HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-05-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 5, 2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.Thursday,
September 5,2002, 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
Henry made a motion to approve the minutes for August 29, 2002, second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for$146,834.35 and made a motion to accept,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Captain Don Ponder requested the closing of 5th Street from North "A"to Main on
September 11, 2002 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the"Patriot Day a Day to
Remember"to be held at the Freedom Fountain on the City Building Lawn. Metzger
moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Captain Ponder requested approval for the Junior Class Council of Richmond High
School to hold its annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 6
p.m. beginning on Southwest 13th Street by the Municipal Pool and ending on Hub
Etchison Parkway. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
C. Goodwin requested a hearing date for grievances filed by two firefighters, Joe Pierce and
Greg Knarzer. The date set was September 18, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. and Goodwin also
asked that the Board of Works hold its regular meeting on that date. Rabe said it would
not fall under the time line set up in the firefighter's manual, but he would talk to both
parties and hopefully they could mutually waive the time requirement. Metzger made a
motion to approve, subject to a written agreement between both parties waiving any
requirements either under contract or statute and also to reschedule the regular meeting
of the Board of Works, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. Goodwin presented a petition to pave an alley that runs between Northwest 7th and
Northwest 8th Street as the alley is breaking up at both ends, along the edges and
cracking down the middle. This is a heavily traveled alley as is it used as a short cut to
Dennis Middle School. Goodwin said he would give this petition to the Street
Commissioner and Captain Ponder to review.
E. Rabe asked the board to review the towing contract because of numerous complaints filed
by those coming in contact with H & H Wrecker Service. He explained that clients are
unable to retrieve personal items from their vehicles that have been towed. He said Bever
has contacted H & H and told them they have no legal right to keep anyone from getting
personal items to ensure that they receive their fees. Rabe said the contract could be
rescinded with five days' notice, but perhaps the wrecker service should be provided with
written notice that this could happen. Metzger said he felt the contract did not clearly
state what could happen, but perhaps a written notice saying the Board is concerned with
the activities stressing that it could result in the contract being rescinded. Henry so
moved, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
September 5, 2002
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BID AWARD
A. Goodwin read a letter from Tammy Glenn, Deputy Controller, requesting that Walther and
Hawkins Auctioneers be awarded the City auction bid at the rate of 10 percent and $10
per man hour. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Goodwin requested approval of Change Order#1 for the Contractual Curb and Sidewalk
Project. The additional increase was for$60,948.25 making the total $458,035.90.
Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
PROMOTION OF POLICE OFFICER
A. Goodwin read a letter from Police Chief Greg Pipes requesting the promotion of
Patrolman James A. Edward to 1st Class Officer. Metzger moved to approve, second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS
Students from Richmond 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