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Board of Public Works & Safety

Regular Meeting

Michigan City, IN · March 4, 2024

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Regular Board of Works Meeting In Person and Hybrid/Zoom on March 4, 2024 The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, City of Michigan City, on Hybrid, Zoom and streamed live on the “Access LaPorte County” Facebook page. The meeting was called to order by President Gene Simmons. On the call of roll, the following Board Members were found to be present or absent. Noted present in person: President Gene Simmons and Candice Antisdel (2) Absent: 0 Also noted in attendance: Amber Lapaich, Corporation Counsel; Izabelle Galvin Ellis, Clerk of the Board of Works; Ryan Beall, Deputy City Attorney; Timothy Werner, City Engineer; Skyler York, Director of Planning; Michael Wolf, City Forester; Chief Marty Corley, Chief of Police; Ta- Tanesha George, HR Director; Chief Barrett Taylor, Fire Department; Drew White, ALCO TV; Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch; Terry Greetham, Special Events Coordinator; Kyle-Anthony Petter, Associate Planner; Brett Kelley, Director of Vector Control; Mary- Lynn Wall, Controller; Shong Smith, Director of Street Department; Andrew Matanic, Director of IT; Eric Williams, Special Events Administrative Assistant Approval of Minutes Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Request for Proposals (RFP) Request for proposals for an Urban Forest Contractor to assist the City of Michigan City with inventory, mitigation plan, and assessment of tree canopy required by the USDA Forest Service Inflation Act-Urban and Community Grant Awarded to the City. Michael Wolf, City Forester, addressed the Board explaining that this is the first step in starting the grant process and asked the Board to approve the request. Tommy Kulavic, 1316 Ohio St., commented that a lot of trees that were planted along roadways don’t comply with the City Municipal Code; no trees are to be planted over 35 feet from a corner, small trees are not to be planted 4 feet from the curb and medium and large trees can’t be planted five feet from curbs; requesting that the trees on the 1300 and 1400 blocks be removed that are in violation of the code. 1 Brian Gross, 830 W. 6th St., commented that trees and shrubbery have been overgrowing onto a lot of streets and sidewalks throughout the city. Rodney McCormick, 617 Union St., addressed the Board supporting the request for proposals; he believes this will help our residents, especially those on fixed incomes. Mr. Wolf explained the Tree Inventory covers the entire City, and it will give an assessment of each tree to determine whether or not it should be taken down. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the RFP, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Contract Agreement of Professional Services between Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. and the City of Michigan City for mosquito abatement, control and management in the City for 2024. Shong Smith, Street Director, addressed the Board explaining the contract; there will be four controlled sprays as well as treatment of the City’s catch basins. The contract is to not exceed $28,899.60. Rodney McCormick addressed the Board asking if the chemicals they use are safe. Mr. Smith stated that for the past four years the City has been working with Clark, they use 12.5 gallons for Duet Adulticide Applicator that has been approved by the EPA; spraying will occur at 9:30 p.m. when the mosquito situation is the most difficult. Scott Meland, 200 Kenwood Place, addressed the Board asking how this will affect the pollinators and if the City will be treating the catch base separately. Mr. Smith explained that Clark treats the catch basin separately as one spray. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Personnel Chief Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department, requested extension of an employee’s FMLA leave through March 25, 2024. Ta-Tanesha George, HR Director, addressed the Board explaining the situation; stating Chief Corley’s original extension was until February 29, 2024 and it will be exactly a 30 day extension. 2 Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the extension, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Request for Copy Machines Andrew Matanic, Director of IT, requested to lease copy machines for the Mayor and Engineer’s Office. Mr. Matanic addressed the Board explaining that neither office has copy machines, so we aren’t looking to replace any; stating the City has standardized the brand of copy machines they use throughout the City departments to make it easier for the technicians to familiarize themselves with the products and maintain them. Mr. Matanic had solicited quotes to lease the copy machines from three companies, Executive Color Systems, Inc, JTF Gov. and Kemp’s Office City, and recommended we go with Kemp’s offer for $5,899 for each machine; recommending we use a five-year fair market value leases because he’s noticed after five years the copy machines seem to be worn out, so the term works out well to be able to refresh the equipment after the lease expiration. The cost of the copy machines would be $120 per month for five years. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the leases for both copy machines, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Request for Stop Sign Brother Shaun, Marquette Catholic High School, and Derald Borton, 800 US-12, are requesting two stop signs on the corner of 10th St. and Washington St. Derald Borton, 800 HWY-212, addressed the Board explaining that back on February 15th, a young lady ran a stop sign on West 10th St. while he was going South on Washington St. and he believes if there was a four-way stop at the intersection, that would’ve not happened. During the construction of the Southshore tracks there was a stop sign at that intersection. Brother Shaun, Marquette Catholic High School, addressed the Board asking that the stop signs at 10th and Washington St. be put back up for safety. Tommy Kulavic, 1316 Ohio St., recommended the Board deny the request and put a camera at that intersection to monitor traffic and pedestrian behavior, especially with it so close to Marquette Catholic High School. Tim Werner, City Engineer, addressed the Board explaining that there has not been a traffic study done since the completion of the Southshore Double-Tracks, but they’re worried come summer there’s going to be an increase in Traffic on Washington St. 3 going North bound; stating his concern is the backup from 10th St. due to the stop sign and cars being stopped on the railroad tracks would get hit by trains. Discussion ensued between Mr. Werner, Brother Shaun and Mr. Borton. Rodney McCormick addressed the Board asking for a traffic study to be done and for the Board to table the request. Scott Meland commented stating that there are too many stop signs on Washington St. and that they don’t always make things safer; he recommended that he would make a motion to remove some of the signs. Discussion ensued between Brother Shaun and Mr. Simmons. Mr. Simmons stated that he will have the City Engineer and Police do an analysis of the intersection and have them give an update at the next meeting. Mrs. Antisdel commented that there was a study done previously at that intersection and there were not enough accidents at that intersection to warrant a stop sign. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to table the request until the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Street Closure for Special Event Sean Rathburn, Notre Dame Catholic School, requested to close the intersection of Moore Rd. and HWY-12 for their St. Patrick’s Day 5K Color Run on March 23, 2024 from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tim Werner addressed the Board asking for a copy of the closure permit from INDOT. Mark Seddon, Notre Dame Catholic School, addressed the Board via Zoom stating that they’ve never been required to get that permit in previous three years, they’ve always run this in coordination with the Long Beach and Michigan City Police Department. Mayor Angie said that Mr. Werner will work with the Notre Dame Catholic School on getting it. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to table the request until the next meeting to get the proper paperwork, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Antisdel and Simmons NAYS: (0) None Request for Special Purchase The Michigan City Police Department is requesting to purchase a 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 outfitted with the necessary equipment and police lighting from LaPorte Chrysler Dodge for a total of $59,823.59. 4 Chief Steve Forker, Assistant Chief Michigan City Police Department, addressed the Board explaining that they reached out to three different vendors and only LaPorte Chrysler Dodge came back with a substantial discount from the market price in the amount of $10,394.43. Corporate Counsel Amber Lapaich noted that there is an amended warranty to the request, so the vehicle does come with a warranty. Scott Meland made a comment asking the need for a new truck. Chief Forker explained this is a replacement vehicle; the Police Department currently has a 2015 Dodge F-150 with upwards of 150,000 miles on it that is deteriorating. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the special purchase, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Contract Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events, is requesting approval of agreement of sponsorship between NIPSCO and the City of Michigan City for the 2024 Event Season in the amount of $10,000. Terry Greetham, Michigan City Special Events, addressed the Board explaining the contract, stating this is just a continuation of the City’s partnership with NIPSCO; this would be a Gold Level Sponsorship of $10,000. