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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA, OCTOBER 7,1999
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,October
7, 1999,in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. In the absence of Chairperson Bob Goodwin,
Vice Chairperson Robin Henry presided,with 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 September 30, 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
Henry announced that the claims for payment totaled$377,953.21 and moved to approve them,second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Deacon James Stevens,President of Christian Men's Fellowship of Wayne County,brought
before the Board a request for a prayer march starting at 1 p.m.Saturday,October 9,walking
from 12th and Main Street to the City Building.He explained that the goal of the group is
strictly for the betterment of the community.He distributed programs to the Board.Henry
asked if he had made arrangements for a public address system inside the City Building in
case of rain and he said he had talked with Freddie Bragg.Vice Chairperson Henry said she
would double-check and make sure that is available for the group.
Captain John Farmer of the Traffic Safety Division said he had looked at the request and
barring any unforeseen things they should have adequate manpower present at the
intersections of 8th and 9th and Main Streets.He recommended approval.Metzger so moved,
second by Vice Chairperson Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
B. Captain Farmer said he had a request made by Vaile Elementary School for the Vaile
Community Fall Festival from 5 to 7:30 p.m.Friday,October 22, 1999.He said after talking
with Captain Tom Cox of the Juvenile Division he said crossing guards would be stationed at
the crossings at South 13th and C and South 13th and D Streets per their request.He said this is
an annual request and in anticipation of it the funds were budgeted for 1999 to accommodate
that cost.He recommended approval.Metzger so moved,second by Vice Chairperson Henry
and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
C. Captain Farmer stated that he had five requests for reserved handicapped parking spaces to
bring before the Board and had reviewed them and found they all meet the required guidelines
and are recommended for approval.The five names and addresses read by the Captain were
Lucile Koorsen at 223 South 5th Street,LaDema McDermett at 404 South 14th Street,Gladys
McVay at 322 North 19th Street,Russell Sparks at 527 North 21st Street and Charles Carroll at
315 North 18th Street.In answer to a question by Metzger about a garage that Carroll has on
his property,Captain Farmer said it is too small and the narrowness of the alley makes it
nearly impossible to get a car into it.Metzger moved to approve the five requests,second by
Vice Chairperson Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
October 7, 1999
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BID AWARD
A. Vice Chairperson Henry,reading from a revised inter-office memo from Purchasing Manager
Vickie Stevens said that it involved the carpet bids for each department,which includes the
moving of furniture.Stevens recommended that the bid for the Clerk's office for$1,697.70
and Planning and Permits areas for$2,670 be awarded to Georgia Direct Carpet and for the
Finance area to Newport Carpet for$2,469.Metzger moved to award the bids as
recommended,second by Vice Chairperson Henry and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A. Vice Chairperson Henry stated that the City Building would be closed Thursday,November
11 in observation of Veterans Day and since that is the day for the regular meeting,it is
suggested that the Board meet on Wednesday,November 10 at the regular time of 5 p.m.
Metzger moved to approve the change of the meeting date,second by Vice Chairperson
Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous 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.
Robin Henry,Vice Chairperson
ATTEST:
Norma Schroeder,Clerk