HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-17-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 17, 2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.Thursday, October
17, 2002, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided,with
Bruce Metzger, Robin Henry and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance. The following
business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Goodwin said action on the minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2002 would be taken at
the next meeting.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for$192,781.21 and made a motion to accept,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Fire Chief Mike Allen presented changes in the hiring process, explaining that this is the
usual procedure to seek the approval of the Board.Those changes include adding to the
interview process a tutorial session, award 11/2 bonus points for EMT certification and 3
bonus points for paramedic certification after both the written test and structured interview
is conducted; and add "The Chiefs Interview"to establish ultimately the top 15
candidates in the order in which they would be hired. Henry moved to approve the
changes, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Chief Allen also requested Board approval of the participation of the Fire Department
during Wal-Mart Safety Day on October 26 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Chief Allen also requested approval of the participation of the Fire Department during
Lowe's Safety Day on Saturday, October 20,from 8 a.m. to noon. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
A. Chairperson Goodwin read a letter from Captain Don Ponder of the Traffic Safety
Division of the Richmond Police Department recommending approval of a request for a
reserved handicapped parking space at 226 North 17th Street. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CURB CUT
A. Goodwin read a letter from Captain Ponder concerning a curb cut on South 17th Street
recommending approval but changing the request from 24 feet to 20 feet which is the
recommended amount for a single family dwelling. Metzger moved to approve subject to
the recommendation, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
INSURANCE
A. Kim Parker in the Department of Insurance submitted a letter for approval to be sent to
Benefit Systems, the City's current 3rd party administrator, to terminate the City's current
contract effective January 1, 2003. She explained that the City's contract with them
requires the sending of a 60-day written notice of termination.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
October 17, 2002
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Parker said that the City is currently in the process of finalizing a contract with J.F. Malloy
&Associates which would take over on that date. Henry moved to approve, second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUEST
A. Goodwin explained that he had received a request too late to be put on the written
agenda which he would like the Board to consider. He said that Hoffco/Comet had come
up with a device which can be added to sewer lids depressed in roadways and have
requested approval of the Board to give a demonstration of the device on North J Street
from 14th to 20th Street. Rabe requested that the Board authorize Goodwin to sign a
contract on behalf of the Board to release the City from any liability that may be
associated with these tests on the manhole covers. Metzger moved to approve the
request and authorize Rabe to draft an agreement and authorize Goodwin to sign the
agreement, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
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:
Norma Schroeder, Clerk