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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1978 Board of Public Works Minutesao REGULAR MEETING 2�5 OCTOBER 23, 1978 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened on Monday, October 23, 1978 at 9:30 a.m. by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS APPROVED Mr. McMahon reported review of the minutes of the October 16 meeting and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. McMahon reported that minutes of the Special Meeting held on October 3, 1978 and the Special Meeting held on October 11, 1978 regarding the CETA telephone bids had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING OF BIDS - CURB PROJECT CD 78 -4 This was the date set for receiving bids for Curb and Sidewalk Improvements, Project CD 78 -4 for improvements on Diamond Avenue, Broadway, Howard Street, St. Louis and St. Peter Streets. 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: Ziolkowski Construction Company South Bend, Indiana Bid - $85,981.00 Rieth Riley Construction Company South Bend, Indiana Bid - $71,293.50 Bid was signed by Ben Ziolkowski, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Richard Ruhlman, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. McIntyre and Jones Construction Co. Bid was signed by Kenneth McIntyre, Mishawaka, Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid - $62,045.00 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bids were referred to the Bureau of Public Construction for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR CETA OFFICES This was the date set for receiving bids for a telephone system for the new CETA offices at 320 W. Jefferson Blvd. 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 letter was read: "Gentlemen: My client has advised me that Indiana Bell submitted the lowest and best bid for the telephone system at the CETA offices at 320 W. Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana. To my client's knowledge, all bids were submitted as sealed bids, and, in accordance with the terms of the contract letting, my client was formally advised of the award of the contract on October 4, 1978. Moreover, the Bureau of Employment and Training, which is the agency for whom the bid was let, formally acknowledged the order in writing by signing an order acknowledgment for my client. We are now advised that the Board of Public Works is WE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 apparently not going to honor the award and is instead planning to rebid this contract. This is a very unusual step to take. To my knowledge, my client has never been allowed to withdraw from a bid when it has been awarded and I question how the Board of Public Works is permitted to withdraw an award. It is understandably distressing for a bidder, particularly a successful bidder, to find that a bid letting agency is reletting a contract after all of the bidders have gone to the effort and risk of submitting their best and lowest bid. What that does, of course, is to allow unsuccessful bidders to examine the work product of the successful bidder and to then attempt to formulate some type of bid that may be found more acceptable, in effect forcing the successfu lbidder to bid against himself. I am sure you will agree that this is hardly in keeping with the spirit of public bidding and is hardly in keeping with the-traditional notions of fair play. I don't know of any bidder that would not take extreme delight in having two shots at a public contract, the second being based upon the known prices and proposals of the successful bidder. The specifications also provide that "This lease /rental agreement must include a clause allowing cancellation without penalty at the end of any federal fiscal year in the event that federal CETA funds are not available to the City ". Indiana Bell is a public utility and cannot offer any term that is not allowed by tariff. This sort of cancellation clause is not permitted under tariff and Indiana Bell may not therefore bid under this set of specifications. The elimination of Indiana Bell as a potential bidder is made even more explicit by the following asterisk note on the final page of the specifications: "Bidder should not fill in the 60 and 120 months figures for equipment rental unless contract is compatible with annual cancellation clause in the event of loss of CETA funding." The effect of these the specifications earlier this month, It does indeed seem drawn in such a way the lowest and best provisions, which were not Present in ander which Indiana Bell successfully bid is to eliminate Bell as a possible bidder. unusual that the specifications would be that the company which earlier submitted bid now cannot submit any bid at all. There are other Problems with the specifications that are too involved to discuss in this letter but which could only result in increasing the total cost to you. We will be happy to explain -.this in person at your convenience. I do not know why all of this has taken place. As a lawyer, I am not able to understand what is taking place and as a member of the public I am quite concerned. It is quite possible that the members of the Board of Public Works are not aware of all of this and it is for that reason that I am writing this letter. Perhaps, on the other hand, there may be some facts I do not know that may explain:;why this action was taken. If so, I would appreciate an explanation so that I may discuss the matter with nay client. We wish to resolve this problem by reasonable discussions and, if appropriate, by explanations. The past dealings which REGULAR MEETING �I OCTOBER 23, 1978 Indiana Bell has had with the various agencies in the City of South Bend have been very agreeable and fair. We have every reason to believe that this problem is due merely to a misunderstanding or some type of unauthorized conduct and we have every hope that the matter can be cleared up now that it has been brought to your attention. Respectfully yours, s/ Harold L. Folley Attorney Indiana Bell Telephone Company Mr. McMahon then commented that Indiana Bell was not the low bidder in the last bid opening. Mr. Kelzenberg made a recommendation to the Board that Indiana Bell was the low bidder based on an assumption he made which was in error. When that error was corrected and those charges added to the bid of Indiana Bell, they were not the low bidder, but were second or third low. That was the situation described to the Board when they took action to rescind the bid and re- advertise for bids, as being in the best interests of the City of South Bend. Mr. McMahon asked Mr. Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Employment and Training, if he had advised Indiana Bell Telephone Company of this situation. Mr. Kelzenberg said he did inform the representative of Indiana Bell and that representative was present at a pre -bid conference held on October 13. Mr. Kelzenberg said he reviewed the specifications with five bidder's representatives and they were asked to inform him if they would have any trouble meeting those specifica- tions. He said the City was interested in obtaining the maximum amount of response in the competitive bidding process. Mr. Kelzenberg was asked if he had met with the Indiana Bell representative since that time and Mr. Kelzenberg said he met with an Indiana Bell representative last Friday, October 20. The representative had called and set up a meeting to give some supplemental information. He did not indicate that there was any problem with the specifications. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Kelzenberg if the specifications were changed from the first bid to the second. Mr. Kelzenberg said the specifications were revised. One of the changes was suggested by Indiana Bell and was to provide for capability of expansion of the system from the thirty -six lines in the original specifications. Considering the present size of the CETA staff, it was suggested that the specifications allow for expansion up to fifty -two lines. This would allow for the same kind of response from all bidders. Mr. McMahon asked Mr. Kelzenberg if Indiana Bell took issue with the termination clause at no penalty. Mr. Kelzenberg said they did and he advised them that he could not obligate the city without providing a termination clause in the event CETA funds are withdrawn. Mr. McMahon asked if this was included in the first bid. Mr. Kelzenberg said bidders were advised if they could not give him a month -to -month rental, the very least he could accept was a cancellation clause or a pre - payment option. He said if that caused a problem for the other bidders, they did not comment on it. Mr. Brunner asked if this was a change from the original bid. Mr. Kelzenberg said he had not received a definite ruling on this matter at the time the first bid was sought but has since been advised that he could not purchase the system but would have to go with a lease. Deputy City Attorney Charles Leone reviewed the matter and advised Mr. Kelzenberg that he could not enter into a multi -year commitment unless he included a termination clause. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Kelzenberg if it was correct that Indiana Bell was not the lowest and best bid. Mr. Kelzenberg said that was correct. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Kelzenberg how he reviewed the first bids. Mr. Kelzenberg said he made an assumption on the first bid that Indiana Bell could tie into the Centrex system which would eliminate a cost of $15.40 a line. None of the other bidders bid on the cost to tie into the Indiana Bell cables. He made the assumption • s �J REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 that the other bidders could not tie into Centrex, necessitating a $33.00 a line charge. This would have resulted in a savings of about $5000 over a three -year period in the Indiana Bell bid and the other bids were reviewed with the assumption they would have to pay that cost. Mr. Brunner asked if this assumption would have had the result of making Indiana Bell other than the low bidder and Mr. Kelzenberg said it would. Mr. McMahon said the City had the right to rescind the bid and would be responsible only for costs incurred up to the time the bid was rescinded. - When he was asked, the Indiana Bell representative responded that there were no costs incurred. Mr. McMahon said had Indiana Bell called any problems to the attention of the Board, they would.have attempted to resolve them. This matter has now been delayed for two weeks and he now suggested that the bids be opened. Executone Bid was signed by J. M. Currey, non- Mishawaka, Indiana collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted with the bid. Bid - Executone Key'System - Rotary - $18,004.00 Executone System - Touchtone - $19,120.00 KLF Electronics Bid was signed by Thomas Stachowiecz, Elkhart, Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted. Bid - $20,500.00 ITT Terryphone Bid was signed by Thomas J. Kane, non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted. Bid $24,979.00 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bids were referred to the City Controller and the Bureau of Employment and Training for review and recommendation. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Mr. McMahon.announced that a special meeting of the Board of Public Works would be held on Wednesday, October 25, 1978 at 2:00 p.m. to consider a recommendation to award the bid for the CETA telephone system. PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FEND REQUEST - FOR POLICE VEHICLES This was the date set for holding a hearing on a request for revenue- sharing.funds for the purchase of police vehicles. