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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 30, 1990
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session August 30, 1990
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: Palladium Item, WHON and WKBV. The
4 following business was had to-wit:
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6 ALARM PERMIT HEARINGS
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8 K-Mart West
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10 Mr. Bruce Metzger requested the Board strike this item from the agenda, since K-Mart West had responded to
11 the notice of violation.
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13 Ms. McFarland moved to strike the Alarm Permit Hearing for K-Mart West, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
14 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 Bonded East
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18 Mr. Metzger informed the Board that his office had notified Bonded East regarding a false alarm and they are
19 allowed ten (10) days to respond and notify the City what will be done to correct the problem. Mr. Metzger said
20 he notified Bonded East on August 21, 1990 that their permit would be revoked at this hearing.if they did not
21 respond in the appropriate time.
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23 Mr. Metzger presented the Board with the return receipt giving appropriate notice of the hearing.
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25 Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
26 voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 Mr. Metzger recommended the Board revoke the Alarm Permit for Bonded East and if they responded he would
29 return the item to the Board for further action to reinstate the Permit.
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31 Mr. Smith moved to revoke the Alarm Permit held by Bonded East, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
32 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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34 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1990
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36 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Mr. Smith and
37 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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41 Mr. Smith moved to approve claims in the amount of 832,475.62, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
42 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 TABLED ITEMS
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46 Contract Modification for Industries Road
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48 Mr. Bob Wiwi presented the Board the Contract Modification for the extension of Industries Road. The
49 modification included two changes by using lighted barricades and changing 400 ft. of the paving east of NW 5th
50 Street to asphalt instead of concrete. He said it would reduce the overall cost of the project.
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52 Mr. Smith clarified the project would decrease in cost by$15,124.29 and Mr. Wiwi indicated that was correct.
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54 Mr. Smith moved to approve the execute the Contract Modification for the extension of Industries Road,
55 seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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57 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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59 Complaint on Animal Welfare Shelter
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61 The Board received a complaint regarding the operations of the Animal Welfare Shelter from Ms. Brenda Dailey.
62 Ms. Dailey provided the Board a written statement regarding obtaining a puppy from the shelter with parvo. She
63 also forwarded three petitions with names of persons indicating a desire to protect animals and promoting a new
64 animal shelter.
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1 Ms. Hauptstueck announced this was the second written complaint on operations at the shelter, both dealing
2 with animals infected with Parvo.
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4 Ms. McFarland stated that since this was the second complaint, she would like to have a written response from
5 the shelter within two weeks.
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7 Ms. Hauptsueck requested Mr. Metzger to also investigate other alternatives.
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9 Mr. Metzger said he would look into state jurisdiction.
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11 Ms. McFarland moved to accept the complaint regarding the operations of the Animal Welfare Shelter and the
12 petitions and to request the Animal Welfare Shelter provide a written answer to the complaint within ten days,
13 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 Curb Cut Request for1235 Henley Road
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17 Mr. Robert Wiwi, Public Works Director, represented a request at 1235 Henley Road for a curb cut. He told the
18 Board he had no problem with the request and the State Highway had also looked at the area. Mr. Wiwi
19 recommended approval of the request.
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21 Mr. Smith moved to approve a curb cut request for Dr. William Fisher at 1235 Henley Road, seconded by Ms.
22 McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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24 Wayne County Historical Museum-Annual Pioneer Days
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26 The request from the Wayne County Historical Museum for restricted parking along the Museum on North A
27 Street, North 11th and North 12th Street for their horse drawn vehicles on September 9, 1990 was presented.
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29 Sgt. Kolentus told the Board there were no problems with the request.
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31 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request for restricted parking for the Wayne County Historical Museum on
32 September 9, 1990 from 11 Am to 5PM, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
33 carried.
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35 Muscular Dystrophy-Annual Fill the Boot Campaign for Local 1408
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37 The request of Firefighters Local 1408, represented by Mr. Jerry Purcell, for their annual fund raiser for the
38 Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Purcell requested on duty manpower and equipment be allowed to
39 collection donations at the following locations: Richmond Square Mall, Kroger, Gateway at two entrances,
40 K-Mart West, County Market, K-Mart East and Damon's.
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42 Sgt. Kolentus told the Board all the locations are off the roadway and he has no problems with them.
