS- 2018 City Wide Sidewalk Repair Project
President Janus asked if there was anyone wishing to render a bid at this time; there was no
response.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to close the acceptance of bids for the 2018 City Wide
Repair Project. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES:
MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board advising (4) sealed bids were received as
follows:
Larson-Danielson Construction $249,427.40
Rieth & Riley Construction Co. $209,847.00
Walsh & Kelly, Inc. $123,020.00
Woodruff & Sons, Inc. $150,708.87
Virginia Keating made the motion to refer the bids to Legal and Engineering for review and
recommendation and report back at our next meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice-President
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Murphy and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None
(0). Motion Carries.
AWARDING OF BIDS – 2018 Hollywood Avenue Sidewalk Project
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is the
lowest, most responsive bidder for the project in the amount of $129,377.92; advising the City
Engineer and herself are recommending the project be awarded to Woodruff & Sons, Inc. in the
amount for the base bid only.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to award the bid for the 2018 Hollywood Avenue
Sidewalk Project to Woodruff & Sons, Inc., for the base bid amount of $129,377.92. The motion
was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy,
Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
AWARDING OF BIDS – 2018 City Wide Pavement Repair Project
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating Rieth & Riley Construction Co., is
the lowest, most responsive bidder for the project in the sum of $249,200.00; advising that Rieth &
Riley inadvertently submitted an incorrect page 2 on the bid form; explaining page 2 simply deals
with time deadlines, no written requirements; asking the Board to waive the minor informality and
accept the correct page for the project.
Virginia Keating made the motion to award the bid for the 2018 City Wide Pavement Repair Project
to Rieth & Riley Construction Co., in the sum of $249,200.00 and to waive the informality on page
2 on the bid form. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST TO HOLD ARTISAN MARKET – Kim Deterling, Phoenix Furniture & Finds,
522 Wabash Street is requesting to hold an Artisan Market on her empty lot Saturday &
Sundays – May through October 2018 (Note: this was tabled from the April 2, 2018 meeting)
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating she believed it was referred to
Skyler York, Assistant City Planner who was not present; asking the Board to table this matter to
the next meeting.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to table the request to hold Artisan Market to the next
regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES:
MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PARK – Bernie Edwards, Patch Harborside Heritage Organization,
is requesting the use of Westcott Park for the 15th annual Patch Harborside Heritage
Celebration on August 11, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. along with numerous requests
from the city for the event
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating there are several new events
coming up and there will be a meeting to discuss them; advising the Patch Harborside Heritage
Celebration is an annual event, but there are new requests involving the usage of picnic tables, and
garbage cans; explaining she is suggesting the Board refer this to various City Departments, such as
Park, Planning, Refuse, Police and Fire and have them review and report back with their
recommendations.
Virginia Keating made the motion to refer the request to use Westcott Park for the 15th annual Patch
Harborside Heritage Celebration on August 11, 2018 to the appropriate City Departments and for
them to report back to the Board. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried
as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT APPEAL – John Chalikian, 609 Franklin Street, is
appealing a “denial” decision of a request for handicap parking permit
Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich and City Clerk, Gale Neulieb
regarding if Mr. Chalikian requested a continuance. Ms. Neulieb stated Mr. Chalikian is at the VA
Hospital and he couldn’t attend the meeting. Counsel Lapaich asked that we continue this matter at
our next meeting.
Virginia Keating made the motion to continue this to our next meeting. The motion was seconded
by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating
(3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
VENDOR LICENSE – Ron Landtroop, owner of “A Slice of Heaven” is requesting the
renewal of his Mobile Food Vendor license to be located at Brandt’s Old Fashion Feed and
Pet Store, 309 W. Michigan Boulevard
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Ron Landtroop, owner of “A Slice of Heaven” addressed the Board stating this is the same request
as last year.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich advised everything is in order.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the vendor license for Ron Landtroop, owner
of “A Slice of Heaven”. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich and Mr. Landtroop regarding if he
is able to put tables out at the location; she advised this request would need to go through the
Planning Department; stating the tables and signage need to be approved with the application;
explaining the application needs to be amended and brought back when Mr. Landtroop is ready.
