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WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS (continued from Page I) be completed and has been since the contract completion date. The project progress by payment estimate is 99.3%. With respect to CoE inspection this month, we are aware that a number of items were brought to the Board’s attention: 1. Notice to contractor regarding construction completion. This notice has been given in writing. 2. Plant startup and training program — This program has been developed in the plan of operation as approved by the ISBH. The dates of the various tasks however, are outdated. This work was to begin November 1983 which was based upon the contractor’s initial accelerated schedule of completion. This work will now begin in August 1984, therefore, all the dates in the plan of operation related to startup and training program should be advanced 9 months. 3. With respect to driveway aggregate testing, the contractor has been so instructed to perform the tests required of the CoE. We have test reports from the supplier but not of an independent laboratory. 4. Change order for prior deletion of lagoon baffles is being prepared for the Board’s approval. 5. Change order for prior lagoon change in geometries to accomodate DNR conditions of approval and changes to chlorine piping will be prepared if directed by the Board. Our past experience has been change orders of minor deviation where no dollars are involved are not required, contract general conditions page 01100-26. We have reduced our time for onsite inspection as there are not work items remaining

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that cannot be determined satisfactory or unsatisfactory on a part time basis. If you have any questions, please advise. Very truly yours, Thomas A. Osterling, P.E. Project Manager A copy of the letter sent to HRP Construction, Inc. was presented to the Board. It read as follows: Mr. Paul Fallon HRP Construction, Inc. 1216-18 West Washington St. South Bend, IN 46601 Reference: Walkerton Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Progress and Schedule. Dear Mr. Fallon: On an onsite observations of the project on July 2, 1984, the following work force was on site. 1. HRP Construction, Inc. — Superintendent — Labor (helping fence contractor w/pipe supports) 2. Subcontractor — USS Cyclone Fence — Foreman — 2 laborers Installing pipe supports in lagoons. 3. Subcontractor — Belor Electric — Foreman — 2 Electricians working on pump lift station. The reason for this letter is that we are not pleased with the progress of this project toward completion. Evidences are the number of work force on site for July 2, 1984 and continues to be so as of the date of this letter and number of started and unfinished items of work. A partial list of items which could be worked on and were not are as follows: 1. Cleanup block and installation of ceiling in control building. 2. Installation of fence at a more rapid pace. Fence installation is interupted with lagoon air piping installation. 3. Electrical — lights, equipment, etc. in buildings. The motor control center, uninterruptable power source and

lab furniture is not on site yet. 4. Concrete finishing and touchup. 5. Pointing up manholes and lift stations. 6. Door and window installation. 7. Painting. 8. Testing of all yard piping. 9. Installation of fixtures in control building. 10. Installation of water Piping. Further, we need a schedule update of project completion such that you can coordinate equipment dry checkout, and we can coordinate wet startup, operator training and know that the project will be completed on time. It is every intent of the owner to collect liquidated damages beyond Conract A substantial completion date as defined by the contract documents. An inspection of the roof on the control building and maintenance building indicates very poor workmanship and there is question of proper installation for which we have previously requested a response, specifically the removal of paper from shingles prior to placement. We request a meeting onsite. At that meeting be prepared to show why we should recommend the roof acceptable to the Owner. If you have any questions, pleasew advise. Very truly yours, Thomas A. Oesterling, P.E. Project Manager E. Clifford Ward presented Clyde E. Williams & Associates with a letter stating: July 23, 1984 Clyde E. Williams Associates 1843 Commerce Drive South Bend, IN 46628 Gentlemen: On Tuesday, July 17, 1984, Renato Leonardi, engineer from the Army Corps of Engineers, met with myself, Jeff Zehner and Kathryn Chrapliwy to discuss the final details of the Wastewater Treatment Project. The closing of the project is for August 27, 1984 and the main concern is the completion of the project on time. It was decided at that meeting that the following details be outlined in this letter to be presented to you for action. They are as follows: a. A notice prepared by Clyde E. Williams & Associates to the Contractor regarding 'completioin. b. A Revised schedule from Clyde E. Wiliams & Associates and Contractor. c. A set schedule of the taining program for Jeff Zehner for the operation of the plant. d. Testing of the stone quality in driveway. e. Change orders for: Lagoon change and chlorine tank piping. f. Written comments to the requests of the Army Corps of Engineers’ letter dated July 6, 1984. A response to these details is requested to be submitted within the next two weeks. Sincerely, E. Clifford Ward President, Town of Walkerton OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Clevenger referred to the problem with reserve officers that was brought up at

