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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was,convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, August
9; 1999, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Lewis N. Powell and Ms. M. Catherine
Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following items
were added to the agenda:
- Request to Advertise for the Receipt of Bids - Abandoned Vehicles
- Title Sheet - Roof Replacement - Fire Station No. 4
- Contractor Bonds
- Construction Contract - Sample Street Sewer Reconstruction
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on August 2, 1999, were approved. Upon a motion made by Ms.
Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting ofthe Board held
on July 19, 1999 were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - NEAR WESTSIDE PARTNERSHIP CENTER - CURB SIDEWALK AND
APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 99-31
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to 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:
RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Post Office Box 1775
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Nagle, Engineer/Estimator
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $56,483.25
NILES CONCRETE SAWING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2580 East Detroit Road
Niles, Michigan 49120
Bid was signed by Mr. Daniel Kulwicki, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $74,354.25
BATTEAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
430 East LaSalle Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Batteast, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $67,533.00
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WALSH & KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Kevin Kelly, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted ,
BID: $67,433.75
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - WESTSIDE PARTNERSHIP CENTER - CURB. SIDEWALK AND
APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO. 99-32
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. The
Cleric 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:
BATTEAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
430 East LaSalle
South Bend, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. Robert Batteast, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Total Cost Base Bid $75,599.00
Total Cost Alt. A $39,279.00
WALSH & KELLY, INC.
430 East LaSalle
South Bend, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. Kevin Kelly, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Total Cost Base Bid $79,950.25
Total Cost Alt. A $40,013.00
NILES CONCRETE SAWING & CONSTRUCTION. INC.
2580 East Detroit Road
Niles, Michigan 49120
Bid was signed by Mr. Daniel Kulwicki, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Total Cost Base Bid $83,181.40
Total Cost Alt. A $43,822.60
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RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Post Office Box 1776
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Nagle
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Total Cost Base Bid $68,095.25
Total Cost Alt. A $35,698.25
Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD QUOTATION - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - SITE DRAINAGE AND
SEWERS - PROJECT NO.98-25-9
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on July 26,1999, quotations were received
and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to HRP Construction, 5777 Cleveland Road, South
Bend, Indiana in the amount of $41,690.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the quotation be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded
the motion which carried.
AWARD QUOTATION - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - PORTLAND CEMENT
CONCRETE PAVING AND CURBS - PROJECT NO. 98-25-10
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on July 6, 1999, quotations were received
and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to Kaser Spraker Construction, 25487 State Road
2, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $29,378.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that
the recommendation be accepted and the quotation be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell
seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD QUOTATION- MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - FLEXIBLE PAVING AND
SURFACING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-11
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on July 26,1999, quotations were received
and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those quotations, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to Walsh & Kelly, 24358 State Road 23, South Bend,
Indiana in the amount of $44,000.00, which is the base quote of $45,000.00 with a voluntary deduct
of $1,000.00. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the
quotation be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - LEIGHTON PLAZA - CONCRETE WORK - PROJECT NO.97-
57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, has submitted Change Order No. 3-
03.70C.6 on behalf of Casteel Construction, 23186 West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana
indicating that the Contract amount be increased $87,971.25 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $1,911,017.83. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by
Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - LEIGHTON PLAZA -GENERAL CONSTRUCTION -PROJECT
NO. 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, has submitted Change Order No. 3-
03.70C.7 on behalf of Casteel Construction, 23186 West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana
indicating that the Contract amount be increased $18,578.76 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $953,805.48. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the Change Order was approved.
