HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/14/1989GREFNCASTT,E BOARD OF WORKS
Regular Session
December 14, 1989
• The Greencastle Board of Works met in regular session on Thursday, December 14,
1989 in City Hall. Vic meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. On call of the roll
the following members were shown to be present: Mayor Harmless and Mr. Lawrence.
Mrs. Crawley was absent. Also present was City Attorney Larry Wilson.
The minutes of October 12, October 30 and November 9, 1989 were distributed to
the Board. Mr. Lawrence moved for approval of the minutes as distributed. This motion
was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Presented to the Board was the agreement between the City of Greencastle, Putnam
County and Operation Life for Central Dispatch operation. Mr. Lawrence moved to accept
and sign the agreement. Mayor Harmless seconded the motion and it was carried by
an aye unanimous vote.
Mr. David Bray was present to submit the final petition for the Indiana Utility
Regulatory Commission concerning the 9% increase in water rate. Discussion ensued
concerning the water utility. Mr. Lawrence moved to approve the petition as presented.
Mayor Harmless seconded the motion and it was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
During the discussion of water improvements Mr. Leon Phillips noted the need
for a test hole for a new well. Mr. Wilson will draw up right -of -entry papers to
drill a test hole.
Presented to the Board were proposals for electrical work to be done at City
Hall. The proposals were:
Cundiff Electric, Larry Schimpf $7,915.00
B 8 E Electric, Jerry Ensor $9,745.65
Mr. Lawrence moved to accept the low proposal from Cundiff Electric. This motion
® was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Also presented to the Board were proposals for demolition and construction work
at City Hall. The proposals were:
Mace Bros., Jack Mace $12,980.00
Barry Grimes Construction $ 7,793.00
Cliff Tincher $ 9,989.12
Mr. Lawrence moved to approve the low proposal from Barry Grimes Construc-
tion. This motion was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote.
Also presented to the Board concerning Fillmore Road improvements was approval
of Project No. 86 -008, Change order. No. 1. It was noted that the change order had
been approved by the project engineer and grant administrator. Mr. Lawrence moved
to approve the change order. This motion was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was
carried an aye unamimous vote.
Also presented to the Board concerning Fillmore Road improvements, Phase II,
was approval of project No. 88 -018, Change Order No. 1. It was noted that the change
order had been approved by the project engineer and grant administrator. Mr. Lawrence
moved to approve the change order. This motion was seconded by Mayor Harmless and
was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
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The Water Department claim register dated November
9,
1989 through
December
14, 1989 in the amount of $91,697.66 was presented to
the
Board. Mr.
Lawrence
moved to approve the claims as presented. This motion was seconded by Mayor Harm-
less and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
The Sewage Department claim register dated November 9, 1989 through December
14, 1989 in the amount of $105,450.00 was presented to the Board. Mr. Lawrence
moved to approve the claims as presented. This motion was seconded by Mayor Harm -
and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
The City claim register dated November 10, 1989 through November 30, 1989
in the amount of $86,513.36 was presented to the Board. The total reflects
$50,078.41 in expenditures, $36,043.05 in transfers and $391.90 in special project
claims. Mr. Lawrence moved to approve the claims as presented. This motion was
seconded by Mayor Harmless and carried an aye unanimous vote.
The City claim register dated December 1, 1989 through December 14, 1989
in the amount of $149,457.43 was presented to the Board. The total reflects
$80,775.82 in expenditures, $29,475.99 in transfers and $39,205.62 in special
project claims. Mr. Lawrence moved to approve the claims as presented. This
motion was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Also presented to the Board from Alan Stanley & Associates, Inc. was a pro-
posal for drainage .improvements to the west s1.do of Fillmore Road, north of Shen-
andoah Industries. (Reference: Sgt. Cunningham site) The cost of the project
would be approximately $5,500.00. Engineering fees for this project are not to
exceed $450.00. Mr. Lawrence moved to accept the project proposal and engineer-
ing proposal. as presented. This motion was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was
carried by an aye unanimous vote.
Presented to the Board was the agreement for legal services from City Attor-
ney Larry Wilson regarding work done on the Southern Highway project as approved
at Greencastle Board of Works meeting on September 14, 1989. No changes were
noted in the agreement. Reapproval was necessary as requested by Indiana Depart -
ment of Transportation. Mr. Lawrence moved to approve the agreement as presented.
to This motion was seconded by Mayor Harmless and was carried by an aye unanimous
vote.
With no further business, Mr. Lawrence moved for adjournment. This motion
was seconded by Mayor Harmless, carried by an aye unanimous vote, and the meet-
ing was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
ATTEST:
J d'th Berry, Clerk- Treasuk
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