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Contract Negotiation William McFerson, Union Representative for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 517, is requesting to start negotiations for contract agreement and wage increase for 2025. Corporate Counsel Lapaich explained the process of negotiations and that no initiative needs to be done. As soon as Corporate Counsel Lapaich gets notified of respected dates and time for negotiations, she’ll notify the Board and set it up accordingly. Contract Agreement of Professional Services between Indiana Landmarks and the City of Michigan City to promote certain historic activities within the City for 2024. Skyler York, Director of Planning, addressed the Board explaining that this is an annual contract that we sign with them every year; the City staffs the Historic Review Board but 5 Indiana Landmarks runs the Board and provides everybody with the reports and things of that nature. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Street Closure for Construction Project Scott Cooley, LaPorte County Project Management, requested a partial road closure at Washington and 7th St. to inspect the roof of Barker Mansion. NOTE – This was approved by Mayor Angie prior to the March 4, 2024 BOW Meeting. Mayor Angie addressed the Board explaining she approved the request prior to the meeting because of there being a safety issue. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion ratifying the partial road closure, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None PAYROLL DOCKET February 23, 2024 City Payroll $ 794,682.85 Police & Fire Payroll Pension $ 222,400.55 CLAIMS DOCKET March 4, 2024 Municipal $ 1,000,062.43 Health & Life Ins. Fund $ 0.00 CDBG $ 50,934.22 Worker Comp Trust $ 0.00 Special Events $ 0.00 Total Claims: $ 1,055,996.65 Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve City Payroll Docket, Police and Fire Payroll Pension Docket and Claims Docket all as presented, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Updates on Park Board – Shannon Eason 6 Terry Greetham addressed the Board on behalf of Shannon Eason, Superintended of Parks Department, stating that the Park’s Department has no updates at this time. Updates on Special Events – Terry Greetham The St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16th and will start at 9th St. and head North on Franklin to 4th St. The Michigan City Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 12 p.m. at Fedders Valley. We are currently accepting donations of golden ticket prizes; prizes can be delivered to the Special Events Department or Police Department. Terry Greetham stated that they have a number of sponsorship proposals out and hopefully we should see those coming in soon for the 2024 season. Updates on Flaherty & Collins Properties Skyler York, Director of Planning, addressed the Board on behalf of Dave Albers. Mr. York stated that the excavating started that day, March 4th, for pouring foundations; Mr. Albers will give an updated schedule of the pouring. Tommy Kulavic addressed the Board asking what Franciscan Alliance receives for allowing Flaherty & Collins to use their private property. Scott Meland, 200 Kenwood Place, addressed the Board thanking Franciscan for storing the giant concrete slabs on their property. Request to Submit Work Request – Unfinished Business Councilman Don Przybylinski requested to submit a work request to CSX railroad crossing for repairs at Woodland, Roeske, Carroll and Greenwood Ave. Tim Werner addressed the Board stating that he’s been in contact with Councilman Don Przybylinski about this issue; he’s going to meet with everybody to see what next steps can be made to tackle this issue. Resolution – Unfinished Business Resolution determining that funding for certain outstanding purchase orders from 2023 should be encumbered and authorizing the City Controller to encumber such funds. Corporate Counsel Lapaich explained to the Board why the Resolution was tabled; after looking back at the March 7, 2023 Council meeting, Mr. Przybylinski made a motion to reconsider the passage of the additional appropriation and requested that the Attorney investigate a way that the Council can possibly reconsider the monies that were appropriated, but there was never a Deobligation Ordinance passed so the money is available and that is why the City Controller is looking to encumber such funds. Corporate Counsel Lapaich recommended approving the resolution. 