HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-12-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
DECEMBER 12,2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
December 12, 2002, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin
presided with Robin Henry, Bruce Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance. The
following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for November 21, 2002 were approved on a motion by Henry, second by Metzger and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for$288,516.84 and made a motion to accept,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENING
A. Bids were opened for gasoline and fuel for 2003 and they are: Harvest Land Co-op of
Richmond, IN and Professional Fleet Service DBA Fuelman of Indiana, Rushville, IN.
Both companies quoted various prices per gallon. These bids will be reviewed and
awarded at a later date.
CONTRACTS
A. Goodwin requested approval of the Sprint Contract with the Police Department.
Assistant Chief Randy Kolentus said all of the phones within the department will now be
on the Sprint Contract and by doing this they will save $150.00 a month. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read a letter from City Attorney Bob Bever requesting approval for the AFSCME
Contract. Union representatives from the Street Department and the Sanitation
Department signed the contract December 12, 2002 and now must it be approved by this
Board. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
C. Rabe explained the Addendum to the contract between the Amalgamated Transit Union
Local 1474 and the City of Richmond, saying that the hourly increase is effective January
1, 2003 and the rate is the same that all other City employees receive. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY
A. Goodwin read a letter from Building Inspector Wayne Jackson concerning demolition of a
property located at 318 South 11th Street. The owner of this property was given
additional time to make repairs and clean up the property. The time frame has not been
met and Jackson is requesting that Potters Excavating be awarded the bid.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
December 12, 2002
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INTRODUCTIONS OF STUDENTS
A journalism student from I.U. East and students from Centerville High School were introduced.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, and carried on a voice
vote, the meeting was adjourned.
Bob Goodwin, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Myra Miller, Deputy Clerk