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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/29/93 Board of Public Works MinutesE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:33 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 1993, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski,, Mr. James R. Caldwell and Mrs. Mary H. Mueller present. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on March 22, 1993, were approved. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-1993 - ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (STOUFFER ANNEXATION) Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Division of Planning and Neighborhood Development, Department of Economic Development, advised that this is the second time this annexation Resolution has been before the Board. This Resolution involves approximately one (1) acre of land on the north side of Creekview Drive within the Creekwood Villas Subdivision. Creekwood Villas is on the north side of Hepler Street just west of Hickory Road. Mr. Magliozzi stated that the original Resolution contained a flaw in the legal description. He noted that nothing else has changed. Mr. Magliozzi further noted that City services are currently being provided to the area. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Resolution which has been submitted be adopted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried, and the following Resolution No. 14-1993, was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 14-1993 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (STOUFFER ANNEXATION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an ordinance which proposes the annexation of the hereinafter described real estate located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is generally located on the north side of Creekview Drive within the Creekwood Villas Subdivision. Creekwood Villas is on the north side of Hepler Street just west of Hickory Road and is proposed needed and can be used by the City of South Bend for its development in the reasonably near future, the development of which land will require a level of municipal public services basic to the establishment and maintenance of such development, which services shall include services of a non -capital nature, including street and road maintenance, and services of a capital improvement nature, including street construction, street lighting, sewer facilities, and storm water facilities; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing (1) the cost estimates of services of a non -capital nature, including street and road maintenance and other non -capital �U REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 services normally provided within the corporate boundaries, and services of a capital improvement nature, including street construction, street lighting, sewer facilities, and storm water drainage facilities to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method(s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that services of a non -capital nature will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar non -capital services provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, that have characteristic of topography, patterns of land use, and population density similar to that of the territory to be annexed; (5) that services of a capital improvement nature will be provided to the annexed area within three (3) years after the effective date of the annexation in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend that have characteristics of topography, patterns of land use and population density similar to that of the territory to be annexed and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria; and (6) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and of the area proposed to be annexed that the real property located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: A parcel of land located in the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 38 North, Range 3 East, Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. More particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 32; thence West 905 feet, more or less, thence North 842 feet, more or less, to the Southeast corner of lot 14, Creekwood Villas, Section One, being the point of beginning; thence North 250 feet, thence East 204.64 feet, thence South 243.96 feet, thence Southwest 204.73 feet, to the point of beginning, containing 1.170 acres, more or less. Key Number 02-2023-0549.02, be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. That it shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Works, to furnish to said territory services of a non -capital nature, such as street and road maintenance, within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation, in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services furnished by the City to other areas of the City which have characteristics of typography, patterns of land utilization and population density similar to said territory; and to furnish to said territory services of a capital improvement nature, such as street construction, street lighting, sewer facilities, and storm water facilities, within three (3) years of the effective date of the annexation, in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend that have characteristics of topography, patterns of land use and population density similar to that of the territory to be annexed and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. That the Board of Public Works shall and does REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 hereby now establish and adopt the fiscal plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted this 29th day of March, 1993. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/John E. Leszczynski s/James R. Caldwell s/Mary Hall Mueller Attest: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-1993 - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-1992 AND ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR OPEN AIR STANDS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller informed members of the Board that the Resolution submitted today rescinds a previous Resolution of the Board adopted on May 26, 1992, which prohibited the operation of open-air stands on the public right-of-way. At that time the City was sued and a preliminary injunction was granted against the City. Mrs. Mueller further advised that the Resolution submitted today sets in place polices and procedures for the operation of open-air stands on the public right-of-way and allows the City strict control over the location and operation of the stands to make their placement as safe as possible. The policies also contain a renewal procedure. Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the Resolution submitted today be adopted. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried, and the following Resolution No. 15-1993 was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 15-1993 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-1992 AND ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING OPEN-AIR STANDS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works for the City of South Bend (hereinafter, "Board") is required to review license requests for open-air businesses if such businesses are to be located on the public right-of-way or other public property under the Board's jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 1992, the Board adopted Resolution No. 23-1992, which provided that, as a matter of policy, the Board would prohibit open-air stands on the public right-of-way except for special events; and WHEREAS, suit was subsequently filed in St. Joseph Superior Court challenging the Board's policy, which suit resulted in a preliminary injunction against the Board permitting the operation of an open-air stand on the public sidewalk; and WHEREAS, if such stands are to be allowed on the public sidewalk, the Board should adopt procedures governing their placement and operation in the interest of public safety; and V REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 WHEREAS, application and review procedures for open-air businesses on the public right-of-way and an agreement for use of the public sidewalk for an open-air stand have been prepared, which procedures and agreement are attached hereto, and which procedures and agreement adequately govern and control the placement and operation of open-air stands on the public sidewalk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: 1) Resolution No. 23-1992, adopted by the Board on May 26, 1992, is hereby rescinded. 2) In the interest of public safety, the Board hereby adopts the policies and procedures set out in the attached application and review procedures and agreement for use of public sidewalks for open-air stands. 3) No open-air stand shall be located or placed upon the public sidewalk or right-of-way, except in conformance with the attached procedures and agreement. Adopted this 29th day of March, 1993. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John Leszczynski, President s/James R. Caldwell, Member s/Mary Hall Mueller, Member ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16-1993 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EOUIPMENT It is noted that Ms. Kellie Pickett, Central Purchasing, has submitted to the Board a list of equipment that is obsolete and no longer needed by the City. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the appropriate Resolution which has been prepared be adopted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried, and the following Resolution No. 16-1993 was adopted: ON DI RESOLUTION NO. 16-1993 OF THE SOUTH UNFIT AND/OR OARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 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: Nineteen (19) IBM Terminals: Serial Numbers: N3331, 627N5, 90445, 66828, 5P813, 6H645, 99G90, Q4007, S6527, S6526, 244N9, 72X44, S6530, 6B277, S6529, 28H23, Y9356, F4192, 5B958 Kaypro System Model #2 Serial Number: 120957 Kaypro System REGULAR MEETING Model #4 Serial Number: 204889 Hewlett Packard Plotter Desktop Serial Number: 2044AO1579 MARCH 29, 1993 Monochrome Monitors: 2-Goldstar: Serial Numbers: 81003145, 00109803 3-Amdek: Serial Numbers: 4247413, 4395757, 4385052 1-AST: Serial Number: 016177 Radio Shack TRS-80 Tandy TRS Serial Numbers: 6032200, 0010645, 701065 Tandy System Power Supply - PLSG51036 Microfilm Reader Serial Number: 29CA02657C 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 items listed above are no longer needed by the City; are unfit for the purpose for which they were intended and have an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said equipment 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 29th day of March, 1993. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/James R. Caldwell, Member s/Mary H. Mueller, Member ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-1993 - APPROVING MATTERS RELATING TO PROJECTS FUNDED WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SEWAGE WORKS REVENUE BONDS OF 1989 Mr. Leszczynski advised that as previously announced excess revenue.from the 1989 Sewage Works Revenue Bonds will be utilized for drainage improvements in the Chippewa, Erskine area. Therefore, the appropriate Resolution has been prepared and submitted to the Board for adoption. