SPECIAL MEETING, February 20, 2007
The special meeting of the Wyoming City Council was held February 20, 2007 at the City Hall. Council members present were Carstensen, Husmann, Miller and Heiken. Visitors- Shirley Jones-Midland Times, Al Willman-Calkins Chairman, Calkins board members as follows: Keith Somerville, Susanne Snead, Mark Thomas, Sue and Jr. Brodersen and various contractors. Staff: Tjaden. Mayor Ireland called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m.
Moved by Husmann seconded by Heiken to approve the agenda with additions. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Calkins Square Community Center Foundation bids were opened. Base bids as follows:
Cressey & Associates- $139,789.00
G. L. Stockham & Sons, Inc. -$131,027.00
Oberbreckling Construction- $74,170
Roger’s Concrete Construction-$56,099.20 (not signed, no bid bond, no steel work)
Scott McElmeel Construction- $60,027.63
Soper Construction-$52,990.00 (not signed, no steel work)
River Service Co. -$69,250.00
Bernet Construction-$81,000.00
Engineer and Calkins Commission reviewed bids.
Jones County Sheriff’s contract information will be available at the next Council meeting. Council would like to know the city’s options.
Moved by Miller seconded by Carstensen to have Streets & Alleys meet with DOT regarding curb & gutter project for FY 2009. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on Jones County Landfill. Moved by Miller seconded by Heiken to let Landfill know that the Council is in favor of a transfer station at this time. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Moved by Miller seconded by Heiken to table Councilpersons resignation due to no letter. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Engineer and Calkins Commission recommended to the Council that they reject two bids that were not compliant and accept next low bid of Scott McElmeel Construction.
Moved by Carstensen seconded by Husmann to approve Resolution for awarding of bid for barn foundation to McElmeel. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 955. Council will need to pass Resolution of Notice to Proceed when Contract and Performance Bond are approve.
Moved by Heiken seconded by Carstensen to approve Resolution allowing Calkins change orders for up to $5,000 total. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution #956.
Moved by Heiken seconded by Husmann to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. All aye. Motion carried.
Stuart G.L. Ireland, Mayor Attest: Sheri Tjaden, City Clerk