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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION FEBRUARY 7 2013 24 <br />system for the lift feature are built into the vehicles, so no external charging system can be used, <br />and no other brand of cot is able to fit into the charger. Chief Cox noted that Strycker cots have a <br />removable battery for charging. He added they have had problems with chargers being ripped <br />out when the cots were pulled out of the ambulance, and the expense to repair them is excessive. <br />Chief Cox stated they don't have any in -house technicians to work on the Femo cots, but they <br />have five (5) technicians to work on the Strycker cots. He noted that they will be trading in the <br />old Ferno cots for the new Strycker cots, and will receive credit for the trade -in value. <br />Maintenance Service Agreement — Driving Simulator <br />Fire Chief Cox stated Doron Precision System's, Inc. contract is being renewed for maintenance <br />on the department's driving simulator. He noted there is huge value in this type of equipment; <br />accidents are notably down, with only one (1) that he could recall last year. <br />Professional Services Agreement — Fire Training Center Consulting <br />Fire Chief Steve Cox stated this project is unbelievably exciting to finally see happen, after <br />nearly twenty (20) years of discussion about doing it. He noted it is approximately a <br />$4,000,000.00 project, but the consultant, Development Strategies Group is only charging <br />$49,000.00. He said he spoke to the consultant and his intent is to have it operational by October. <br />PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR <br />Mr. Murray Miller, Local No. 645, questioned if the specifications for the 2013 Manhole Repair <br />bid were the same as used in previous years, limiting the bidders. Mr. Gilot stated they were <br />supposed to be redone to open up the bid to make it applicable to more bidders. Ms. Greene <br />stated last year's bid specifications were written so a bidder needed "x" amount of repairs in "x" <br />amount of years, and that was the problem. She noted the specifications required a large amount <br />of repairs that few companies could meet. Ms. Greene added that she thought that wording was <br />taken out. Mr. Gilot request Mr. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, review the <br />specifications. <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 I I:40 a.m. <br />BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />A40n <br />Gary A. Gilot, President <br />I%xlald, . Inks, Member <br />Michael C. Mecham, Member <br />r { W. Neal, Member <br />E. ois Member .Ti da M. Martin, berk <br />REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12 2013 <br />The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, <br />February 12, 2013, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members Kathryn E. Roos, <br />Michael Mecham and Mark Neal present. Board Member Donald E. Inks was absent. Also <br />present was Board Attorney Cheryl Greene. <br />PUBLIC HEARING — NEW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE — THERAPEUTIC <br />INDULGENCE <br />Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a new <br />Massage Establishment License for Therapeutic Indulgence, 904 East Jefferson Boulevard, <br />South Bend, Indiana 46617. It was noted favorable recommendations were received from the <br />Fire Department, Building Department and Police Department. Ms. Sara Frazier, Owner, was <br />present to address the Board. She informed the Board of the location, the hours, and the training <br />and licensing of her staff, and presented the Board with written testimonials to her experience <br />and quality of work. She stated that her husband is a Firefighter and has thoroughly inspected <br />