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient.' In accordance with the guidelines adopted for such revenue sharing requests, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen groups with the request that the notice be published for the members: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, R.E.A.L. Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizens' Group of LaSalle. Park. There were no. citizens present who wished to speak on the matter and no written comments were filed with the Board. Mr. Mullen noted that this request is for 1979 revenue sharing funds and it is anticipated the request will go to the Council early in January. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the public hearing was closed and information will be transmitted to the Controller's Office and the Common Council along with the minutes of this public hearing. 28 `7 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL, VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3462 This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3462 for the vacation of the alley running south from Lincolnway West, between Walnut and Diamond, to the first east -west alley, a distance of 120 feet. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that this was the public hearing. There was no one present who wished to speak on the matter and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Assessment Roll showing $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. BID ACCEPTANCE TABLED - POLICE RADIOS The Board received the following letter from Chief Michael Borkowski: "The Bureau of Communications and the Police Department have reviewed the bids received by the Board. Those bids were received October 16, 1978. We are prepared to recommend the bid of Meade Electric as the best bid although not the lowest. The Motorola bid was in two parts, one being considered too high in cost and the lower bid was considered to not meet the specifications primarily because of not having the twist -off battery requested in the specifications. The RCA bid meets specifications and is lower priced than the GE equipment we are recommending. The Bureau of Communications reports poor frequency rejection on the RCA TacTec portable which would cause some serious communications problems. That problem has been cleared up according to the salesman but the Bureau of Communications has not been satisfied. Also, the added cost of test equipment and parts for repair of the equipment was considered as a negative feature. To further complicate the RCA bid it was felt that more training of technicians would be needed. Finally, the problem of the RCA radio not being compatible with existing in -car chargers. We did consider the ad:visibility of using the RCA in selected assigned areas which would require the purchase of a similar number of desk chargers and extra batteries. We may seriously want to do that at a future date if the Bureau of Communications is then satisfied about the frequency rejection problem being resolved. That leaves us with the GE portables bid by Meade Electric. They are considered to be excellent in design and workmanship, meet the specifications, are familiar to the technicians and have spare parts on hand as well as being completely compatible with the present system. There seems to be a' conflit of opinion between the vendors not recommended and us. Therefore, we are willing to abide by your decision. Respectfully submitted, s/ Michael Borkowski Chief of Police it Division Chief Glenn Terry and Director of Communications Glenn Zubler were present and discussed the recommendation with the Board. 290 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 Chief Terry said the RCA that Mr. Zubler has seen in operation at the Airport has frequency rejection problems and picks up other frequencies. This could cause a problem for the Department. Mr. McMahon asked Mr. Zubler if he had.tes.ted the RCA radio bid. Mr. Zubler said he had not but he checked a similar radio used by the airport and is familiar with the equipment bid. Mr. McMahon asked if there were any time constraints involved in this bid award and it was indicated there were not. A representative from RCA was present and said he was not aware of the problem but would review it with the company's technical staff and if there was a problem, would try to resolve it. Mr. McMahon asked if this frequency rejection problem was the only reason for recommending the GE bid. Mr. Zubler said the Department is also considering compatibility of equipment. Officers have cars with antennas, batteries and chargers set up now for GE radios. If other equipment is purchased, they .would have to check to see if the car has the proper equipment for the radio they are carrying. This could present a problem. Mr. Mullen asked if the Department would have to adapt the test equipment if RCA radios are purchased. Mr. Zubler said some new test equipment would have to be purchased. Mr. McMahon said he would like to give RCA the chance to bring in the radio bid for a test.. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the matter was tabled for two weeks and the RCA representative was asked to have a radio as bid available to the Police Department and Bureau of Communications for testing. POLICE VEHICLE BID ACCEPTED CONDITIONALLY Michael C. Borkowski, Chief of Police, submitted to the Board a report that the bids received for police vehicles had.been reviewed and he was recommending the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Basney Ford, conditioned upon approval of revenue sharing funds by the Common Council. Chief Borkowski noted that Basney has agreed to certain modifications in the bid at no additional cost. Mr. Brunner asked Chief Terry the nature of the modifications. Chief Terry said the cars were bid with police radial tires and they asked for polyester tires. The bidder has agreed to supply the cars with polyester tires. They will provide four non -white vehicles and will provide cloth and vinyl combination seat covers for the front seats. