HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-26-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.Thursday,
September 26, 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
There were no minutes to approve.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented two sets of claims from the Finance Department for$180,259.88 and $434,302.29 and
made a motion to accept, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENING
A. The following bids were opened for the demolition of seven properties in the city: Mike
Delucio &Son, Cox Excavating, Butler Excavating and Reynolds Service Tech. Each
structure was bid individually. The bids were given to Interim Assistant Director of
Planning Wayne Jackson to be reviewed and awarded later this evening.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin read a letter from Jim Disney of the Veterans Service Office requesting the use
of the Freedom Fountain area to serve lunch on October 8, 2002 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The monies collected will be to pay the last of the debt on the Vietnam Memorial. Henry
made a motion to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
B. Fire Chief Mike Allen requested the temporary closing of Industries Road on October 16,
17, and 18, 2002 to conduct their annual driver training safety. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID AWARD
A. Goodwin read a letter from Gordon Moore, Street Commissioner, requesting that the salt
contract for the 2002-2003 winter season be awarded to Morton Salt for$36.04 per ton
delivered. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
BID OPENING
A. The following bids were opened for Heating and Air Conditioning at Fire Station#1:
Loman Metal Shop, Eaton, OH $2,610 and Bader Mechanical, Richmond, IN $2,740.
These bids will be reviewed and awarded at a later date.
LETTER TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
A. Chief Allen read a letter from Brady Ware thanking the Fire Department for itshard
work. A monetary donation was given to the Department to help purchase a Thermo
Imaging Camera.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
September 26, 2002
Page 2
BID AWARD
A. Jackson recommended the following bids be awarded for the demolition of seven
properties: Potter's Excavating, 1018 Butler Street, $3,850: Butler Excavating, 531 North
18th Street, $3,000.00; Potter Excavating, 1205 Boyer Street, garage only, $800.00;
Potter Excavating, 506 North 18th Street, $4,250; Potter Excavating, 1126 Sheridan
Street, $3,800; Potter Excavating, 1219 Sheridan, $4,000. Jackson explained that 318
South 11th Street was a property listed to be demolished but the owners had been given
until the end of November to complete remodeling on the structure or it would be
demolished. Henry made a motion to approve, second by Metzger 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:
Myra Miller, Deputy Clerk