09/25/12 Board of Public Works Minutes

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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION SEPTEMBER 20 2012 300 Street Name Change Attorney Larry Meteiver stated that Councilman Henry Davis has requested on behalf of his Church that the 100 block of North Adams Street be renamed Greater Saint John MBC Lane, to honor the Church's 901b Anniversary. He noted there are several unfavorable recommendations against this from different departments within the City. The Board discussed the problems with permanently changing the name and how this could potentially set a precedent, with the potential for all churches or other businesses to request the same thing for their church or business. Ms. Roos suggested the best way to handle these requests is to create a permanent Honorary Name sign to be placed below the actual street name sign. Mr. Meteiver noted that is not what Mr. Davis wants; he wants the street name permanently changed. The Board discussed the potential for confusion on the part of drivers when the name of the street changes mid -block to another name; the problems with mapping changes; the problems with any home - owners living on the street that will need to change their address; emergency response locating, and potential other problems. Mr. Meteiver noted State Statute gives the final decision powers to the Mayor, the Board just needs to make their recommendation. The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business carne before the Board. The meeting adjourned at 11:33 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot Donal E. Inks, Member athryn FRoos, Member Michael C. Mecham ark W. Neal, Member Li da M. Martin, Clerk REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, by Board Member Donald E. Inks, with Board Members Kathryn E. Roos and Michael C. Mecham present. Board President Gary Gilot and Member Mark Neal were absent. Also present was Attorney Cheryl Greene. Board of Public Works Clerk, Linda M. Martin, presented the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public and by City Staff. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the minutes of the Agenda Review Session of September 6, 2012, the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2012, and the Claims Review Meeting of September 18, 2012 were approved. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA Mr. inks noted the addition to the agenda of a Change Order for the Eddy Street Intersection Improvements Project. OPENING OF BIDS — WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS-.— 2012 TO 2014 WATER WORKS OPERATIONS) This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referenced project. 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: POLYDYNE INC. One Chemical Plant Road Riceboro, Georgia 31323