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Board of Works Meeting Minutes - 4/1/2013

 

BOARD OF WORKS

 

April 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor York

 

CITIZENS APPEARING:

 

·         Heather Wait, representing ALS Indianapolis Chapter presented a request for use of Baker Park on July 13, 2013 for a fund raiser.  Attorney Copenhaver moved to approved, subject to Park Board approval.  Director Barker seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Danny Marcum, New Castle, requested use of Lowe Park on June 1st for a Bike Ride fundraiser for Westminister, requesting restrooms be accessible and picnic tables be available.  Attorney Copenhaver approved, subject to Park Board approval.  Director Barker seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

 

·         Director Barker moved to approve minutes from the previous meeting.  Attorney Copenhaver seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Mayor York requested a motion to accept the Payroll, Water, Wastewater and General fund claims for the week of  March 25, to April 1, 2013.   Director Barker moved to approve, Attorney Copenhaver seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Mayor York presented the updated City Drug and Alcohol Policy for approval.  Director Barker moved to approve the policy.  Attorney Copenhaver seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Clerk Treasurer York presented the State Highway Sweeping Agreement for approval.  After review Attorney Copenhaver moved to approve the agreement.  Director Barker seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Director Sloan presented a revision of Medical Qualification Program for the Transit Department.  After review, Attorney Copenhaver moved to approve the revised MQP.  Director Barker seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Mayor York presented a lease purchase agreement for review with Starburst Technology, LLC for equipment at Wastewater Treatment.  After discussion regarding request for bids, noting that no other company has the technology/process, Attorney Copenhaver moved to approve subject to SBOA opinion regarding rules and regulations of bidding process.  Director Barker seconded motion.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Chief Burns presented a letter of Request to Purge from ABS, the medical billing vendor.  Attorney Copenhaver moved to approve the letter of request.  Director Barker seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

·         Grant Administrator Thornhill presented claims 17-20 for Garner Street Grant to GAI for $41,082.37, noting grant was close to closing.  Director Barker moved to approve payment of claims.  Attorney Copenhaver seconded.  Motion carried 3-0

 

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:

 

·         Grant Administrator Thornhill informed the board that the Transportation ARRA Grant had ended and been closed.  The final financials and press release were completed.  The total grant was $423,945.00.

·         Mayor York announced that the Easter Egg Hunt was scheduled for April 6th from 2-4 in Baker Park.

 

ADJOURN:

 

·         Director Barker moved to adjourn.