HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-16-1991 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 16. 1991
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1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session May 16, 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: WKBV and the Palladium Item. The
4 following business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 9,1991
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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 for payment in the amount of 300,388.15, 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 Reserved Residential Handicapped Parking
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20 1811 Elm Drive-Renewal
21 1524 North E Street- Relocation
22 131 South 5th Street- Renewal
23 122 South 12th Street- Renewal
24 425 South 7th Street- Renewal
25 135 South 13th Street- Renewal
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27 Lt. Kolentus informed the Board the renewal requests and the relocation request all met the guidelines and he
28 recommended approval.
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30 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the renewal and relocation requests for reserved residential handicapped
31 parking as presented,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 American Heart Association Collection Points-Fundraising_
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35 The Board received a request from Mr. Dan Cox , President of the Wayne County Division of the American
36 Heart Association, for permission to have a collection point at the intersection of South 23rd and E Streets on
37 May 25,2992 and 18th and West Main on May 24, 1991 as a fundraiser.
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39 Lt. Kolentus informed the Board there was no problem with the request.
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41 Mr. Smith moved to approve the collection points for the Heart Association on May 24th and 25th, 1991 at the
42 intersection of West Main and 18th Streets and South E and 23rd Streets subject to only entering the roadway
43 when vehicles are stopped,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 Temporary Street Closing for Wright Family Party
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47 The Board received a request from Lucinda Wright to temporarily block North 11th Street from North Ito North J
48 for the annual Wright Family Party on May 18, 1991. A petition from the neighbors in support was also
49 presented.
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51 Lt Kolentus informed the Board there was no problem with the request.
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53 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the temporary closing of North 11th Street on May 18, 1991,seconded by Mr.
54 Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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56 Temporary Street Closing for Video Filming
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58 Mr. Antonio requested the Board for permission to temporarily close South J Street from the 900 Block to the
59 1100 Block on June 1, 1991 from 3pm to 6:30 pm for the filming of a music video. He also requested barricades
60 and security be furnished.
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62 Lt. Kolentus commented there would not be a problem with the street being closed.
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64 Mr. Smith said barricades would be furnished, but he was uncertain about the request for security.
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1 Lt. Kolentus felt if this was a just filming for a music video there would be no security problems, but if it turned
2 into a party there could be problems. He felt that outside security should be provided by Mr. Pettus.
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4 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the temporary closing of South J Street on June 1, 1991, with barricades to
5 be provided, but the City to furnish no security,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion
6 was carried.
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8 Appeal of Vicious Dog Determination-William Hengstler
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10 The appeal of Mr.William Hengstler on a determination of vicious dog was presented.
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12 Ms. Hauptstueck suggested the hearing on the appeal be held at a special meeting of the Board.
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14 Ms. McFarland moved to set May 24, 1991 at 9:00AM in the Board of Works Room for a hearing on an appeal of
15 a vicious dog determination,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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19 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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21 Curb Cut Request-1600 North West 5th
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23 It was requested to table the matter one week.
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25 Ms. McFarland moved to table the curb cut request for one week, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
26 voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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30 Contract for Computer Hardware Maintenance
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32 Ms. Planck presented a contract for maintenance of computer hardware between the City and Applied Computer
33 Concepts. The contract is from May 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991 at 7,816.00 with automatic renewal
34 rights for 1992 unless terminated by either party.
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36 Ms. Planck said they did quote the maintenance and Applied Computer Concepts is the lowest and most
37 responsive.
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39 Mr. Smith moved to approve and execute a Contract for computer maintenance between the City and Applied
40 Computer Concepts,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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42 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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44 Fire Prevention Monthly Reports
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46 The March and April monthly reports were presented showing 103 inspections in March and 127 inspections in
47 April.
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49 There being no questions, Mr. Smith moved to accept and file the March and April Monthly Reports of the Fire
50 Prevention Bureau, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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52 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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54 Contract Modification for Industries Road
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56 The Board received a modification to the Contract with Contractors United, Inc for the Industries Road Project.
57 The modification was for improvements to the railroad crossing for the total amount of 6,233.00 and the funds
58 are available.
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60 Mr.Smith moved to approve and execute a Contract Modification with Contractors United, Inc in the total amount
61 of 6,233.00,seconded by Ms.McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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1 Agreement with State Department of Transportation for Improvements to CSX Crossing/Industries Road
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3 The Board received an Agreement with the State Department of Transportation for the improvement of the CSX
4 crossing at Industries Road. Mr. Metzger explained the project is a federally funded project with 90% of the
5 funding being federal and 10% being City. The agreement with the State and the Federal Highway
6 Administration is for improvements to the CSX crossing on Industries Road.
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8 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute the Agreement with the State Department of Transportation,
9 seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 Contract to Raise Manhole Covers
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13 The Board received an Agreement with PJ Excavating to raise 42 existing manhole covers. PJ's was the lowest
14 quote at 11,637.00.
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16 Mr. Smith moved to approve the Agreement with PJ's Excavating to raise 42 existing manhole covers, seconded
17 by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 April Monthly Report
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21 The Board received the April Monthly Report showing work completed by the Street and Engineering Divisions.
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23 Having no questions, Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the monthly report, seconded by Mr. Smith and
24 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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28 Advertising Policy
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30 Ms. McFarland explained the policy was being revised to include cost of advertising on the Senior Disabled
31 vehicles and to clarify Item 3 regarding obscene matters.
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33 Mr. Smith moved to approve and execute the Advertising Policy as revised,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
34 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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36 OFF STREET PARKING
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38 Pig Out'91 Parking
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40 Off Street Parking requested permission to allow free parking in th gated lots for persons participating in the Pig
41 Out'91 with proof of attending the event. This would allow free parking beyond the two hours provided.
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43 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the free parking for patrons of Pig Out "91, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
44 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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48 Education Assistance for Michael Bergum
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50 Mr. Smith moved to approve education assistance for Michael Bergum of the Park Department for classes in
51 Therapeutic Recreation at 80% reimbursement, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the
52 motion was carried.
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54 ADJOURNMENT
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56 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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63 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, President
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ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk