HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-29-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 29,2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday, August
29, 2002, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Vice Chairperson Robin Henry presided with
Bruce Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance. Chairperson Bob Goodwin was
absent. The following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Metzger made a motion to approve the minutes for August 22, 2002, second by Henry and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Metzger presented claims from the Finance Department for$862,769.03 and made a motion to accept,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Captain Don Ponder read a letter from Police Chief Greg Pipes requesting the promotion
of Office James Mastriano to 1st Class Patrol Officer. Metzger moved to approve, second
by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Henry explained that they had a request for the annual Crop Walk, but, she said any
group who just uses the sidewalks for its walk and requires no assistance from the
Police, does not have to get permission from the Police Department or the Board of
Works.
C. Captain Ponder requested approval for a 3-Way Stop Sign at South 5th and "C"Streets.
The traffic division felt with Seton School in session they needed to have a way for the
children to safely cross the street. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
AGREEMENTS
A. Ryan VanMiddlesworth, MIS Director requested approval of an agreement between the
City of Richmond and Browser Interface explaining this is an upgrade for the City's
Financial Application and other technical maintenance support at a cost of$12,983.
Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. City Engineer Bob Wiwi requested approval of a transfer agreement with the City of
Richmond and INDOT. This is regarding the area on South "A" between South 3`d to the
new bridge becoming a state street and Southwest 1st to Main, a City street, and said
there are no monetary issues involved. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Wiwi requested approval of an agreement with the City of Richmond and INDOT that
allows the City to install signs on a State right-of-way. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
August 29, 2002
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CHANGE ORDER
A. Wiwi requested approval on Amended Change Order#3 on the parking garage and
explained that Change Order#3 had been approved, but the contractor had never agreed
to it. The agreement has been reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Rabe and he said
they have settled for a disputed amount of$40,000 and recommended that the
chairperson be permitted to sign this contract and the disputed contract. 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