01/03/84 Board of Public Works Minutes

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am REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1984 Mr. Hill stated that cost studies completely based on objective data were conducted that dictate how much in funds comes from the utilities department. Mr. Hill stated that the $3,400.00 annual salary of the Water Works Commissioners and the Board of Public Safety members appears to be a stable amount to be adhered to for some time in the future. He stated, however, that the amount could be reconsidered outside of the context of an annual salary increase. Mr. Hill advised that under new state law, the obligations of the Water Works Board are far broader than the responsibilities have been in the past. There are provisions regarding standards for employment and personnel which the Board has direct responsibility for. Mr. Hill further stated that the Board of Public Safety handles disciplinary matters in the Police and Fire Departments. In response to a question regarding why the Board of Public Safety is paid a higher salary, as opposed to the Redevelopment Commission for instance, Mr. Hill indicated that the Board of Public Safety does handle disciplinary matters for the Police and Fire Departments and has other somewhat different responsibilities than those of the Redevelopment Commission. In response to South Bend Tribune Reporter Jim Wensits' comment that the Water Works meetings are very short meetings handling approval of minutes and vouchers, Mr. Hill and Board Attorney Carolyn Pfotenhauer advised that the responsibilities of the Board in the future will increase. It was stated that the Board will be involved in personnel matters such as provisions for hiring and competency levels and follow-up on the operations of the entire water works operations. Ms. Pfotenhauer stated that reports will be given regularly by the supervisors regard- ing water works operations. In response to Mrs. Crone's question regarding whether the state mandated that a citizen board be formed to handle the Water Works operations, Mr. Hill and Board Attorney Carolyn Pfotenhauer advised that there were a number of options available to the City but the citizen board option was chosen. There being no further questions on this matter, upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Agreements as presented were approved and executed. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1-1984 - SCRAP AND JUNK DEALERS LICENSE RENEWALS FOR 1984 Mr. Leszczynski presented to the Board Resolution No. 1-1984 recommending that an additional two (2) scrap and junk dealers licenses be approved for renewal for 1984. He advised that favorable recommendations have been received from the Depart- ment of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau concerning these applications. It was noted that on December 27, 1983, the Board approved the adoption of Resolution No. 27-1983 recommending that sixteen (16) scrap and junk dealers licenses be approved for renewal in 1984. It was additionally noted that only one scrap yard, A-1 Auto Parts, 2014 Lafayette Boulevard, is still not in compliance with Fire code regulations. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, Resolution No. 1-1984, recommending Council approval of license renewals for two (2) scrap dealers was adopted and the Clerk was instructed to prepare the necessary Council Resolution for final action by the Council at its first meeting in January. Resolution No. 1-1984 is as follows: