HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-12 Public Works & Property Vacation Committee PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 22, 2012 6:03 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic,
Valerie Schey
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis Jr., Dr. Fred Ferlic,
Derek Dieter, Karen White
Others Present: Murray Miller, Glenn Williams, Bob Williams, Mike Mecham,
Gary Gilot
Agenda: Bill No. 12-79—MBE/WBE Curbs & Sidewalks
Update Olive/Sample (Jasinski) Overpass
There were two items on the agenda for Dr. Varner's Public Works and Property
Vacation Committee.
The first was a resolution encouraging the administration to use Minority and Women
owned contractors for the City's residential curb & sidewalk when the work is to be done
by private contractors.
Ultimately, this bill was continued until the November 12, 2012 meeting on a motion by
Valerie Schey, seconded by Gavin Ferlic and supported by all. The reason for this was
primarily because the WBE/MBE Board of Directors had promised a progress report on
their activities by then. The bill itself, initiated by Councilmember Henry Davis
advocates more city work being made available to those contractors who face challenges
due to size and where—withal when trying to compete against the"big guys." As a side
not Gary Gilot said he was working on an approach to do just that.
The second item, an update on a re-construction plan for the Olive Street overpass.
Using a handout (attached)both Gary Gilot and City Engineer Mike Mecham spoke to
the need to have the overpass re-designed and re-built. While normally a County
responsibility the City according to the scheme would participate along with the state and
federal government to leverage their dollars. The County, they said, did not have the
capability of taking on this project alone. Further updates were promised.
There being no further business to come before the Personnel &Finance Committee at
this time, Chairperson Dr. David Varner adjourned the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
Rep lly Submitted.
Dr. David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee