HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-28-2002 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 28,2002
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
February 28, 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
The minutes will held for the next meeting.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Goodwin presented claims for payment from the Finance Department in the amount of$65,125.94 and
moved for approval, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLARIFICATION ON ORDER TO IMPOUND DOGS
A. Rabe explained that the owners of the dogs have 7 days to comply with the
dangerous/vicious dog order. One of the requirements is that they must carry$100,000
of liability insurance and as of this date they have not been able to do that. Rabe asked
for additional time to see if he could help. Metzger said if the dogs get loose in the next
week, the animal control officer has the authority to impound them. Metzger moved to
wait a week for a decision, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
BID OPENINGS
A. One bid was received for timber sales and that was Buchan Logging, of New Haven,
Indiana in the amount of$87,858. This bid will be reviewed and awarded at a later date.
B. The following bids were opened for the Mowing Contract for City owned property: R& K
Lawn Service with an hourly rate of$58.95 for contract (a), (b), and (c); George
Faulkenburg, $56.00 an hour for contract(a), (b)and (c); Rinehart's Lawn and
Landscaping, contract(a)$53.00, (b)$56.00 and (c) $57.00 an hour; Greenleaf Lawn
Care, contract(a), (b)and (c) $52.00 and hour. These bids will be reviewed and
awarded at a later date.
CONTRACT
A. City Attorney Bob Bever said that at a previous meeting, this board approved a $50,000
price reduction on a lot in Midwest Industrial Park if E.D.C. sold that lot to its
prospective purchaser for the Carpenter Building. Bever is asking for an additional 30
days, so that they can sign off on this contract which they failed to do at that time.
Metzger move to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS
Students were introduced from a government class at Richmond High School.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
February 28, 2001
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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