HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-30-1997 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,OCTOBER 30,1997
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 4 p.m. Thursday, October
30,1997, in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided, with Robin Henry, Bruce
Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe in attendance. The following business was had to-wit:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the October 23, 1997 meeting were approved on a motion by Henry,second by Chairperson
Goodwin and carried on a unanimous voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Claims for payment submitted by the City Controller's office were read by Henry who noted they totaled
$227,564.01 and moved to approve,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Captain John Farmer of the Traffic Safety Division brought before the Board a request from
representatives of the Health Connection requesting assistance from the Police Department to slow
traffic on.3 of a mile of Hayes Arboretum Road for a 5-K run starting at 6:30 p.m.Friday,October 31.
Captain Farmer said that historically the Police Department tends to get busy on October 31 and there
is a possibility the Police may not be able to assist.Chairperson Goodwin said the request is actually
for one lane of Hayes Arboretum Road at the crossing of Woodside Drive and Captain Farmer said
traffic there is light to moderate.Chairperson Goodwin also stated the event is a fundraiser for Wernle
Home.Assistant City Attorney Rabe stated that he would strongly recommend that the event planners
take safety precautions at the request of the Police Department.Captain Farmer said the Police
Department would be glad to make those recommendations which would include the use of volunteers
at the intersections.
Metzger moved to approve the request with the understanding that the Police Department
communicate with the Health Connection that there would be no guarantee that officers could assist
during the event but would make recommendations as to safety measures,second by Henry and the
motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
CONTRACTS
A.City Engineer Robert Wiwi brought before the Board a change order in which the manner of the
roadway on Main Street is going to be paved,noting the cost of the change is$607.92.He said the
change is being made in the surface because of the time,which will be in November.He said there will
be a delay in applying the final surface coat until the spring of 1998 and a No.9 binder,a driveable
surface but not as smooth as the final surface,will be placed on the roadway until spring.Henry moved
to approve the request,second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
BID AWARD
A.Chairperson Goodwin read a letter from Kathy Keller of the engineering department noting the
lowest most responsive and responsible bidder for the fiber optic work in the City Building was
Cummins Electric with a bid of$875.Henry moved to approve,second by Metzger and the motion was
carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
October 30, 1997
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RECESS
A.Chairperson Goodwin recessed the meeting at 4:15 p.m.in order to reconvene at 5 p.m.,to open the
bids for two separate projects.
BID OPENINGS
A.Bids for the 1998 concrete contract were opened from Roger Bowlin Construction and Milestone
Contractors.Chairperson Goodwin said they will be given to the City Engineer and Purchasing
Manager for review.
B.Bids for the financial computer software systems for the City and County were received from
Manatron of Canton,Ohio;Pentamation of Bethlehem,Pa.,SCI Systems Inc.;Munis of Falmouth,
Maine;and Creative Computer Solutions of Lee Summit,Mo.
Chairperson Goodwin said the bids would be submitted for review.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A.There was none.
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:
Myra Miller,Deputy Clerk