HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-12-2001 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 12, 2001
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 12, 2001, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building.
Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with Bruce Metzger, Robin Henry, and Assistant
City Attorney Steve Rabe present. The following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
There were no claims for payment
111 REQUESTS
A. On behalf of the Richmond High School Alumni Association, Chuck
Wellings from the class of 1959 is asking for a noise variance at 541
Meadowbrook Lane on Saturday July 21, 2001 beginning at 2:00 p.m. for
there class reunion. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote
B. Police Chief Bill Shake explained that on Thursday, July 5, 2001, the
Pension Board of the Richmond Police Department met to review the
disability application for Officer Michael Wamsley. Following the review of
the information from the Pension Board physicians, the board voted to
approve the disability application. Shake said to complete the process, he
is requesting this board's approval. Henry moved to approve, second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Captain Ponder has reviewed a request for a four way stop sign at "J" and
Sheridan Streets and explained that it does fall within the guidelines under
section 2B-5, number four of the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
July 12, 2001
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D. Denise Newland, Special Events Coordinator for the Richmond Parks and
Recreation Department requested permission to hold a Home Run Trot 5K
On August 4, 2001, beginning at 5:30 on Northwest 13th Street and ending
inside McBride Stadium prior to game time. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote
E. Captain Ponder recommended approval for the following handicap parking
spaces: (1) Deborah Gregory for James Gregory, 208 South 11 th Street.
Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried
on a voice vote. (2)Joe Moore, 417 Northwest "E" Street. Metzger
moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a
voice vote. (3) Emma Berry, 409 South 6th Street. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
F. Goodwin read a letter from City Engineer Bob Wiwi recommending that
the detention basin in Backmeyer Trace Subdivision be accepted by the
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City. Several residents in that area spoke to the board and they were: Eva
Bailey, 316 Thornwood Court; Bill Beard 318 Stonecreek and Charles
Ruhl of 4012 Timberview. All expressed the same concerns about
keeping it mowed, the brush clogging the drain and water standing in it.
They felt that if the City accepted this basin,that they would not take better
care of it than before. The board moved to accept the detention basin in
the City on a motion by Henry, second by Metzger and the motion was
carried on a voice vote. Goodwin advised the residences to contact the
Sanitary District and get on there agenda for the Sanitation Board
Meeting.
G. Goodwin announced a public hearing on the potential selling of the police
garage and went on to explain that Rabe did have the publisher's affidavit
showing that in the June 28th edition, this meeting date was properly
advertised. Goodwin declared the meeting on public hearing and asked if
anyone wished to speak in favor or against the sale. No one spoke in
favor or against the sale. Ike Ridgeway, who was in attendance, stated
that he was still interested in buying the police garage. Metzger moved to
approve the sale and postpone other matters until a later date, second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
July 12, 2001
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BID OPENINGS
A. The following bids were opened for the ceiling at the Street
Department: Smarrelli Construction, $36,944, with an alternate roof
drain $380.00; Whitewater Construction $49,733, with an alternate of
$300; Kutter Construction $68,254, with an alternate of$1,994 and
Russell & Geier $65,196, with an alternate of$600. These bids will be
taken under advisement and awarded at a later date.
B. The following bids were opened for HVAC for Fire Station #2: Dick Hill
& Son $7,198; C.M. Contractors $21,920; Lowman Metal of Eaton,
Ohio $6,246; Bader Mechanical $9,600. These bids will be taken
under advisement and be awarded at a later date.
BID AWARDS
A. Goodwin read a letter from W.A. Smith Director of Street Department
recommending that Bowlin Construction be awarded the bid for
contractual concrete. Rabe explained that Bowlin left out some
information and since they are the lowest bidder, they can provide the
necessary information and the board can award the bid if they so
desire. Metzger moved to approve subject to properly completing form
96, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read his letter of recommendation for carpet in the Council
Chambers and new tile for the third floor hallway. The recommended
bid was Georgia Direct in the amount of$11,636.12. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger 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