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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
SEPTEMBER 24, 1992
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session on Thursday,
2 September 24, 1992 in said City. Thomas Milligan presided with Earnest Jarvis and Dennis Grimes in
3 attendance.The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17.1992
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7 The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Jarvis, second by Grimes and carried by a
8 unanimous voice vote.
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10 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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12 Claims were presented by the City Controller in the amount of$44,143.47 for supplies and contractual services,
13 plus $666,934.81 for payroll and payroll taxes. Grimes recommended the claims be approved for payment,
14 second by Jarvis and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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16 REQUESTS
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18 A. Grimes read a letter from Sherry Loop at 803 S. 17th St. requesting the closing of South 17th Street
19 between South I and South G Street for a block party from noon to sunset Saturday, September 26.
20 The Traffic Division had no objections but asked the Board to consider a time rather than sunset.
21 Grimes suggested the event cease at 6 p.m. and made a motion to approve the request, second by
22 Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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24 B. A request from Jackie Moody and Jo Makela for a block party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September
25 27, was read by Jarvis who noted that the Traffic Division had no objections to the closing of the 2300
26 block of South J and South 24th from South J to South I Street.Jarvis moved the request be granted,
27 second by Grimes and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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29 C. A request from Faye Price of 750 Hidden Valley Lane was brought before the Board by Grimes who
30 noted that Price asked that Hidden Valley Lane and Hidden Valley Drive be closed from 1 to 4 p.m.
31 Sunday, Oct. 11, for a block party. After reviewing the area, the Traffic Division recommended the
32 closing of either side of Hidden Valley Lane instead of the intersection which would block off a large
33 part of the subdivision. Grimes made a motion to approve the request stipulating that either the north
34 side or south side of Hidden Valley Lane be used, second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice
35 vote. Milligan directed the City Clerk to advise Price of the decision by letter.
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37 D. A request from Peggi Browning of Waverly Drive was read by Jarvis, requesting the closing of an
38 area in Henley Hills at the Henley Road intersection starting at 3:30 Saturday, September 26 for a block
39 party. The Traffic Division recommended the closing of Waverly Drive at Orchard Drive rather than
40 Henley Road. In making the motion to approve the request, Jarvis set the closing time of the party at 6
41 p.m.,second by Grimes and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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43 E. Appealing a September 17 decision of the Board denying the closing of two streets for a school
44 event were Nancy Mulick and Councilmember Jane Brookbank. Both Mulick, principal at Vaile
45 Elementary School, and Brookbank expressed concern over the safety of the estimated 350 students
46 expected to attend the event between 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 25. After hearing Captain Danny
47 McClure's objections to blocking South 13th and South 14th Streets, Milligan suggested that crossing
48 guards could be stationed on South 13th Street at both South C and South D Streets, between the
49 hours of 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Milligan noted that the expense for the guards was to be charged to the
50 Board of Works.Grimes made the motion to hire the two crossing guards,second by Jarvis and carried
51 by a unanimous voice vote.
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53 F. Handicapped parking requests heard by the Board:
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55 1. Irene Wheeler at 404 North 16th Street requested a renewal. After hearing that Wheeler does not
56 own a car but relies on friends and neighbors who would be using the parking space, Jarvis moved to
57 deny the request,second by Grimes and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
58 2. Saundra Scott at 940 Sheridan Street requested a handicapped parking sign be placed in the front
59 of her home. The Traffic Division noted her residence met the requirements of the guidelines. Grimes
60 made a motion to approve the request,second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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62 G. A request from Greg Grothaus, executive director of Main Street Richmond/Wayne County, was
63 read by Grimes. He asked for the closing of the service drive between Star Bank and WayTru Plaza at
64 South Fifth and Sixth Streets from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 10, for the annual Fall Festival.
