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CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. NOVEMBER 21. 1991
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session November 21,
2 1991, at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Hauptstueck presided with Mr. Smith
3 and Ms. Planck in attendance. Absent: None. Media in attendance:Palladium Item and WKBV. The following
4 business was had to-wit:
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6 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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8 306 North 15th Street
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10 Ms. Hauptstueck requested the item be held until the end of the Agenda.
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12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14, 1991
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14 Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Ms. Planck and on
15 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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19 Mr. Smith moved to approve claims in the amount of 691,791.97 for payment, seconded by Ms. Planck and on
20 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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22 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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24 Reserved Residential Handicapped Parking
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26 219 1/2 South B Street-New
27 121 SW E Street-Renewal
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29 Sgt. Kolentus informed the Board that the requests meet all of the guidelines and he recommended approval of
30 the requests as presented. -
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32 Ms. Planck moved to approve the requests for reserved residential handicapped parking at 219 1/2 South B
33 Street, and 121 SW E Street, seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 Curb Cut Request-911 South L Street
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37 Mr.Wiwi informed the Board this request was for the Village Pantry parking lot and he recommended approval.
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39 Mr. Smith moved to approve a curb cut request at 911 South L Street, seconded by Ms. Planck and on
40 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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42 Reserved Residential Parking District-SW D Street from College Ave to Earlham Campus
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44 The Board received a petition from the lone resident of SW D Street from College Avenue to the Earlham
45 Campus to designate the area a Residential Parking District.
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47 Ms. Planck moved to set December 12, 1991 for a public hearing on the petition for a Residential Parking
48 District and to request the Traffic Division to provide the necessary information, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
49 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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51 TABLED ITEMS
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53 Fire Department SOP for Use of Fire Vehicles
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55 Chief Sticco requested the Board to strike the item from the Agenda, since additional time was needed for more
56 information.
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58 Mr. Smith moved to strike the SOP from the Richmond Fire Department from the Agenda, seconded by Ms.
59 Planck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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61 16th and East Main Traffic Markings
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63 Mr. Wiwi reported to the Board that he had contacted the State Department of Transportation and they had
64 looked at the intersection and agreed there be additional signage. Mr. Wiwi felt this would be accomplished
65 soon.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
November 21, 1991
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1 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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3 OFF STREET PARKING
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5 Lease with IVY-TECH for Parking Spaces
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7 The Board was presented an Agreement between the City and Indiana Vocational Technical College for parking
8 spaces to be provided in the North 6th Street Lot for students attending classes in the 600 Building. The City
9 would provide 40 to 50 spaces at $1.00 per month per space with IVY-Tech to be billed monthly. Ms.
10 Merchanthouse,Off Street Parking Manager,told the Board this lot is not utilized and the arrangement would be
11 beneficial to both the City and IVY-Tech.
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13 There being no further comments, Mr. Smith moved to approve and execute an Agreement for parking spaces
14 between the City and Ivy-Tech,seconded by Ms. Planck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 PUBLIC WORKS
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18 Monthly Report
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20 The October Monthly Report updated the Board on work completed by the Street Division and Engineering
21 Division.
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23 There being no comments or questions, Ms. Planck moved to accept and file the October Monthly Report,
24 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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26 Invoices for Dana Parkway/Industries Road Improvements
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28 Mr. Wiwi presented the Board invoices for Beals Surveying in the amount of 3,500.00 for the surveying of eight
29 properties. He reminded the Board that as part of their agreement between the Board and the Redevelopment
30 Authority, the Board accepted the responsibility to oversee the bidding and construction and he requested
31 approval by the Board for payment of these invoices through funds provided by the TIF bond issue.
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33 Ms. Planck moved to authorize Mr. Wiwi to pay the invoices to Beals Surveying as presented, seconded by Mr.
