HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/98 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1998
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9: 3 5 a.m. on Monday, February
16, 1998, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Ms. M. Catherine
Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
ADD AGENDA ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following items were
added to the agenda:
- Request to Advertise for Receipt of Bids - Morris Civic (Two (2) Bid Packages)
- Request to Advertise for Receipt of Bids - Computer
- Amendment to Resolution No. 9-1998
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on February 9, 1998, were approved.
APPEAL - TAXI CAB LICENSE - PATRICK EVERLY
Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for an appeal concerning the denial of a taxi cab
driver's license, as submitted by Mr. Patrick Everly, % Hickory Inn Budget Motel, 50520 U.S. 33
North, South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Patrick Everly was present, as well as Ms. Ann Carol Simons, City Attorney's office, and
Detective Glenn McQueen, South Bend Police Department. Mr. Caldwell stated that initially Mr.
Everly's request was denied, as he had a criminal history. The City of South Bend Municipal Code
states that an individual convicted of a felony is subject to denial when pursuing this type of license.
Mr. Everly stated that this felony was sixteen (16) years old. He stated that he is disabled, and this
is the only work he can perform. Ms. Simons stated that in addition to the felony, he has had a
speeding ticket, amounting to four (4) points on his driver's license, and an indication of interaction
with the law enforcement in Ohio. Detective McQueen stated that a nationwide history check
revealed he has a criminal history in Texas and Ohio. Mr. Everly responded that the conviction in
1982 was a forgery conviction, and he was put on probation. He failed to pay, and received six (6)
months jail time.
Mr. Caldwell stated that his felony history is a concern to the Board due to the criminal history and
driving record. The speeding ticket was in May of 1997, before the application was filed. Ms.
Simons stated that cab drivers are responsible for large amounts of cash, a trip log and providing
information to the Police Department upon request. An individual convicted of forgery may not be
an honest person in regard to handling of cash and uith passengers. Mr. Walter Jones, ABC Cab
Company, was present, and stated that Mr. Everly has worked for his cab company, and can give a
good reference for him. Mr. Jones knows Mr. Everly and trusts him, and stated that he is fit to drive
a cab. Mr. Jones was willing to take a chance in hiring Mr. Everly. At present time, he is a courier
for ABC Cab, and he does not believe Mr. Everly to be a risk. Mr. Everly stated that his ticket for
speeding was 45 mph in a 35 mph zone, and he paid the ticket with no altercations with the law. He
also stated that he has been honest, and has not tried to hide the felony conviction nor the speeding
ticket.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the appeal for
a taxi cab license was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of the above referred to
items. 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:
MONGO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 44
Mongo, Indiana 46771
BID: Unit Bid Total
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Six (6) PASS Devices $30.00 Each $180.00
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC
112 W. Rupel Street, Box 201
North Liberty, Indiana 46554
BID.
Unit Bid
Ten (10) Thirty Minute Survial Air Bottles $80.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation.
AWARD BIDS - ABANDONED VEHICLES
Mr. Gary Libbey, Department of Code Enforcement, advised the Board that on February 9, 1998,
bids were received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After reviewing those bids, Mr.
Libbey recommends that the Board award the. vehicles to the highest bidders as follows:
STEVE & GENE'S AUTO TRUCK SALVAGE
3109 Gertrude Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
No.
Red Tag
Make
Year
VIN
Bid Amount
2
40503
Chevy
1984
1G8CT18B6E0132472
$266.95
8
40269
Dodge
1 1984
1P4FH21C6ER178107
$166.66
TOTAL . $433.61
MICHIANA ENTERPRISES
Curtis Kendall
19270 Darden Road
South Bend, Indiana 46637
No..
Red Tag
Make
Year
VIN
Bid Amount
1
39611
Chevy
1988
JGINMI52JK772544
$ 56.50
3
40279
Chevy
1985
1G1BN35H6FX166154
$ 89.00
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4
40502
Ford
1987
1FABP50D3HG103118
$ 76.00
6
40123
Honda
1985
AN3528FC014056
$ 56.50
7
40585 _
Audi
1987
WAUFB0813HA025379
$ 76.50
9
40305
Toyota
1980
RA42368249
$ 56.50
10
40335
Isuzu
1987
JABRT2176114116056
$ 65.50
11
40248
Ford
1986
1FABP33J9GW222799
$ 56.50
12
40149
Ford
1988
2FAPP36X8JB 140416
$ 65.00
13
40014
Buick
1989
1G4NC54U5KM054716
$103.50
TOTAL $701.50
JERRY WOODS
3719 Western
South Bend, Indiana 46619
No.
Red Tag
Make
Year
V N
Bid Amount
5
40436
Chevy
1978
CCL248S219984
$115.00
TOTAL $115.00
Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded
as outlined above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS- LEIGHTON PLAZA - BID PACKAGE 01-02.30 - MASS
EXCAVATION AND SHEETING - PROJECT NO. 97-57-2
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the following
Change Orders on behalf of Ritschard Brothers, Inc., 1204 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana,
and recommended approval:
Change Order
Amount
Final Contract Sum
1-02.30-1
Decrease $200,900.00
$591,100.00
1-02.30-2
Increase $ 94A07.34
$685,507.34
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Change Orders were
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - EQUIPMENT SERVICES FACILITY EXPANSION - PROJECT
NO. 96-68
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Roger Nawrot, Ken Herceg & Associates, has submitted Change
Order No. 3 on behalf of the Robert Henry Corporation, 404 South Frances, South Bend, Indiana
indicating that the Contract amount be increased $10,609.00 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $580,947.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - LEIGHTON PLAZA - PHASE III - BID PACKAGE
3-03.73 - PRE -CAST CONCRETE - PROJECT NO 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on December 22, 1997, to Prestress
Services, Inc., 7855 NW Winchester Road, Decatur, Indiana, in the amount of $4,056,000.00 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Littrell, 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.
