12172020 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2020 237 1. 53356 Rose Quartz Ln. —Sewer (Key No. 021-1038-061441) D. Mr. Frank Donahue, 57517 Oakside Ave., Mishawaka, IN 46544 1. 52587 Common Eider Trail — Water/Sewer (Key No. 021-1038-061931) Upon a motion by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the Consents to Annexation and Waivers of Right to Remonstrate were approved as submitted. RATIFY APPROVAL AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR, EXCAVATION, AND OCCUPANCY BONDS The Division of Engineering Permit Department recommended that the following bond be ratified pursuant to Resolution 100-2000 as follows: Business Bond Type Approved/ TReleased Effective Date Universal Services Company, LLC Excavation Bond I Approved 12-8-2020 Ms. Maradik made a motion that the bond's approval as outlined above be ratified. Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which carried by roll call. APPROVE CLAIMS Ms. Maradik stated that a request to pay the following claims in the amounts indicated has been received by the Board; each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the goods or services has approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal Officer and certified for accuracv. Name Amount of Claim Date City of South Bend Claims GBN-8447/8536 $920,906.84 12/7/2020 City of South Bend Claims GBN-8554/8608 $681,019.35 12/7/2020 City of South Bend Claims GBN-8648/8650 $1,005,197.88 12/8/2020 City of South Bend Claims GBN-8655/8888/8887 $2,012,130.19 12/15/2020 Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that after review of the expenditures, the claims be approved as submitted. Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which carried by roll call. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, stated this would be Linda Martin's last meeting due to her retirement at the end of the year. He thanked her for her twenty-three (23) years of service to the City as a tremendously competent, reliable support for the Board of Public Works. He stated she has kept the Board's business on track for years, ensuring that all details are checked, and everything is organized, and noted her work has helped move policies forward and without her work, a lot of this wouldn't happen. He stated she has always handled herself with professionalism and has been a devoted City employee and will be missed. Mr. Gilot and the Board further thanked Ms. Martin for her leadership, behind the scenes work, organizational skills, and collaboration. Mr. Gilot stated Linda has had a knack for making me look organized when I'm not. He stated she has kept the wheels going and acted as an advocate for me to get the details done. He noted he enjoyed the working partnership they have had over the years. Ms. Martin thanked them all and expressed her gratitude to all the Board members and stated it's been an honor to serve on the Board. She congratulated Ms. Maradik in her role as the new president of the Board, noting she has always been an asset to the Board with her years of knowledge and experience. She introduced Anne Fuchs, who will fill her role as Clerk of the Board and stated she feels good about leaving her position in Anne's hands, adding she will do a great job. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Maradik and carried by roll call, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.