HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-03-2000 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 3, 2000
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5
p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2000, in the Community Room in the Municipal
Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with Robin Henry and Assistant
City Attorney Steve Rabe present. Bruce Metzger was absent. The following
business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
The minutes of the July 27, 2000 meeting could not be approved due to the
absence of Metzger.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Claims for payment submitted by the City Controller's office were read by Henry,
who reported that they totaled $128,548.76 and moved for approval, second by
Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin presented a curb cut at 5217 Hodgin Road and said all
departments had approved. Henry made a motion to approve the
request, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
B. Fire Chief Mike Allen asked for 2 lanes to be closed on Industries Road
from the 1500 to 1900 block, for Driver Operator Evaluation Training.
This will take place on August 21, 22, and 23, 2000 from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Henry made a motion to approve, second by Goodwin and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. The Wayne County Minority Health Coalition Back to School Screening
has requested that a fire truck be provided for the children to view and
to have a sprinkler party. Chief Allen said the event will be August 15,
2000 at the South View Apartment Community Building from 1 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. Chief Allen requested that the Fire Department be allowed to participate in
the Annual Park Department Family Fest. This event will take place on
September 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Henry moved to approve, second by
Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
August 3, 2000
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E. Lt. Paul Phillips presented a request for the Parks Department to hold
a 5-K run on August 26, 2000, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Traffic Safety
Division of the Richmond Police Department recommends approval.
Henry so moved, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
INSURANCE
A. Henry explained that in April 2000 the Richmond Board of Works and
Safety approved the 4/2000 —4/2001 General Liability Insurance policy
for the City of Richmond. She is asking for the board to sign the
signature sheets as they pertain to the Statement of Values and to the
Selection/Rejection of Uninsured Motorist Coverage. Henry so moved,
second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BIDS ON FIRE TRUCK
A. Chief Allen explained that the bid specifications received 2 weeks ago
for the fire truck have been reviewed and rejected due to non-
compliance. The City of Richmond is asking for new bids. Henry
moved to reject the bids, second by Goodwin and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENING
A. Bids were opened for the widening of the U.S. 27 intersection with I.U.
East and Ivy Tech to improve turning lanes. One bid was received
from Milestone Construction in the amount of $116,580. This bid will be
taken under advisement and awarded at a later date.
AGREEMENT
A. Police Chief Bill Shake presented an agreement between the Indiana
State Police and the Richmond, Indiana Police Department. This
agreement allows officers of the Richmond Police Department to work
on the location and recovery of cultivated cannabis. The Richmond
Department can submit a claim and the Indiana State police will pay for
the use of local officers. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BOW Minutes Cont'd
August 3, 2000
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B. Bob Wiwi presented an agreement for Professional Engineering
Services for the Parking Garage, Phase 4. The agreement is with R.C.
Engineers of Indianapolis in the amount of $33,700. Henry moved to
approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
C. Steve Rabe, City Assistant Attorney presented an addendum to an
agreement between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1474 and the
City of Richmond. This adds sick and bereavement days as set forth
in the Personnel Policy and the Transit Union has asked that they bring
the agreement up to date with this amendment. Henry moved to
approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
D. Goodwin presented an agreement with Siemens Building Technology,
Muncie, to perform a no cost, non-binding facilities study of the
Municipal Building to look at our heating and air conditioning costs.
Henry made a motion to approve, second by Goodwin 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