HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-07-2012THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 7, 2012
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, June 7, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street,
Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson, and Tony Foster. Also
attending were City Attorney Walt Chidester, Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, Sergeant
Curt Leverton, Community Development Specialist Sharon Palmer and District Engineer of the
Richmond Sanitary District Elijah Welch.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that two board members and
legal counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the May 31, 2012 meeting.
Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Ms. Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for June 8, 2012 in
the amount of $249,935.14. Included in that total are as follows:
• $11,221.50 = Safety Systems for sirens, lights and speakers
• $13,566.04 = Tech Electronics for 34 radios and line filters for the Street Department
• $23,514.84 = Bowlin Construction for curbs & sidewalks on North 10th Street.
• $56,903.46 = Trademark Construction for NSP houses
Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
ROAD CLOSURES
A. Norfolk Southern requested the closure of the Sheridan Street railroad crossing from
June 11, 2012 through June 15, 2012 for repairs. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a
second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
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B. Pastor Dale Dangerfield from Restoration Outreach Ministries requested the closure
of North 19th Street from North "C" Street to North "E" Street for their "Fun, Feast,
Food and Fellowship" event on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
C. Mr. Welch requested the closure of Liberty Avenue between South 5th Street and
South "I" Street with the intersection of South "I" and Liberty Avenue to stay opened
for the East Side Interceptor Replacement Project Phase II. This request is also
asking for this closure until August 31, 2012. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a
second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
SPEED REDUCTION AND NO PASSING ZONE
A. On behalf of Mayor Hutton and the residents on Salisbury Road Sgt. Leverton
requested a speed reduction from 40 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour on Salisbury
Road between Industries Road and the "S" curve near NW "L" Street. Mr. Foster
moved to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously
passed. Mr. Foster moved to approve the "No Passing Zone" from Industries Road to
Rich Road and 200 feet south of Rich Road on Salisbury Road with a second by Ms.
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BIKE RACKS
A. The request for the installation of bike racks on Fort Wayne Avenue was tabled.
HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. 736 South 6th Street for Mary Jeffers
B. 42 South 19th Street for Shirley A. Kehlenbrink
Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously
passed
RESOLUTION
A. Resolution 11 -2012 would authorize the City to purchase the vacant property at 324
South 11th Street from the Wayne County Commissioners for the NSP 3 Project in the
amount of $250.00. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
A. Contract No. 72 -2012 — authorization for the City to acquire property at 1400 and
1500 Industries Road. Mr. Chidester explained that it would be purchased by the
Redevelopment Commission if approved but needed it approved by the Board of
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Public Works and Safety in order to proceed. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a
second by Ms. Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. The bid for the rehab of 215 South 10th Street, that is part of the NSP program, was
awarded to Trademark Construction in the amount of $161,041.00. Mr. Foster moved
to approve with a second by Ms. Robinson and noted for the minutes that this was
being paid 100% by federal funds. The motion was unanimously passed.
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