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried and the following Resolution No. 17-1993 was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 17-1993 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING MATTERS RELATING TO PROJECTS FUNDED WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SEWAGE WORKS REVENUE BONDS OF 1989 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the Common Council of the City approved plans, specifications and cost estimates for the acquisition and construction of certain improvements to the City's sewer utility; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Common Council of the City approved an Ordinance for the financing of such improvements, being Ordinance No. 7951-88, pursuant to which were issued the bonds designated as "Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of 198911, dated February 1, 1989, issued in original aggregate principal amount of Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($9,500,000) (the 111989 Bonds"), and WHEREAS, a surplus exists from proceeds of the 1989 Bonds and investment earnings thereon in the City of South Bend Sewage Works Construction Fund created by said Ordinance No. 7951-88, said surplus being an amount in excess of the amount needed to complete the projects contemplated by said Ordinance; and WHEREAS, said surplus was not anticipated at the time of the issuance of the 1989 Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works deems it advisable to apply said surplus to additional improvements to the City's sewage works as more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works for the City of South Bend that the use of said surplus and any further investment earnings thereon for the purposes described on Exhibit A is hereby approved. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Board of Public Works. ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend Board of Public Works on this 29th day of March, 1993. ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski s/James R. Caldwell, Member s/Mary Hall Mueller, Member EXHIBIT "A" The engineering design work consisting of preliminary engineering design, final construction drawings, preparation of specification and bid packets, as well as appurtenant work for the following public improvements: The construction of a new storm water retention basin immediately north of the Erskine Park golf course in the City of South Bend, Indiana, the construction of a grassed waterway through the Erskine Park golf course, and the construction of a new storm water sewer within and along the Chippewa Avenue right of way north of the Erskine Park golf course, all over, under and upon property owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana and/or right-of-way dedicated to the City of South Bend, Indiana for such purposes. rJ IGJ REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AGRONOMIC SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL AGRONOMICS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Contract submitted today is with Environmental Agronomics, P.O. Box 28, Quantico, MD, as consultant to provide a project management plan, site specific farm plans, project oversight management and public relations assistance in regards to the City's sludge application program. Mr. Leszczynski noted that, in the past, the City utilized another company for this function. At this time Environmental Agronomics will provide services that include application rates, nutrient calculations of the soil and paper work for the City's permit. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this Contract be approved and executed. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FOOT RACES AND SIMILAR EVENTS - 23RD ANNUAL WALK AMERICA - APRIL 24. 1993 Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to Resolution No. 9-1985, establishing policies and fees for foot races and similar events, adopted by the Board of Public Works on March 4, 1985, the March of Dimes has fulfilled Resolution requirements and the appropriate Agreement is being presented to the Board at this time. It was noted that on March 1, 1993, the Board of Public Works approved the date for this event subject to the sponsor meeting all Resolution requirements. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVE REQUEST TO CONDUCT BICYCLE AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AUCTION POLICE DEPARTMENT In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak requested permission to dispose of unclaimed bicycles and other unclaimed property at a public auction to be held on Saturday, May 22, 1993, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the rear of the Police Department garage. Chief Marciniak noted that a partial list of items to be sold includes bicycles, tools, television sets, stereos, car radios, vcr's and other items. It was noted that this auction will be conducted by Kaser's Auction Service. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION - KASER AUCTION SERVICE Submitted to the Board was a Contract for Sale of Personal Property at Public Auction as received from Kaser's Auction Service, 68099 Sycamore Road, North Liberty, Indiana. It is noted that the services of Kaser's Auction Service are required for an auction to be held on Saturday, May 22, 1993, of unclaimed bicycles and other unclaimed property at the Police Department. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Contract be approved and executed. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - EDISON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of three (3) Change Orders indicating an increase in the amount of $4,316.50 and decreases in the amounts of $600.00 and $348.15, in regards to the Edison Road Widening project. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Change Orders be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - SIGNALIZATION PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski indicated that one (1) Change Order indicating an REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29. 1993 increase of $963.60 has been submitted for the signalization project at Logan and Mishawaka Avenue. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Change Order be approved. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS - MC_CORMICK & COMPANY, INC. - MONARCH TEXTILE RENTAL SERVICE, INC. In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Megan Wright, Pretreatment Coordinator, Division of Environmental Services, submitted the following Wastewater Discharge Permits and recommended approval: 1. Monarch Textile Rental Services, Inc. 812 Wilbur Street South Bend, Indiana 46628 2. McCormick & Company, Inc. 3425 West Lathrop Drive South Bend, Indiana 46628 Ms. Wright noted that these are existing permits which are being renewed.. