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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, NOVEMBER 18,1999
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,
November 18, 1999,in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin
presided,with Robin Henry,Bruce Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance.The
following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 10, 1999 were approved on a motion made by Metzger,second
by Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Claims for payment were$370,886.67 and were read by Henry who moved to approve,second by Metzger
and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Fire Chief Mike Allen requested the Board's approval of the hiring of Firefighter Benjamin
Paul Moore effective November 22, 1999.Metzger moved to approve,second by Henry and
the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
B. Chairperson Goodwin brought before the Board a request by Indiana Gas to place a meter on
the North 1 1th Street side of the building at 1036 East Main Street and in the public right of
way.Henry moved to approve,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
BID AWARD
A. Chairperson Goodwin stated that three bids had been received for the City's highway salt
contract.They were from Cargill Inc.for$37 per ton;Hoosier Salt for$58.73 per ton;and
Morton International Salt for$34.26 per ton.He read a letter from Vicki Stevens,Purchasing
Manager,who stated that she and Street Division Manager Bill Smith had reviewed the bids
and it was their recommendation that the contract be awarded to Morton International as the
lowest,most responsive and responsible bidder.Henry moved to approve,second by Metzger
and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
BID OPENING
B. Bids received for the towing rotation for the City were from H&H Wrecker,Christopher
Auto Repair,Steele's Wrecker,Stamper's Inc.,and Pardo Service. Chairperson Goodwin said
these would be taken under advisement and awarded at a later date.
AGREEMENT
A. The signing of the agreement with Rural Metro for mutual aid with the Richmond Fire
Department was postponed until a later date.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
November 18, 1999
Page 2
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