7 Mrs. Antisdel a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None MICHIGAN CITY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY RESLUTION NO. 2839 DETERMINING THAT FUNDING FOR CERTAIN OUSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS FROM 2023 SHOULD BE ENCUMBERED AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CONTROLLER TO ENCUMBER SUCH FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Michigan City, is an Indiana municipal corporation governed by its duly elected Mayor and Board of Public Works & Safety; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works & Safety has the authority to approve claims for those departments and political subdivisions within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City of Michigan City has outstanding purchase orders from 2023 in various funds that the services or products have not yet been paid as listed in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, in order to complete certain projects, programs, or purchases using funding set aside in previous fiscal years, and in order to be consistent with Indiana law and Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) procedures, the encumbrances must be authorized by a resolution adopted by the Board of Public Works & Safety; and WHEREAS, the City Controller of the City of Michigan City, Indiana recommends the approval of the various services or products that have not yet been paid for as listed in Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MICHIGAN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, INDIANA as follows: Section 1. That those certain City purchase orders identified in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved. Section 2. The City Controller of the City of Michigan City is hereby directed to encumber the funding for said purchase orders in the appropriate accounts. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by the Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety. Adopted by the Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana by a vote of this 4 t h _ day of M a r c h , 2024 8 EPA Soil Sampling – Unfinished Business Allen Jarrell, USEPA, is requesting permission to conduct soil sampling on City-owned parcels located on Green St. and bearing parcel number 46-01-32-138-009.000-022 and parcel number 46-01-32-133-011.000-022. Corporate Counsel Lapaich addressed the Board stating she’s been working with the EPA’s Attorney and just received the certificate of insurance the week prior to the meeting recommending they approve the request. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the request, second by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Traffic Control Device – Unfinished Business Councilman Don Przybylinski, 215 Gardena St. requested to replace turn directional signals. The green directional circle on the “Turn on Green Only Signs” are missing. Shong Smith, Street Director, addressed the Board with an update that all work has been completed at the intersection of Barker Rd. and Franklin St. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to remove the request from the agenda, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Request for Filming – Unfinished Business Kelsey Bunner, Bulls LLC, 220 Homer St., requested to utilize City property to shoot their film, “Bulls” and to use the City of Michigan City as he location of their story. Dan Meyer, Writer and Director of Bulls, 220 E. Homer St., addressed the Board explaining why he is wanting to shoot and set their film in Michigan City, specifically the Uptown Arts District and the beach, and provided the requested streets and sidewalks that needed closure and permission from the Parks Department on what parks they will utilize. Mr. Simmons asked what the “Base Camp” consists of? Mr. Meyer explained that the “Base Camp” will be at 515 Franklin St. in the Horizon Bank parking lot and that is where they’ll keep their cars parked and essentially a break spot for during the shooting. Mr. Simmons stated that there is no security and recommended that Mr. Meyer coordinate with the Police Department. Corporate Counsel Lapaich confirmed the dates, times and road closures, confirming that there will be no sidewalk closures. Mr. Meyer stated that the 12 hour closure will happen at night and the shorter scenes will be done during the day. 9 Royce Williams, LaPorte County, addressed the Board explaining that the film is a great thing for Michigan City; stating that Mr. Meyer brought the Championship Darts Corporation to Michigan City on April 12th and 13th of this year at Uptown Social. Mr. Williams says that he will be talking with the Police about security but isn’t worried about it being an issue if they were to put barricades up. Mayor Angie addressed the Board stating that she had met with Mr. Meyer prior to the BOW meeting; stating she discussed with him on communicating with businesses within the blocks of the street closures. The Mayor asked is there was a backup plan for weather because we are not out of the woods yet with snow; Mr. Meyer confirmed that weather dates are built into the schedule. Mrs. Antisdel stated that Mr. Meyer needs to speak with the local businesses about how the street closures are going to impact their businesses. Tommy Kulavic made a comment stating it would be very cool to have a movie featuring Michigan City. Scott Meland made a comment asking how many vehicles will there be and how much of a disruption will it be to the City. Mr. Meyer stated that they have a small budget, and it is only a crew of about 20 people. Chief Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department, stated that he hasn’t had the chance to look at the request yet, but has spoken with Mr. Meyer in the past about the road closures and recommends we approve the request. