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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. APRIL 4. 1991
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session April 4, 1991, at
2 the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Hauptstueck presided with Ms. McFarland
3 and Mr. Smith 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 BID OPENING FOR AGGREGATE AND BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the bidding for bulk purchases of aggregate and bituminous materials for 1991.
9 Having received all bids, Ms. McFarland moved to close the bidding, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
10 voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 The Proof of Publication was presented and found to be in order. Mr. Smith moved to accept and file the Proof
13 of Publication,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 Ms. Annie Planck, Purchasing Director, explained to the Board that due to the length of the bids she would not
16 read each individual item, but would open the bids for legal requirements and have them available for inspection
17 immediately following the opening.
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19 The following bids were opened:
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21 1. Stonehenge Concrete and Gravel. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized and
22 accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 2,500.00 as specified.
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24 2. American Aggregates. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized and accompanied by
25 a bid bond in the amount of 2,500.00 as specified.
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27 3. Richmond Concrete. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized and accompanied by a
28 bid bond in the amount of 2,500.00 as specified.
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30 4. Ashland Petroleum Company. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized and
31 accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 2,500.00 as specified.
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33 5. Barrett Paving. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized and accompanied by a bid
34 bond in the amount of 2,500.00 as specified.
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36 6. Contractors United, Inc. The bid was on the proper form,signed and notarized and accompanied by
37 a bid bond in the amount of 2,500.00 as specified.
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39 Having opened all bids, Ms. McFarland moved to refer the bids to the Purchasing Office and the Street Division
40 for evaluation and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
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43 Ms. Planck said they would be evaluating the bids for award next week.
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45 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28.1991
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47 Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Ms. McFarland and
48 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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50 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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52 Mr. Smith moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 36,710.79, seconded by Ms. McFarland and
53 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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57 Reserved Residential Handicapped Parking Requests
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1012 NW D Street-Renewal
402 South 7th Street-Renewal
61 407 North 17th Street-Renewal
62 2215 Grand Boulevard-Renewal
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64 Captain Donald Ponder informed the Board that the renewal requests still meet the guidelines and he
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1 Mr. Smith moved to approve the reserved residential handicapped parking renewals as presented, seconded by
2 Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 Children Playing Signs-North 15th street
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6 The Board received a request to place "Children Playing Signs" at North C and D Street on North 15th Street
7 adjacent to the Lions Park.
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9 Captain Ponder informed the Board he recommended approval and the signs are available.
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11 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the placement of Children Playing signs at C and D Streets on North 15th
12 Street,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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14 Fund Raising Road Block-Jaycees
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16 The Richmond Jaycees, represented by Mr. Jeff Smith of 1790 South L Street, requested permission to hold a
17 road block on April 13, 1991 at 18th and East Main Street for the purpose of raising funds for a rescue hovercraft
18 unit for the Richmond Fire Department. The collection would be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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20 Captain Ponder stated this would be acceptable with Traffic if they stayed on the sidewalk and only enter the
21 roadway to approach cars when the light was red.
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23 Mr. Smith indicated those terms were fine.
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25 Ms. McFarland moved to approve a road block for the Richmond Jaycees on April 13, 1991 at the intersection of
26 East Main and 18th Streets from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the
27 motion was carried.
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29 Use of Street Parking Area for Child Abuse Prevention Council
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31 The Board received a request from the Wayne County Child Abuse Prevention Council to block off three parking
32 spaces in the first block of North 9th Street for use on April 20, 1991 from 9am to 5pm for Life Saver Day to
33 educate the public about child abuse.
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35 Captain Ponder told the Board there were no problems with the request and they could sign the area for no
36 parking on Friday evening.
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38 Mr. Smith moved to approve the use of three parking spaces in the first block of North 9th Street by the Child
39 Abuse Prevention Council on April 20, 1991 from 9am to 5pm, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous
40 voice vote the motion was carried.
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42 TABLED ITEMS
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44 Use of City Building Building Property for Rally
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46 Mr. Bill Wilson, 1460 South 16th Street, represented the request for use of City Building property for Project
47 Pride part of the celebration for Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. Mr. Wilson summarized for the Board they were
48 requesting crossing Main Street from the Court House to the City Building, using an area for speeches and
49 placing a wreath at the Freedom Fountain along with displaying the wreath in the second floor lobby area.
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51 Ms. Hauptstueck told Mr. Wilson the Board recommended use of the east entrance of the City Building for their
52 speeches.
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54 Ms. McFarland stated it was the wishes of the Board that the wreath be left on display at the Freedom Fountain,
55 since it was not a policy to decorate the lobby areas of the City Building.
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57 Mr. Wilson stated they could make those arrangements and place the wreath at the Fountain for display from
58 June 10th through the 15th, 1991.
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60 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request to use the east entrance of the City Building on June 8, 1991 and
61 the placement of a wreath at the Freedom Fountain with it to be on display at the Freedom Fountain from June
62 10, 1991 through June 15, 1991, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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1 Curb Cut Request-1600 NW 5th Street
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3 Ms.Sarah Braxton requested the matter remain tabled for one more week.
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5 Mr. Smith moved to leave the curb cut request tabled for one more week, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
6 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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8 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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10 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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12 Fire Prevention February Monthly Report
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14 The February Monthly Report of the Fire Prevention Bureau showed a total of 77 inspections made and 12
15 investigations.
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17 Mr. Smith moved to accept and file the February Monthly Report of the Fire Prevention Bureau,seconded by Ms.
18 McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 ADJOURNMENT
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22 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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29 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, President
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