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44 Mr. Smith moved to approve the request to allow the use of equipment and manpower for the Firefighter's Fill the
45 Boot for MDA on August 31st, September 1st and September 3rd at the requested locations, seconded by Ms.
46 McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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48 Request to Sell Merchandise on Public Right of Way- Edward Tucker
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50 Mr. Edward Tucker, 5607 Park Elwood Road, requested the Board permission to operate a food vending
51 business on public sidewalks adjacent to businesses when the sidewalk was wide enough to accommodate the
52 44 inch cart he uses for his business and if not to utilize an on street parking space.
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54 Mr. Tucker explained to the Board he was now operating on a private parking lot in the downtown area and was
55 well received. He said he would like to be able to move the business to accommodate the need of the public
56 and the public would be his judge with their support if he were to remain in business.
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58 Mr. Smith asked Mr. Tucker how other cities control such types of vendors to keep them from snowballing and
59 Mr.Tucker said many have licenses required to sell in certain areas and the number issued are restricted.
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61 Mr. Bruce Metzger quoted Chapter 96.02 of the Richmond City Code prohibiting the display for sale on public
62 right of way. He said the Board does make an exception with the Rose Festival vendors. Mr. Metzger
63 suggested the Board also get input from the Police Department.
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65 Mr. Metzger told the Board policies and possibly an ordinance needs to be developed to address this issue.
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1 Ms. McFarland asked if the current ordinance needed to be amended and Mr. Metzger reminded the Board they
2 do give consent regardless of the ordinance with the Rose Festival and suggested it be allowed on a temporary
3 basis to allow time for appropriate guidelines to be developed.
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5 Sgt. Kolentus informed the Board that Mr. Tucker's present location was not a problem and he would work with
6 him to find suitable locations.
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8 Mr. McFarland asked Mr. Tucker if he was intending to move from location to location and Mr. Tucker said he
9 was and had been requested to be present on North E Street during the Farmer's Market.
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11 Ms. McFarland asked President of Common Council, Jane Brookbank, if she as a member of Council had any
12 comments and Ms. Brookbank told the Board she felt it was a great idea, but didn't want to see 1000 vendors in
13 the area.
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15 Mr. Tucker told the Board he could not survive with other carts doing the same business as he, but he would like
16 to see carts of similar nature and hoped to be able to attract other types of vendors.
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18 Ms. Hauptstueck stated she liked Mr. Metzger's idea of a temporary basis and trial period.
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20 Ms. Annie Planck told the Board she had seen these vendors in other communities and they are used by the
21 people of the community.
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23 Ms. McFarland reminded Mr.Tucker if the Board receives complaints during a trial period,they would be able to
24 shut the operation down.
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26 Mr.Tucker told the Board a temporary basis would be fine with him.
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28 Ms. McFarland moved to grant a thirty day trial basis and Mr. Metzger interrupted the motion to suggest the trail
29 basis should be longer. Mr.Smith agreed a longer time period was warranted.
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31 Mr. Tucker suggested 90 days would be appropriate to allow him time to try the business and for the City to
32 develop the appropriate laws to govern the situation.
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34 Ms. McFarland moved to grant Mr. Tucker a 90 day trial period for the operation of a food vendor cart to be
35 placed on sidewalks adjacent to businesses where it would accommodate the 44 inch cart or to utilize an on
36 street parking space as an alternative, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
37 carried.
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39 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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41 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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43 Set Date to Receive Bids for Bus Bench Advertising
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45 Ms. McFarland moved to set September 20, 1990 at 9AM to receive bids for bus bench advertising, seconded
46 by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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48 PLANNING, PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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50 July Monthly Report
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52 Ms. Sarah Braxton presented the July Monthly Report. The report showed a total of 208 permits issued at an
53 estimated building cost of 1,030,810.00 and four buildings demolished.
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55 Mr. Smith moved to accept and file the July Monthly Report of the Building Division of Planning, Permits and
56 Inspection,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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58 LAW OFFICE
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60 Acceptance of Deed of Dedication
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62 Mr. Bruce Metzger explained to the Board this was a right of way dedication for the Industries Road Project.
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64 Ms. McFarland moved to accept and execute the Deed of Dedication for Industries Road from Mr. Richard J.
65 Brown,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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1 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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3 Animal Control Costs for the Richmond Police Department
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5 The Board was presented a cost breakdown and schedule for the Animal Control Officer with the Richmond
6 Police Department. The costs include 84 hours of overtime to date.
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8 Ms. McFarland moved to accept the report from the Richmond Police Department regarding the cost of anima
9 control,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 ADJOURNMENT
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13 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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