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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 12, 2000
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5
p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2000, 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
Metzger moved to approve the minutes for October 5, 2000, second by Henry
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
There were no claims for payment.
REQUESTS
A. John Rich came before the board requesting banners be placed
throughout the city for Globalfest 2000. This event is sponsored by
Sister Cities and will be held on October 27, 28, and 29,2000 at
Kuhlman Center. Metzger made a motion to approve, second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Ruth Mills, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested a $500
mini grant to beautify the triangle at Southwest 1st Street and Hub
Etichson Parkway. Henry made a motion to approve the request
subject to review by Grants Administrator Tony Foster, second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Goodwin, in the absence of City Engineer Bob Wiwi, requested
approval for a curb cut for Christ United Church at 3430 Backmeyer
Road. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
D. Capt. Don Ponder received a letter from Louis Dow requesting the
closing of Elm Place on October 21st 6 p.m. to October 22nd 2 a.m. for
a Homecoming Party for Earlham College. Ponder recommended
approval. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
E. Ponder received a request from Marge Hutzell at 1120 South "I" Street
for a reserved handicap sign and recommended approval. Metzger so
moved, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
October 12, 2000
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AGREEMENT
A. Goodwin read a letter from Wiwi requesting professional services for
Midwest Industrial ParkâWetland Mitigation for lot three. Two
proposals were received; American Consulting Inc., $18,800 and J.F.
New and Associates, $20,000. Wiwi recommended the proposal be
awarded to American Consulting. Metzger moved to approve, subject
to review by the law department, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENING
A. The following bids were received for Tandem Axle and Boom Trucks:
Dueco, Waukesha, Wisconsin, $94,794; MTI Insulating Products, Fort
Wayne, Indiana, $91,929; Lift All, Fort Wayne, Indiana, $95,469;
Altech, Indianapolis, Indiana, $97,761 and Studebaker-Buick GMC,
Richmond, Indiana, $89,581.17. These bids will be taken under
advisement and awarded at a later date.
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