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The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:33 a.m. on
March 8, 2018, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members Elizabeth Maradik,
Therese Dorau, Suzanna Fritzberg, and James Mueller present. Also present was Attorney Clara
McDaniels. The meeting was held in the 13th Floor Boardroom, County -City Building, 227 W.
Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana. Lizzy Horvath, acting for Board of Public Works Clerk,
Linda Martin, presented the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public and
by City Staff.
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
- First Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement — Redevelopment
Commission
Mr. Dave Relos, Community. Investment, informed the Board this agreement is being updated
due to staff changes.
- Second Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement — Redevelopment Commission
Mr. Dave Relos, Community Investment, informed the Board this amendment is for the change
of titles and positions within their department. They no longer have a redevelopment engineer.
TIF will be refunding the City for certain positions no longer in place.
- Opening of Proposals — 2018 Lawn Maintenance and Mentorship Program
Mr. Patrick Sherman, Venues, Parks, and Arts, informed the Board they had a successful year
last year with this program and are anticipating more proposals this year. Mr. Gilot questioned if
any minority enterprises were reached out to for participation. Mr. Sherman stated he did not
personally reach out to notify any vendors. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works, and Mr. Gilot both
recommended Mr. Sherman reach out to Christina Brooks, who is the City's Diversity Inclusion
Officer, regarding notifying potential vendors for this year's proposal and any future years. Mr.
Sherman stated he will reach out to her.
- Change Order — Palais Royale Awnings
Mr. Patrick Sherman, Venues, Parks, and Arts, informed the Board the increase in cost is due to
realizing the letters in the awning were backlit. He stated this was not known before since the
bulbs were never on.
- Amendment No. 1 to Proposal Agreement — Culligan Water
Mr. Patrick Sherman, Venues, Parks, and Arts, stated the original water softener was removed by
the previous owner, and when they did so, the cut off was done at the valves. The increase in
price is to replace the damaged valves. Ms. Fritzberg questioned if we were able to recover any
damages and Mr. Sherman stated the only way to do so would be through small claims court.
- Amendment to Professional Services Agreement — myStaffingPro
Ms. Chris Villaire, Human Resources, informed the Board this will extend their current software
for another two (2) years. She stated this will also allow additional users into the program such as
hiring managers so they are able to view the candidates as well. Ms. Fritzberg questioned if this
would affect any other hiring programs, and Ms. Villaire stated there will be no duplication, but
can be linked together.
Professional Services Agreement — Aquitas Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Ken Smith, Wastewater, and Mr. Jim Schrader, Innovation and Technology, stated this
agreement is to update to the latest version of Maximo, which will also include the mobile
application. Mr. Smith stated the current software is at end of life. Mr. Schrader stated this is a
cloud hosted solution through Aquitas, and they will cover all updates and repairs at no
additional cost. Mr. Schrader stated they also have a 99.9% availability rate when needed if the
system were in need of maintenance. Ms. Dorau questioned if the price includes all hosting
services and Mr. Schrader confirmed, yes. Mr. Gilot questioned if SCADA run time is tracked
through this, and Mr. Smith stated SCADA is not currently tied into this system. Mr. Dan
O'Connor, Innovation and Technology, informed the Board there will be no additional cost for
upgrades either.
- Request to Advertise — Three (3), More or Less, 2018 or Newer 28 Cubic Yard Front Loading
Refuse Trucks
Mr. Gilot questioned if these trucks were CNG. Mr. Michael Schmidt, Purchasing, confirmed
they are.
- Amendment to Professional Services Agreement — Creative Financial Services, LLC
Mr. Michael Schmidt, informed the Board this amendment is for temporary accounting
assistance at Water Works, which the services are now almost done being rendered. Mr. Horvath
stated this was to help fill the vacancies at Water Works, which are now filled.
- Opening of Quotations — Nello Inc. Hand Torches Project No. 118-026C
Ms. Kara Boyles, Engineering, stated this needs to be removed from the agenda.
- Pharmaceutical Supply Agreement — St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
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Ms. Therese Dorau questioned if this agreement was competitively sourced. Mr. Schmidt stated
he reached out to Attorney Elliott Anderson to verify prior to the meeting. Mr. Schmidt stated
this is relatively low dollar since it is not for controlled substances. He stated we do not purchase
very much, which is why there is no dollar amount, it's just setting the rules for when we do
need to purchase through them.
- Non -Residential Block Party — La Casa de Amistad
Mr. Gilot read the Police Department comments which stated they cannot give a
recommendation until the names of three (3) security officers are provided due to alcohol being
served at this event. Police stated they also need information as to how underage parties will be
restricted from the serving area. Mr. Gilot stated this was a fair request and agreed.
- Public Parking Facility — MC Investments, LLC
Mr. Gilot read the comments from Area Plan Commission which state this is not a legal parking
lot. Ms. Maradik stated this lot has been around for years, but if it was done illegally, it should
not be approved. Mr. Gilot stated the lot owner needs to have proper zoning before approval and
the applicant and Area Plan Commission need to communicate on this issue.
- Alley Vacation — Tyrone and Regina Preston
Mr. Gilot stated the Fire Department gave an unfavorable recommendation due to the spacing of
the fire hydrants. Community Investment gave favorable recommendation subject to the property
owner at 902 N. Elmer Street accepting the vacation. Ms. Boyles stated there may be some
confusion on the alley because she does not see an issue with the hydrants. Ms. Fritzberg stated
she is going to reach out to the Fire Department for further information regarding the hydrants
and Ms. Maradik stated she is going to reach out to Chris Dressel from Community Investment
for further information regarding the owner at 902 N. Elmer St., prior to the upcoming regular
Board of Public Works meeting.
No other business came before the Board. Upon a motion by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Dorau
and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WO S
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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2018
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on March 13,
2018, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members Elizabeth Maradik, James
Mueller, Suzanna Fritzberg, and Therese Dorau present. Also present was Board Attorney Clara
McDaniels
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Fritzberg and carried, the Minutes of the
Agenda Review Session, Regular Meeting and Claims Review Meeting of the Board held on
February 22, February 27, and March 6, 2018, were approved.