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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-25-1999 AS�f BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,FEBRUARY 25,1999 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,February 25, 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 February 18, 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$544,174.24 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 419 Kinsey Street explaining that it was for James Downing who has a usable garage but the nature of his disability does not allow him to utilize that garage space.Therefore,she said,it was recommended that his request be approved.Henry so moved,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. A request made by Ruth Baldwin for a reserved handicapped parking space at 116 South West 7th Street was brought before the Board by Captain Truitt who stated that there was no off- street parking available at this residence and therefore it was recommended for approval. Henry so moved,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. B. Captain Truitt presented a request made by Laura Hively of Girls Inc.in regard to a 5K run on May 15.She said the event will require use of the Middlefork Reservoir property as well as Sylvan Nook Drive,Oak Park Drive,University Boulevard,Autumn Way and Park Lane.She said since no major roadway will be crossed while following that route,Girls Inc. will provide volunteer assistance along the route for the runners,requiring no assistance from the Traffic Safety Division.Henry moved to approve,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. C. Chairperson Goodwin brought before the Board a request by T&S Pantries for landscaping at the intersection of South N Street and U.S.27 South.He said their landscaping will protrude five feet into 66 feet of right of way which includes 28 feet of pavement.He said the Planning Department had requested they do this in order to get more landscaping in keeping with the beautification of the City.He added that the two owners have agreed to do this and in order to put landscaping into the City's right of way they would need the permission of this Board.He said the request had been reviewed by all the necessary departments and no objections had been raised.Metzger moved to approve,second by Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.In answer to a question by the owners about sidewalks, Chairperson Goodwin said they would be a part of the required beautification.City Engineer Bob Wiwi stated that the landscaping itself would be planted and maintained by T&S Pantries. Board of Works Cont'd February 25, 1999 Page 2 BID AWARD A. Fire Chief Mike Allen said the City had received two bid packages and one letter in regard to the request for a bid for a new pumper.He said the letter was from A.R.M.S.Inc. stating that they declined to bid.He said Quality Manufacturing Inc.of Alabama and Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Wisconsin had submitted their bids,adding that Quality failed to meet the bid specifications in a number of areas and their bids of$244,072 was$1,514.16 higher than that of Pierce. Therefore,Chief Allen said,he would recommend that Pierce,who is represented by Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Co.Inc. of Indianapolis,be awarded the bid for the triple combination pumper.He added that Pierce was the only responsive bidder and the lowest for $242,557.84.Henry moved to approve,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. Chairperson Goodwin commented that he had seen the most recent new truck and Chief Allen said it is being put into action today.He also stated that they anticipate the new pumper truck to be ready within six months upon Pierce receiving the approval. CHANGE ORDER A. City Engineer Bob Wiwi brought before the Board Changer Order No. 1 for additional work at the depot,explaining that during the time that the project is being worked on,it was found that an additional 15 pieces of terra cotta would have to be removed.He said the cost of removal is$110 each,which means a total increase of$1,650.He said he had checked with City Controller Shelley Miller and found there are funds available for this extra work. Chairperson Goodwin asked Wiwi for an update on the progress of the work and Wiwi said the work has been going on now for about four weeks and they are about 50 percent into completion.Metzger moved to approve,second by Henry and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. BID OPENING A. Chairperson Goodwin said two bids had been received for the contract of the painting of the towers at McBride Stadium.The first,he said,was from Charles Robbins Painting of Chester Boulevard which was$12,400 for the eight towers.Henry read the bid by Russell Painting for $12,880 with an alternate bid of$350 for removing fencing and the vines.Chairperson Goodwin said the bids would be reviewed by the Parks and Engineering Departments and hopefully would be awarded at the next meeting of the Board of Works. 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