HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/10/1998 specialCity of Greencastle
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Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE BOARD OF WORKS
SPECIAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1998 4:00 P.M. CITY HALL
The Greencastle Board of Works met in Special Session, Wednesday, June 10, 1998, 4:00 p.m. at
City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order. On the Roll Call, the following were found
to be present: Sue Murray and George Murphey. Also present was: City Engineer Smith, City
Attorney Selvia, Street Commissioner Wright, Water Superintendent Dale, Councilor Masten and
Fillmore Attorney Zeiner.
City Engineer Smith stated two bids were received for the 1998 Street Resurfacing Project. Bids
were as follows:
Milestone $177,010.64
W.C. Hargis $164,620.79
Engineer Smith recommended W.C. Hargis be awarded the bid. Engineer Smith and Street
Commissioner Wright both stated that references have been checked and they feel this is the
® lowest and best bid. George Murphey made the motion to accept the recommendation of
Engineer Smith, seconded by Sue Murray. Vote was unanimous.
Steve Hardesty was presented a Transportation Agreement regarding intersection work on
Bloomington Street and U.S. 231 and Jackson Street and Washington Street. Engineer Smith
stated this part of the INDOT project to redo the intersections with the State paying 100% of the
construction and the City paying 100% of the engineering. This agreement would include radius
improvements and possibly new traffic lights, but does not include inspections. This agreement
would only take the project to the bidding process. Bernardin - Lochmueller estimates $11,662.00
as their charges and Engineer Smith stated his estimate would be $20,000.00 for the engineering of
this and his charee would be the difference between the Bemardin - Lochmueller estimate and the
$20,000.00 or $8,338.00. George Murphey stated he would feel better with a not to exceed
amount and amending the contract to read "...not to exceed (amount) without the written
permission of the Board ". After more discussion, the board decided there was not enough
information on the agreement in their packet for them to make a decision. Sue Murray made the
motion to table, seconded by George Murphey. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael explained the changes made to the Fillmore Water Contract and submitted it to the
Board. Changes included uniform rates and charges and method for determining water loss. To
fill in the blanks in number 1 the water pressure will be 70 lbs of pressure per square inch with a
minimum flow of 400 gallons per minute. After some discussion, Sue Murray made the motion to
accept the Fillmore Water Purchase Contract, seconded by George Murphey.
Engineer Smith submitted a Proposal for WWTF Site Design Work. This proposal includes
® miscellaneous design work related to the proposed WWTF facility and states that the work will be
performed as needed throughout the development of the design work and will be billed on an
hourly basis subject to conditions of the existing Engineering Services Agreement. Motion to
approve the Proposal made by Sue Murray, seconded by George Murphey. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to adjourn made by Mayor Michael, seconded by George Murphey. Vote was
unanimous.
ATTEST:
Pamela S. Jones, Cletk-lVasurer
Nancy A. I hael, Mayor
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