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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
DECEMBER 16,2021
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
December 16, 2021, in the Council Chambers the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street,
Richmond, Indiana.
CALL TO ORDER
President Robinson called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Board members present were: Vicki Robinson and Matt Evans. Absent was Emily Palmer.
Also in attendance were Kim Vessels,Assistant City Attorney;Monica Burns,Deputy City Clerk;
Derek Hill, Director of Code Enforcement; Sherrie Richey, Code Enforcement; Cedric James,
Code Enforcement; Tracy Bosell, Street Commissioner; Shelia Mills, Business Manager for the
Park Department; Greg Stiens, Public Works and Engineering; Kara Noe, Purchasing; Fire Chief
Jerry Purcell; Beth Fields, Director of Strategic Initiative; Ian Vanness, Director of Infrastructure
and Development; Dr. Thomas Huth, Reid Hospital, via Zoom; and Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Evans moved to approve the minutes of December 9,2021, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon
a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Mr. Evans moved to approve the Claims for Payment for December 17, 2020 in the amount of
Sixty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars and ninety five cents($68,220.95), supported
by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried
PAYROLL CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT -None
PAYROLL CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FOR PENSION-None
REQUESTS
• TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Culy Contractors request for the temporary closure of Abington Pike to install a sanitary
sewer.The road will be closed on December 20&21,2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
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and 5:00 p.m. The road will be open in the mornings to allow school buses to pass. It will
be opened after 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 2021 until 8:00 a.m. on December 21, 2021.
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
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BID OPENINGS
• CONFIRMATION BY LAW DEPARTMENT OF PUBLICATION
Mr. Evans moved to accept the Proof of Publication confirmed by the Law Department,
supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• BID OPENING FOR FOLLOWING UNSAFE BUILDINGS
Bids that were submitted are as follows:
Mikesell Excavating:
201 South 7th Street—House - $17,000.00
212 South 10th Street—Garage Only - $1,000.00
433 South 9th Street—House - $12,000.00
441 South 11th Street—House - $9,100.00
920 South 23rd Street—House and Fencing- $7,500.00
620 South 13th Street—House - $8,600.00
44 South 18th Street—House - $11,200.00
334 Lincoln Street—House and Garage - $13,800.00
B&B Construction:
201 South 7th Street—House - $20,000.00
212 South 10th Street—Garage Only - $2,000.00
433 South 9th Street—House - $16,000.00
441 South 11 th Street—House - $10,000.00
920 South 23rd Street—House and Fencing-$8,500.00
620 South 13th Street—House - $10,000.00
44 South 18th Street—House- $12,000.00
334 Lincoln Street—House and Garage—House - $12,000.00—Garage - $3,000.00
These bids will be taken under advisement.
• PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Robinson then opened the floor for public hearing to see if anyone wanted to speak on
these properties. Since there was no one from the public to provide testimony or evidence
on the properties, Ms. Robinson closed the Public Hearing.
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• BID OPENING -WEIR DAM REMOVAL PROJECT
• ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO WEIR DAM REMOVAL PROJECT
This is an Addendum for the Weir Dam Removal Project. Flatland Resources, LLC will
be applying for and securing the permits for the project. The Proposal Request is for the
contractor to complete the removal of the Dam and haul away the debris.
• ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO WEIR DAM REMOVAL PROJECT
Form 96 and proposal form must be attached and included in bid to be considered.
• ADDENDUM NO. 3 TO WEIR DAM REMOVAL PROJECT
The following lines have been added under"Project Purposes 2" and"Project Task 2".
Responsible for coordinating the ethical removal and relocation of any existing
mussels,should they be present. The presence of mussels will involve additional
coordination and communication with IDNR and other permitting agencies, as needed.
The following lines under"Submitting Proposal Instructions" are being updated.
Proposals can be submitted up to 4:59 pm on December 16, 2021 to be considered.
Proposals will then be opened at the Board of Works meeting at 5:00 pm on December
16,2021 and taken into consideration.
Bids that were submitted are as follows:
Jutte Excavating- $97,300.00
Flatland Resources - $83,200.00
There was a bid submitted from Milestone Contractors without a bid form enclosed.
These bids will be taken under advisement.
BID AWARDS
• OFFICE CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT
The request is to award the bid to D&D Janitorial for office cleaning services not to exceed
$4,680.00 annually.
