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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. AUGUST 2, 1990
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session August 2, 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: WHON and Palladium Item. The following
4 business was had to-wit:
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6 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARINGS
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck requested the scheduled hearings be held at the close of the Agenda.
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10 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 26. 1990
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12 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Mr. Smith
13 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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17 Mr. Smith moved to approve claims in the amount of 1,741,682.08, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
18 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 TABLED ITEMS
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22 Discount Rate for Use of Double Decker Bus-James Wiechman
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24 Mr. Smith stated that the Board had spoken with the Transit Supervisor and was informed that if the City
25 discounts the basic rate the City must make up the difference to satisfy the Charter Policy and the operating
26 grants. He indicated that on this basis he would move to deny the discounted rate for the use of the double
27 decker bus.
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29 Prior to a second to the motion, Ms. Hauptstueck asked how many people would be needing the transportation
30 and Mr.Wiechman explained it was the classes'60th reunion and the reservations are set at 45. He did not feel
31 that all 45 would be on the tour and possibly 30 to 35 would need transportation and the main focus of
32 requesting the use of the bus was to keep the group together.
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34 Mr.Smith asked if the group might be interested in the 29 passenger bus since the 100.00 they were able to pay
35 would cover the cost of operations. Mr. Smith added that the bus was air conditioned and might offer more
36 comfortable circumstances.
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38 Mr. Wiechman asked why this bus was less and Ms. McFarland explained the costs were based on insurance,
39 gasoline,etc. and the cost for the double decker was 140.00 versus 100.00 for the 29 passenger.
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41 Mr.Wiechman told the Board they wanted the double decker more for novelty. He said he would go back to the
42 committee with the information, but he did not see the reason for the additional cost of using the double decker.
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44 Mr. Smith explained again that those are the costs established to operate and if they do not meet the costs of
45 operation,then the balance will be absorbed by the Transit fund and the Board has to base their decision on that
46 information.
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48 Mr. Wiechman commented that he thought the double decker bus was purchased for use by the citizens and he
49 does not see it in use very often. He said if it is cost prohibitive for use he does not see why it was purchased.
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51 Ms. McFarland seconded Mr. Smith's motion to deny a discount rate for the use of the double decker bus and on
52 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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54 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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56 Temporary Closing of Valley Drive for Neighborhood Party
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58 The Board received a request from the residents of Valley Drive for a temporary closing on August 5, 1990 from
59 3pm to 9pm between Northwood and Crestdale. The request was for a neighborhood party and the residents
60 would be responsible for all clean up.
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62 Sgt. Kolentus told the Board there was no problem with the request and recommended approval.
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64 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the temporary closing of Valley Drive as requested, seconded by Mr. Smith
65 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 2, 1990
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1 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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3 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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5 June Monthly Report
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7 The June Monthly Report of the Richmond Fire Department showed a total of 134 inspections made and four
8 investigations.
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10 There being no questions, Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the June Monthly Report of the Richmond
11 Fire Department,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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15 Wayne Township Fire Services Agreement for 1990
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17 The Agreement for Fire Department Services between the City of Richmond and Wayne Township was
18 presented to the Board. The Agreement was for services to be rendered for the amount of 196,039.00 with half
19 of the compensation being due and payable at the time of spring tax payments and the balance due at the time
20 of fall tax payments.
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22 Mr. Metzger had examined and approved the agreement.
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24 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute the 1990 Agreement with Wayne Township for Fire Services,
25 seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 Bus Charter Policy Amendment
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29 Ms. McFarland explained that due to the many recent requests for promotion donations and discount rates for
30 the use of transit buses,the Board felt the need to clarify the charter policy to ensure compliance with state and
31 federal guidelines for the transit grants. She stated the Board would in the future allow no deviations from the
32 charter rates as established in the policy.
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34 Mr. Smith commented that if the Mayor approved the use of the buses for promotion of the City,then the various
35 promotional accounts of the City could reimburse the Transit Fund for the cost of operation.
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37 Ms. McFarland moved to approve an amendment to the City of Richmond Bus Charter Policy to allow no
38 deviations from the established rates, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
39 carried.
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41 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARINGS
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43 11.13.15 NORTH 10TH STREET
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45 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 11, 13, 15, North 10th Street
46 pursuant to an order issued on July 11, 1990.
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48 The Clerk administered the Oath to give testimony to Mr. Dan Dooley.
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50 Mr. Dooley presented Proof of Notification of the Hearing issued to three parties with substantial property
51 interest. The three parties were William Brandenburg, owner of record; Mr. Marc Jaffee,contract purchaser and
52 William and Terri Selkirk, purchasers by assignment of contract. Return receipts certified mail were presented
53 and Mr. Dooley informed the Board that all tenants in the structures had been notified by hand delivery of the
54 intent to vacate the premises.
