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REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY/UTILITY BOARD
May 07, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety/Utility Board was called to order by President Gary West at 10:05 a.m. All members were present. Mr. Prince moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of April 29, 2008, and accept them as circulated. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
Police Chief Witkowski announced that recruit Randy L. Wisler had successfully completed all department testing and investigation, doctor’s physical examination and approval by the Police Pension Board. In addition he graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana on May 2, 2008. Chief Witkowski requested the Board’s approval. Based on Chief Witkowski’s recommendation, Mr. Watson moved to swear in Recruit Randy L. Wisler as a Probationary Patrol Officer. Mr. Prince seconded; motion carried.
Deputy Mayor Gary West swore in Randy L. Wisler as a Probationary Patrol Officer for the Mishawaka Police Department effective May 7, 2008.
Bid Openings:
There were no bid openings.
Mayor’s Comments:
Mayor Rea was not present at today’s Board meeting.
Department Head Reports:
Building Commissioner Brock Hundt presented the April 2008 statistics which show construction values that continue to exceed 2007.
City Planner Ken Prince presented Change Order No. 2 from Northern Indiana Construction Company for the Riverwalk, North Walkway, Phase II and III for the pedestrian bridge project which adds an additional storm water outlet. Mr. Prince moved for the approval of Change Order No. 2 for $7,806 making the new not-to-exceed value of this contract $3,166,327.74. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
Mr. Prince also presented Change Order No. 8 from Northern Indiana Construction Company for the Riverwalk, Northway Phase I Project, which was a unit price contract. This change order will add a stairway connection on Sarah Street as well as skate board stoppers. Mr. Prince moved for the approval of Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $112,696.09 making the new not-to-exceed value of this contract $3,942,247.72. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
Engineering Director Gary West presented a Deed of Dedication from the Gumwood HP Shopping Partners LP for an additional 20 feet of right-of-way extending 1,102.17 feet north of Cleveland Road on the east side of Gumwood Road and moved for its approval. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
Mr. West also presented a professional service agreement from Lawson-Fisher Associates to design the Med-Center lift station, forcemain and river crossing which is required for additional medical facilities and future development on Capital Avenue. Mr. West moved for the approval of a professional service agreement with Lawson-Fisher Associates for the not-to-exceed amount of $346,010. Mr. Prince seconded; motion carried.
In addition, Amendment No. 3 from American Structurepoint, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana was reviewed by Mr. West. This agreement involves the relocation of utilities due to the construction of an underpass on Capital for INDOT’s SR 331 project. Mr. West moved for the approval of Amendment No. 3 adding task No. 10 in the amount of $52,000 for smoke testing to identify sources of stormwater inflow and infiltration into the collection system, making the new not-to-exceed amount of this agreement $343,010. Mr. Prince seconded; motion carried.
Mr. West indicated that the specifications had been finalized for both the 2008 Summer Street Program and the 2008 Curb and Sidewalk Program and were ready to be advertised. Mr. West indicated that bids for both programs will be opened on June 3, 2008. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
Hearing
A Transient Merchant License for two sites to be occupied by Hills Top Farms was opened by Mr. West. Mr. Phil Schlarb, owner of Hill Top Farms was present. Mr. Schlarb indicated that no sales would be conducted in the fall at the 4919 Grape Road location. He also inquired about future construction near the 1727 E. Twelfth Street site. As no construction information is available from INDOT, Mr. Schlarb was advised to contact the City prior to opening at this location. No one spoke against either license. Mr. Prince moved for the approval of a Transient Merchant License at 1727 E. Twelfth Street and 4919 Grape Road between June 24 and August 30, 2008 and noted that no sales would be resumed on September 25 at the 4919 Grape Road location. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
Other New Business:
The American Cancer Society requested a waiver from the City’s Noise Ordinance during this upcoming community event, the Relay for Life of Mishawaka. This 24 hour fund-raiser will be held at Mishawaka High School beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and concluding at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. In addition, they requested that Homewood between Wenger and Studebaker be designated for disabled parking during this event. Mr. West moved for the Board’s approval to waive the City’s Noise Ordinance contingent upon the city’s standard conditions and also to designate disabled parking on Homewood. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
A request for a Michiana Power Tour car cruise fundraiser for the Northern Indiana Food Bank on Saturday, July 26 between the hours of 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm was taken under advisement.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Unfinished Business:
The final route for the Sunburst Marathon will cross Logan Street to the Mishawaka Riverwalk, and continued through Battell Park, Central Park, Beutter Park, Kamm Island and circle back to Logan Street. Mr. West moved to approve the route for the 24th Sunburst on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Mr. Watson seconded; motion carried.
There being no additional business brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
Gary West - President of the Board of
Public Works and Safety/Utility Board
Maria Buysse - Clerk of the Board of
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