HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-04-1995 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 4, 1995
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 9 a.m.Thursday, May 4, 1995, in
2 the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Dennis W. Grimes presided with Earnest Jarvis and Janet
3 Hibner in attendance.The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 27,1995
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7 The minutes of the previous meeting were not available for approval.
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9 CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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11 Claims for payment submitted by the City Controller's office totaled $1,717,933.16 which included a payment of
12 $1.5 million from the Richmond Sanitary District to the City as a temporary loan to satisfy a cash flow deficiency
13 to be repaid in June. Also, $85,000 for health insurance claims. Additionally, $278,678.44 for various supplies
14 and contractual services which also included a payment of $120,450.99 for taxes on city-owned property for
15 taxes. Chairperson Grimes moved to approve the claims, second by Jarvis and the motion was carried on a
16 unanimous voice vote.
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18 REQUESTS
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20 A. A request for a new handicapped parking space made by Leona Jenkins on Crosshall Street was
21 read by Hibner who moved to approve, second by Jarvis and the motion was carried on a unanimous
22 voice vote.
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24 B. Jarvis read a request from the Traffic Safety Division to paint the southeast curb yellow at the
25 intersection of North 15th and E Street, extending 20 feet to the east from the corner.Jarvis so moved,
26 second by Hibner and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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28 C. Hibner read a request from Townsend Community Center directed to Fire Chief James Sticco to
29 have the Fire Department provide water for sprinkler fun on a one time basis during the period of June
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12 through August 4. Chief Sticco commented that the procedure is one which is repeatedly done and
he recommend the Board's approval. Hibner so moved, second by Jarvis and the motion was carried
32 on a unanimous voice vote.
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34 CONTRACTS
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36 A.Award bids.
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38 1.There were none.
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40 B. Open bids.
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42 1. One bid was received for the base widening of Flatley Road. Chairperson Grimes moved to close
43 the bidding which he noted had been legally advertised in the Palladium-Item April 14 and April 21,
44 second by Hibner and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote. Chairperson Grimes also
45 moved to accept the proof of publication,second by Hibner and the motion was carried on a unanimous
46 voice vote. Opening the bid, Hibner noted that it was from Milestone Contractors. Jarvis read the bid
47 which was for $72,646.70. Chairperson Grimes moved that it be taken under advisement, second by
48 Hibner and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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50 OTHER MATTERS
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52 A.Jarvis read a request for a curb cut made by Transilwrap Manufacturing to be made at the back of its
53 property off to the west side, running south and tieing into South D Street.Jarvis moved to approve the
54 request,second by Hibner and the motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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56 B. Jarvis thanked all those who participated in WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes fundraiser held
57 Saturday,April 29, noting that it was highly successful and exceeded the total raised last year.
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59 ADJOURNMENT
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61 There being no further business, on a motion duly made seconded and passed and carried on a unanimous
62 voice vote,the meeting was adjourned.
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65 Dennis W.Grimes, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Norma Carnes, City Clerk