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to approve the street closures, seconded by Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Public Comment Tommy Kuavik made an announcement regarding that lifeguards are needed for the 2024 season at Washington Park Beach and you can apply through the Fire Department. Brian Gross, 830 W. 6th St., addressed the Board stating that code 94-139 says driving in parks can only be on paved surfaces and does not allow people to drive over curbs unless there is a curb cut there. He lives near Pullam Park and said that people were constantly driving on the grass from 6th St. all the way up to the parking lot for the skate park. 10 Mr. Gross also complained about Burn’em Brewery’s parking situation, stating that an ordinance requires a space of about 146 parking spaces off the street, and there are cars parked up and down F St., on people’s property, in front of their houses and driving on the actual landscaping in front of the building. He stated there is supposed to be a sidewalk in front of the building along 212 and they just put woodchips down. Mayor Angie said that there is a project happening on 212 this year so that may be why there is not a sidewalk in front of the Brewery; advising she will have the City Engineer look into the parking and sidewalk situation. Mayor Angie addressed the Board regarding the Shelf Ice Brew Fest complaints, asking the Board and Corporate Counsel Lapaich to come up with a policy on writing up some contract language for any type of closures, garbage pickups, fines and assessments for those things. The Mayor recommended to the Park Department that the event possibly be moved to Washington Park because she thinks it’s outgrown the space. Mayor Angie stated that rules need to be in place for when barricades go up and come down and more guidelines need to be in place for any events that take place on Franklin St. that impact businesses; advising the roads closed on Friday morning for the event to take place on Saturday and didn’t open back up until Sunday mid-day, stating it impacted all the local businesses that day because Fridays are a shopping day. Rodney McCormick, 617 Union St., addressed the Board regarding Burn’em Brewery stating that people are parking in every bodies vacant lots, blocking the alley ways and it’s becoming a problem for people in his community; he claimed that they don’t want any “No Parking Signs”. Mr. McCormick stated that if it was a Black-Owned business, they wouldn’t be allowed to get away with what they’re doing; it’s shameful to see this approved and happening. Bob Kiser, 3718 Dorchester Rd., addressed the Board regarding the pending items list for sidewalk repair on Franklin and 8th St. asking if it’s going to be fixed. Corporate Counsel Lapaich said that the new City Engineer will take a look at the sidewalk. Scott Meland addressed the Board regarding the Shelf Ice Brew Fest recommending that vendors should put down a security deposit, stating that the City and business owners should be protected from the cleanup of events; recommending that Fedder’s Alley would be a perfect place for a beer festival. He also stated that Burn’em Brewery has some bugs to work out since they just opened and we want to encourage businesses to come and stay to our city, but we should facilitate with Burn’em on their parking situation, Mr. Simmons concurs with the statement. Jesse Konduff, 731 Franklin St., Owner of Hoity Toity, addressed the Board complaining about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest, asking if there is a way for local businesses to get a notice for street closures, so they can attend the meetings to speak for or against them; stating that they are not against parades and events, but against long-term street closures because he lost about 90% of his sales during the weekend of the beer fest. 11 Kasey Mars, 428 E. 9th St., addressed the Board on behalf of Static Age Records regarding complaints about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest; stating that they were told they get exposure from the event, but had a big tent and porta-potties put directly in front of his business and they were hindered by the entire event. Amy Boman, Owner of Good News Vintage located at 613 Franklin St., addressed the Board complaining about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest; she stated that when her business is where Static Age Records is now, she had to fight tooth and nail for them to not put up