HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-21-1998 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,MAY 21,1998
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,Indiana,met at 5 p.m.Thursday,May 21,
1998,in the Board of Works Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Robert Goodwin presided,with
Robin Henry and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance.Bruce Metzger was absent.The
following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the May 7 and May 14, 1998 meetings were approved on a motion by Henry,second by
Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.Minutes of the special April
24 meeting could not be approved due to the absence of Metzger.Henry was not present at that meeting
and therefore could not vote on the minutes.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Claims for payment submitted by the City Controller's office were read by Henry who noted they totaled
$507,797.03 and moved to approve,second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Chairperson Goodwin brought before the Board a request made by Mayor Dennis Andrews to
change the name of the Board of Works Room to the Community Room.He said he believes
this is an effort to make the community more aware of the fact that this facility is available to
non profit community groups.Henry added that since the remodeling of the room,it is more
convenient to have full meetings here.She said those wishing to inquire about booking this
room may call Vera Kirtz at the main switchboard 983-7200.Henry moved to approve the
change,second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice
vote.
B. Chairperson Goodwin said two curb cuts have come before the Board,noting that one is at
415 Hillcrest and a companion request for 2526 Frances Avenue by the same people.He said
he had reviewed the request and the only stipulation on either of these is that they follow City
specifications when installing the curb cut and driveway,giving specific directions on how
these individuals can contact the engineers in pursuit of those specifications.Henry moved to
approve both requests,second by Chairprson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a
unanimous voice vote.
C. An Adopt-A-Street request by Harrington Hoch for East Main Street from 11`s to 12th Streets
was brought before the Board by Chairperson Goodwin who stated the contact person is Tim
Miller.He said in cooperation with the Richmond/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce this
Board has been processing these applications.Henry moved to approve,second by
Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
D. Chairperson Goodwin read a memo from Vicki Stevens,Purchasing Director,stating that
Smith&Sons be added to the towing rotation for the City.Henry moved approve the request,
second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
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BID OPENINGS
A. Bids were opened for the driveway reconstruction of the No.4 Fire House.Chairperson
Goodwin opened the bid from Smarelli General Contractor stating the bid was unit price
$45.35 for a total amount of $2,631.Henry read the bid from Oberle&Associates which had
a unit price of$170.69 for a total amount of$9,900.The bid from Bullen Construction of
Losantville was read by Chairperson Goodwin who said the unit price was$60 for a total
amount of$3,480.He said the bids would be passed on to the appropriate people for review
and then brought back before the Board with a recommendation.
B. Two bids were opened for the demolition and cleanup of the three properties at 304 North 15th
Street,330 South 11th Street and 70 North West G Street.According to Rabe,all had been
approved by the Unsafe Building Commission.Henry read the bid made by Potter
Construction of Richmond for the property at 304 North 15th Street for$2,500 and for the
property at 70 North West G for$4,300.Chairperson Goodwin read the bid from Cox
Excavating for 304 North 15th Street for$7,200 and 330 South 11th Street for$4,000,stating
that those bids are for strictly cleanup,and 70 North West G Street for demolition/cleanup for
$7,300.Chairperson said the bids would be reviewed and come back to the Board for
recommendation.
C. City Attorney Bob Bever explained that he is seeking approval from the Board of the time
frame and the specific wording of the conditions previously set forth for the sale of the real
estate at 35 South 8th Street,formerly the site of the Medical Arts Building.He said the Board
previously approved the procedure for offering the property for sale but he wanted its
approval of the specific dates shown on the public notice.He said that would be published
May 24 and May 31,but added that he had left a day of grace period in case it could not be
published until May 25 and June 1.He said bids would begin Thursday,June 11,and would
be delivered to the Board of Works with opening of the bids at the weekly meetings.Henry
moved to advertise the public notice of the real estate at 35 South 8th Stret on May 24 and
May 31 and the condition of that sale set forth in this notice,recognizing those dates may be
put off until May 25 and June 1,second by Chairperson Goodwin and the motion was carried
on a unanimous voice vote.
GRIEVANCE NO.1-1998
A. Rabe explained that this grievance had been scheduled to be heard by the Board today but,he
said, Local 1408 and the Fire Chief's office had resolved the grievance and requested that it
be removed from the agenda.Henry moved to remove it from the agenda,second by
Chairperson Goodwin 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,City Clerk