02/12/13 Board of Public Works Minutes

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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION FEBRUARY 7 2013 24 system for the lift feature are built into the vehicles, so no external charging system can be used, and no other brand of cot is able to fit into the charger. Chief Cox noted that Strycker cots have a removable battery for charging. He added they have had problems with chargers being ripped out when the cots were pulled out of the ambulance, and the expense to repair them is excessive. Chief Cox stated they don't have any in-house technicians to work on the Femo cots, but they have five (5) technicians to work on the Strycker cots. He noted that they will be trading in the old Ferno cots for the new Strycker cots, and will receive credit for the trade-in value. Maintenance Service Agreement — Driving Simulator Fire Chief Cox stated Doron Precision System's, Inc. contract is being renewed for maintenance on the department's driving simulator. He noted there is huge value in this type of equipment; accidents are notably down, with only one (1) that he could recall last year. Professional Services Agreement — Fire Training Center Consulting Fire Chief Steve Cox stated this project is unbelievably exciting to finally see happen, after nearly twenty (20) years of discussion about doing it. He noted it is approximately a $4,000,000.00 project, but the consultant, Development Strategies Group is only charging $49,000.00. He said he spoke to the consultant and his intent is to have it operational by October. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Murray Miller, Local No. 645, questioned if the specifications for the 2013 Manhole Repair bid were the same as used in previous years, limiting the bidders. Mr. Gilot stated they were supposed to be redone to open up the bid to make it applicable to more bidders. Ms. Greene stated last year's bid specifications were written so a bidder needed "x" amount of repairs in "x" amount of years, and that was the problem. She noted the specifications required a large amount of repairs that few companies could meet. Ms. Greene added that she thought that wording was taken out. Mr. Gilot request Mr. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, review the specifications. 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 came before the Board. The meeting adjourned at 1 I : 4 0 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS A40n Gary A. Gilot, President I%zlald, . Inks, Member Michael C. Mecham, Member r { W. Neal, Member E. ois Member.Tida M. Martin, berk REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12 2013 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members Kathryn E. Roos, Michael Mecham and Mark Neal present. Board Member Donald E. Inks was absent. Also present was Board Attorney Cheryl Greene. PUBLIC HEARING — NEW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE — THERAPEUTIC INDULGENCE Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a new Massage Establishment License for Therapeutic Indulgence, 904 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46617. It was noted favorable recommendations were received from the Fire Department, Building Department and Police Department. Ms. Sara Frazier, Owner, was present to address the Board. She informed the Board of the location, the hours, and the training and licensing of her staff, and presented the Board with written testimonials to her experience and quality of work. She stated that her husband is a Firefighter and has thoroughly inspected