10/24/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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37 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 1977 by President Patrick McMahon with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS APPROVED Mr. Mullen reported that he had reviewed the minutes of the October 17, 1977 meeting of the Board and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. McMahon reported that a special meeting of the Board was held on October 18, 1977 for the purpose of awarding bids for tools and mechanical equipment and custodial and maintenance equipment for Century Center. He noted that the minutes of that special meeting had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING OF BIDS - ROCK SALT This was the date set for receiving bids for rock salt for the Street Department. 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: International Salt Company Clark s Summit, Pa. Bid - $17.60 a ton - $176,000 Diamond Crystal Salt Company St. Clair, Michigan Bid was signed by Donald Holman, non -collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted. Bid was signed by Chester Schlarb, non -collusion affidavit was in order. Mr. Crone noted that the bidder is located outside the State of Indiana and the Notice calls for a certified check for such bidders. A bid bond was submitted with the bid. He said the Board has the discretion to allow Diamond Crystal to substitute a certified check for the bid bond. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the bidder be contacted and advised that the bid can be considered if a certified check is submitted to the Board by Friday, October 28, 1977. Bid - $17.60 a ton - $176,000 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board referred the bids to the Bureau of Streets for review and recommendation. FILING OF PLANNING STUDY FOR DISCOVERY HALL Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall Museum, was present and submitted to the Board the Planning Study prepared by Joseph A. Wetzel Associates for Discovery Hall Museum under the contract with the City. The Board reviewed the study which provides for completion within sixteen months. Mr. Welch explained that a fund drive will be conducted to fund the project. It was suggested that the Planning Study be submitted to the Common Council, in caucus,, for their review. The Board complimented Mr. Welch for the report and the planning study. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was filed.