HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-02-1992 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA.
APRIL 2, 1992
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session on Thursday,
2 April 2, 1992 in said City. Thomas Milligan presided with Earnest Jarvis and Dennis Grimes in attendance. The
3 following business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 26.1992
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8 The minutes of March 26, 1992 were approved on a motion by Grimes,second by Jarvis and carried by a
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12 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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14 No claims were submitted.
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20 Approved the removal of a no parking sign at 107 Richmond Avenue on the west side of North West First Street
21 and an additional space across the street on the north w4est side of North West First. The motion for approval
22 was made by Jarvis, seconded by Grimes and carried with a unanimous voice vote.
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24 On a motion by Jarvis, second by Grimes the approval was given for a pedestrian crossing sign and cross walk
25 at North 6th and C Street and North 7th and C Street.The motion was carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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27 Approved the use of a fire truck to transport the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 12, 1992, on a motion by Grimes,
28 second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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30 Approved a request for a noise permit for the Womyn's Springfest at Earlham College May 15, 1992. The
31 request was for an outdoor dance within the hours of 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Grimes made a motion to approve the-
32 request,stipulating the hours be changed from 6 to 11 p.m. in consideration of the residents within the area.
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34 Handicapped parking requests heard by the Board included:
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36 A. Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson at 407 South Sixth Street, approved on a motion by Jarvis, second
37 by Grimes and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
38 B. Rosalie O'Conner at 1726 North B Street, approved on a motion by Jarvis, second by Grimes and
39 carried by a unanimous voice vote.
40 C. Bill Fuller at 1325 Boyer Street, denied on a motion by Jarvis, second by Grimes and carried by a
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42 D. James A. Bailey at 731 South 13th Street, approved on a motion by Jarvis, second by Grimes and
43 carried by a unanimous voice vote.
44 E. Robert A. Stover at 19 South 16th Street. approved on a motion by Jarvis, second by Grimes and
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47 Approved the installation of a canopy on the south side of Olde Richmond Inn but tabled approval of a request
48 by the Traffic Division of the Richmond Police Department for additional yellowed curb space until members
49 could go to the scene and look over the parking area. The motion to approve the request for the canopy was
50 made by Jarvis,seconded by Grimes and carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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52 A request by the Evening Optimist Club for a 30-minute parade on opening day of its baseball program was
53 turned over to the Traffic Division of the Richmond Police Department with a suggestion by Jarvis that the Board
54 act on it at the next meeting.
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56 On a motion by Jarvis and a second by Grimes, carried by a unanimous voice vote the Board approved erecting
57 a no parking sign at North West N and Ratliff Streets where there is a fire hydrant.
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60 CONTRACTS
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62 A. Acting as agent of the Redevelopment Authority the Board voted for approval of the payment of
63 $1,710.66 to Seiko Inc. for work completed March 23 on Industries Road extending east from Union
64 Pike to U.S. 27. The motion was made by Grimes, second by Jarvis and carried by a unanimous voice
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
April 2, 1992
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1 B. Grimes reported that as a part of the remodeling being done in the city building, three companies
2 had been invited to submit quotes for carpeting and the bid had been awarded to Newport Carpet with
3 the lowest bid of $4,608. A motion to accept the approval of the bid was made by Grimes, seconded by
4 Jarvis and carried by a uninanimous voice vote.
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6 C.The Board approved the acceptance of the bid of$32 per hour made by George Falkenberg, a privat
7 contractor, for the mowing of public and private properties belonging to the city. The motion to accept
8 the bid was made by Jarvis, seconded by Grimes, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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10 PENDING MATTERS
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12 A.Jarvis made a motion to add the south side of South West G Street to the areas being considered as
13 designated parking areas in the vicinity of Richmond High School. After a second by Grimes the motion
14 was carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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16 B. Milligan informed the Board of an unsafe building violation of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Napier at 306 North
17 15th St. The process as started Oct. 18, 1991 and as of the end of the year the City had expended
18 more than $1,400. Now, Napier has two people interested in purchasing the property and has been in
19 touch with the Board. Members agreed to give Napier until May 1 to do something about completing the
20 sale and allowing the city to collect the money it has spent on the project.
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22 C. A group of men who are members of the Christian Men's Fellowship attended the Board meeting to
23 observe the workings of the Board. Speaking on behalf of the group was Francis Daniels who
24 expressed concerns over several different areas which they felt needed the Board's attention such as
25 the front of Townsend Center where sidewalks are deteriorating and the crossing is dangerous. Also
26 speaking on behalf of the group was James Stevens, president. Milligan expressed the Board's
27 appreciation for the group's interest and explained the workings of the Board and its responsibilities.
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29 D. Sherman Stamper,owner of a wrecking service, questioned the Board about the new contract for the
30 towing and storing of abandoned vehicles. Milligan responsed that those specificiations are being
31 finalized and will be let by the Board in April.
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34 ADJOURNMENT
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36 There being no further business, on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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41 Thomas Milligan, Chairman
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44 ATTEST:
45 Norma Carnes, City Clerk
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