34 Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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36 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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38 Set Bid Date for Bulk Fuel and Gasoline for 1992
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40 Ms. Planck moved to set December 12, 1991 at 9:00 AM to receive bids for bulk purchases of fuel and gasoline
41 for the various departments of the City for 1992, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the
42 motion was carried.
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44 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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46 1992 FIRE CONTRACT
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48 Mr.Jerry Purcell, President of Local 1408, represented the proposed 1992 contract between Local 1408 and the
49 City. Mr. Purcell explained that the changes included the Clothing Article, Rules and Regulations, Insurance and
50 a new article was added for physical examinations.
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52 Ms. Planck inquired about the jacket not being a part of the clothing required to be purchased by the Firefighters
53 and it was explained the jacket was not a part of the station dress.
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55 Ms. Hauptstueck asked about the language in the insurance article and that it allowed for the City to change
56 carriers if there were no reduction in benefits.
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58 Mr. Purcell explained that the Union understood that if there was a change in insurance carriers and the Union
59 voted to keep the same benefits with no reduction, they would have to pay a higher premium. He said this
60 would be decided by a vote of the membership.
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62 Mr. Metzger agreed with this interpretation.
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64 There being no further questions, Mr. Smith moved to approve and execute the Agreement between the City of
65 Richmond and Firefighters Local 1408 for wages for 1992 and working conditions for 1992 and 1993.,seconded
by Ms. Planck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works cont'd
November 21, 1991
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1 Resignation of Jay Allen Turner
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3 Major Farmer presented the resignation of Probationary Patrolman Jay Allen Turner to the Board and explained
4 he was leaving the City of Richmond.
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6 Ms. Planck moved to accept the resignation of Jay Allen Turner effective November 8, 1991, seconded by Mr.
7 Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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9 CITY WIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE SICK BANK
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11 There being no information presented, Ms. Planck moved to leave the Sick Bank Policy tabled for one additional
12 week,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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14 RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER THE GRANTING OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO TCI OF INDIANA.INC.
15 AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
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17 Mr. Metzger informed the Board that the Telecommunications had concluded its negotiations with TCI of Indiana,
18 Inc. for the renewal of a Franchise Agreement and was now forwarding a final version to the Board. He said
19 there could possibly be one additional change in the language regarding billing practices. Mr. Metzger explained
20 that the Resolution recommends the Board accept the Franchise Agreement and set a date for a public hearing.
21 He suggested the public hearing be December 5, 1991 in order that a final document could be presented to
22 Council on December 16, 1991 and the procedure be completed before the end of the year.
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24 Ms. Planck moved to accept the Franchise Agreement as proposed and to set December 5, 1991 at 9:00 AM for
25 a hearing to receive input from the public regarding the proposed Franchise Agreement, seconded by Mr. Smith
26 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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30 305 NORTH 15TH STREET
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32 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on premises located at 305 North 15th Street pursuant to
33 an Order issued on October 18, 1991 to Carl and Elsie Napier,Amos Davidson, Leon and Dovie Lynch and CSC
34 Credit Services as those having substantial interest in the property.
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36 Ms. Dana Leas presented the Proof of Notification of the Hearing for all property interest holders, being in the
37 form of a return receipt, certified mail. Mr. Smith moved to accept and file the Proofs of Notification, seconded
38 by Ms. Planck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 The Clerk administered the Oath to give testimony to Ms. Leas.
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42 Ms. Leas informed the Board that this property had been damaged by fire and sealed by the City two years ago.
43 She said there has been no response to past correspondence and the City has received two quotes for
44 demolition with Potter Excavating being the lowest bid at $5,600.00. Ms. Leas said this quote includes the
45 proper disposal of the asbestos shingles.
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47 Ms. Leas recommended the Board affirm the Order as issued.
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49 Ms. Planck moved to affirm an order to demolish an unsafe premises located at 305 North 15th Street,seconded
50 by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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52 ADJOURNMENT
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54 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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59 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, Vice President
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63 ATTEST:
64 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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