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AUGUST 9, 1999
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - LEAD BASER
PAINT ABATEMENT - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.2
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
001 on behalf of Clean Air Systems, Inc., 23349 State Road 23 West, South Bend, Indiana indicating
that the Contract amount be increased $2,300.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $41,890.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried„the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - LEAD BASED
PAINT ABATEMENT - PROJECT NO.98-25-5.2
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manger, has submitted Change OrderNo. 002
on behalf of Clean Air Systems, Inc., 23349 State Road 23 West, South Bend, Indiana indicating that
the Contract amount be increased $12,625.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $54,515.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER _-_MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - EXCAVATION
AND SHEETING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-3A
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
003 (revised) on behalf of Ritschard Brothers, Inc., 1204 West Sample, South Bend, Indiana
indicating that the Contract amount be increased $3,630.00 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $252,960.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - MASONRY AND
MASONRY RESTORATION - PROJECT NO. 98-25-5.4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
001 on behalf of Ramenda Masonry Company, Inc., 54889 Lexington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana.
This Change Order removes and installs the masonry, of which the amount balances out. There is no
monetary increase/decrease for this Change Order. The Contract Sum remains at $551,600.00.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Change Order was
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - CONCRETE -
PROJECT NO. 98-25-313
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
004 (revised) on behalf of The Robert Henry Corporation, Post Office Box 1407, South Bend,
Indiana indicating that the Contract amount be increased $24,389.00 for a new Contract sum
including this Change Order in the amount of $678,904.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer,
seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - NORTH PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT
NO. 98-92
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
4 onbehalfofNorth America Construction, 3500 West Highway 13, Burnsville, Minnesota indicating
that the Contract amount be increased $58,531.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change
Order in the amount of $6,154,674.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR - LEIGHTON PLAZA -
PHASE III - LEASE IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 7 AND 8 - PROJECT NO. 97-57-10
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 19, 1999, to Forsey
Construction, 2018 Ironwood Circle, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $40,700.00 for the above
referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a
motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was approved and
the appropriate Certificate of Insurance as submitted was filed.
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APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - LAUREL ROAD SEWER AND WATER
EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 98-71
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 6, 1999, to Oselka
Construction Company, 10900 Kruger Road, Union Pier, Michigan, in the amount of $409,603.00
for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Contract was
approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials
Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF ESCROW AGREEMENT - SCADA PROJECT -WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT - PROJECT NO. 99-15
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Escrow Agreement between the City of South
Bend; Bank One, Indianapolis, Indiana; and Precision Controls Systems, 7141 West Morris Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana, for the above referred to project. Mr. Caldwell noted that this project is in
excess of $100,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell
and carried, the Escrow Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM
The following Community Development Addendum was presented to the Board for approval:
Near Northwest
Cottage Grove Rehab Project
Extends service area to Scott
Neighborhood, Inc.
Street
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above referred to
Addendum was approved and executed.
APPROVAL_ OF PROPOSAL - PHASE II SITE ASSESSMENT - FORMER OLIVER PLOW
WORKS - ENVIROCORP
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Envirocorp, 3600 McGill Street, South Bend, Indiana, to complete a site assessment at the former
Oliver Plow Works, 533 South Chapin, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Proposal
is in the amount of $71,035.00, and funding is provided by a CEDA TIF and an EDA Grant.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Proposal
was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENTS - BUILDING BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of the following Building Block Grant Agreements.
These agreements will convey the funds to the grantee to carry out the neighborhood physical
improvement and beautification projects within the City of South Bend.
Goodland/Lincolnway West
$1,942.62
Flowers/Shrubs/Mulch/Rocks
Neighborhood
Epworth Church, 2404
$5,000.00
Flowers/Shrubs/Lighting
Lincolnway West
Kendall Street Park
$3,347.00
Flowers/Trees/Retaining Wall
God's Property Neighborhood
$5,000.00
Flowers/Trees/Shrubs/Mulch
Association
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Grant Agreements
were approved.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - SAMPLE STREET SEWER CONSTRUCTION -
PROJECT NO. 99-49
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 19,1999, to Herrman & Goetz,
225 South Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $172,210.56 for the above referred to
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project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate
Certificate of Insurance and the Performance Bond as submitted were filed.
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Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on July 12,1999, to R&R Excavating,
2010 West Avenue, Mishawaka, Indiana, in the amount of $515,747.50 for the above referred to
project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Contract was approved and the
appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as
submitted were filed.