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• SHOP TOWEL,UNIFORM AND FLOOR MAT CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE
STREET DEPARTMENT
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The request is to award the bid to Cintas for the shop towel,uniform and floor mat cleaning
services to Cintas not to exceed$2,311.92 annually
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• GARAGE DOOR MAINTENANCE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT
The request is to award the bid to Overhead Door Co. at the rate of regular hours at$70.00
per hour and $105.00 per hour for overtime hours.
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• HVAC MAINTENACE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT
The request is to award the bid to Maitlen Heating and Air Conditioning the following
rates:
Regular Hours $95.00 per hour
Overtime Hours $200.00 per hour
Parts markup depends on item 1.75%
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
CONTRACTS
• CONTRACT NO. 152-2021 —TAYLOR SEIFKERT WILLIAMS DESIGN GROUP
They will provide consulting and professional services in connection with the development
of a Farmers Market Strategic Plan for the Park Department.
Not to exceed$27,500.00
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 181-2021 —LARKIN GREEWOOD FORD
This is a purchase agreement for the purchase of a new 2022 F250 Regular Cab 4X4 Pick
up with a 8' Bed SRW—6.2L V8 Gas Engine Truck for the Park Department.
Not to Exceed$38,522.30.
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
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• CONTRACT NO. 182-2021 —ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF
WAYNE COUNTY AND REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES,INC.
The City entered into a Lease Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation of
Wayne County,Indiana(EDC)for the property located at 601 East Main Street,Richmond,
Indiana known as the former Elder-Beerman Building. The EDC is in turn subleasing a
portion of the building to Reid Health for the purpose of operating a COVID-19 Infusion
Unit.
Monthly rent will be $2,000.00 during the length of the lease.
Mr. Evans moved to approve and allow Vicki Robinson sign on behalf of the Board,
supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 183-2021 —INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(INDOT)
This is a Grant Agreement for the award of$815,284.50 of State funds through the Local
Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Program. The City will match these funds. 35 roads
totaling over 7 miles will be rehabilitated within the City limits starting this summer. This
is one of the INDOT contracts that Emily Palmer has already been authorized to sign
electronically.
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 185-2021 —COUNTRYSIDE AUTO
They will provide on-call and as-needed services in connection with repairs to vehicle
collision damage (including, but not limited to,furnishing parts, vehicle refinishing,body
work, frame repair, and mechanical repair) for Police Department vehicles, Street
Department vehicles, Sanitation Department vehicles, and Parks Department vehicles.
This is for the 2022 calendar year with option to renew for 2023. Fees are below:
Parts markup percentage $0
Vehicle refinishing per hour $45.00
Body Work per hour $45.00
Frame work per hour $60.00
Collision related to mechanical repair per hour $55.00
Storage per day, if applicable $0
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 186-2021 —CROSSROADS AMBULANCE SALES & SERVICE,
LLC
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They will furnish a 2022 Ford E450 Demars MX 164 Type III ambulance for the Fire
Department.
Not to exceed $164,005.00
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 187-2021 —GREEN CITY DEMOLITION
They will provide services in connection with both the demolition and pre-demolition
preparation to safely demolish the structure (or combined structures) located at 916-918
East Main Street. Structures will need to be tested and environmental hazards addressed by
Contractor prior to and during the demolition. Contractor shall remove all materials from
the site and shall dispose of the same at an approved landfill location outside of Richmond.
Adjacent building walls, for adjacent property structures located at 914 East Main Street
and 920 East Main Street, are to be evaluated post demolition for stability and reinforced
if structurally necessary. Contractor shall also place any necessary retaining walls, which
placement shall be located subgrade to protect adjacent structure basements when the
combined lots located at 916-918 E Main Street are brought up to grade, if structurally
necessary. The Parties acknowledge the emergency demolition and vacating order
previously upheld by the City's Unsafe Building Commission on October 19, 2021.
Not to exceed $200,000.00
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 188-2021 — TAYLOR SIEFKER WILLIAMS DESIGN GROUP,
LLC
They will do the preparation of the Whitewater Gorge Activation Plan.These services shall
consist of five phases, which are generally as follows: 1) Learn; 2) Connect; 3) Dream; 4)
Grow; and 5) Implement.
Not to exceed$46,500.00
Mr. Evans moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
CHANGE ORDERS -None
ADDENDUMS-None
RESOLUTIONS -None
PETITIONS -None
MISCELLANEOUS -None
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ADJOURNMENT
After a motion was duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
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Vicki Robinson, President
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Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.