Town of Osgood Minutes

Town of Osgood
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
7:00 P.M.

Present at the meeting were Tammy Wilhoit, Steve Wilhoit, Norman Kappes, DeDee Holliday, Linda Krinop, Mary Ann Gay, Steve and Bret Linville, Chuck Gill, Tony Wood, Pat Zaharako, Al Stong, Eric Roush, and Randall Benjamin.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call – all present

Motion was made to waive the reading and adopt the pre-read minutes. Norman 1^st, DeDee 2^nd

3 – ayes

Water Project Claims were presented:

Motion was made to approve these claims. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Pat Zaharako with Commonwealth presented Change Order #12 for an increase to replace a valve, add additional rip rap, and an 85 day allowance.

Motion was made to approve Change Order #12. Norman 1^st, DeDee 2^nd

3 – ayes

Waterworks Division C quotes were opened Friday, January 13, 2012 and Commonwealth is recommending Lykins Contracting as the lowest responsible bidder.

Motion was made to approve Lykins Contracting for Division C of the Water Project. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3- ayes

Sewer Project Claims were presented:

Motion was made to approve these claims. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Al Stong with Commonwealth Engineers presented Change Order #2 for digester repair, concrete work, and manhole repair in the amount of $58,946. He is requesting Council approval so they can get UDSA’s permission to proceed.

Motion was made to approve Change Order #2. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Al Stong also presented an Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement for O & M Manual on new equipment and construction engineering in the amount of $55,000.

Motion was made to sign and approve Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement. Norman 1^st, DeDee 2^nd

3 – ayes

Stormwater Claims were presented:

Motion was made to approve claims. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Fire Department – Steve Linville reported that the new truck was ordered the last week of December and they will receive it in approximately 180 days.

Police Department – Eric Roush stated Adam was doing well in the Academy. He also gave a report on monthly activity.

He stated that Dillsboro has equipment that they want to sell and he would be interested in purchasing some of it.

Sewer Dept. – Tony Wood stated that the IDEM Land Permit Application Amendment has been approved. He and Don Larson from Commonwealth will be working on a compliance plan. The project is coming along good and the grant for the camera is ready for delivery.

Motion was made to donate $100 from Riverboat Funds to the “Live, Laugh, Learn” Scholarship. Linda 1^st, Norman 2^nd

2 – ayes

Motion was made to give John Newhart a raise retroactive to December 1, 2011 after successful completion of obtaining his WT4 Licensing. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Motion was made to approve Randall Benjamin for a Reserve Officer position. DeDee 1^st, Norman 2^nd

3 – ayes

Claims signed

Meeting adjourned

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