HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-15-1991 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. AUGUST 15. 1991
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session August 15, 1991,
2 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Hauptstueck presided with Mr. Smith and
3 Ms. McFarland in attendance. Absent: None. Media in attendance: Palladium Item and WKBV. The following
4 business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 8,1991
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8 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,seconded by Mr. Smith and
9 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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13 Mr. Smith moved to approve claims in the amount of 682,092.87 for payment, seconded by Ms. McFarland and
14 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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18 Residential Handicapped Parking
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20 305 North 7th Street- New
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22 Lt. Kolentus informed the Board the request meets the guidelines and he recommended approval.
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24 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the handicapped parking request as presented, seconded by Mr. Smith and
25 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 Noise Ordinance Waiver-Knights of Columbus
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29 The Board received a request from the Knights of Columbus for an outside event in their parking lot to include
30 music. The event would be an outdoor beer garden on September 7, 1991 from 6PM to 10PM.
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32 Ms. Hauptstueck recommended approval since the event was to run no later than 10PM.
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34 Lt. Kolentus informed the Board the Police Department had no problems with the request since it was on their
35 private property and he felt they would cooperate if problems developed.
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37 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the Noise Ordinance Waiver for the Knights of Columbus, seconded by Mr.
38 Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 TABLED ITEMS
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42 Trucks on South 7th Street
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44 Ms. Hauptstueck asked this item be held on the agenda to see if Mr.Wiwi would be in attendance.
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46 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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48 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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50 Fire Prevention Monthly Report
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52 The July Monthly Report showed 60 inspections being made with 109 violations cited.
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54 There being no comments or questions, Mr. Smith moved to accept and file the Fire Prevention Monthly Report,
55 seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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57 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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59 Contract for Parking Garage Elevator Repairs
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61 Ms. Karen Wright presented a contract between the City of Richmond and Millar Elevator for repairs to the
62 elevator at the Parking Garage due to fire damage. Funds for repairs are available through an insurance
63 settlement and Off Street Parking funds. Total amount of the Contract is 11,810.00 with 7,292.50 through the
64 insurance settlement.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 15, 1991
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1 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute the Contract with Millar Elevator for repairs to the Parking Garage
2 elevator, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 RECESS AND RECONVENE OF BOARD FOR EMERGENCY RP&L REQUEST
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6 Ms. Hauptstueck temporarily recessed the Board for arrival of a representative from Richmond Power & Light
7 The Board reconvened at 9:15 AM.
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9 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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11 Temporary Street Closing for RP&L for Construction
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13 Mr. Andy Boatwright of Richmond Power & Light requested permission for temporary closing of Salisbury Road,
14 north of Peacock to the Railroad tracks for the underground installation of a 69KV line for the peaking station.
15 He asked the road be closed on August 19th and 20th from 7AM to 4PM and RP&L will restore the roadway to
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18 Ms. McFarland asked if the road would be completely repaired by the 21st and Mr. Boatwright said it would, but
19 they might need to alternate the schedule if necessary.
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21 Lt. Kolentus requested RP&L to properly barricade the area for warning for traffic and asked the media in
22 attendance to please notify the public due to the heavy use of Salisbury.
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24 Mr. Boatwright indicated they would also notify public safety agencies using the road.
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26 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the temporary closing of Salisbury Road on August 19th and 20th, seconded
27 by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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29 South 7th Street Trucks
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31 Ms. Hauptstueck announced that Mr.Wiwi would be out of town until the following week, but that Mr. Dooley said
32 they were speaking with industries in the area.
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34 Ms. McFarland moved to leave the item tabled for attendance by Mr. Wiwi, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
35 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 ADJOURNMENT
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39 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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44 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, President
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