04/03/12 Board of Public Works Minutes

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CLAIMS REVIEW MEETING APRIL 3, 2012 119 Mr. Inks made a motion that the City of South Bend claims be approved as submitted. Ms. Roos seconded the motion, which carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Murray Miller, Local No. 645, asked the Board what the purpose is of the light at the intersection of Western Avenue and Laurel Street. Mr. Gilot stated it is for safety and security of pedestrians. He noted it is near the Kroc Center. Mr. Miller asked if it was put up for the Kroc Center. Mr. Littrell added it is also near the Housing Authority Apartments. Mr. Miller stated those apartments have been there for years and there was never a light put up. Mr. Gilot stated the Kroc Center has some 7,000 members and continues to grow; that warrants a traffic signal. He noted when there is a large event at the center, a light is necessary to help with overflow traffic. Ms. Greene added that it is no different than adding a light at an intersection when putting in a mall, or any type of business that increases foot and vehicle traffic. Mr. Miller asked what the situation was with the award of the East Bank Sewer Separation No. 2 at the last Board meeting. He noted the Board stated there was an issue with the award of the project. Mr. Gilot stated the project had to be awarded before the prevailing wage rates expired this week. Mr. Miller asked if the award had to be made or the project had to be bid before the wage rates expired. Mr. Gilot answered that the award has to be made; common wage rates are established when the contract to bid the project is entered into. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & 4—k Gary'A. Gilot, President Donald E. Inks, Member Kathryn E. Roos, Member ATTEST: in8a M. Martin, Cle