REQUEST FOR PARADE PERMIT AND STREET CLOSURE- John Franklin Miller Post
37, is requesting street closure from Franklin Street to Decatur then east on Decatur to
Greenwood Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day observance and parade on Monday, May
28, 2018 between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D., Traffic Division addressed the Board stating this is their annual
event, same as last year; advising the overtime is built into the M.C.P.D.’s budget; recommending
approval.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the request for parade permit and street closure
for John Franklin Miller Post #37 from Franklin Street to Decatur then east on Decatur to
Greenwood Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 28, 2018 from
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is requesting a
continuance of the closure of 5th Street between Pine and Spring Street for storm sewer and
road work for Elston’s Legacy Apartments Phase I from April 16, 2018 through April 27,
2018 around the clock 24/7
Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc. addressed the Board stating this is an ongoing closure of 5th Street
between Pine and Spring Street for curbs, storm sewer and road work; asking for approval.
Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board, recommending approval.
Virginia Keating made the motion to approve the request for the extension of the closure of 5th
Street between Pine and Spring Street for the storm sewer project for Elston Legacy Apartments,
Phase I from April 16th thru April 27, 2018. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy
and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0).
Motion Carries
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is requesting the
closure of Southwind Drive from Westwind Drive to 400 North for sewer work for the new St.
Anthony’s Hospital from April 17th thru April 20, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc. addressed the Board stating this is sewer work for the new
hospital; advising the road will be open after 5:00 p.m.; asking for approval.
Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board, recommending approval.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the request for street closure by Woodruff &
Sons, Inc., for the closure of Southwind Drive from Westwind Drive to 400 North for sewer work
for the new St. Anthony’s Hospital. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as
follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is requesting the
closure of Martin Luther King Drive from Karwick Road to U.S. Highway 12 for sanitary
sewer work for the Michigan City Sanitation Department from April 17th thru April 27, 2018
from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc. addressed the Board stating this is work for the sanitary district,
for the new lift station; advising most of the work is off the road, and there is not a lot of room;
stating it will be safer if they detour and have the road closed during work hours; asking for
approval.
Charles “Spike” Peller, City Engineer addressed the Board stating he is recommending approval as
long as they have the proper detours.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the request for street closure by Woodruff &
Sons, Inc., for the closure of Martin Luther King Drive from Karwick Road to U.S. Highway 12 for
sanitary work for the Michigan City Sanitation Department. The motion was seconded by Virginia
Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None
(0). Motion Carries.
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REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE/USE OF CITY HALL PARKING LOT – Carol Pozos,
PFLAG Michigan City, 514 Holiday is requesting the closure of Franklin Street / Rotary Way
along City Hall and use of the City Hall parking lot for a family friendly block party on the
“You are Beautiful” lot on June 30, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Carol Pozos, PFLAG Michigan City, 514 Holiday Street addressed the Board stating she is
requesting the closure of Franklin Street along City Hall and the use of the City Hall parking lot for
a block party on the “You are Beautiful” lot.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board explaining this is one of the events she was
speaking about earlier; suggesting the Board refer this request to various City Departments, such as
Park, Planning, Refuse, Police and Fire and have them review and report back with their
recommendations; explaining this is a new event and she is wanting the various City Departments to
have the coordination that is needed.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich advised Mrs. Pozos that we may reach out to her to join in on
the meeting; stating there may be questions that will need to be answered.
Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board asking them to work in conjunction with the
Redevelopment Commission since Mrs. Pozos has asked to use the “You are Beautiful” lot next
door for the event as well; stating that the Redevelopment Commission has begun conversations
with Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich regarding the event; explaining they will work with the
various City Departments to make sure everything is addressed.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to refer the request for street closure and use of City Hall
parking lot to the appropriate City Departments, Police, Fire, Planning, Refuse and Park for their
review and recommendations. Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich advised that Kalon Kubik,
Mayor’s Administrator, has indicated he will help her coordinate with all the various City
Departments. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES:
MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Eric Camel, St. Joseph Young Men’s Society is
requesting street closure at Tillotson Street from Franklin to Washington Streets for their
annual 2018 Summer Festival on June 22-24, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – midnight
Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D., Traffic Division addressed the Board stating this is an annual request
that does not require any overtime; advising they just need barricades dropped off by the street
department; explaining they have never experienced any issues with this request; recommending
approval.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating this is subject to us receiving an
updated Certificate of Liability Insurance that complies with what is required.
Virginia Keating made the motion to approve the request for street closure for St. Joseph Young
Men’s Society, closing Tillotson Street from Franklin to Washington Streets for their annual 2018
Summer Festival on June 22-24, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – midnight, subject to them submitting an
updated certificate of liability. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as
follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE- Jessica O’Brien, The Salvation Army of Michigan
City, is requesting street closure on Springland Avenue between Karwick Road and 8th Street
and Liberty Trail to Dickson Street for the 2nd annual Red Shield Run 5K/10K on August 11,
2018 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Jessica O’Brien, The Salvation Army of Michigan City addressed the Board stating last year was
their 1st 5K run for the Salvation Army; advising they want to have it again this year, using the same
5K route as last year, but they are wanting to expand it to also include a 10K run; providing the
Police Department finds it feasible for the route they have proposed.
Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D., Traffic Division addressed the Board stating he believes this is one of
the events they will be discussing at the meeting regarding the new events Michigan City will be
hosting.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating this is an alteration to last years
request; recommending we refer this to the various City Departments.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to refer the request for street closure for the Salvation
Army event to the appropriate City Departments for their review and recommendations. The
motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus,
Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Jeff Oltmanns, Global Engineering & Land
Surveying, is requesting street closure of Center Street and Second Street between Lake Shore
Drive and U.S. 12 for paving and sidewalk operations (3 phases) from May 1, 2018 thru June
15, 2018 (45 days)
Martin Bobcheck, Global Engineering & Land Surveying, addressed the Board stating there will be
full closures during this project; advising he is looking for preliminary approval subject to Counsel
review.
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Craig Phillips, City Planner addressed the Board stating the Mayor is working with the
Redevelopment Commission on this project; explaining they are trying to provide a better alternate
outlet for Washington Park; advising Center Street and Krueger Avenue have become a concern;
asking if it is possible to try to limit the actual total closures prior to Memorial Day if possible.
Mr. Bobcheck stated that northbound traffic would remain open the entire time, it would just be
limited southbound; advising he is working to change the schedule with the contractor once the job
is awarded.
Discussion ensued between Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich and Mr. Bobcheck regarding if he
could come to the next meeting and update, he responded yes.
Virginia Keating made the motion to preliminarily approve the request for street closure for Center
Street and Second Street between Lake Shore Drive and U.S. 12 for paving and sidewalk operations
(3 phases) May 1, 2018 thru June 15, 2108 subject to the City Attorney’s review. The motion was
seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy,
Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Jeff Oltmanns, Global Engineering & Land
Surveying, is requesting street closure of portions of Ohio Street, Cleveland, Woodland, and
Springland Avenues, and Karwick Road for paving and sidewalk operations from
May 1, 2018 thru July 13, 2018
Martin Bobcheck, Global Engineering addressed the Board stating there will be no full closures at
this time; advising there will be flaggers and traffic restrictions throughout the projects.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the request for street closure by Jeff Oltmanns,
Global Engineering for the closure of portions of Ohio Street, Cleveland, Woodland, and
Springland Avenues and Karwick Road for paving and sidewalk operations from May 1, 2018 thru
July 13, 2018. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES:
MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
LEASE AGREETMENT – Asst. Chief Royce Williams, Michigan City Police Department is
requesting approval of a lease between the City of Michigan City and Kemps Office City for a
printer/copier
(Note: this was tabled from the April 2, 2018 meeting)
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating she is not ready to proceed with
this request; explaining she is still reviewing and working on the contract; asking the Board to table
this to the next meeting.
Virginia Keating made the motion to table the request for the lease agreement to the next meeting:
The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS
Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST TO INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLES – Andrew Matanic, IT Manager, is
requesting permission to install fiber optic cables to provide connectivity between multiple
municipal buildings – starting at City Hall to the Franklin Street Bridge
Andrew Matanic, IT Manager addressed the Board stating this is a continuation of the project that
was started last year; advising they will be installing fiber optic cable from City Hall to the Franklin
Street bridge; explaining last fall/winter they had conduit bored under the bridge under Trail Creek
to allow connectivity to the Michigan City Port Authority; further explaining they are not
anticipating any street closures, they will provide traffic control with flaggers.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich addressed the Board stating she is working with the Port
Authority’s Attorney to get formal approval to install on the Port Authority’s property; advising she
will be bringing some type of agreement to the Board in the near future.
Virginia Keating made the motion to approve the request to install fiber optic cable by Andrew
Matanic to multiple municipal buildings starting at City Hall to the Franklin Street bridge. The
motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows: AYES: MEMBERS
Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
SPECIAL PURCHASE – Andrew Matanic, IT Manager is requesting authorization to
purchase Audio/Visual Equipment and related equipment from Graybar Inc., for AV
equipment for Barker Mansion utilizing Indiana’s Quantity Purchase Agreement (QPA)
Jessica Rosier, Director Barker Mansion addressed the Board stating they are requesting
authorization to purchase equipment for the lower level theatre; advising it is a new space that will
house the welcome film that people view prior to touring the mansion.
