HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-12-2012THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 12, 2012
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, April 12, 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, Storm Water Utility Coordinator Gerald South, Director of Public Works and
Engineering Greg Stiens, Director of Human Resource and Compliance Sue Roberson, Street
Commissioner Bill Smith, Gordon Moore and Luke Leverton.
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 April 5, 2012 meeting.
Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson told the board that there were no claims for payment submitted for approval.
NEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Sergeant Curt
Leverton for the approval of (4) four new Handicapped Parking Signs. Those signs
are as follows:
1. 2205 Grand Blvd for Tracey Johnson (for Braden Johnson).
Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The
motion was unanimously passed.
2. 624 South 13th Street for Eric Noe. Foster moved to approve
with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
3. 1313 Sheridan Street for Odessa Smith. Lawson moved to
approve with a second by Foster. The motion was
unanimously passed.
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April 12, 2012
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4. 114 North 16t11 for Tena M. Teufel. Foster moved to approve
with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSISTANT
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Sergeant Curt
Leverton and submitted by Jennifer Lewis from Girls Inc. for the approval of the
Girls Inc's 14th Annual Run/Walk on Saturday, May 12, 2012 with the route running
through the Reservoir and Oak Park area from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM with traffic
control assistant from the Richmond Police Department. 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 Storm Water Utility Coordinator Gerald South for the closure of Gravel
Pit Road on Monday, April 16, 2012 and Tuesday April 17, 2012 to install a 24 inch
culvert under the road. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The
motion was unanimously passed.
PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Sergeant Curt
Leverton for the acceptance of Charles R. Irvin as a Probationary Police Officer for
the Richmond Police Department. Foster moved to accept with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that presented by Director of Public Works
and Engineering Greg Stiens for the approval of Change Order No.5 to INDOT
Contract No. R -29177 with Milestone Contractors L.P. for the Salisbury Road Project
Phase 1 in the increased amount of $1,671.50. It was noted for the minutes that the
project is still a $100,000.00 under bid. Foster moved to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CURB CUTS
A. Robinson made a request for the board to approve (3) three curb cuts. They are as
follows:
1. 1420 South "P" Street. Foster moved to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
2. 226 Arbor Drive. Lawson moved to approve with a second by
Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
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1390 Lakeview Ct. Foster moved to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
A. Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels explained to the board that the Worker's
Compensation Plan that was on the agenda is being held for now for review by the
City Attorney will come back later.
CONTRACT
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 No. 50 -2012
between the City of Richmond and Becker Electric Supply in the amount of
$17,299.00 paid for 100% by stimulus grant funds for a generator and transfer switch
for the new transit building that will be built this year. Foster moved to approve with
a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid award that was presented by Street
Commissioner Bill Smith for the installation of a door and repair a block wall at the
Richmond Street Department to Beard Masonry in the amount of $3,300.00. Lawson
moved to award with a second by Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENING
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for the Sidewalk Rehabilitation of North
11th Street. Those bids are as follows:
1. Bolin Construction - $126,730.00
2. Pro Lawn Care - $123,248.00
Robinson told the board that the bids would be taken under advisement.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
S/S Vicki Robinson
Vicki Robinson, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk