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AGENDA REVIEW MEETING
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works scheduled for April 23, 2020, was
cancelled.
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, April
28, 2020. The meeting was streamed live to the public with Board President Gary Gilot and
Board Members Liz Maradik, Therese Dorau, Joseph Molnar, and Jordan Gathers virtually
present. Also present was Attorney Clara McDaniels and Board Clerk Linda Martin. Mr. Gilot
opened the meeting. A roll call was taken by Ms. Dorau confirming the electronic presence of
Board Members Gary Gilot, Elizabeth Maradik, Therese Dorau, Joseph Molnar, and Jordan
Gathers. Mr. Gilot explained that each item to be voted on would be confirmed individually by
roll call.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board held on April 14, 2020, were approved.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELF PERFORM — MUESSEL GROVE BATHROOM
RENOVATION PROJECT (PARK BOND SERIES I, TIF PARK BOND)
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the Board's discussion of a Notice of Intent
concerning Venues, Parks and Arts to self -perform the renovation of the Muessel Grove
bathrooms with its own qualified workforce, adding they have significant abilities in their staff to
do this work. He stated the Notice of Intent of discussion at today's meeting was advertised in
the newspaper per Indiana Statute. Mr. Gilot stated the labor, material, and equipment exceed
$100,000, the threshold for advertising a Notice of Intent to Self -Perform, with a projected cost
of $158,350. He stated the Board took bids twice and each time the bids were over the budget.
He added VPA will perform all of the work except the plumbing, electric, and masonry. He
stated it isn't the Board's procedure to take questions until Privilege of the Floor, but seeing a
question regarding this intent he would go ahead and read a question from Mr. Murray Miller,
Local Union No. 645, asking if this was a public hearing. Mr. Gilot stated this is not a public
hearing, just a notice for transparency on self -performance and to meet the Indiana Statute
requirements. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and
carried by roll call, the Intent to Self -Perform was approved.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELF PERFORM — 2020 ANNUAL PAVING PROGRAM (MVH)
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for a discussion of the City's Notice of Intent to Self -
Perform with its own qualified workforce, for paving Angela Blvd. (Lafayette Blvd. to
Northshore Dr.) in the amount of $113,559.83 and Prast St. (Ardmore Trail to Bendix Dr.) in the
amount of $116,749. He stated the city has published it's paving list, and these were the only
two streets that exceeded the $100,000 limit. He noted the costs include the labor, rental
equipment, and asphalt material. Mr. Gilot read a question from Mr. Murray Miller, Local Union,
645, stating the City of South Bend has already started paving streets, why are they taking out
Angela Blvd. and Prast Street? Mr. Gilot stated they haven't taken them out, they are going to
self -perform. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and
carried by roll call, the Intent to Self -Perform was approved.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS — CENTURY CENTER NORTH RESTROOM
RENOVATIONS — PROJECT NO. 118-104CR (HOTEL MOTEL TAX FUND)
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed quotations for
the above referenced project. The following quotations were opened and read:
GIBSON-LEWIS, LLC.
1001 W. 11 th. St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
GHicks@gl.nceusa.com
Quotation was submitted by: Robert A. Lingenfelter
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
QUOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$74,800
Add Alternate No. 1
$14,000
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Add Alternate No. 2
$14,800
Add Alternate No. 3
$4,000
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$107,600
ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION. INC.
4050 Ralph Jones Drive
South Bend, IN 46628
lmarker@zbuild.com
Quotation was submitted by: Bill Favors
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
QUOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$59,800
Add Alternate No. 1
$12,500
Add Alternate No. 2
$12,400
Add Alternate No. 3
$2,000
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$86,700
R. YODER CONSTRUCTION. INC.
27453 County Road 150
PO Box 69
Nappanee, IN 46550
brad@aoderconstruction.com
Quotation was submitted by Brad Yoder
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
QUOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$63,500
Add Alternate No. 1
$12,850
Add Alternate No. 2
$12,850
Add Alternate No. 3
No Quote
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$89,200
LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION CO.. INC.
