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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 8, 2001
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 8, 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
Metzger moved to approve minutes of March 1, 2001, second by Henry and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
There were no claims for payment.
CHANGE ORDER
Tony Foster explained change order#2 that involves the Whitewater Valley Gorge
Assessment, saying that additional clearing is needed for the site at a cost of $450,
making the new total $31,790. Metzger moved for approval, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
CONTRACT
Fire Chief Mike Allen explained the contract with Nextel. This contract will give the Fire
Department new phones, pagers and radios all in one unit. Henry moved for approval,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
HEARING FOR FIREFIGHTER
Goodwin read a letter from Jeff Glenn, Grievance Chairman, stating that they were
withdrawing grievance #2 for the professional firefighters and the hearing which was
scheduled for this evening.
BID AWARD
Stan Lambert, Director of the Parks Department, said two bids were received for
concessions, Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola. Lambert recommended the bid be awarded to
Coca-Cola as the lowest bidder. Metzger moved for approval, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
March 8, 2001
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CONTRACT
Goodwin introduced a contract for a stoplight, to be at South 37th Street and the
- entrance to the new Super Wal-Mart. Rabe said the city will take care of the
maintenance and Wal-Mart will pay for the installation and the electricity for the lifetime
of the light. Henry moved for approval, 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