65 Grimes made a motion to grant the request,second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
September 24, 1992
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2 H. Sherri Loop of 803 South 17th Street requested in a letter that Neighborhood Watch signs be posted
3 in the South 17th Street area beginning at the 700 block to the end of the 800 block between South G111
4 and South I Streets and include the 1700 block of South I and 1800 block of South H Streets. The
5 Traffic Division turned it over to Lt. Chris Wolski, head of the Neighborhood Watch program, who will
6 contact Loop for further information. Grimes recommended to continue the request until receiving the
7 recommendation from Wolski,second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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9 CONTRACTS
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11 A.Jarvis read a request from SEICO Inc.for$11,268.11 for construction engineering services rendered
12 in the construction of Industries Road and Dana Parkway. City Engineer Robert Wiwi noted that the
13 work had been done and Jarvis recommended approval of payment by the Board acting as agent for
14 Star Bank using the TIF Bond proceeds,second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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16 B. The Richmond/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce requested in a letter read by Jarvis that the
17 City pay the cost of illuminating the signs to be installed at the five main arteries entering into the city.
18 The signs will be purchased and maintained by the Chamber using donated funds which include
19 $10,000 from the Build Indiana Funds. Jarvis made the motion to approve the request noting that the
20 City would pay a street light rate to RP& L, second by Grimes and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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22 C. Milligan brought before the Board the matter of an agreement between the City and Ralph C.Taylor,
23 owner of property at 739 South Sixth Street. He explained that the previous City administration had
24 been involved in acquiring four properties in that area to develop an off-street parking facility to be
25 leased to Color Box.Three of the four properties have been purchased in separate actions of the Board
26 this year. Taylor's property is the last of the four. Milligan said Council, in a Dec. 2, 1991 resolution,
27 authorized the City to pay the average of the two appraisals for the property which is $11,750. He
28 added that in the second matter with Taylor, it is necessary for the City to acquire an easement and
29 right-of-way for which the City will pay $3,250 for the easement grant. The easement grant is through
30 what is Taylor's present parking lot between his residence and his place of business on South H Street.
31 Milligan recommended the City enter into the agreement with Taylor. Jarvis made the motion, second
32 by Grimes and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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34 HEARINGS
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36 A. Milligan noted that he had been advised in a letter from Barry MacDowell, president of Reid Hospital
37 and Health Care Services, that the hospital wished to withdraw its appeal of the fines imposed as a
38 result of the Richmond Fire Department answering false alarms. The City Controller said the fines
39 invoiced by the Fire Department have been paid and the appeal is withdrawn with the understanding
40 that the hospital desires to work with Fire Chief James Sticco in resolving the problems with the alarm
41 system.
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43 B. Jarvis gave an update on the matter involving the pit bull, Tess, belonging to Todd and Melissa
44 Vitatoe, which was found to be a vicious dog at the August 20 meeting. He said the Vitatoes have
45 acquired the necessary insurance, built a sufficient structure in the back yard of their residence,
46 obtained a muzzle for the dog, a yellow collar and a four-foot lead according to Doyle Nichols, the
47 Animal Control Officer. Jan Hibner in the Department of Law reported that all the requirements have
48 been met and the Vitatoes paid the kennel fees and picked up their dog. Milligan said the chair
49 recognized that the Vitatoes have complied with the ordinance and the matter is no longer pending.
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51 OTHER MATTERS
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53 A. Major Jack Meyers introduced Pamela Rhodus, a 1990 Ball State University graduate with a degree
54 in criminal justice, who, according to a letter from Police Chief Dennis Rice, had successfuly completed
55 her one-year probationary period and will be advanced to the rank of Patrol Officer.
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57 B. Fire Chief James Sticco introduced Jerome Hauptstueck, a firefighter candidate who successfully
58 completed all departmental testing and requirements, asking for approval to hire him as a probationary
59 firefighter effective September 30, 1992.Jarvis officiated at the swearing in.
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61 ADJOURNMENT
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63 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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Thomas Milligan, Chairman
ATTEST:
Norma Carnes, City Clerk