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, for emergency medical services for the
University of Notre Dame football season for 1999. This Agreement will generate revenue for
the Fire Department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 36-1999 - DISPOSAL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 36-1999
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on January
9, 1995, Ordinance No. 8570-95 which states that upon retirement with twenty (20) or more years
of service:
"Upon retirement with twenty (20) or more years of service to the City of South Bend,
Indiana, a sworn member of the South Bend Fire Department shall be entitled to retain as his
or her own personal property, the fire helmet used by such Firefighter immediately prior to
giving notice of his or her retirement."
and
WHEREAS, GUY CHAPMAN has retired from the South Bend, Indiana Fire Department
after twenty (20) or more years of service, and the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend,
Indiana has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C.. 36-1-11-6 permits and established procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it was
intended; and
WHEREAS, Chief Luther Taylor has advised that the fire helmet previously worn by this
Firefighter is of no further use to the Department and of no practical value;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend that the fire helmet worn by this Firefighter is no longer needed by the City and unfit for
the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated fair market value of less than One
Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of in accordance with
Ordinance 8570-95 and removed from the City inventory.
Adopted this 9th day of August, 1999
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Lewis N. Powell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - SOUTH BEND
FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION NO.4 RE -ROOF PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 99-58
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Roger Nawrot, Ken Herceg & Associates, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids
was approved.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED
VEHICLES
Mrs. Kathy Dempsey, Director, Department ofCode Enforcement, requested permission to advertise
for the sale of approximately seventeen (17) abandoned vehicles, which are being stored at Super
Auto Salvage Corporation, 3300 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all
vehicles have been stored more than fifteen (15) days, identification checks had been run for auto
theft and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Caldwell and carried, the above request was approved.
DENY REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - HIGH/BROADWAY
Mr. Caldwell stated that an unfavorable recommendation has been received by Community and
Economic Development, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Johnnie Duke, 735 East
Broadway, South Bend, Indiana to purchase two properties at High and Broadway Streets. The
Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the request and has found it
to be in the best interest of the City to retain this property. Community and Economic Development
stated that the southeast neighborhood has experienced considerable redevelopment over the past six
years, and the availability of vacant lots owned by the City has helped contribute to the overall
redevelopment effort. A housing development study will be started in the near future. Until that
study is complete and fully analyzes the impact of the remaining lots, Community and Economic
Development recommends that the City retain this property. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was denied.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK
SALE - OUIZNO'S CLASSIC SUBS
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Fire Enforcement, Police Department, Design Review, Building Department and the
City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. David Risner, Quizno's Classic
Subs, 131 South Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, for an application for a sidewalk cafe. Upon a
motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the recommendation was
approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE WAKEWA FROM HILLCREST TO
LAFAYETTE - BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering and the Police Department, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Steve Michael,
205 Wakewa, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on August 22,1999.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation
was approved.
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FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following
Certificates of Insurance were accepted for filing:
Masonry Restoration Specialists, Inc. Peerless Midwest
Jim Marnocha dba And Peerless Realty
1904 Hartman Drive 55860 Russell Industrial Parkway
South Bend, Indiana 46617 Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
APPROVE TITLE SHEETS
- CONCRETE PAVING REPAIRS - PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 99-007A
- CLEVELAND ROAD ADDED LANES - PROJECT NO. 98-87
- SOUTHEAST ESTATES - SECTION SEVEN
- FIRE STATION NO. 4 RE -ROOF - PROJECT NO. 99-58
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Title Sheets for the above referred to projects were being presented
at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed.
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bonds be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Cement Techs Approved Effective August 9, 1999
Stuart Christiana Approved Effective August 9, 1999
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,278,079.90 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of $47,725.21 and recommended
approval. In addition, Mr. Rahman Johnson, Fiscal Officer, submitted a claim for Fire Station No.
10, and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved and the
reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Caldwell gave condolences to the family of Evan Sears, and thanked all City Departments
for coming together to help the family.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m..
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ames R. Caldwell, President
Lewis N. Powell, Member ,,
ine Roemer,
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Angela ` J cob, Clerk