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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA.JUNE 20. 1991
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session June 20, 1991,
2 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Smith presided with Ms. McFarland in
3 attendance. Absent: Ms. Hauptstueck. Media in attendance: WKBV and the Palladium Item. The following
4 business was had to-wit:
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6 HEARING FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT
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8 300 BLOCK OF NORTH 20TH STREET
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10 Captain Ponder reported to the Board that he had spoken with the residents of the area and they did not want a
11 permit district. He said the problem is teachers and visitors at the school parking in the residential areas and not
12 using the parking lot provided. Captain Ponder said the principal at the school will cooperate and is telling
13 people to use the parking area provided. He recommended it be denied.
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15 Ms. McFarland moved to deny the request for the Residential Parking Permit District in the 300 block of North
16 20th Street,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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18 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 13,1991
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20 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Mr. Smith and
21 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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25 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 807,626.48, seconded by Mr. Smith and
26 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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30 Use of Public Right of Way-American Legion Auxiliary
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32 The Board received a request from the American Legion Auxiliary to hold a sidewalk sale on the sidewalk in
33 from of Howard Thomas Unit 315 at 1032 East Main Street on July 20, 1991. Ms. McFarland explained it was to
34 get rid of items at the Post and would not be used for other items.
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36 Captain Ponder told the Board he had no problems with the request.
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38 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the use of the sidewalk at 1032 East Main for a sidewalk sale, seconded by
39 Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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41 Appeal by Pardo's to be Placed Back on Wrecker Rotation
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43 The Board received a request from Pardo's Service Inc. to be placed back on the wrecker rotation list having
44 provided Proof of Insurance and vehicle registration.
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46 Ms. Planck said they had been removed when the City was notified their insurance expired on May 16, 1991.
47 She said on June 12, 1991 they received a new insurance certificate dated May 30, 1991 which had allowed
48 some lapse time in the insurance coverage.
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50 Ms. Planck said she had spoken with the previous insurance carrier and learned that Pardo's insurance had
51 lapsed because they did not pay a down payment on their renewal coverage which was a new policy of the
52 company, but rather changed insurance companies.
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54 Ms. Planck told the Board all wrecker services have been told when their insurance expires, they will be
55 automatically removed from wrecker rotation.
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57 Ms. McFarland asked if there had been other problems with Pardo's and Ms. Planck said there had been other
58 problems, but this was the first problem with their insurance.
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60 Mr. Metzger recommended if the Board had additional questions to request their attendance and table the
61 matter for one week.
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63 Ms. McFarland moved to table the appeal of Pardo's for one week and to request their appearance at the
64 meeting,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 20, 1991
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1 4th of July Parade to Welcome Home Troops
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3 Mr. Don Fulle requested permission from the Board to hold a small parade to honor all troops and it would be
4 similar to the one held in February. He said they would start at 10th and Main and go the Glen Miller Park
5 starting at 3PM on July 4, 1991. He added the parade is open to any one wanting to participate.
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7 Captain Ponder said there would be no problem with the request and Traffic would assist them.
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9 Ms. McFarland moved to approve 4th of July Parade, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the
10 motion was carried.
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12 Reserved Residential Handicapped Parking
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14 333 North 21st Street
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16 Captain Ponder request the item be stricken from the agenda due to adequate parking available.
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18 Ms. McFarland moved to strike the request from the agenda, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice
19 vote the motion was carried.
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21 TABLED ITEMS
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23 1600 North West 5th Street
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25 Ms. Sarah Braxton informed the Board that the zoning variance on this property had been approved and that
26 Planning had no problem with the curb cut.
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28 Mr.Wiwi said that Engineering and Traffic were also satisfied with the request.
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30 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the curb cut request at 1600 N.W. 5th Street, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
31 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 Promotion of Probationary Patrolman Dean Snapp
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35 Major Jack Myers presented a recommendation from Chief Rice for the advancement of Probationary Patrolman
36 Dean Snapp to Patrolman effective June 18, 1991 having successfully completed all of his first year
37 requirements.
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39 Mr.Smith offered the congratulations of the Board to Patrolman Snapp.
