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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-21-2001 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 21, 2001 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with Bruce Metzger, Robin Henry, City Attorney Bob Bever 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 Henry presented two sets of claims submitted by the Finance Department in the amount 111 of$309,545.78 and 71,764.32 and moved for approval, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. REQUESTS A. Executive Director of Birth to Five Karen Maurer requested approval of the use of the City Building parking lot on Saturday August 18, 2001 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon for a vehicle fair. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote. B. Captain Don Ponder requested permission for a noise variance for Texas Roadhouse on Sunday July 29, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a fund raiser for"Genesis". Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote. C. Captain Ponder requested permission for Gloria Crockett, President of the Reeveston Association to hold a block party on July 22, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. D. Ponder requested a handicap parking space be approved for Billy McNamara at 113 South 5th Street. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote. BOW Minutes Cont'd June 21, 2001 Page 2 E. Joanne Smith of Jo's Salon could not make the meeting this evening and asked that she be placed on the agenda again next week. F. Ponder requested approval for a block party on Idlewild Drive on July 4th from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote. CHANGE ORDER A. Goodwin requested that change order#1 in Lot# 3 Midwest Industrial Park reflect an increase of$3,465.50 making the new total of$28,941.40. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. BID OPENING A. The following bids were opened for contractual concrete: Oberle $561,420.61; L.J. Deweese Co. Inc. $513,848. and Bowlin Construction $505,334. These bids will be forwarded to the purchasing department for a recommendation for an award. BEAUTIFICATION GRANTS A. Barbara Beres of 18 North 29th is requesting $144.00, for three rose bushes, mulch, and stepping stones. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote. B. Monty Darkis of 410 South 18th requested $500.00 for grass and perennials to plant in the center island dividing South18th Street. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. C. Lois Martin of St. Andrews Church is requesting a grant in the amount of $500.00 for planters, mulch, weed killer, spruce tree and perennials. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. BOW Minutes Cont'd June 21, 2001 Page 3 MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK A. City Attorney Bob Bever requested that the board approve a reduction in the sale of Lot#6 in Midwest Industrial park. The original asking price was $196,000. at $14,000 per acre purchase price. E.D.C. had the property surveyed and the final survey showed that the acreage is only 12.58 and that would make the price $176,204. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Metzger abstained because his partner is the attorney for E.D.C. CARPENTER BUILDING A. Bever said the I.D.E.M. found an area that needs to be tested for potential hazard on the Carpenter property. Clayton Group of Indianapolis will be doing the testing and the cost will be $4,500 with one revision and the total to be around $9,500. to $11,000. and not to exceed $15,000. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Metzger abstained. 111 B. Bever explained that because of the previous action they will need to extend the E.D.C. purchase agreement for an additional 46 days to August 10, 2001. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Metzger abstained. RELEASE OF LIABILITY A. Rabe presented the board with a release of liability explaining that the City of Richmond Water Rescue Team desires to utilize the pond for training located behind Red Lobster Restaurant. Henry moved for approval, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. IMPROVEMENT ORDER A. Rabe requested the board approve an improvement order for the CSX Railroad crossing in the 1200 block of South "L" Street. CSX have been notified of the improvement needed and have not responded. This agreement will give the City the authority to go ahead and make the improvements and asses the railroad company for the cost. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote. BOWinutes Cont'd June , 2001 Page 4 l ` STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE Goodwin introduced John Howard and Roni Parshall students from a government class at Richmond High School. 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