HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-18-2002 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 18,2002
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 Henry,
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 this evening.
REQUESTS
A. Captain Don Ponder read a request for a Firework's Celebration at the Rooster's 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 of permission to conduct a public
celebration of fireworks.
B. Captain Ponder requested approval for Richmond-Wayne 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 for a Police Memorial from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 the Board to approve
SETTLEMENT
A. Henry read a letter from Melanie Baity asking the board to accept a subrogation lien with
the City's insurance plan in the amount of$1,000. Baity was involved in an automobile
accident on September 29, 2002. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
CONTRACT EXTENSION
A. Goodwin read a letter from Purchasing Director Vicki Stevens, saying the contract
for towing of city owned vehicles expires April 30, 2002. She said the City had not
received any complaints on Pardo's, which has had the contract, and recommended
approval with them for one year expiring April 30, 2003. Henry moved to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd.
April 18, 2003
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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