10/10/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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004 REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 10, 1977 REQUEST TO WITHDRAW ROCK SALT BID APPROVED BIDS TO BE READVERTISED The Board received a Mailgram from the Morton Salt Company, dated September 30, and received by the Clerk of the Board after the October 3 bid opening for rock salt, advising the Board that unanticipated commitments make it difficult to offer a source of supply as contained in their bid'. and requesting that the bid be withdrawn. A follow-up letter containing the same information was also received. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the request to withdraw the bid of Morton Salt Company for rock salt be approved. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. McMahon then noted that two bids mailed to the Board were received by the Clerk after the time of bid opening last week so they could not be con- sidered. He made a motion that the bids for rock salt be rejected and the Board readvertise for bids with bids to be received on October 24, based on an insufficient number of bids received. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. SUBGRANT AGREEMENT APPROVED - COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of Employment and Training, submitted to the Board a Subgrant Agreement with the Community Coordinated Child Care agency. Thomas Becker was present and advised the Board that the agreement is in the amount of $12,750 and is for the period through December 31, 1977. The subgrant is to provide client services for day care centers. Mr. Becker noted that because of numerous personnel changes in the agency, this agreement will only be in effect until the end of the year. It is hoped that the agency will be able to continue with the services beyond that time, in which case a new agreement will be submitted for approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. 'Brunner and carried, the Subgrant Agreement was approved. LEAF BURNING AND LEAF PICK-UP REQUESTS Mr. McMahon pointed out that, in compliance with the City ordinance, leaf burning will be permitted from October 15 through November 15 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. He made the following requests of the public: 1. No leaf burning on the streets, in order to prevent damage to asphalt pavement. 2. No leaves to be swept into the streets. This causes a problem with clogged sewer inlets. The Street Dep:Lrtmen.t'i¢i.11.make regular leaf pick-up in the neighborhoods, -on an announced basis and will pick up bagged leaves. The treet Department equipment will pick up those leaves which have fallen in the street but residents are requested not to sweep their leaves into the street. BID REQUEST FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT COPIER TABLED Chief Michael Borkowski submitted a request to advertise for bids for the lease -purchase of duplicating equipment for the Record Room. The Department is presently renting equipment on a month - to -month basis and it is felt savings can be realized through a lease -purchase agreement. Mr. Mullen said that service on such equipment is normally not included in a lease -purchase agreement and he suggested a further review of the request. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was tabled for further study by the Controller's Office and the Police Department.