302 Tyler St.
LaPorte, IN 46350
mcd@ldconstruction.com
Quotation was submitted by: Timothy F. Larson
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
UOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$88,299
Add Alternate No. 1
$19,231
Add Alternate No. 2
$19,062
Add Alternate No. 3
$1,298
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$127,890
BROWN & BROWN GENERAL CONTRACTORS. INC.
124 S. Elkhart St.
PO Box 487
Wakarusa, IN 46573
brad@bbec.us
Quotation was signed by: Marita Kreps
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
QUOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$63,600
Add Alternate No. 1
$12,400
Add Alternate No. 2
$12,200
Add Alternate No. 3
$2,700
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$90,900
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PREMIER 1 CONSTRUCTION INC.
105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 216
South Bend, IN 46601
alusk@premierl constructioninc.com
Quotation was submitted by Allan N. Lusk
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
QUOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$71,500
Add Alternate No. 1
$10,825
Add Alternate No. 2
$10,189
Add Alternate No. 3
$1,750
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$94,264
COPPERROCK CONSTRUCTION
631 Collins Road
Elkhart, IN 46516
JohnE@copperrockconstruction.com
Quotation was submitted by John Emmons
Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed
UOTATION:
Base Quote Total
$90,926
Add Alternate No. 1
$21,574
Add Alternate No. 2
$21,731
Add Alternate No. 3
No Bid
Base Quote + Alternate Total
$134,231
Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the
above quotations were referred to Engineering and Venues, Parks, and Arts for review and
recommendation.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT — WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 118-105 (COIT)
Mr. Kyle Silveus, Engineering, advised the Board that on April 14, 2020, bids were received and
opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Silveus recommended
that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Walsh &
Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, IN 46614 in the amount of $377,900. Therefore,
Ms. Maradik made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be awarded and
the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which carried by roll
call.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONTRACT — PRESS GANEY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING SITE IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. 119-061 (RWDA TIF)
Mr. Zach Hurst, Engineering, advised the Board that on April 14, 2020, bids were received and
opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Hurst recommended
that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Majority
Builders, Inc., 62900 US 31 South, South Bend, IN, 46614 in the amount of $893,311.94 for the
Base Bid, Plus Alternates A, B, and C. Mr. Hurst requested the Board reject Alternate D.
Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bid be
awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which
carried by roll call.
AWARD, REJECT, AND RE-ADVETISE BIDS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS — 2020
STREET AND SEWER DEPARTMENT MATERIALS — PROJECT NO 120-005 (STREETS
CURB & SIDEWALK SEWER CONCRETE SEWER INS WATER WORKS VPA MVH)
Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, advised the Board that on April 14, 2020, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced material. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Kreeger
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders
as follows:
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- Ozinga Ready Mix, 715 W. Ireland Rd., South Bend IN, 46614 for Division B in the
amount of $594,143.75;
- Walsh & Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, IN 46614 for Division C in the
amount of $195,250;
- Ferguson Waterworks, 1077 Oliver Plow Ct., South Bend, IN 46601 for Division D, in
the amount of $169,050; and Division G in the amount of $25,298.30
Mr. Kreeger requested the Board reject Divisions A and I and approve to re -advertise. He noted
no bids were received for Division E, F, and H and those will go to the open market. Therefore,
Ms. Maradik made a motion that the recommendations be accepted, and the bids be awarded and
rejected, and the contracts approved as outlined above, and Divisions A and I be re -advertised.
Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD BIDS — WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 2020-2021 (VARIOUS
OPERATIONAL BUDGETS)
Mr. Eugene Pietsch III, Utilities; advised the Board that on April 14, 2020, bids were received
and opened for the above referenced chemicals. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Pietsch
recommended that the Board award the contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidders in unit prices as follows:
- Alexander Chemical Corporation, A Carus Company, 7593 S. First Rd., LaPorte, IN
46350, Item Nos. 4, 7, 9 and 10;
- Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., 4321 W. 6th. St., Lawrence, KS 66049, Item No. 3;
- JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., 1765 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236, Item Nos. 1 and 2;
- Watcon, Inc., 2215 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46613, Item No. 6;
- Chemical Services, Inc., 5727 Industrial Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825, Item No. 5
- Hawkins, Inc., 2381 Rosegate, Roseville, MN 55113, Item Nos. 11 and 12;
- Polydyne, Inc., One Chemical Plant Road, Riceboro, GA 31323, Item No. 8;
- Schaners Wastewater Products, Inc., 23422 Hwy. 18, Springboro, PA 16435, Item No. 13
Mr. Pietsch stated the non -bid chemicals will default to the open market. Therefore, Ms. Maradik
made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and the bids be awarded as outlined above.
Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT — 2020 TREE AND STUMP
REMOVAL — PROJECT NO. 120-002 (MVH)
Ms. Alicia Czarnecki, Engineering, advised the Board that on April 14, quotations were received
and opened for the above referenced project. After reviewing those quotations, Ms. Czarnecki
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
K&R Tree Services, LLC, 1724 South Grant St., South Bend, IN 46613, in the amount of
$49,875.12. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and
the quotation be awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Molnar seconded the
motion, which carried by roll call.
AWARD QUOTATION AND APPROVE CONTRACT — 2020 LAMPPOST PROGRAM —
PROJECT NO. 120-007 (COIT)
Ms. Alicia Czarnecki, Engineering, advised the Board that on April 14, quotations were received
and opened for the above referenced program. After reviewing those quotations, Ms. Czarnecki
recommended that the Board award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Gama Sonic USA, Inc., 6185 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite F, Norcross, GA 30071, in the amount
of $49,497.30. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that the recommendation be accepted, and
the quotation be awarded, and the contract approved as outlined above. Mr. Molnar seconded the
motion, which carried by roll call.
APPROVE REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS AND RE -ADVERTISE — MAIN & COLFAX
PARKING STRUCTURE REPAIRS 2020 — PROJECT NO 115-143B (VPA BUILDING
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE)
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Rebecca Plantz, Engineering, requested permission to reject
all bids for the above referenced project and approve the reviseD title sheet. Therefore, upon a
motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the above
request was approved.
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APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 — FIRE STATION NOS. 3 & 6 RENOVATIONS —
PROJECT NO. 118-047 (FIRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS)
Mr. Gilot advised that Ms. Alicia Czarnecki, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 2 on
behalf of Gibson -Lewis, LLC., 1001 W. 111h. St., Mishawaka, IN 46544, indicating the contract
amount be increased by $28,560 for a new contract sum, including this Change Order, in the
amount of $955,060. Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried
by roll call, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT
— GEMINI SITE IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. 119-043 (WWDA TIF)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final) on
behalf of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, IN 46614,
indicating the contract amount be decreased by $15,888 for a new contract sum, including this
Change Order, of $598,563.28. Also submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating
this new final cost of $598,563.28. Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr.
Molnar and carried by roll call, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit
were approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT
— EDISON WELL NO. 3A REHABILITATION — PROJECT NO. 119-097 (WATER WORKS
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
Mr. Gilot advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Engineering, has submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final) on
behalf of Peerless Midwest, Inc., 55860 Russell Industrial Pkwy., Mishawaka, IN 46545,
indicating the contract amount be decreased by $4,550 for a new contract sum, including this
Change Order, of $62,350. Also submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating this
new final cost of $62,350. Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and
carried by roll call, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were
approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS — 2020
COMMUNITY CROSSINGS — PROJECT NO. 120-012 (LRSA)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the above request was
approved.
APPROVAL. OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS — 2020
CONTRACTOR PAVING —PROJECT NO. 120-030 (LRSA)
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Scott Kreeger, Engineering, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referenced project. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the above request was
approved.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/PROPOSALS/ADDENDA
The following Agreements/Contracts/Proposals/Addenda were submitted to the Board for
approval:
Type
Business
Description
Amount/
Motion/
Funding
Second
Contract for
Greater Impact
2020 Lawn Maintenance
$30/Lot for 93
Maradik/Molnar
Services
Lawn Care
& Mentorship Program,
Lots: NTE
Package A & B
$16,500
NTE $50,000 for
All Cemetery
Properties
(VPA
Maintenance
Contract for
Kennedy
2020 Lawn Maintenance
$30/Lot for 21
Maradik/Molnar
Services
Expressline,
& Mentorship Program,
Lots: NTE $3,500
Inc.
