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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,JANUARY 6,2000
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,January
6,2000,in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided with
Robin Henry,Bruce Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe present.The following business was
conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Metzger moved to approve the minutes for the meeting of December 30, 1999,second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Claims for payment submitted by the City Controller's office were read by Henry who reported that they
totaled$378,398.30 and moved for approval,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Captain Melody Truitt brought before the Board a request for a reserved handicapped parking
space at 424 South 15th Street,explaining that upon inspection of the residence she had found
a two-car garage at the rear.She said the request had contained a reference to a wheelchair
and while inspecting the area she found no current ramp in existence but two sets of steps in
the front.
She said she had spoken to Michael Beckley,the resident making the request,and advised
him that when the time comes that a ramp is created in the front of the residence the request
would be reassessed. She explained to him that at this time it does not meet the guidelines and
she recommended the request be denied.Henry so moved,second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
B. A request made by Francis Boughner at 442 South West 2nd Street was also brought before
the Board by Captain Truitt who explained that the residence does have a garage.However,
she said,Boughner did have a letter from his doctor,Dr.Reiman,stating that due to an
advanced condition of emphysema his mobility is limited and he is unable to use the garage.
She recommended approval of the request.Metzger so moved,second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
C. Captain Truitt stated that a request had been received by Richard Robinson to transport a
house in early February.She said the route used would be U.S.227 coming south into the
City to Gaar Road and to New Paris Pike and that would be led by escorts from the State.She
said a Richmond police officer would be provided to meet the transport at New Paris Pike and
North 24th Street to assist in blocking traffic until the home could be off-loaded.
She said it would take approximately 10 minutes from the time the home turns onto North
24t.Chairperson Goodwin stated that Robinson had consulted with everyone he is required to
contact and has met those requirements.Metzger moved to approve,second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
January 6,2000
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D. Fire Chief Mike Allen gave the Board an update on departmental changes,informing
members of the following staffing changes.He said he honored a request made by Ed Haller
to return to the emergency response division of the department,effective January 1,2000.He
said he also honored a request by Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Purcell to be reassigned to the
position of Battalion Chief,which was vacated by Haller.
Chief Allen said that leaves a vacancy for the Assistant Fire Chief,which has not been filled
as of this date.He said when that appointment is made it will be brought before this Board as
information. Chairperson Goodwin expressed his appreciation to Chief Allen for bringing the
news of the staffing changes to the Board and added that he had enjoyed the association with
Purcell as Chairperson of this Board.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A. Chairperson Goodwin recognized students in the audience from Centerville High School and
asked them to introduce themselves individually.He invited them to talk with any of the three
Board members after the meeting if they had questions.
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:
Norma Schroeder,Clerk