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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,APRIL 13,2000
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,April13,
2000,in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Robert Goodwin presided with
Robin Henry,Bruce Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe present.The following business was
conducted:
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry submitted claims in the amount of$519,181.84 and moved to approve them,second by Metzger and
the motion was carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Metzger moved to approve the minutes from March 30,2000 meeting,second by Henry and the motion
was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Chairperson Goodwin asked for the acceptance of West Eaton Pike Widening Plan.
George Schwietzer Professional Engineer for Lowe's Store submitted the plans. They have
been approved by the City of Richmond and the state of Indiana.. Wiwi said the City is
satisfied with the plans and recommends their approval. Goodwin asked if anyone had any
questions concerning this plan and James Creech,who lives right next door to Lowe's,came
forward and asked some questions.He is concerned about the amount of extra traffic and
about the entrance and exit lanes to the store. Schweitzer said they had done a survey and at
the peak there were around 211 cars.Creech also asked that they be sensitive to the
landscaping. Schweitzer said they would put up a fence 6 feet high and trees on the
borderline of his property.There being no other questions,Henry moved to approve,Metzger
abstained,and Chairperson Goodwin seconded the motion and the motion carried on a voice
vote.
B. Lt.Paul Phillips brought before the Board a request made by Girls Inc.in reference to a 5K
run. The Traffic Division of the Richmond Police Department has reviewed the request and
recommended approval. They have agreed,by permission of Chief Bill Shake,that they
would assist in traffic control at the Location of the 5K. Metzger moved to approve,second
by Henry and the motion was carried by a voice vote.
C. Phillips read another request from Earlham College for a noise permit for their annual"Spring
Fever"event to be held on April 22,2000 from 1 p.m.until approximately 5 p.m. Lt.Phillips,
in checking with Earlham,said they had no problems in the past therefore the Traffic Safety
Division recommends approval. Metzger so moved,second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
D. The next request by Lt.Phillips was a letter read from Cheryl DeLucio to celebrate National
Dance Week. This event will be held in the downtown city parking lot across from Richmond
Civic Theatre on April 20,2000 from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m. DeLucio explained that it is a chance
to showcase the talent in this area. The Traffic Safety Division recommended approval.
Henry so moved,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
April 13,2000
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E. Lt.Phillips reviewed a request for a reserved handicap parking space for Carl Mann at 37
North 18th Street.Mann meets all the requirements,therefore The Traffic Safety Division
recommended approval.Henry so moved,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
HIRING OF POLICE OFFICERS
A. Chief Shake presented to the Board of Works the name of Sean Crabtree for hiring on the
Richmond City Police Department as of April 10,2000. Shake said he has completed merit
testing process and been approved by the Police Merit Commission. Metzger made a motion,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The second individual is Bryan
J.Ervin,who also has completed merit testing and is waiting for approval from the Police
Merit Commission. He is set to hire on April 24,2000 and Shake said he is presently on the
Richmond Fire Department. Henry moved to hire Ervin subject to approval of the
Police Merit Commission,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID AWARD
A. Chief Shake presented the renovations for the Police Department and he recommended that
Whitewater Construction be awarded the bid in the amount of$6,382.00. Metzger so moved,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin said the next bid to be awarded was for the mowing contract for the city. He had a
letter from Vicki Stevens,Purchasing Director,stating that bids had been received from R&
K Lawn Service and Earthworks Lawn Care. She recommended that the contract be awarded
for two years to R&K Lawn Service as the lowest and most responsible bidder at$59/hour.
Henry so moved,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote,
CHANGE ORDERS
A. Wiwi explained Change Order#2 was for McBride Stadium field lighting. He said
additional work needs to be done and the amount to be added to the contract is$3,905,
making the new contract total$127,830.Metzger moved to approve Change Order#2,second
by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. The second Change Order#2 was for McBride Stadium Concession Building. Wiwi said
there were various small work items that would add$5,801.98 and delete$1,700 from the
present contract making the new total$217,093.98. Wiwi recommended the approval of
Change Order#2. Goodwin asked if the money was coming from Build Indiana Funds and
Wiwi verified that it was. Henry moved to approve Change Order#2,second by Metzger and
the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids were opened for the purchase and installation of a drinking water fountain in the Police
Department. Each company submitted bids on two different models:Meyers Mechanical
$1,663 and$1,764;Bader Mechanical,$1,128.30 and$1,430;and Hill Brothers
Plumbing and Heating$1,300 and$1,416. Goodwin said these bids would be taken
under advisement for awarding at a later date.
C. Goodwin opened bids for the tree removal contract for the year 2000.There were two:John's
Tree Service$107,990 and Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care$93,000.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
April 13,2000
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Goodwin said these bids would be taken under advisement and awarded at a later date.
OTHER BUSINESS
Engineer Bob Wiwi said he was contacted by CSX Railroad with their plans for improvement of several
railroad crossings. The following crossings will be repaired:South"L"Street,will be closed from May
15`s-May 26th;South"N"Street from May 29th—June 9th and South"0"Street from June 12th—June 23`d
Wiwi said they are working with the Traffic Division of the Police Department so that the public can be
well informed before they reach the railroad crossings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed,an carried on a voice vote,
the meeting was adjourned.
Robert Goodwin,Chairperson
ATTEST:
Myra Miller,Deputy Clerk