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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 23, 2001
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 23, 2001, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building.
Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with Robin Henry, Bruce Metzger, and Assistant
City Attorney Steve Rabe present. The following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Henry made a motion to approve the minutes for the August 16, 2001 meeting, second
by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented two sets of claims from the Finance Department in the amounts of
$244,761.46 and $149,716.79 and moved for approval, second by Metzger and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Firefighter Tom Broyles requested permission for all firefighters and trucks
to be used for the annual "Fill the Boot" campaign for MDA on August 31,
and September 1st and 2nd, 2001 from 5 to 9 p.m. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read a letter from Suzy Lee requesting permission to have the
annual Richmond High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday,
September 27, 2001. Fire Chief Mike Allen also requested permission for
the use of the Aerial Truck and Engine for the Homecoming Parade.
Metzger moved to approve both requests, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Goodwin read a letter from Animal Control Officer Doyle Nichols
requesting a vicious dog hearing as a result of an injury to Michael Farris.
The board scheduled Thursday, September 6, 2001 for the hearing.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
August 23, 2001
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D. Lieutenant Paul Phillips requested the approval for a handicapped parking
space for Lorraine Mehaffey at 2200 Grand Blvd. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Phillips also requested the approval for a handicapped parking space for
Louise Nugent at 1433 South 5th Street. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
E. Phillips read a request from Bonnie Fisk, Promotions and Events
Coordinator for Main Street Richmond-Wayne County, for the closing of
Main Street on Friday, September 7th and on Saturday, September 8,
2001 for the annual Starrr-Gennett J.A.M. Festival. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
F. Denise Newland, Special Events Coordinator, Richmond Parks and
Recreation Department, requested the closing of South 10th Street for the
"Annual Family Fun Festival" to be held in conjunction with the Jazz
Festival. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
G. Phillips requested the closing of the 1200 block of N.W.4th and a noise
variance for Carrie Adams, for a block and birthday party on August 24,
2001 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
H. Phillips read a letter from Police Chief Bill Shake requesting e acceptance
of the resignation of Doyle Nichols, Animal Control Officer, effective
September 7, 2001. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Assistant City Engineer Greg Stiens requested Change Order#1 for
additional work in the demolition of the Starr Building in the gorge in the
amount of$5,000. bringing the new total to $129,250. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Change Order#1 in Phase IV of the renovations of the Parking Garage for
wiring and conduit, a total of$57,430.80 and the grand total of
$361,414.80. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the
111 motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
August 23, 2001
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AGREEMENT
A. Goodwin presented an agreement with e-Management Solutions, Inc. for
software for the Finance Department and requested board approval.
Metzger so moved, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, and
carried on a voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.
Robert Goodwin, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Myra Miller, Deputy Clerk