Minutes-Bedford Board of Public Works and Safety
Board of Works and Safety
March 19th, 2012
1:30 P.M.
Minutes
Call to Order:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met on Monday, March 19th, 2012 in the Council Chambers of Bedford City Hall for a regularly scheduled meeting. The Honorable Mayor Shawna M. Girgis presided and called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
Members Present:
· Mayor Shawna M. Girgis
· Tony Ravenna
· Byron Buker
Reading of the February Minutes:
· Byron Buker made the motion to approve the minutes for the February 6, 2012 meeting and Mayor Girgis seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
· Mayor Shawna M. Girgis made the motion to approve the minutes for the February 21st, 2012 meeting and Byron Buker seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
New Business:
1. Receiving, Opening and Reviewing of Bids for a Triple Combination Pumper Fire Truck
The following is a list of bids presented to the BOW’s for review:
· Crimson Fire-Stock Pumper $280,611.00/Includes Options Pricing
· Pierce Manufacturing Inc. $306,800.00/Includes Options
· E-One Fire Service Inc. $312,600.00/Includes Options
· Ferrara Fire Apparatus $314,817.00/Includes Options
· HME Ahrens Fox Fire Apparatus $318,207.00/Includes Options Pricing
· KME Fire Apparatus $319,950.00/Includes Options Pricing
· Byron Buker made the motion to take the bids submitted under advisement for review by the Fire Chief and the City Attorney. Mayor Girgis seconded the motion and all votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
2. Letters of Commendation-Chief Parsley
· Detective Sergeant Brian Cartwright
· Dispatcher Jim McCreery
Mayor Shawna Girgis and Byron Buker approved letters of commendation submitted by Police Chief Dennis Parsley during a meeting of the board of works and public safety Monday afternoon at City Hall. Chief Parsley praised Sgt. Brian Cartwright and Dispatcher Jim McCreery for what he described as excellent police work. “Letters of commendation are often brought to us by commanding officers and immediate supervisors,” Parsley explained. “Sgt. Cartwright served as the lead investigator on the Walgreens case.”Cartwright helped apprehend Joel Corey, who was booked into the Lawrence County Jail on a charge of armed robbery. Corey is accused of displaying a handgun and taking prescription drugs from the local pharmacy. “Sgt. Cartwright was headed to Bloomington one night on personal business and — on his own time — drove from motel to motel and found the suspect,” Parsley explained. “He called Monroe County and our guys went up there and arrested the guy without any confrontation at all. “I believe those actions are worthy of commendation. He displayed great dedication to his position as a police officer.”
Parsley said McCreery, a veteran dispatcher, is well known for his willingness to go above and beyond whatever is required. “On Feb. 22 our officers stopped a gentleman for a traffic offense,” Parsley explained. “They ran his name and numbers and he provided false information. “The officers were going to cut him loose because they had nothing on the man. But Jim noticed his identification number was just one digit off a number of a guy who was wanted on a parole violation out of Texas and a warrant out of Orange County.“Without Jim’s attention to detail this subject could have driven off. He made an excellent observation. He went above and beyond in determining the subject had multiple aliases.”
Girgis thanked Cartwright and McCreery for their excellent service to the city.
3. Approve Contract Agreement for Wastewater System Project-Jeff DeWitt (BLA)-Misty Adams
Misty Adams, Utilities Director, asked the Board to approve an agreement for the city’s Wastewater System. Jeff DeWitt, representing Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates, is assisting the utilities department in reviewing and ultimately revamping its sewer and storm water systems. The cost shall not exceed $35,000.00 unless an amendment to this agreement is executed by both parties.
· Mayor Girgis made the motion to approve the contract agreement subject to review and approval by the City Attorney, Greg Pittman. Byron Buker seconded the motion and all votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
4. Request for Street Light near Lions Club Property on 19th Street (East of “C” Street See Map)
The Lions Club requested a street light near their property on 19th street. They advised that because they have equipment stored in this building they would like a light for security purposes. Chief Parsley checked the area and there is a utility pole available nearby. Therefore he recommends that the Board consider this request.
· Byron Buker made the motion to approve the request and Mayor Girgis seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
5. Request for Street Light on Ike Underwood Lane-Requested by Joe Underwood, 516 Oolitic Road-Chief Dennis Parsley
Joe Underwood sent a letter to the Mayor/Board of Works requesting two street lights on Ike Underwood Lane. One light would be at the east end of the middle entrance and the other light would be at the east end of the north entrance. There are utility poles available in both areas. The Chief recommends that the Board consider this request.
· Byron Buker made the motion to approve the request and Mayor Girgis seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
6. Request for Street Lights on Smith Drive and River Bluff Road-Chief Dennis Parsley
The planning Department and the Police Department have received requests for street lights on both Smith Drive and River Bluff Road. There are presently street lights on River Bluff off of SR 37 down to the 90 degree turn. After discussion with Street Commissioner Kirk it is Chief Parsley’s recommendation that street lights be placed on River Bluff Road at Smith Drive with two additional lights being spaced equally after the turn. There are utility poles available in all these locations. The Chief recommends that the Board consider this request and recommends a street light be placed at the mid-way point of Smith Drive.
· Byron Buker made the motion to approve the request and Mayor Girgis seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
7. Discussion of Green Hill Cemetery-Misty Adams, Greg Pittman
Misty Adams, Utility Director, has attended two Board Meetings of the Green Hill Cemetery and explained to the Board of Works that Green Hill is currently paying the city $2,500.00 annually for the maintance of the “old section” of the cemetery. The city is going to pay for the pipe which costs $10,000.00 in partnership with the cemetery. Misty is going to have the City Attorney write and agreement whereby the $2,500.00 (over the next four years) will be used to pay the city back for the pipe. This will ensure the storm water will be secured.
· Byron Buker made the motion to approve the request and Mayor Girgis seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
8. Discussion: None
9. Sign Claims:
· Mayor Girgis made the motion to approve and sign the claims and Byron Buker seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed
10. Adjourn:
· Byron Buker made the motion to adjourn and Mayor Girgis seconded. All votes were in favor of the motion. Passed and Meeting Adjourned
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF BEDFORD
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Shawna M. Girgis, Mayor and Presiding Officer
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Byron Buker, Member
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Tony Ravenna, Member
ATTEST:
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Julie Blackwell Rittenhouse, Clerk-Treasurer