Package A
(VPA
Maintenance
Professional
Mikolajewski
COVID Isolation
NTE $152,640;
Maradik/Molnar
Services
& Associates,
Quarantine Center
Aril 16, 2020 to
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Agreement
Inc.
Security Services
June 15, 2020;
Allows for 30
Day Extension to
July 15, 2020
EDIT
Amendment
Abonmarche
Prepare Re -Bid
$2,790
Maradik/Molnar
No. 2 to
Consultants,
Documents for Eagle
(RWDA TIF)
Agreement
Inc.
Way Sewer Extension
QPA Purchase
National Auto
One (1) 2020 Chrysler
$42,022
TABLED
Fleet Group
Pacifica Hybrid Vehicle
(Grant subject to
Maradik/Molnar
and Sourcewell
for the Office of
Common Council
Sustainability
Approval)
Professional
Government
Assist with Procurement
$34,000
Maradik/Molnar
Services
Finance
of a Code Enforcement
(IT Operations)
Agreement
Officers
Software System
Association
Provider and
Implementation Partner
Professional
Enviro
Water Works
$14,790
Maradik/Molnar
Services
Solutions
Semiannual
(Water Works
Agreement
Groundwater Sampling
Operations)
and Reporting
Temporary
Rescue
No Cost Use of Paved
N/A
Maradik/Molnar
Access
Incorporated
Area at 510 S. Main
Agreement
d/b/a Hope
Street for Meal
Ministries
Provision During
COVID
Professional
Ciorba Group,
Design Services for
$12,095
Maradik/Molnar
Services
Inc.
Southern Gateway
(Engineering
Agreement
Bridge Beautification
Professional
Project
Services)
Special
SealMaster
Substantial Government
$37,800
Maradik/Molnar
Purchase
Indianapolis,
Savings Purchase of
(MVH)
Agreement
LLC
Crack Seal Material in
Exchange for use of
Crack Sealing Machine
Memorandum
St. Joseph
Ironwood Drive
$261,139.51
Maradik/Molnar
of
County
Resurfacing from U.S.
(MVH)
Understanding
20 Bypass to Kern Rd.
Specialty
KRG Eddy
No Cost use of 1234
N/A
Maradik/Molnar
License
Street
Eddy Street for Police
Agreement
Commons,
Department Substation
LLC.
for Five 5 Years
APPROVAL OF PERMIT AND LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following permit and license applications were presented for annroval:
Applicant
Description
Date/Time
Location
Motion
Carried
Lykowski
Street Closure
June 2, 2020; 9:00
1126 N. Frances St.
Maradik/Molnar
Construction,
for House
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.;
to 522 Napoleon St.;
Inc.
Move
Alternate Date June 3,
Enter Site from Hill
2020
St. at back of
Property
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EASTERNMOST 70'
OF ST. VINCENT ST., WEST OF GEORGIANA, EAST OF THE ENTERANCE TO 1104-
1105 EAST ST. VINCENT ST.
Mr. Gilot stated that Kite Realty Group, 30 South Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, has
submitted a request to vacate the above referenced portion of St. Vincent Street for the
installation of a park area for Eddy Street Commons. He advised the Board is in receipt of
favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Street Department, Fire
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Department, Police Department Community Investment, and Engineering who all state the
request meets the criteria of I.C. 36-7-3-13., Community Investment stated the vacation should be
contingent upon a public access easement equal to the width of the right-of-way (or of 15' in
width) to permit the passage of pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles between Eddy and
Georgiana Streets. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion for a favorable recommendation of
the request for vacation subject to the contingency. Mr. Molnar seconded the motion which
carried by roll call.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE EAST END OF
CORBY ST., WEST OF SOUTH BEND AVE., PORTIONS OF FORMER EDDY ST AND
SOUTH BEND AVE. RIGHT-OF-WAYS AND COVERING THE EXISTING CUL-DE-SAC
NORTH OF CORBY AND; SOUTH SIDE OF HOWARD ST., NEAR THE INTERSECTION
OF SOUTH BEND AVE. A TRIANGULAR PIECE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE
LIMITS OF OLD SOUTH BEND AVE.
