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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MARCH 18, 1999
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,March
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 present.The following business was
conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Metzger moved to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1999 meeting,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$76,334.82 and moved for approval,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous
voice vote.
BID OPENINGS
A. Chairperson Goodwin announced that the opening of the bids for the construction of a ticket
booth at McBride Stadium would be moved up from its No.5 position on the agenda in order
to have the bids reviewed and possibly awarded before the end of this meeting.The bid made
by J.S.Sweet&Co.in Cambridge City was read by Henry who said it was for$33,850;
Metzger read the bid made by Oberle&Associates which was for$32,800;Chairperson
Goodwin read the bid made by Jess Construction of Arcanum,Ohio which was for$25,300;
the bid made by T.R.Barth Construction was read by Henry who said it was for$27,800;
Metzger read the bid made by Kutter Construction which was for$25,110;and the bid made
by Russell&Geier Contracting was read by Chairperson Goodwin who said it was for
$26,848.The bids were given to representatives of the Engineering Department for review.
B. City Engineer Bob Wiwi reported on the bids received for the removal of the walls of the
Swayne Robinson building which was damaged in a fire on Wednesday,March 17.
Chairperson Goodwin said these walls are a safety hazard to traffic on U.S.40.He said there
was a meeting earlier in the day to look at the south wall of the building parallel to U.S.40
and the portable wall on the east side and determined there is a safety hazard.He said they
met with two local contractors who were called in because of the emergency situation.The
proposal from Potter Excavating was for$1,200 and the other was from DeLucio&Son who
offered to do the work at no cost.
City Attorney Bob Bever explained that because of the emergency situation that does exist,it
is an unsafe condition there.He said it is a hazard to public health and safety,adding that all
of the conditions apply for unsafe buildings.He said the owners are willing to waive any
notice or hearing requirement of unsafe buildings which will allow the City to proceed and do
only the demolition deemed necessary.He said this allows the City to proceed through the
Board of Works to authorize the work.Metzger moved to declare the building unsafe and
authorize the hiring of DeLucio&Son to demolish that portion of the building,second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
March 18, 1999
Page 2
REQUESTS
A. City Engineer Bob Wiwi explained the Change Order No. 1 is pertaining to the installation of
drainage tile at McBride stadium,which,he said,will increase the contract by 33 percent of
the original price.He said he had talked with Purchasing Manager Vicki Stevens who said,in
her opinion,since there is only one bidder it is not changing the scope of the work so it is
permissible to increase it by this amount.Wiwi added that the contractor is the only one
capable of doing this kind of work,adding that the amount is$875 and is for 4-inch heavy
duty tubing.He said it would be installed behind home plate.Henry moved to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
B. Wiwi explained Change Order No.5 is in regard to Industries Road and the shoulder along
the edge of the pavement.He said this changes the berm to a more conventional type of
surface,which will last longer and require less maintenance.He added that it would be more
conducive to non-vehicular traffic such as bicycles and pedestrians.He said it is hoped to
combine this with the Cardinal Greenway Gorge project,making it an 8-foot wide berm on
each side.He said the increase would be$2,992.95.Metzger moved to approve,second by
Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
A. City Attorney Bever explained that this is an agreement for the lease of 328 acres of tillable
land within the Midwest Industrial Park between the landlord and tenant,adding that the
sublease needs the approval of the Board of Works.Henry moved to approve,second by
Chairperson Goodwin with Metzger abstaining,and the motion was carried on a 2-0 vote.
BID AWARDS
A. Wiwi said he and Assistant City Engineer Greg Stiens had reviewed the six bids received for
the construction of the ticket booth at McBride Stadium and determined that the lowest,most
responsive bidder was Kutter Construction Co.Inc.for$25,110.He said he is aware of the
company's work and recommended that it be awarded to them.Henry moved to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
B. Stiens explained that the three bids for the paving at McBride Stadium had been reviewed
with Milestone Contractors with their bid of$29,865 being the lowest,most responsive
bidder.He recommended the company be awarded the bid,adding that their work is highly
recommended.Metzger moved to approve,second by Henry and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Chairperson Goodwin said he had talked with the property owners who had requested that the
declaration of the play street for the basketball goal and they had asked that it be held over.
He said the owners have sold the property and want to check with the new owners as to
whether or not they wish to pursue it.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
March 18, 1999
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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.
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Robert Goodwin,Chairperson
ATTEST:
Myra Miller,Deputy Clerk