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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.JANUARY 3. 1991
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session January 3, 1991,
2 at 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. The following business was had
4 to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 27.1990
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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 $696,229.90, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
14 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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18 Animal Welfare League-Return of Truck Cap
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20 Mr. Richard F. Longer,5309 National Road East, reminded the Board of a letter he had sent regarding the return
21 of the cap for the Animal Control Officers truck. He said this cap belonged to the Animal Welfare League and
22 had been on loan to the City. He referenced Item No. 5 in the 1990 contract with the City and that he had
23 notified the City to return the cap by December 31, 1990 or pay 150.00 per month. Mr. Longer said the cap had
24 never been returned and he was demanding payment of 150.00 for any portion of January the City was still
25 using the cap.
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27 Mr. Bruce Metzger said he was still looking at the issue and would respond as quickly as possible.
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29 Chief Rice told the Board the Police Department spent 3,000.00 to refurbish the cap and he was awaiting
30 response from the Attorney before taking any action.
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32 Mr. Smith informed Mr. Longer that Mr. Metzger was addressing the problem and would be back with him as
33 soon as possible.
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35 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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37 PLANNING, PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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39 Satisfaction and Release of Mortgage
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41 The Board was presented the Release of Mortgage for Tom and Sharon Tidwell on a Homeowner Rehabilitation
42 Loan that had been paid in full.
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44 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute the Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage for Tom and Sharon
45 Tidwell, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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47 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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49 1991 Contract with Senior/Disabled Transportation Drivers
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51 Ms. McFarland explained that when the Senior Disabled Drivers joined Amalgamated Local 1747,they did two
52 separate contracts for the two different types of drivers. She said the language was the same except the Senior
53 Disabled drivers would observe the regular City holidays. She said they also accepted an Addendum to the
54 contract with Rose View Transit Drivers allowing Rose View and Senior Disabled Drivers to not be transferred
55 between the two transit systems because of management decisions.
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57 Mr. David Leffel, President of Local 1747,thanked the City for their cooperation with the contract.
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59 Mr. Smith moved to approve and execute the 1991 Contract between the City and Local 1747 for the Senior
60 Disabled Transit,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 Mr. Smith moved to approve and execute the 1991 Contract Addendum between the City and Local 1747 for the
63 Senior Disabled Transit and Rose View Transit, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the
64 motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
January 3, 1991
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1 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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3 Election of Officers for 1991
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5 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the floor for nominations for the office of President for the Board of Public Works and
6 Safety.
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8 Ms. McFarland moved to nominate Ms. Hauptstueck as President of the Board. The nomination was seconded
9 by Mr. Smith and there being no other nominations Ms. Hauptstueck was elected President by acclamation of
10 the Board.
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12 Ms. McFarland moved to nominate Mr. Smith as Vice President of the Board. The nomination was seconded by
13 Mr. Smith and there being no other nominations Mr. Smith was elected Vice President by acclamation of the
14 Board.
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16 RECESS AND RECONVENE OF THE BOARD 9:30 AM
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18 Ms. McFarland was unable to be in attendance at the Board after the reconvene.
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20 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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22 1235 Sheridan Street
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24 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 1235 Sheridan Street pursuant to
25 an order issued on December 13, 1990 to Mr. Lloyd G. Herald, owner of record and Mr. Scott Shehe, contract
26 purchaser. A tenant Ms. Dawn Smock was also served with the order. The order stated the following action be
27 accomplished: 1. Secure building immediately. 2. Repair in compliance with housing and building codes with a
28 substantial beginning within 30 days of receipt of order and completion within 180 days of receipt of order or the
29 City will seal the property within the thirty days.
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31 The Proof of Notification was presented in the form of returned receipts certified mail. Mr. Smith moved to
32 accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion
33 was carried.
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35 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Ms. Sarah Braxton.
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37 Ms. Braxton informed the Board the City had inspected the premises on November 8, 1990 and on December 4,
38 1990. The structural condition report indicated the structure needed electrical, plumbing and heating replaced.
39 It also showed the roof, porch and flooring needed repairs and there were no smoke detectors.
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41 Ms. Braxton reported that on December 13, 1990 an unsafe order was issued and recorded. She said the
42 inspectors have not been back to the premises since the order was written and there is a question who is
43 responsible for the repairs, the owner or contract purchaser. She added they are waiting to see who would take
44 responsibility and the property has been vacated.
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46 Mr. Bruce Metzger informed the Board the contract purchase was the most recent person in the chain of title and
47 the Board should look to him for responsibility.
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49 Mr.Scott Shehe told the Board he had purchased the property on September 1, 1990 and it was in fair shape at
50 the time of purchase. He said since then it has been vandalized and tenants ordered to vacate the premises by
51 the Court. He said he has made no repairs, but had tried to board up the structure to keep vandals out and he
52 felt it was being vandalized primarily because of location.
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54 Ms. Hauptstueck asked what Mr. Shehe's plans were and Mr. Shehe told the Board he had given up. He said he
55 has lost money and would be forced to negate the contract.
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57 Ms. Braxton shared photographs of the premises with the Board.
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59 Ms. Braxton asked if the two owners had had any discussion regarding what would happen if Mr. Shehe backed
60 out of the contract and Mr. Shehe said they had not.
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62 Ms. Braxton asked Mr. Shehe if it was his intent to back out of the contract and he stated "Yes,pretty much".
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64 Ms. Hauptstueck asked Mr. Herald if he would repair the property or sell it again and Mr. Herald told the Board
65 the property was not saleable in its present condition.
Board of Works cont'd
January 3, 1991
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1 Ms. Hauptstueck asked if this property could be homesteaded and Ms. Braxton said it could if the City could
2 acquire the property. She said if repairs were not done, it does need to be sealed to eliminate access.
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4 Ms. Braxton asked if Mr. Shehe had sealed the premises or just secured it and Mr. Shehe said he had used
5 wood to seal the house, but vandals still break in.
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7 Ms. Braxton explained the procedures for sealing and asked that the Police Department monitor the area for
8 vandalism.
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10 Ms. Braxton asked the owners if they were going to seal the premises and Mr. Herald indicated it would be a
11 chore and rather expensive. He added as far as he was concerned the property was totaled and felt it was
12 20,000. to 30,000. in damages to be repaired.
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14 Ms. Braxton asked if both parties were looking to rid themselves of the premises and they indicated they were.
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16 Ms. Braxton stated that if neither were interested in the property, she would like to see if she could generate
17 some interest and ask what the worth of the property was.
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19 Mr. Shehe said there were two lots involved, but neither party had any idea of what it might sell for and Mr.
20 Herald said he would take a beating on the property regardless.
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22 Mr. Smith moved to affirm the order on the premises at 1235 Sheridan Street, with the Planning Department to
23 secure the premises and Ms. Braxton to work with all parties involved to resolve the issue, seconded by Ms.
24 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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26 ADJOURNMENT
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28 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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33 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, President
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37 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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