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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 11, 2000
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m.Thursday,
May 11, 2000, in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin
presided with Bruce Metzger, Robin Henry and City Attorney Bob Bever present.The following
business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Metzger moved to approve the minutes from May 4th, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robin Henry presented claims for payment in the amount of$652,474.11 and moved to approve,
second by Bruce Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Fire Chief Mike Allen read a letter to the board asking for acceptance of the
retirement of Lt. Mike Foust. (Letter on file in Clerk's Office). Henry so moved,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote
B. Lt. Paul Phillips of the Traffic Safety Division requested permission to conduct a 5K
walk/run for the YMCA as a fund raising event. The event will be held on Saturday,
June 10th at 8:00 A.M. (Letter on file in Clerk's Office) Phillips said the department
recommends approval. Metzger moved to approve the request, second by Henry,
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. The next request was from Jim Disney, Veterans Service Officer, asking for Mayor
Andrews to recognize the minority veterans of W.W. II. with a proclamation being
read at the Freedom Fountain on Tuesday, May 23rd at 10 A.M. Henry moved to
approve the request, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. Goodwin read a letter from Russ Walker of WHON requesting to host his radio show
in an area outside the Richmond City Building. Walker said in his letter that he
believes that many citizens are unaware of the importance of city government and
that this would be informative and fun based, not a debate format. (Letter on file in
City Clerk's Office) Metzger moved to approve the request, second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
CONTRACT AWARDS
A. Goodwin read a letter from Greg Stiens, Assistant City Engineer, concerning joint and
crack cleaning and sealing contract. Only one bid was received and all necessary
department heads have approved,therefore the recommendation was Mullin Seal
and Stripe at$.40 per lineal foot with the total contract not to exceed $4,000.00.
Henry so moved, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
May 11, 2000
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B. The next contract to be awarded was for tree and stump removal. William Smith,
Street Department Manager, reviewed the bids and recommended it be awarded to
Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care in the amount of$59,966.00. Metzger moved to
award the bid to Fitzwater, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Goodwin asked Bob Wiwi, City Engineer,to explain change order#3 Midwest
Industrial Park. Wiwi said Patriots Engineer and Environmental Company will be
completing a section of the roadway that was left undone last fall and the estimated
cost is$10,584. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
WAL-MART SITE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND CURB CUTS
The last item on the agenda was the Wal-Mart SiteTraffic Signal and Curb Cuts. Charles Spivey
of CESO Engineering Firm of Dayton, Ohio, engineering firm for Wal-Mart, came forward to
explain the location of the traffic signal to be installed at the new Super Wal-Mart Store. He is
seeking approval of the traffic signal to be placed just south of U.S.40 at the first entrance of the
new store. They also received approval from the Kroger Store and from INDOT to proceed with
the installation and now they are asking for approval from the city. Goodwin also said he would
like to take care of the curb cuts and has spoken with engineers, police department, and other
departments involved in the placing of curb cuts. Wiwi said he has approved all the curb cuts and
now is asking the board for their approval. Metzger so moved,second by Henry and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
Goodwin introduced Zach Bode and Jamie Williamson,two students who were in attendance for
a school project.
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