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bid of Basney Ford in the amount of $199,965.15 for thirty -five vehicles, was accepted conditioned upon approval by the Common Council of revenue sharing funds for the purchase. It is anticipated that the revenue sharing request will be submitted to the Council in early January. BID ACCEPTED - WERWINSKI STREET IMPROVEMENTS John E. Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, submitted a tabulation of bids received for the Werwinski Street Improvement Project, CD 78 -3. He recommended that the Board accept the low bid of the Ziolkowski Construction Company of $11,777.00. subject to availability of funds. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid accepted. FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3463 Patrick M. McMahon, Civil City Engineer, files with the Board an Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3463 for the vacation of the east -west alley north of Prairie Avenue and west of Magnolia Street. The Assessment Roll lists $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits to the affected property owners of Lot Numbers 19, 20, 21 and 22, Swygart's 3rd Addition. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll was filed and set for public hearing on November 20, 1978. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 2 0 1 APPLICATION OF LEONARD BUSH FOR SCRAP YARD DENIED Mr. McMahon reported that the Department of Engineering reviewed the petition of Leonard Bush to operate a scrap yard at 2600 West Washington. The petition submitted by Mr. Bush with his application contained six signatures. The Engineering Department prepared a drawing and abstract of property owners, indicating there are sixty - five property owners within four hundred feet of the proposed location. The Municipal Code stipulates that a consenting petition submitted with an application for scrap yard must contain the signatures of two - thirds of the property owners within four- hundred feet of the location. The Department of Engineering also reviewed a remonstrance petition submitted to the Board against the granting of the license. The remonstrance petition contained the signatures of seventeen property owners within four hundred feet of the location. Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone advised the Board that, based on the report of the Engineering Department that the application does not contain the required number of signatures, the application for license be denied. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application of Leonard Bush to operate a scrap yard at 2600 W. Washington was denied. CONTRACT WITH HUMAN PERFORMANCE SERVICES, INC. APPROVED A contract between the City of South Bend and Roger D. Reynolds, Vice President of Human Performance Services, Inc., was submitted to the Board. Mr. Mullen noted that the Fire Fighters Association and the City have been discussing this matter for two years. Because of the high rate of heart disease nationally among firefighters, it was felt the program should be offered to South Bend fire fighters. The cost of the contract to the City is $400.00. The program is voluntary and the firefighter must pay the fee of $70.00 to participate. Keith Kramer, President of the-South Bend Fire Fighters Association, and Mr. Reynolds were present. Mr-. Reynolds said the program was in the area of'cardio- vascular, body flexibility and strength and would include a- medical evaluation. The system is being used in Kokomo, Marion, Elkhart and Fort Wayne. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - SALE OF PARKING METERS Peter H. Mullen, City Controller, requested permission to advertise for the sale of parking meters and miscellaneous equipment. There are approximately 750 meters available for sale and the sale will not include the Bicentennial meters. It is requested that the bidders submit bids in lots of 25. Based on the bid prices received, a price for individual meter sales will be established. Also to be offered for sale will be meter posts and other miscellaneous equipment. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board authorized advertising for bids for the sale of parking meters, with sealed bids to be received on November 20, 1978. ADOPTION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3464 The Bureau of Design and Administration submitted to the Board the preliminary plans, a cost estimate and preliminary assessment roll for the construction of sanitary sewers in the Riverside Drive - Riverside Place area. The action was initiated upon the petition of a property owner in the area. The cost estimate includes the construction of a lift station to be paid for by the City, with 500 of the sewer construction also to be paid by the City and the remaining 50% to be assessed against the abutting properties. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board filed the preliminary plans, cost estimate and preliminary assessment roll ME REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 were filed with the Board and the following resolution was adopted: IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3464, 1978 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Idiana, that it is deemed necessary to improve Riverside Drive and Riverside Place (an 8" Sanitary Sewer to serve all abutting property on Riverside Drive from Keller Park to Bryan St., also property on Riverside Place) by the construction of a local sewer, intended and adapted only for local use by the property owners whose property abuts thereon and not intended.or adapted for receiving sewage from collateral drains. Said sewer to be 8 (eight) inches in diameter, and said sewer, with all its appurtenances, to be constructed in accordance with the profiles, drawings, plans general details and specifications of such improvement approved and adopted herewith, and placed on file in the office of the Board of Public Works of said City, and such improvement is now ordered. The total cost of said improvement, including all incidental costs, such as advertising, abstracting, inspection and engineering, shall be assessed upon the real estate abutting on said street in accordance with applicable statutes. The said improvement is to be financed and paid for as provided in Chapter 40, of the Acts of 1953, as amended (1971 I.C. 18 -6 -3). Assessments, if deferred, are to be paid.in equal installments, with interest at the rate of six (6) per cent per annum. The 6th day of November, 1978, at the hour of 9:30 A.M. o'clock, local time, is hereby fixed as the time and the Board of Public Works office as the place when and where the Board will hear all persons interested in or affected by the proposed improvement, on the question as to whether the special benefits that will ,accrue to the property to be assessed, abutting on the line;of proposed sewer or drain, will be equal to the estimated cost.ofy,the improvement. On the day named, any and all intere "sted persons who --may appear before the Board shall have a full hearing,on the' question, and on any matter pertaining to the proposed improvement. The Clerk of the Board is hereby ordered to give notice by two weekly publications of the time and place of hearing of this resolution, in two newspapers representing the two major political parties, the first publication to be not less than ten (10) days before the date of hearing. Adopted this 23rd day of October, 1978. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ Patrick M. McMahon S/ Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. s/ Peter H. Mullen Attest: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk USE OF FIRE STATIONS FOR VOTING APPROVED The St. Joseph County Democratic Central Committee requested approval of the use of Fire Stations #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10 and the Potowatomi Greenhouse for voting on General Election Day, November 7. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the use of the Fire Stations listed and referred the request for the use of the Potowatomi Park Greenhouse to Park Superintendent James Seitz for action. 293 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 APPROVAL OF OPEN AIR STAND AT A401 S. MICHIGAN STREET John E. DeLee, Building Commissioner, reported to the Board that the application of David Matthews to operate a Great American Hot Dog Stand at 4401 S. Michigan Street was reviewed and does meet zoning and parking requirements. The report indicated the stand must be placed on the property in compliance with zoning regulations. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved. PROPOSAL FOR PIGEON CONTROL ON THE PLAZA AND PIER PARK APPROVED Mr. McMahon submitted to the Board a review of proposals received for pigeon control on River Bend Plaza and Pier Park and his recommendation that the low proposal received from Arrow Services, Inc. of $432.50 for the period November 1, 1978 through October 31, 1979 be accepted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board accepted the proposal of Arrow Services, Inc. REQUEST TO SCRAP VEHICLES APPROVED Michael Laskowski, Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, requested permission to scrap the following city -owned vehicles, which have deteriorated to a point where repair costs exceed the value of the vehicles: Unit #k14, 22, 550, 11, 16, 553, 407, 12, 1, 610, 603, 81, 20 and 10 and a 1971 AMC Weights and Measures Vehicle with no number assigned. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request and directed that the vehicles be removed from the City inventory and disposed of. The Clerk was directed to send the titles to the Bureau.'-of Motor Vehicles indicating they have been scrapped. REQUEST FOR TENT'SALE APPROVED Gates Chevrolet Company requested permission to hold a tent sale from November 1 through November 6 at the lot adjacent to 333 Western Avenue. Verificaton:_that ; the'tent : is flameproof was submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved, subject to securing the necessary permit from the Bureau of Buildings and to approval by the Fire Inspection Bureau. RECOMMENDATION FOR STREET LIGHTS APPROVED Joseph J. Pluta, Assistant Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board a recommendation to install the following street lights: 3115 S. St. Joseph 7,000L MV OH WP Cost - $4.80 /mo. 1717 Provincial Dr. 7,000L MV UG CP Cost - $8.29/mo. Total Increase - $13.09 /mo. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 20363 through 20942 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 20363 through 20942 and directed that checks for payment be issued. ME REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1978 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FILED A Certificate of Insurance for the E. L. Zimmerman Company was submitted to the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the certificate was filed. BOND APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, submitted to the Board the Contractor's Bond of Phillip Albert and his report that the bond was properly executed and could be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bond was approved. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period October 6 through October 19 was submitted to the Board. The report indicated thirty -two outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Cl rk 1