porta-potties in front of her business, but they continued to put them there. Over the years the road closures have gotten worse by staying closed for a longer periods of time. Ms. Boman states that it feels like a slap in the face because they’re told it’s going to help their businesses, but they end up being totally cut off from the event. She also stated that on Sunday after the event, a local merchant had to remove the barriers himself to open the street and once they were removed business resumed as normal. Lindsey NcGrelly, 106 Heck Rd., addressed the Board stating she owns a small business on Franklin St. as well and had to cancel all of her appointments during the weekend of Shelf Ice Brew Fest; she stated that people don’t realize the impact the brew fest has on small businesses. Renee Finnel, Paris House of Bridal, addressed the Board complaining about the Shelf Ice Brew Fest, stating that 50% of her appointments were canceled that Saturday; stating that the small business owners just want to be heard and work together to change the event. Mike Vincent, 6 Devonshire Ct., addressed the Board regarding the complaints towards Shelf Ice Brew Fest; he stated that as a previous Board Member he’s embarrassed they approved the event because Mainstreet promised to fix the issues of the complains that were brought up during the meeting. Mr. Simmons on behalf of Isaac Lamm, stated that people are parking on their vacant lot without permission next to Burn’em Brewery on F St.; stating they expect the issue to get worse during summertime and that there is not good lighting in that area; stating that they’re worried that accidents will happen if people get rowdy from drinking alcohol. Mr. Lamm said that he would like the City to address this issue and suggests: 1. City to provide parking lot for the customers of the brewery, 2. More streetlights and 3. Construct sidewalks to avoid parking on our land and avoid deterioration of the land. Tommy Kulavic addressed the Board recommending we move the Shelf Ice Brew Fest to the Redevelopment Commission’s Gray Field Site. Rodney McCormick addressed the Board stating that every lot over by Burn’em Brewery is personally kept up; he claims that about 85% of the people at the Brewery on the night of Shelf Ice were out of town people parking in the lots. Mr. McCormick stated he’s against the Brewery being in the new location that they’re in; stating that a 12 lot of City tax dollars went into Burn’em Brewery because they’re in a Tiff District and would’ve rather seen the money go towards their kids instead of getting drunk. Board Comment Mrs. Antisdel made a comment in regard to Burn’em Brewery, stating that she lives on Fryer Rd., so she understands the type of parties they have. She stated that Burn’em had statutes they had to follow and got permission to do everything they’ve done thus far; she agrees that the City needs to work with them on their parking situation. Mrs. Antisdel would also like to thank the local merchants for coming forth about their issues with Shelf Ice Brew Fest; stating that she had already spoke with a few of them about the issues and agrees something needs to be done; confirming that they’re not anti-events, but anti-closing the businesses down for three weekend days and agreeing that the event has outgrown its space and should be moved to a better location. Mrs. Antisdel made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Simmons and was approved with the following vote: AYES: (2) Simmons and Antisdel NAYS: (0) None Metting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. CST _______________________________________________________ Izabelle Galvin Ellis, Clerk of Board of Public Works & Safety _______________________________________________________ President of Board of Public Works & Safety 13

Agenda

AGENDA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Monday, March 4, 2024 Meeting to be held at 8:30 a.m. (CST) in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall Building 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana and hosted by “Hybrid/ZOOM” and streaming live on “Access LaPorte County” Facebook page TO CONNECT TO ZOOM PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular “HYBRID/ZOOM” meeting February 20, 2024 REQUEST FOR Request for proposals for an Urban Forest Contractor to PROPOSALS assist the City of Michigan City with inventory, mitigation plan, and assessment of tree canopy required by the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act-Urban and Community Grant Awarded to the City http://tinyurl.com/yac2bz43 CONTRACT Agreement of Professional S ervices between Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. and the City of Michigan City for mosquito abatement, control, and management in the City for 2024. http://tinyurl.com/mtarsx3r Page 1 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 PERSONNEL Chief Marty Corley, Michigan City Police Department, is requesting extension of FMLA leave through March 25, 2024. http://tinyurl.com/yexrdfzz REQUEST FOR COPY Andrew Matanic, Director of IT, is requesting to lease a copy MACHINE machine for two (2) offices: - Mayor’s Office http://tinyurl.com/525cypnn - City Engineer’s Office http://tinyurl.com/4zwcvf5a REQUEST FOR Brother Shaun, Marquette Catholic High School, and Derald STOP SIGN Borton, 800 US-12, are requesting 2 stop signs on the corner of 10th St. and Washington St. http://tinyurl.com/mr2bkw9f STREET CLOSURE Sean Rathburn, Notre Dame Catholic School, is requesting to close SPECIAL EVENT the intersection of Moore Rd. and HWY-12 for their St. Patrick’s Day 5K Color Run on March 23, 2024 from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. http://tinyurl.com/2pwb6x4r Page 2 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 REQUEST FOR The Michigan City Police Department is requesting to purchase a SPECIAL PURCHASE 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 outfitted with the necessary equipment and police lighting from LaPorte Chrysler Dodge for a total of $59,823.59. http://tinyurl.com/4et7t586 CONTRACT Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events, is requesting approval of agreement of sponsorship between NIPSCO and the City of Michigan City for the 2024 Event Season in and the amount of $10,000.00. http://tinyurl.com/yphhnt42 CONTRACT William McFerson Sr., Union Representative for Amalgamated NEGOTIATION Transit Union Local 517, is requesting to start negotiation for contract agreement and wage increase for 2025. http://tinyurl.com/4bmza2ns CONTRACT Agreement of Professional Services between Indiana Landmarks and the City of Michigan City to promote certain historic activities within the City for 2024. http://tinyurl.com/yv77tyda Page 3 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 STREET CLOSURE Scott Cooley, LaPorte County Project Management, is requesting a CONSTRUCTION partial road closure at Washington and 7th St. to inspect the roof PROJECT at Barker Mansion. NOTE – This was approved by Mayor Angie prior to the March 4, 2024 BOW Meeting http://tinyurl.com/3aybu5y3 PAYROLL DOCKET February 23, 2024 City Payroll $ 794,682.85 http://tinyurl.com/wrsphbsj Police & Fire Payroll Pension $ 222,400.55 http://tinyurl.com/r9sfkuy3 CLAIMS DOCKET March 4, 2024 Municipal $ 1,000,062.43 Health & Life Ins. Fund $ 0.00 CDBG $ 50,934.22 Worker Comp Trust $ 0.00 Special Events $ 0.00 Total Claims: $ 1,055,996.65 http://tinyurl.com/y7vej43w UPDATES Parks and Recreation Department – Shannon Eason Page 4 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 UPDATES Special Events – Terry Greetham UPDATES Flaherty & Collins Properties UNFINISHED BUSINESS – PENDING ITEMS REQUEST TO SUBMIT Councilman Don Przybylinski, is requesting to submit a work WORK REQUEST request to CSX railroad crossing for repairs at Woodland, Roeske, Caroll and Greenwood Ave. Tabled April 17, 2023; http://tinyurl.com/mryucumc RESOLUTION Resolution determining that funding for certain outstanding purchase orders from 2023 should be encumbered and authorizing the City Controller to encumber such funds. Tabled on February 20, 2024 ; http://tinyurl.com/4m3ctyn7 Page 5 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 EPA SOIL Allen Jarrell, USEPA, is requesting permission to conduct soil SAMPLING sampling on City-owned parcels located on Green Street and bearing parcel number 46-01-32-138-009.000-022 and parcel number 46-01-32-133-011.000-022 Tabled on February 20, 2024; http://tinyurl.com/266kbe9v TRAFFIC CONTROL Councilman Don Przybylinski, 215 Gardena St. DEVICE is requesting the following: http://tinyurl.com/mwbfrpf6 Requested to Pending Items Until Completed on February 20, 2024. - Requesting to replace turn directional signals. The green directional circle on the “Turn on Green Only Signs” are missing. REQUEST FOR Kelsey Bunner, Bulls LLC, 220 Homer St., is requesting to utilize FILMING city property to shoot their film, “Bulls” and to use the City of Michigan City as the location of their story. Tabled on February 20, 2024; http://tinyurl.com/4pcva59b Page 6 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENT NOTE: Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are to be addressed to the Board President not to the individual Board members. “All comments must be germane to and within the mandate and authority of this Board.” BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT _________________________ Izabelle Galvin Ellis, BOW Clerk How to connect to “Hybrid Zoom” You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: March 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Board of Works Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81953781411?pwd=emV1QXRPT05sUEQxaXlMT1pLdDZKUT09 Passcode: 463602 Webinar ID: 819 5378 1411 Passcode: 463602 Page 7 Agenda March 4, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024

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