HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-25-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 25, 2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,April 25,
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
Metzger moved to approve the minutes for April 18, 2002, second by Henry and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims for payment from the Finance Department in the amount of$64,790.64 and
moved for approval, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin read requests from three companies to Adopt-a-Street. Hills Pet Foods
requested Industries Road from Union Pike to Chester Blvd. Henry moved to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Nixon Tool requested
North 3rd and North 4th Street between North "C"and "D"and North 5th Street between
Richmond Avenue and "D", "C"and "D"Streets between 3rd and 5th (North). Henry
moved to approve, second Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Nottingham Automotive Group requested U.S. 40 from EZ Wheels to Victory Chevrolet
(North side only). Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read a letter from Rev Jeffrey Raatz requesting the use of the front of the City
Building adjacent to 5th Street for the City Wide Prayer Gathering, Thursday, May 2,
2002, from noon to 1 p.m. They also requested the use of the Council Chambers in the
event of inclement weather. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Goodwin read a letter from Wayne Smith requesting a noise variance for a wedding
reception being held at 329 North 14th Street. Metzger moved to approve, second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. Fire Chief Mike Allen requested a date change from May 22, 2002 to May 23, 2002 for
the Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-up event at Fire Station #4. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
E. Chief Allen requested approval for a bid amount change for the ambulance award bid.
The bid will presently read $103,676 from $100,795, an increase of$2,911. Henry
moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID AWARD
A. City Engineer Bob Wiwi requested the award of a bid to Milestone Contractors L.P. in the
amount of$148,205 for the relocation of Bridge Avenue. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd.
April 25, 2003
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AGREEMENT
A. Wiwi present a contract for the Street Scape explaining that the contract will be award by
the State, not the Board of Works. They will be funding 80% of the project and the City
will fund 20%. The City will pay$48, 040 and I.N.D.O.T.will fund $290,200. The Street
Scape will include lighting, landscaping and sidewalk repairs from 1st to 5th Streets and
will connect this area to the downtown and be similar in appearance. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry 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