05/03/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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L REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 1976 range objective, to have one unit.per man., Criminal Justice funds cannot be used for more than the number ofpersonsworking at one time. Chief Borkowski said the current.budget has $17,000 for additional radios and asked for the Board's favorable action on his request. Mr. Brunner asked Chief Terry if the Department planned to purchase radio transceivers in relation to the number of men on duty. Chief Terry said because of down time, which is approximately 20%, and'upon the recommendation of John Hunt, Director of Communications, that they could cut down on damage and mistreatment of equipment if a transceiver was permanently assigned to an officer, they are trying to increase the number of transceivers. Mr. Brunner said this might be a very costly objective. He asked about L.E.A.A, funding and Chief Terry said L.E.A.A. will not provide funds for transceivers for more than one shift on duty at any one time. Mr. Brunner said they must have some rationale for that position and it might be correct. Mr. Mullen asked how many transceivers are charged up at one time and Chief Terry said the batteries can be charged separately but there have been problems with the in -car charges. Mr. Farrand made a motion that the Board approve Chief Borkowski's request and advertise for bids for fifteen portable transceivers, with sealed bids to be received on Monday, May 17, 1976. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried. MECHANICAL #675 TRANSFERRED FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT TO. WATER WORKS The Board received a letter. from Chief Michael Borkowski advising them that Police Vehicle Mechanical #675 has been transferred to the Water Works and should be removed from their'vehicle list. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board filed the letter. NOTIFICATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE The Board received notification from Chief Robert L. Snider that the Fire Department received a request from the Maurice Matthys Little League and will provide one car and fire truck for their opening day parade on May 15, 1976. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the notification was ordered filed. REQUEST FOR PARADE - CHET WAGGONER LITTLE LEAGUE The Board received a request from the Chet Waggoner Little League to hold a parade on May 22. A proposed route was submitted and insurance coverage is being provided. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand., seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and coordination with the Police Department Traffic Detail. REQUEST TO HOLD FELLOWSHIP SERVICES LA SALLE PARK The Board received a request from Debra Cheaton representing the Youth Corps of the Church of Believers'of God in Christ to hold public services at LaSalle Park beginning June 5. The request will be forwarded to the Park Department for their consideration. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - BUREAU OF STREETS TRUCK John Baumgartner, Assistant Street Commissioner, requested that the Board advertise for bids for a heavy duty truck for the Bureau of Streets. Detailed specifications will be provided. Mr. Baumgartner said the department needs this vehicle for street maintenance and repair work where cuts are made and concrete is needed. Mr. Mullen asked if this purchase is budgeted. Mr. Farrand said it is planned to request an additional appropriation from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund for this truck. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved and sealed bids will be received on May 17, 1976. [1