Mr. Gilot stated that Kite Realty Group, 30 South Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, has
submitted a request to vacate the above referenced streets for commercial/mixed use
development. He advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this
Vacation Petition from the Street Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Community
Investment, and Engineering who all state the request meets the criteria of I.C. 36-7-3-13.
Engineering and Community Investment recommended the vacation of Howard Street be
favorable contingent upon the area being confirmed to be within the City's right-of-way; and
Howard St. and South Bend Ave. be contingent upon the owner committing to provide public
access easements around the east side of the Corby and South Bend Ave intersection, and with
the owner's commitment to immediately proceed with the vacation of the southern portion of
Corby west of South Bend Ave. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion for a favorable
recommendation of the request for vacations subject to the contingencies on each. Mr. Molnar
seconded the motion which carried by roll call.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO
REMONSTRATE
Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of the following Consent to Annexation and Waiver
of Right to Remonstrate. The Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into
public water/sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide water/sanitary sewer service to the
below referenced property, the applicant waives and releases any and all rights to remonstrate
against or oppose any pending or future annexations of the property by the City of South Bend:
A. Frank Donahue, 4404 Technology Dr., South Bend, IN 46628
1. 51677 Audubon Woods — Water/Sewer (Key No.002-1003-005737)
Upon a motion by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Molnar and carried by roll call, the Consent to
Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate was approved as submitted.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Gilot stated that a request to pay the following claims in the amounts indicated has been
received by the Board; each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the
goods or services has approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal
Officer and certified for accuracy
Name
Amount of Claim
Date
St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
$30,714.75
03/11/2020
Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that after review of the expenditures, the claims be
approved as submitted. Mr. Molnar seconded the motion, which carried by roll call.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Jeff Parrott, South Bend Tribune, asked where exactly in Eddy Street Commons will the
substation be. The Board confirmed it will be North of Brother's Bar and Grill.
Mr. Troy Warner, Common Council, submitted a question stating other city boards have used
methods which allow the input and participation of many other individuals and thus the ability to
provide much more information about the projects, votes being taken, and the tax dollars being
spent. If you should have to hold another online meeting, please reconsider revising your format.
Mr. Gilot stated the Board has been using the live method in the interest of being transparent and
the public has the ability to participate with questions. He noted this is an administrative board,
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not a debative Board such as the Common Council. He asked the City Information Technologies
Department to look at other options that would allow more participation by the public. Ms.
Maradik noted the public doesn't speak during the normal Board of Works meetings except
during privilege of the floor. Attorney McDaniels added the privilege of the floor is for
discussion of items not on the agenda.
(Mr. Gilot later clarified: We appreciate the suggestion from 4th District Common Council
Representative Troy Warner that we format for more public participation at these online BPW
meetings. The public can and does speak when BPW holds public hearing items or when they
have an agenda item. The Board acknowledges that while we don't get much input at formal
regular BPW meetings, we have a strong culture and practice of informal dialogue at the public
agenda review meetings. Those agenda sessions are advertised public meetings that are great for
input and informal dialogue, but unfortunately have been canceled due to COVID-19. We will be
glad when we can reinstitute them when it is safe to hold such gatherings again. Given this
context, the Council Representative's point is well taken that we should work with IT to make
our online virtual regular BPW meetings more open to input from the public we serve as well as
the input of staff who are closer to project details as questions come up from the public or board
members.)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot,
seconded by Ms. Maradik and carried by roll call, the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gary A. Gilot, President
Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member
Therese J. Dorau, Member
Jordan V. Gathers, Member
Joseph R. Molnar, Member
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Linda M. Martin, Clerk