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APPROVAL OF ESCROW AGREEMENT - LEIGHTON PLAZA - PHASE III - BID PACKAGE
3-15.20 - FIRE PROTECTION - PROJECT NO 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Escrow Agreement between the City of South
Bend and McDaniel Fire Systems, 53307 Ada Drive, Elkhart, Indiana, for the above referred to
project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT JOBSITE TRAILER - IRONWOOD
WIDENING PROJECT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Larry Shafer, Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., 25200 State Road 23,
South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to place a jobsite office trailer on the property owned by
the City of South Bend, near the intersection of Calvert and Ironwood to be used during the
construction of the above referred to project. The City of South Bend and Rieth Riley Construction
Company, Inc., agree to hold the other harmless for accident, injury or liability. Upon a motion made
by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement was approved.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - ROOF
REPLACEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Mathews Purucker Anella, Inc., 218 South Frances Street, South Bend, Indiana, for architectural and
engineering services for the roof replacement at the Municipal Services Building. Mr. Caldwell noted
that the Proposal is in the amount of $24,000.00, with reimbursable expenses for contract documents
and material testing in the amount of $1,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - 1997 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TRACKING STUDY -
THE SUMMIT GROUP, LLC
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
The Summit Group, LLC, 2591 North Summit Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for updates on the
1996 Benchmark Study. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $24,000.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Agreement
was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL
SERVICES
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Department
of Code Enforcement for a License Application for a Rubbish and Garbage Removal Service for the
following businesses:
Applicant
Business Name
Address
LeRoy Gorden, Sr.*
LeRoy Gorden, Sr.
218 North Sadie Street
Ray Garbaciak
Superior Waste Systems
20645 West Ireland Road
Stephen Meyer
BFI Waste Systems
57820 Charlotte Avenue,
Elkhart, Indiana
Charlie John Hagye II
Charlie Hagye Trash Removal
1323 East Dayton
It was noted that the Bureau of Sanitation has inspected the vehicles to be used in conjunction with
these businesses, and have found them to be satisfactory. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the License Applications were approved.
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1998
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATIONS - SECOND HAND DEALER
Mr. Caldwell stated that the following secondhand dealers license applications have been received:
Applicant
Business Name
Address
Material to be Sold
Vendel Vegh
Ozark Trading Post
1530 Western
Electronic tools,
pawn broker
James K. Gregg
Jim & Pat Retail
2210 Huron
Secondhand items
Store
Frances J. Billings
Caseys Furniture
520 Western Avenue
Used Furniture
Mart
Robert K. Harrison
Harrison's Furniture
2609 Miami Street
'Used Furniture
& Treasures
Karen Raymond
P&K Furniture
1301 E. Calvert
FurniturelHousehold
Mr. Caldwell further advised that favorable- recommendations have been received from the Bureau
of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department and Fire Department
concerning the above applications. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by 1VMs.Roemer
and carried, the above license applications were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's
Office for issuance of a license.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-1998 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY .
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is
unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
SEE ATTACHED LIST (MOBILE PHONES)
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6(c) permits and establishes procedure for disposal of
personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the item listed above is no longer needed by the City; is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended and has an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5;000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said item may be transferred or sold at public auction
or private sale, without advertising. However, if the property is deemed worthless, such may be
demolished or junked.
ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-1998 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell; seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works. In addition, the Board approved the request to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the sale of this item:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-1998
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property is
unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
ONE (1) 1974 INTERNATIONAL LOAD STAR 1800
SERIAL NUMBER 1068EHA19499
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6(c) permits and establishes procedure for disposal of
personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the item listed above is no longer needed by the City; is unfit for the purpose for which it
was intended and has an estimated value of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said item may be transferred or sold at public auction
or private sale, without advertising. However, if the property is deemed worthless; such may be
demolished or junked.
ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT AMENDED RESOLUTION NO 9-1998
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works.
AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 9-1998
RENEWAL OF SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION - LAPORTE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has a maintenance Agreement for Signals on State
Highway Routes in Saint Joseph County; and
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WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is desirous of extending the current signal maintenance
agreement for another year from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the LaPorte District of the Indiana Department of Transportation is desirous of
extending the current signal maintenance agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the Signal Maintenance Agreement for Signals on State Highway Routes in Saint Joseph
County be renewed for another year, from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998.
ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 1998.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/James R. Caldwell, President
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - MORRIS CIVIC
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EXPANSION AND RENOVATION - BID PACKAGE A -
STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ERECTION - BID PACKAGE B - SCAFFOLDING
INSTALLATION AND RENTAL - PROJECT NO 98-25-2
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, Director of Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell stated that funding for
this project will be paid for by bond issue by the Redevelopment Commission. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to advertise for the
receipt of bids was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS -1998 COMPUTER
BIDS
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr Bob Allen, Division of Administration and Finance, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to items. Mr. Allen stated that
funding for these items will come from each department's Capital Funds. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt
of bids was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following three (3)
traffic control devices were approved:
New Installation - Handicap
1514 N. O'Brien
Ms. Karen Dale has met all
Sign
requirements.
New Installation - Handicap
1307 Corby
Ms. Virginia Price has met all
Sign
requirements.
New.Installation - Handicap
2633 West Washington
Ms. Joyce Butts has met all
Sign
requirements.
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APPROVE EXCAVATION BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Excavation Bond be approved as follows:
EXCAVATION BOND
Great Lakes Dozing & Excavating Approved Retroactive to February 9, 1998
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond 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 $1,950,226.18 dated
February 16, 1998 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive
Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of
$166,358.54 and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved
and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
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