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56 Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
57 voice vote the motion was carried.
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59 Mr. Dooley updated the Board in regards to this property. He said an unsafe order had been issued in January
60 of this year and had been modified to allow additional time for repairs. Mr. Dooley said the time had expired on
61 July 10, 1990 and no work had been done. Mr. Dooley said, at this time, a second order was issued and
62 recorded to vacate the premises within ten days, secure all doors and windows, exterminate, remove all debris
63 and repairs be made to the structure and electrical and plumbing systems with substantial work to begin within
64 30 days of receipt of the order. Mr. Dooley said if the order is not complied with the building will be sealed by the
65 City.
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August 2, 1990
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• 1 Ms. McFarland asked if there had been any conversation with any of the three parties involved and Mr. Dooley
2 indicated there had been no conversations since they had spoken with Ms. Sellkirk prior to issuance of the
3 second order.
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5 Mr. Dooley presented the Board the Structural Condition Report and letters from the Fire Department indicating
6 they concur with the order as issued.
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8 Mr. Dooley explained to the Board that the time for substantial work to begin will expire on August 16, 1990 and
9 if nothing is done, at that time the City will seal the structures. He said they are safe, but not sanitary and the
10 City will also get them cleaned and exterminated. He told the Board there were no plans for demolition at this
11 time since the structures could be occupied if repaired.
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13 Mr. Dooley told the Board that is no action is taken at all, after a time period they would reevaluate the
14 circumstances and could possibly issue an order for demolition.
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16 Mr. Dooley recommended the Board affirm the Order as issued.
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18 There were no parties with substantial property interest or other interested parties speaking.
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20 Ms. McFarland moved to affirm the Unsafe Building Order issued on property located at 11, 13, 15 North 10th
21 Street,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 211 SOUTH 6TH STREET
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25 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on an unsafe accessory building located at 211 South 6th
26 Street pursuant to an order issued on July 12, 1990 to repair or wreck and remove the unsafe garage. The order
27 was issued to Raymond&Ethel Davis and Howard and Lucy Fox.
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29 Ms. Sarah Braxton presented the Board a return receipt certified mail signed by Howard and Lucy Fox.
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31 Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
32 voice vote the motion was carried.
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34 The Clerk administered the Oath to give testimony to Ms. Braxton.
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36 Ms. Braxton informed the Board this was a part of the accessory building blitz done earlier this spring and this
37 property was still in question regarding all parties with substantial interest. She said the order was reissued to all
38 names involved after a title search was done on the property.
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40 Ms. Braxton explained that the Foxes'were contract purchasers and they did get a Demolition Permit for the old
41 garage and a Building Permit for a new garage to be constructed. She said they clearly understand the order
42 and will get started with the work the first two weeks of August.
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44 Ms. Braxton recommended the Board affirm the order as issued.
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46 There were no parties with substantial property interest or other interested parties speaking.
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48 Ms. McFarland moved to affirm the Unsafe Building Order on an unsafe accessory building located at 211 South
49 6th Street for repair or removal of the structure,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion
50 was carried.
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52 509 NORTH 17TH STREET
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54 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on an unsafe accessory building located at 509 North 17th
55 Street pursuant to an order issued on July 12, 1990 to repair or wreck and remove the unsafe garage. The order
56 was issued to Clyde and Dorothy Morris, Oran Wilson, Norma J.Wharton and Barbara Bishop.
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58 Ms. Sarah Braxton presented the Board a return receipt certified mail from those issued to Norma Wharton and
59 Barbara Bishop, but the ones to Morris'and Wilson were not signed. A Proof of Publication was also presented.
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61 Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
62 voice vote the motion was carried.
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64 Ms. Braxton, still being under oath, informed the Board this was also a part of the accessory building blitz done
65 earlier this spring and was also still in question regarding all parties with substantial interest. She said the order
was reissued to all names involved after a title search was done on the property.
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1 Ms. Braxton informed the Board that Mr. Oran Wilson was in attendance today and recommended the Board
2 affirm the order as issued.
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4 Mr.Oran Wilson,219 North 13th Street,told the Board he planned to repair or demolish it within thirty days.
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6 Ms. Braxton stressed that it needed to be completed within thirty days from July 19, 1990 and Mr. Wilson said
7 that was fine with him.
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9 There were no other parties with substantial property interest or other interested parties speaking.
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11 Ms. McFarland moved to affirm the Unsafe Building Order on an unsafe accessory building located at 509 North
12 17th Street for repair or removal of the structure, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the
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15 ADJOURNMENT
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17 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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