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41 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the advancement of Dean Snapp to Patrolman effective June 18, 1991,
42 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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46 PLANNING, PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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48 Curb Cut Request-1440 NW 5th Street
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50 The Board received a request for a curb cut at 1440 NW 5th Street. Ms. Braxton informed the Board that
51 Planning recommended approval of the request. Mr.Wiwi also informed the Board the request was fine.
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53 Ms. McFarland moved to approve a curb cut request at 1440 NW 5th Street, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
54 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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56 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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58 Hiring Eligibility List
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60 Chief Sticco presented a list of eligible candidates for hiring by the Richmond Fire Department. He explained
61 this list did not mean they would be hired, but that they are eligible and have other testing to go through. He
62 asked the Board to acknowledge the list of eligible candidates.
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64 Ms. McFarland moved to accept the list of eligible candidates for hiring by the Richmond Fire Department,
65 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Board of Works cont'd
June 20, 1991
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1 Use of Fire Equipment to Sprinkle Children
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3 Chief Sticco presented a list of times and places that the Park Department had requested the Fire Department to
4 sprinkle children as part of their summer recreation. Chief Sticco had no problems with the request.
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6 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the use of fire equipment to sprinkle children, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
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9 Lieutenant Promotion-Michael Foust
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11 Chief Sticco recommended the Board approve the promotion of Michael Foust from Engineer to Lieutenant
12 effective June 17, 1991. He recommended a six month probationary status.
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14 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the probationary promotion of Michael Foust from Engineer to Lieutenant
15 effective June 17, 1991,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 LAW DEPARTMENT
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19 Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage-John and Mary Mikesell
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21 Mr. Metzger presented a Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage for John and Mary Mikesell and Mary Mikesell for
22 an estate settlement and payment in full from the sale of the property for a Home Equity Mortgage.
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24 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute a Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage for John and Mary
25 Mikesell and Mary Mikesell,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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29 914 NORTH 11TH STREET
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31 Mr. Smith opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 914 North 11th Street pursuant to an order
32 issued on May 31, 1991 for the demolition of the structure within thirty days. The Notice of Hearing was sent to
33 Carl and Eva Reynolds, Star Bank and Mr. David Hermann. Mr. Hermann being the purchaser of the property
34 through tax sale.
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36 Ms. Braxton presented the return receipts on the Proof of Notification. Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file
37 the Proof of Notification,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 Ms. Braxton informed the Board the structure was burned in a fire in March and was inspected by Mr. Barker on
40 April 22, 1991. Ms. Braxton said that Mr. Barker indicated the structure was so badly damaged he was unable to
41 even do a structural report and recommended immediate demolition.
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43 Ms. McFarland asked about the several parties involved with the premises and Ms. Braxton explained that Mr.
44 Hermann had purchased the property at tax sale.
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46 Mr. Hermann told the Board he had purchased the property but has been unable to get the deed due to
47 complications. He said he is unable to do anything with the property until he has clear title and felt that might
48 take 90 days.
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50 Ms. McFarland asked what this unclearness about the title to the property would do to the order and Mr. Metzger
51 explained the title is in limbo right now and all parties involved should be notified of any decision by the Board.
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53 Mr. Hermann said that the bank has no interest,but is listed as executor of the estate.
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55 Ms. McFarland asked Mr. Hermann what his intent was with the property and Mr. Hermann said he would
56 demolish it and clean up the lot.
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58 Ms. Braxton told the Board the structure was hazardous and she recommended it be demolished immediately.
59 She said Planning has quotes on the demolition and Mr. Hermann would just have to reimburse Planning when
60 the title was clear.
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62 Mr. Hermann asked for time to get quotes on demolition and Mr. Braxton said it needed to be down by the end of
63 June and if had other contractors in mind she could requote the demolition.
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65 Ms. McFarland asked that Mr. Hermann work with Planning Department on the demolition.
Board of Works
June 20, 1991
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1 Ms. McFarland moved to affirm an Order for demolition issued on premises located at 914 North 11th Street,
2 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 ADJOURNMENT
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6 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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12 William Smith,Vice President
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