Andrew Matanic, IT Manager addressed the Board advising the equipment was quoted through the
Indiana (QPA) agreement and will be purchased from Graybar Inc.; stating the equipment includes
a monitor, all cable connections, accessories and devices that will make this project happen;
explaining they are using the Indiana State QPA contract #12933 in the amount of $3,723.99.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the special purchase by Andrew Matanic for
the audio/visual equipment for Barker Mansion in the amount of $3,723.99 using the Indiana State
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QPA process. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as follows: AYES:
MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE – Abigale Thayer, Michigan City Event Coordinator, is
requesting the closure of Franklin Street from 5th Street to 10th Street and Washington Street
from 5th Street to 9th Street for the Michigan City Patriotic Parade on June 30, 2018 from 7:00
a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Abigal Thayer, Michigan City Event Coordinator addressed the Board requesting street closure for
the Patriotic Parade; advising it will be the closure of Franklin Street between 9th and Harrison
Street and the closure of Washington between Highway 12 and 10th Street.
Lt. Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic Division addressed the Board stating the parade route has been
switched so that it goes in the reverse direction; advising this year it will be going north to south
because of traffic congestion issues at Coolspring and Franklin Streets along with problems lining
up the parade; explaining they are requesting closure of Washington Street now that it is a 2-way
street, still allowing cross traffic at certain points to allow access to the Lighthouse Mall.
Vice-President Murphy made the motion to approve the request for street closure by Abigale
Thayer for the closure of Franklin Street between 9th and Harrison Streets and the closure of
Washington between Highway 12 and 10th Street for the Michigan City Patriotic Parade on June 30,
2018 between 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Virginia Keating and carried as
follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Virginia Keating moved that the claims set forth in the Register of Claims (in possession of the City
Controller) and appearing in the Register be severally allowed and ordered paid and proper warrants
for payment thereof hereby ordered issued in the stated amounts to person(s) and/or firm(s) as set
forth, and payrolls approved. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as
follows: AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy 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 11 04/16/18 $552,389.67
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 Amount
1 of 18 04/16/18 $679,993.90
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NIPSCO Community Acknowledgement Form
Gale Neulieb, City Clerk addressed the Board stating the form has been completed and sent to
NIPSCO.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich stated this can be removed from the pending list.
Virginia Keating made the motion to remove the NIPSCO Community Acknowledgement form
from the pending list. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy, Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
President Janus asked if there were any Public comments.
Robert Wood, 617 S. Carroll Avenue addressed the Board explaining he understands there is a code
that states there is no parking in front of your residence on Carroll Avenue; advising this was
brought to his attention by Joe Plunk, Code Enforcement Officer; explaining he is handicapped and
there are reasons he can’t park in the back of the residence.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich recommended that Mr. Wood formally come before the Board
with a request with all of his evidence; advising public comments is to express a comment, not to
make a formal decision.
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Mr. Plunk addressed the Board stating Code Compliance was called out last week regarding a
complaint that was made concerning parking along Carroll Avenue; advising when they came out to
address the issue with a neighbor they observed there was an issue at Mr. Wood’s residence as well;
explaining there were many parking violations along Carroll Avenue.
Corporate Counsel, Amber Lapaich advised him to talk to Central Services to see if he would
qualify for any type of handicap or disabled permit parking.
BOARD COMMENTS
President Janus asked if there were any Board comments; there was no response.
ADJOURNMENT
President Janus stated as there was no other items on the agenda to be considered by the Board at
this time, declared the meeting ADJOURNED (approximately 9:16 a.m.). Virginia Keating made
the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Vice-President Murphy and carried as follows:
AYES: MEMBERS Janus, Murphy and Keating (3). NAYS: (0). Motion Carries.
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Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
Monday, April 16, 2018
Meeting to be held at 8:30 a.m., local time,
in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall Building
APPROVAL OF MINUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Meeting April 2, 2018
OPENING OF BIDS 2018 Pavement Crack Sealing Project
OPENING OF BIDS 2018 City Wide Sidewalk Repair Project
AWARDING OF BID 2018 Hollywood Avenue Sidewalk Project
AWARDING OF BID 2018 City Wide Pavement Repair Project
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Agenda April 16, 2018
Posted April 12, 2018
REQUEST TO HOLD Kim Deterling, Phoenix Furniture & Finds, 522 Wabash
ARTISAN MARKET Street is requesting to hold an Artisan Market on her
empty
lot Saturday & Sundays – May through October, 2018
(Note: this was tabled from the April 2, 2018 meeting)
REQUEST FOR Bernie Edwards, Patch Harborside Heritage Organization, is
USE OF PARK requesting the use of Westcott Park for the 15th annual
Patch Harborside Heritage Celebration on August 11, 2018
from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. along with numerous requests
from the City for the event
HANDICAP PARKING John Chalikian, 609 Franklin Street, is appealing a “denial”
PERMIT APPEAL decision of a request for handicap parking permit
VENDOR LICENSE Ron Landtroop, owner of “A Slice of Heaven” is requesting
the renewal of his Mobile Food Vendor license to be located
at Brandt’s Old Fashion Feed and Pet Store, 309 W.