the last meeting. He was quoted as saying “The Town Marshal has called the Indiana Police Academy regarding the Reserve statis and they replied by saying they saw no problem with using Reserve Officers who had once been paid Police Officers’’. However they would not put their comments in writing. Mr. Bracich said he was talking to the academy and had gotten the same response. Mr. Bracich said he was also concerned with any health problems the Reserves might have and asked that in some near future we look into that matter. Mr. Clevenger reported on the Creech property. He announced that a pre-appeal conference is schedule for Wednesday, the 25th of July in Indianapolis, which he will be attending. NEW BUSINESS: Jeff Zehner asked permission to take two more classes in the fall: General Chemistry $71.25; and General Microbiology $68.25. Ed Bracich made a motion to grant permission to Jeff Zehner to attend the two classes in the fall. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted yea. Mr. Clevenger presented a letter from Patrick Brennan, attorney for Jo Ellen Laizure. The letter claims that Mrs. Liazure suffered a financial loss of $7,012.00. They would defmately give credit for unemployment and earnings while away from the Communications job and these figures amounted to $2,418.00 reducing her demand to $4,594.00, out of which she must pay the Indiana Unemplyment Bureau $1,886.00. Mrs. Laizure also engaged two attorneys for a total fee of $900.00 which she is asking for at this date. Mr. Bracich made a motion to grant Mrs. Laizure damages of $4,594.00 plus $900.00 attorney fees in lieu of the settlement of the case. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all agreed. Mr. Clevenger will proceed with the paperwork. Sally Humel, representation from Community Development Associates asked that we accept a proposal to have Coopers and Lybrand do the final audit for $1,200.00. Ed Bracich made a motion to tentatively approve the proposal pending the second page of the proposal that appeared to be missing. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted yea. The request to have a survey done on the Decker and Sester properties was approved on a motion by Bracich, seconded by Gaddis. The Bellinger property was discussed in detail. Mrs. Hummel explained “The fist intent of the HUD program was to purchase and rehabilitate the property because the outside didn’t look too bad. However in investigating more closely the inside needed a lot of work and the foundation was crumbling and need footers. The house would have had to be jacked up and a new foundation put in, the cost of which was prohibited. Because of a lot of local interest in purchasing the property the property was put up

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for bid. Everyone who looked at the house realized that the cost was definitely out therefore no one turned in a bid. Subsequently the property was bid for demolition. Only one bid was turned in and that was from Alfred Alsop, North Liberty, for $2,745.00. Financially, if the Town chose to sell the property during the duration of the project then the money would be turned back into the HUD office. If the Town sold the land after the project was completed then the income derived from that sale would be available to the Town. Therefore I recommend that the Town demolish the house at this time and then after the project is final sell the property. The property is quite large and could have a number of possibilities.’’ Mr. Bracich motioned to table the issue of demolishing until all board members could be present. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion to table the demolishing and all voted in favor of the motion. July 23, 1984 — Hearing for Federal Revenue Sharing: Proposed: Additional Appropriations Ordinance #B4-1. Whereas, It Has Been Determined That The Town Os Walkerton Will Have $19,610.56 in Federal Revenue Sharing. And Whereas Federal Revenus Sharing has not been appropriated for the calendar year 1984, Now Therefore: Section 1. Be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana, that for the expenses of said municipal corporation the following additional sums of money are hereby appropriated and ordered set apart out of the fund herein named and for the purposes herein named and for the purposes herein specified, subject to the laws governing the same: Federal Revenue Sharing Capital Outlays: Improvements.. $10,000.00 Equipement 9,610.00 TOTAL $19,610.00 Adopted this 23rd day of July, 1983. The following requests for the Federal Revenue Sharing monies were as follows; Fire Department: Improvements ... 10,939.00 Equipment 6,147.80 TOTAL 17,086.80 Ambulance Department: Improvements ... 10,084.00 Police Department: Equipment 3,500.00 Utility Department: Improvements .... 2,342.00 Wastewater Treatment Plant: Improvements .... 1,600.00 Town Board Department: Improvements .... 3,570.00 Equipment 4,500.00 All requests will be considered and priorities will be placed at the top of the list. Ed Bracich made a motion to adopt Ordinance #B4-1, Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Claims numbering 723 to 762 were approved on a motion by Ed Bracich and seconded by Margaret Gaddis. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Bracich seconded by Gaddis.

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