HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-02-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 2,2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.Thursday, May 2,
2002, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with Bruce
Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance. Robin Henry was absent. The following
business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes approved.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
There were no claims for payment.
BID OPENING
A. The following bids were opened for the pre-cast concrete grade for South "L"Street
railroad crossing: Omni Products, Inc., $38,340; Magnum Manufacturing, $62,128.40 and
also for a heavy duty crossing panel $66,470. These bids were given to City Engineer
Bob Wiwi for his evaluation and will be awarded later this evening.
REQUESTS
A. Captain Don Ponder read a request for a Fireworks Celebration at the Roosters'games
on June 1, July 2 and August 24, 2002 and recommended approval. Metzger so moved,
second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Goodwin also read a
letter from Mayor Shelley Miller confirming her granting permission to conduct a public
celebration of fireworks.
B. Captain Ponder requested approval for Richmond-Warne County to close the 800 Block
of East Main on three different Wednesdays, June 26t , July 24th and August 28th from 3
to 7:30 p.m.for"Uptown Wine-Down"celebration. Metzger so moved, second by
Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Captain Ponder requested approval for Birth to Five to hold a"Vehicle Fair"on the lower
level parking area of the City Building on Saturday, August 10, 2002 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
D. Captain Ponder requested approval for The Fraternal Order of Police to close a portion of
the City Building parking lot on Wednesday May 15, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.for a
Police Memorial Service. Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
E. Captain Ponder requested approval for a handicap parking sign for Ron Bales at 1101
Crosshall Street. Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
F. City Attorney Bob Bever requested that the Board approve a one-year extension for the
Leland Hotel to purchase a grassy lot owned by the City. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd.
May 2, 2002
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BID OPENING
A. The following bids were opened for asbestos abatement for the former Police garage:Air
Management Techniques, Inc. Muncie, IN $2,700; Specialty Systems of Ohio, $2,850;
and Environmental Assurance Co. Inc.Avon, IN $1,950. These bids will be reviewed and
awarded at a later date.
B. The following bids were opened for South 1st Street rehabilitation: Culy Construction and
Excavating Inc., Winchester, IN $371,671.63 and Milestone Contractors $278,199.
These bids will be reviewed and awarded at a later date.
BID AWARD
A. City Engineer Bob Wiwi came back to the board with a recommendation that Omni
Products, Inc. be awarded the bid for$38,340 on the pre-cast concrete grade crossing for
the South"L" Street railroad and to authorize the President of the board to execute the
contract. Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on
a voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS
Students from Richmond High School and 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
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