01/31/00 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 31, 2000 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:38 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2000. The meeting was called to order by Board President M. Catherine Roemer, with Mr. Carl Littrell present. Ms. Michelle Engel, Board Attorney, was also present. APPROVE JANUARY 24, 2000 MEETING MINUTES Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, and seconded by Ms. Roemer, the January 24, 2000 minutes were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MELVIN E. WOOD Ms. Roemer advised that this is the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an application for a transient merchant license, as submitted by Mr. Melvin E. Wood, to conduct the sale of boats, fishing tackle and other fishing -related equipment, with Group II Promotions, Inc., at Century Center from February 25 - 27, 2000. Mr. Roemer stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. Mr. Wood was present, and added that there will be boats, fishing tackle... on display during this time. There being no further comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Littrell moved that the Board approve the license. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion, which carried. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - EDWARD HESTON Ms. Roemer advised that this is the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an application for a transient merchant license, as submitted by Mr. Edward Heston, to conduct the sale of Christmas trees, with Heston's Trees, at 4215 South Michigan Street, from November 25 - December 25, 2000. Roemer stated that favorable recommendations have been received from the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. There being no one present to represent Mr. Heston, and no comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Littrell moved that the Board approve the license. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion, which carried. OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - DEMOLITION OF THE FORMERHARDEES RESTAURANT - PROJECT NO. A-02 This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed quotes for the above -referenced project. The clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Grade -Rite Excavating, Inc. 12877 Industrial Drive Granger, Indiana 46530 Bid was signed by David M. Horein, President/Owner Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $18,500.00 LaFree Earth, Inc. Post Office Box 1752 . Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 Bid was signed by Greg LaFree, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $19,700.00