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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-06-2000 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,APRIL 6,2000 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday, April 6,2000,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: CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT Claims in the amount of $491,394.22 were submitted for payment. Henry moved to approve the claims second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote REQUESTS A. Two requests for reserved handicapped parking spaces were brought before the Board by Lt. Paul Phillips.He explained the requests were for Lafayette Hansel at 810 North"H"Street and David Jett at 814 North"I"Street and recommended they be approved.Henry so moved, second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. B. Lt.Phillips brought before the Board a letter requesting that"No Parking"signs be placed at the entrances on the parking lot at the corner of North 10th and East Main Streets. He said he has spoken to Captain Melody Truitt and she indicated they have had numerous complaints with loitering,drugs,noise and"cruising"in the area. He said numerous citations have been issued and the signs would facilitate her enforcement efforts. Henry moved to approve the request second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. C. A request for a residential curb cut at 1710 Central Drive was brought before the board. Chairperson Goodwin stated that planning,and engineering departments and the Richmond City Police Department have all approved the request. Henry moved to approve,second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was approved on a voice vote. C. The next item on the agenda was the approval of widening West Eaton Pike and establishing curb cuts for Lowe's.Chairperson Goodwin asked George Schweitzer,Lowe's professional engineer to explain the request. He said currently,all the Lowe's stores are improving their property sites. They have met with INDOT and City Engineer Bob Wiwi to review their plans,made comments and made some changes. All departments have approved the plans. Wiwi complimented them on meeting all requirements and recommended approval. Chairperson Goodwin asked that this be held over until the next meeting so that property owners can be contacted and review the last set of drawings. Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe explained Resolution#1-2000 to the board. The past few years the city has been aggressively pursuing unsafe buildings through the Unsafe Building Commission established in 1966. This commission has ordered several unsafe structures to be torn down and most of them have complied. There have been,on several occasions where the City has had to request bids and hire contractors to complete this task at the City's expense. This resolution will allow the City to collect certain fees and labor in the demolition of a building. This Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office. Henry moved to approve Resolution#1-200 second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Board of Works Minutes Cont'd April 6,2000 Page 2 BID AWARD A. Kevin Nicholson,Assistant Fire Chief read a letter from Fire Chief Mike Allen concerning the bids on the Heating and Air Conditioning for Fire Station#4. Nicholson recommended the award be given to Lowman Metal Shop in the amount of$24,716.00.Henry so moved,second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. BID OPENINGS A. The following bids were opened for the Mowing Contract: R&K Lawn Service for$59.00 per hour;(currently has the contract),and Earthworks Lawn Care and Snow Removal at $60.00 per hour. Chairperson Goodwin said these bids will be taken under advisement and awarded at a later date. B. There was only one bid for the construction in the Police Department coming from Whitewater Construction for installation of a steel door 84 x 36 at$1,450.00. Chairperson Goodwin said this also will be taken under advisement and awarded at a later date. LEASE AGREEMENT Chairperson Goodwin said this agreement is to lease 3.6 acres to an I-70 contractor for storing construction material from date of execution through September 1,2000.Engineer Wiwi explained the area to be the north side of lot 2 Midwest Industrial Park,immediately adjacent to the interstate and just east of the old weigh station. The amount of the lease is based upon the amount that is currently being paid by the farmer to lease for cropland,$130.18 per acre,or the total sum of$468.65. He said the lease was prepared by George Sowers,Attorney for the Economic Development and reviewed by Rabe.Wiwi recommended that this lease be approved.. Henry so moved,second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. The Lease Agreement is on file in the City Clerk's Office. SALE OF LOT AT MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK Chairperson Goodwin explained this is to approve the sale of Lot#4 in the Midwest Industrial Park. He stated that when the sale of lots in the development is considered and the buyer would be someone local,it is important that the premises they are leaving be looked at and that they have a plan for their facilities. Chairperson Goodwin read a letter from Jim Hizer Director of Economic Development Corporation. He said their Board has already approved the sale to CCX. Chairperson Goodwin said that last evening the Planning Commission took action to approve the preliminary plat and the final for Lot#4 so that the sale can be consummated after the 30 day appeals period has run its course. The next step is for the Board of Works to approve the sale. The letter from EDC is on file in the Clerk's office. Henry moved to approve the sale,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 unanimous voice vote,the meeting was adjourned. Robert Goodwin,Chairperson ATTEST: Myra Miller,Deputy Clerk