HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-05-2012THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 5, 2012
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, April 5, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street,
Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson, Dian Lawson and
Tony Foster. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, Sergeant Curt
Leverton, Director of Public Works and Engineering Greg Stiens, Park Superintendent Bill
Thistlewaite, Director of Human Resources and Compliance Sue Roberson, Benefits
Administrator Stephanie Sherwood, Rose View Operations Manager Terry Quinter, President of
Algamated Transit Local Union Local Union No. 1474 Faye Paul, Executive Board member of
the Union Ted Williams, Elaine Hamm, Dave Weatherell, Jim Thomas, Katrina Weddle, Hannah
Paul, Tim Lathery Augie Bush and Michael Potter.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal
counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the March 29, 2012 meeting.
Lawson moved to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made request to the board to approve the claims for payment for April 5, 2012 in the
amount of $107,340.23. She explained of that total $27,665.13 was paid to Wayne County
Treasurer for the City's portion of 9 -1 -1 salaries and benefits. Foster moved to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
ROAD CLOSURE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Sergeant Curt
Leverton and submitted by Michael Potter from Potter Contractor for the closure of
Sheridan Street from Boyer Street to NW "M" Street on April 10, 2012 for a period
of (8) eight hours, with a rain date of April 11, 2012, for the installation of a 6 inch
sewer line at 1400 Sheridan Street. Lawson moved to approve with a second by
Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
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April 5, 2012
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PARADE REQUEST
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Sergeant Curt
Leverton and submitted by Mary Skinner from the Eastside Girls Softball for the
approval of the Eastside Girls Softball Opening Day Parade on May 12, 2012 starting
at 8:30 AM and will travel on Mendelson Drive from Bob Evans to the diamonds on
the Achieva Resources Property. Foster moved to approve with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
NEW HANDICAPPPED PARING SIGNS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Sergeant Curt
Leverton for the approval of (3) three new Handicapped Parking signs. They are as
follows:
1. 1212 South 5t11 Street for Rex Allen Brown. Lawson moved to
approve with a second by Foster. The motion was
unanimously passed.
2. 807 North "I" Street for Julie Kruse. Sergeant Leverton told
the board that there was a (2) car garage on the side of the
house that he felt there was sufficient room in the garage to
park their car so recommended to the board to deny this
request. Foster moved to deny with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed
3. 828 South 7t11 Street for Michael J. Terry. Lawson moved to
approve with a second by Foster. The motion was
unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the approval of Contract 45 -2012 with
Indiana American Water for a water main extension for the Midwest Industrial Park
Phase 2 in the amount of $94,444.00. This is not an additional cost to the City but part
of the Milestone Contract for this project. Foster moved to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENING
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for golf cars for Highland Golf Course.
Those bids are as follows:
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April 5, 2012
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1. Boylan Sales
a. 36 electric golf cars - $150,300.00 with trade in of 55
golf cars of $42,500.00
b. Alternate bid #1 — 30 electric golf cars - $125,250.00
with trade in of 55 golf cars of $42,500.00
c. Alternate bid #2 — 60 electric cars - $250,500.00 with
trade in of 55 golf cars of $42,500.00
2. Professional Golf Car
a. 36 electric golf cars - $143,820.00
b. Alternate bid for 30 electric golf cars - $119,850.00
c. Alternate bid for 60 electric golf cars - $239,700.00
d. $500.00 per car for trade in
Robinson told the board that these bids will be taken under advisement
Robinson called a five minute recess before the Final Meeting for a grievance from the
Amalgamated Transit Union Local Union No. 1474.
FINAL MEETING
Robinson recalled the meeting to order for the Final Meeting for the grievance from the
Amalgamated Transit Union Local Union No. 1474 with Katrina Weddle as the Petitioner and
the City of Richmond the Respondent concerning a rider's complaint. She noted for the minutes
that all board members and legal counsel were present. Robinson reviewed instructions on how
the meeting was to be conducted.
Speaking on behalf of the Petitioner were Union Local President Faye Paul, Executive Board
member of the Union Ted Williams and Katrina Weddle. Human Resource Director and
Compliance Sue Roberson spoke on behalf of the City. Tim Lathery, the rider that filed the
complaint, also addressed the Board.
Both sides presented their arguments and answered questions that were asked by the Board.
She then entertained a motion for the board to take this matter under advisement. Foster moved
to take this matter under advisement with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
Robinson announced that there would be a special session after the regular Board of Works
meeting on April 19, 2012. A decision will be rendered at that time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
Board of Works Minutes
April 5, 2012
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There is a recording of this meeting on file in the Clerk's Office.
S/S Vicki Robinson
Vicki Robinson, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk