HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-07-2001 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 7, 2001
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.
Thursday, June 7, 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 pointed out an error on the 2nd page of the minutes of May 31, 2001. It reads that
the wrecker service contract was extended to 6-31-02, and it should read the impound
service contract was extended to 6-31-01. Metzger moved to approve the amended
minutes, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims submitted by the Finance Department in the amount of
$286,628.92 and moved for approval, second by Metzger and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Bever explained that he would like the approval of consent of sale for Lot
#6 in the Midwest Industrial Park with the agreement to lease to Delta
Entertainment. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the
motion was carried on a voice vote. Metzger abstained explaining he is
the attorney for E.D.C.
BID AWARDS
A. One bid was received for the construction of a new street to connect
Winding Ridge Drive to Industries Road, and City Engineer Bob Wiwi
recommended that the bid be awarded to Milestone Contractors in the
amount of$138,905. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and
the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Wiwi also recommended the approval of the Progress Drive and
Williamsburg Pike Intersection and to award the bid to Bowlin Construction
for$15,634. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
June 7, 2001
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C. One bid was received for the 2001 Contractual Asphalt Projects. William
A. Smith, Director of Street Department recommended that the bid be
awarded to Milestone Contractors. Metzger moved to approve, second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. John Kenny, City Controller, said the finance department would like to hire
a consultant to assist them with the audit preparation and budgeting
issues. They have solicited proposals from three accounting firms and
received two replies. Based on the information they received they would
like to select Clifton Gunderson from Indianapolis. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
E. A letter was read from Fire Chief Michael J. Allen, recommending that the
renovation of Fire Station #1 be awarded to Kutter Construction for
$26,653. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
AGREEMENTS/ CONTRACTS
A. Goodwin read a Sweeper agreement in the amount of$8,700 a year from
Clyde Mason, Acting.Sub District Manager for Indiana Department of
Transportation, and asked for the Board's approval. Henry moved to
approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Rabe explained an agreement for repayment of money owed for
demolition of an unsafe structure located at 604 South "A" Street. Metzger
moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
C. Goodwin read a letter from William A. Smith of the Street Department
recommending that the bid for Tree and Stump Removal be awarded to
Fitzwater Tree and Lawn of Greenville, Ohio in the amount of$19,730.
Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
DEMOLITION OF POLICE GARAGE
A. Goodwin stated that Potter Construction has relinquished its rights to
demolish the Police garage on South 6th Street. Rabe said that a public
hearing must be held in three weeks to determine the sale of the garage
and it should be published 10 days prior to the hearing. The date decided
by the Board for the hearing is July 12, 2001.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
June 7, 2001
Page 3
REQUEST
A. Goodwin read a letter from Police Chief William Shake requesting the
promotion of Probationary Officer Jeff Carrico to 1st Class Patrol Officer
effective June 16, 2001. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE
Goodwin introduced 2 students from a government class at Centerville 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