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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 2012 355 <br />allowance for trade -in. He noted their bid was slightly higher, but their trade -in allowance made <br />them lower. Chief Cox stated they currently use MSA equipment, but one thing that Scott air <br />pack has created is a low profile air pack which gives fire fighters 1/2 tot inch more room in <br />confined areas which can make all the difference. He stated the Fire Department took the air <br />packs through confined space test stations at Clay Fire station and they were able to get through <br />the areas that they couldn't with the other brand of air packs. He noted that MSA does not have a <br />comparable piece of equipment and Scott has a proprietary agreement with the manufacturer. <br />Chief Cox added that these are safety issues. Mr. Gilot asked if the smaller bottles hold the same <br />amount of air. Chief Cox stated they do, and they actually tested them. Ms. Greene stated they <br />looked at all the quotes, and she is comfortable with the award. Mr. Inks asked how much <br />difference there is in cost. Chief Cox stated it is under $100,000.00. He added that Hoosier is the <br />lowest base bid, but the options increase the cost. Ms. Roos asked what the City's total is. Chief <br />Cox stated the City's share will be about $280,000.00. He noted the Fire Department budgeted to <br />pay for the equipment before being awarded the grant. Mr. Gilot asked if they talked to the <br />Federal grant people to see if they concur with the award. Chief Cox stated they will. <br />BOARD MEMBER EXCUSED <br />Ms. Roos excused herself from the meeting at 11:20 a.m. <br />- Change Order — Memorial Hospital Fagade <br />Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, stated this change order is due to the need for traffic routing. Ms. <br />Roos stated she asked Engineering to work with Notre Dame on football game weekends for the <br />road closure. Mr. Villa noted they had to open and close the road six (6) times to accommodate <br />games. <br />- Change Order — East Bank Separation <br />Mr. Villa stated this change order was due to minor issues that included relocating a water main <br />they encountered. Mr. Gilot stated he heard the City's electric line was hit. He noted the City <br />owns the power connector and the Metronet between Howard Park and the East Race. He stated <br />the City's locators need to locate the line. <br />The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have <br />requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting <br />adjourned at 11:58 a.m. <br />BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />h. <br />Gary A. Gi Gil 6t-, Presidents <br />Michael C. Mecham, Member <br />Mark W. Neal, Member <br />t <br />�2nda M. Martin, Jerk <br />REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6 2012 <br />The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:39 a.m, on Tuesday, <br />November 6, 2012, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members Donald E. Inks, <br />Kathryn E. Roos, and Michael Mecham present. Board member Mark Neal was absent. Also <br />present was Attorney Cheryl Greene. <br />APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING <br />Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Ms. Roos and carried, the Minutes of the Agenda <br />Review Session of October 18, 2012, the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2012 and the Claims <br />Meeting of October 30, 2012 were approved. <br />OPENING OF PROPOSALS -- SAINT JOSEPH RIVER CSO/RIVER STABILIZATION <br />PROJECT.- PROJECT, NO. 112- 055 (SEWER ENGINEERING <br />