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Permits be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE 1ST E/W ALLEY SOUTH OF WEST DONALD STREET Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as signed by Mitchell L. Hall, 2202 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana and indicating Mr. David A. DeVliegher, Burkhart Advertising, Inc., 1335 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, as the Contact Person, to vacate the following alley: The first east/west alley south of West Donald Street from the east right-of-way line of South Main Street to the west right-of-way line of the first north/south alley east of South Main Street, for a distance of approximately 165 feet and a width of approximately 11 feet. Part situated in Bowman's Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE - 1ST N/S ALLEY W. OF NORTH LA PORTE AVENUE Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as signed by Bill and Cheryl Rhodes, 917 West Washington, and Robert and Patrick Lynch, 726 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, to vacate the following alley: The first north -south alley west of North LaPorte Avenue from the north right-of-way line of West Washington Street to the south right-of-way line of the first intersecting alley north of West Washington Street, for a 1 �I REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 1993 distance of approximately 172 feet and a width of approximately 14 feet. Part situated in Rockafeller's Third Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Legal Department, Fire Department, Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. BIDS REJECTED - SIXTY-FIVE (65) MORE OR LESS, UHF PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS AND VEHICULAR CHARGERS - POLICE DEPARTMENT In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak advised that the Police Department wishes to reject all bids received on December 12, 1992,.for portable transceiver radios. The unavailability of a unit in the anticipated price range with the features the Department requires has led them to reevaluate their needs and make the determination for rejection of the bids. Chief Marciniak noted that this rejection applies only to the Police Department portion of the request for bids. Therefore, Mrs. Mueller made a motion that the request be approved and the bids be rejected. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWENTY-SIX (26) TRANSCEIVER RADIOS - POLICE DEPARTMENT In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak, advised that the Police Department is in need of twenty-six (26) transceiver radios for installation in patrol cars. As compatibility between obtainable portable radios and the present car mounted charging units is no longer available, the installation of these six (6) channel radios will allow officers assigned to patrol duty the ability to maintain a portable radio on their duty belt and have reliable communication from the auto via this new radio. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. REQUEST OF V.F.W. TO CONDUCT ANNUAL POPPY DAY SALES - MAY 21-22. 1993 - REFERRED Mr. Jerald McClanahan, Commander and Mr. George Grenert, Quartermaster, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., South Bend Post No. 1167, 1047 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to hold their annual Poppy Day Sales on the public sidewalks throughout the City of South Bend on Friday, May 21, 1993 and Saturday, May 22, 1993. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this request be referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the following two (2) traffic control devices were approved: 1. REVISED TO: TOW ZONE LOCATION: All Residential Parking areas REMARKS: Towing has begun on Esther and Hildreth Streets. Towing will begin on May 1, 1993, in all the other residential areas. IGU REGULAR MEETING 2. NEW INSTALLATION: LOCATION: REMARKS: MARCH 29, 1993 HANDICAP PARKING SPACE 1302 North College Street Mr. Albert Wright has met all the requirements. Board Attorney and Member Mary H. Mueller informed members of the Board that residents of Esther Street and Hildreth Street were informed that towing from the.Restricted Residential Parking Zones on those streets would be effective March.l, 1993. Letters are currently being prepared to be sent to residents of all the other Restricted Residential Parking Zones in the City advising them that all unauthorized vehicles will be towed from those zones beginning May 1, 1993. Mr. Caldwell inquired if the businesses, schools, etc. in the areas would also be notified that towing will begin. Mrs. Mueller indicated that advising those entities was not anticipated but that it is a good idea and she will make sure the hospitals, schools or businesses in the vicinity of the restricted residential zones are also notified of the upcoming towing of unauthorized vehicles. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Department of Code Enforcement has submitted two (2) lists containing twenty-six (26) City -owned and miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the Department from March 15-16, 1993. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Kevin C. Horton, City Controller, submitted to the Board claims in the amount of $565,249.48 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted one hundred sixty-eight (168) claims totalling $56,899.69 and recommended approval. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the claims be approved as submitted. Mrs. Mueller seconded the motion which carried. Mrs. Mueller informed members of the Board that the Board governing WDS of Northern Indiana, meets once a month, or less, and that is why the Board of Public Works has been designated to approve their claims which includes their payroll. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Mueller and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. 1 1 1