Michigan Boulevard
REQUEST FOR John Franklin Miller Post 37, is requesting a parade permit
PARADE PERMIT AND and street closure from Franklin Street to Decatur then east
STREET CLOSURE on Decatur to Greenwood Cemetery for the annual Memorial
Day observance and parade on Monday, May 28, 2018
between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda April 16, 2018
Posted April 12, 2018
REQUEST FOR Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is requesting a
STREET CLOSURE continuance of the closure of 5th Street between Pine and
Spring Street for storm sewer and road work for Elston’s
Legacy Apartments Phase I from April 16, 2018 through April
27, 2018 around the clock 24/7
REQUEST FOR Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is requesting the closure
STREET CLOSURE of Southwind Drive from Westwind Drive to 400 North for
sewer work for the new St. Anthony’s Hospital from April 17th
thru April 20, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR Ed Byers, Woodruff & Sons, Inc., is requesting the closure
STREET CLOSURE of Martin Luther King Drive from Karwick Road to U.S.
Highway 12 for sanitary sewer work for the Michigan City
Sanitation Department from April 17th thru April 27, 2018
from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR Carol Pozos, PFLAG Michigan City, 514 Holiday Street is
STREET CLOSURE /USE requesting the closure of Franklin Street / Rotary Way
OF CITY HALL PARKING along City Hall and use of the City Hall parking lot for a
LOT family friendly block party on the “You are Beautiful” lot on
June 30, 2018 from 12:00 p.m -10:00 p.m.
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Posted April 12, 2018
REQUEST FOR Eric Camel, St. Joseph Young Men’s Society is requesting
STREET CLOSURE street closure at Tillotson Street from Franklin to Washington
Streets for their annual 2018 Summer Festival on
June 22-24, 2018 from 12:00 p.m.-midnight
REQUEST FOR Jessica O’Brien, The Salvation Army of Michigan City, is
STREET CLOSURE requesting street closure on Springland Avenue between
Karwick Road and 8th Street and Liberty Trail to Dickson
Street for the 2nd annual Red Shield Run 5K/10K on August
11, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
REQUEST FOR Jeff Oltmanns, Global Engineering & Land Surveying, is
STREET CLOSURE requesting street closure of Center Street and Second
Street between Lake Shore Drive and U.S. 12 for paving and
sidewalk operations (3 phases) from May 1, 2018 thru June
15, 2018 (45 days)
REQUEST FOR Jeff Oltmanns, Global Engineering & Land Surveying, is
STREET CLOSURE requesting street closure of portions of Ohio Street,
Cleveland, Woodland and Springland Avenues, and
Karwick Road for paving and sidewalk operations from
May 1, 2018 thru July 13, 2018
LEASE AGREEMENT Assistant Chief Royce Williams, Michigan City Police
Department is requesting approval of a lease between the
City of Michigan City and Kemps Office City for a
printer/copier
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(Note: this was tabled from the April 2, 2018 meeting)
REQUEST TO Andrew Matanic, IT Manager, is requesting permission to
INSTALL FIBER install fiber optic cables to provide connectivity between
OPTIC CABLES multiple municipal buildings – starting at City Hall to the
Franklin Street Bridge
SPECIAL PURCHASE Andrew Matanic, IT Manager, is requesting authorization to
purchase Audio/Visual Equipment and related equipment
from Graybar Inc., for AV equipment for Barker Mansion
utilizing Indiana Quantity Purchase Agreement (QPA)
REQUEST FOR Abigale Thayer, Michigan City Event Coordinator, is
STREET CLOSURE requesting the closure of Franklin Street from 5th Street
to 10th Street and Washington Street from 5th Street to 9th
Street for the Michigan City Patriotic Parade on
June 30, 2018 from 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
CLAIMS AND
PAYROLL
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Pending Items
PUBLIC COMMENTS
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk
Please contact the Clerk’s Office at 219-873-1410 if you require information regarding building accessibility or
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Reasonable accommodations. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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