09/13/10 Board of Public Works Minutes

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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION SEPTEMBER 9 2010 267 Mr. Rob Nichols, Engineering, stated this proposal was tabled at the last meeting, but should be approved at Monday's meeting. Funding the properties being demolished for the project has been named. - Monthly Report of Operations Mr. Al Greek, Environmental Services presented his Monthly Report of Operations for the month of August 2010. - Safety Reports Mr. Al Greek, Environmental Services, Mr. Pete Kaminski, Street Department, and Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, presented their respective Safety Reports for the month of August 2010. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Murray Miller, Union, inquired about the status of the decision on the issue of Ortiz Concrete's Certificate of Insurance for the Kennedy Park Curb and Sidewalk project. Mr. Gilot stated that upon review, they are not able to accept the lowered amount because the specifications state the higher amount is required, and it is advantageous to Ortiz Concrete. The amount of the insurance may be lowered in the future for smaller projects such as this, but this one was quoted with the higher amount and it must remain as such. Ms. Corle was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot,President Donald E. Inks, Member Carl P. Littrell, Member ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13 2010 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:33 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Member Carl P. Littrell present. Board Member Donald Inks was absent. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Thomas Bodnar. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA Mr. Gilot noted the addition to the agenda of a Project Assignment with Crowe Horwath for review of Sewer Revenue Bonds. PUBLIC HEARING —NEW TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE — SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a new Transient Merchant License Application for the Spirit Halloween Superstores at 1290 East Ireland Road, Suite F2, South Bend, Indiana 46614, which will be open August 15, 2010 to November 15, 2010; Sunday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It was noted favorable recommendations were received from the Police Department, Building Department and the Legal Department. The Fire Department noted that the sprinkler system is leaking and the alarm system