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THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,AUGUST 12,1999
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,August
5, 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:
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Claims for payment submitted by the City Controller's office were read by Henry,who reported that they
totaled$949,638.09 and moved for approval,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Metzger moved to approve the minutes of the July 29, 1999 meeting,second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a unanimous voice vote.
REOUESTS
A. Fire Chief Mike Allen asked the Board to remove Tony Lang from the status of Probationary
Firefighter and advance him to the status of Firefighter effective August 7, 1999.Metzger
moved to approve the request,second by Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
B. Chairperson Goodwin announced that two bids had been received for the installation of an
above ground fuel storage tank at Station No. 1.Henry opened and read the first bid,stating
that it was from Reynolds Service Tech of Richmond with a quote of$1,500.The bid by Petro
Technology of Muncie was opened by Metzger who announced that it was for$752.Both
bids had certificates of insurance attached. Chairperson Goodwin gave the bids to Chief Allen
for review and possible awarding before the end of the meeting.
C. Police Chief Bill Shake announced that Officer Jon Carrico had expressed a desire to return to
active duty to the Richmond Police Department and if approved it would be effective
Saturday,August 14.Then,he said,Officer Carrico would retire August 28.Chief Shake said
he had been on a military leave of absence,which was approved by this Board.Chief Shake
asked the Board to approve tonight only Carrico's return.Henry moved to approve,second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
D. Chairperson Goodwin reported to the Board that a handwritten note was dropped off at his
office today which is a request by a roofing company to block sidewalks on 9th Street or on
Main Street which is U.S.27.He said he had trouble making out the handwriting so he is
perfectly clear what the request is.However,he said,he believes are requesting permission to
boom materials to the top of a building,somewhere on the corner of 9th and Main Streets and
the work would be starting some time this weekend. Chairperson Goodwin asked the Board
for authorization for him to act on the request after a review by the City Engineer has been
done.He said he wanted to make sure there is some liability insurance.Henry moved to
authorize Chairperson Goodwin to act on behalf of the Board to help the roofing company at
least gain access to the building in question and to make sure there is protection for the paving
bricks whether on U.S.27 or Main Street,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 12, 1999
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AWARDING OF BID
A. Chief Allen returned to the meeting to recommend that Petro Technology be awarded the bid
since it was the lowest,most responsive bidder for the installation of the above ground storage
tank at Station No. 1.Metzger moved to approve to award the bid to Petro Technology for
$752,second by 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.
Robert Goodwin,Chairperson
ATTEST:
Norma Schroeder,Clerk