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CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA.JUNE 14. 1990
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session June 14, 1990
111 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 and Palladium Item. The following
4 business was had to-wit:
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6 BID OPENING-POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY RECORDERS
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the bidding for body recorders for the Richmond Police Department. Having received
9 all bids, Ms. McFarland moved to close the bidding, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the
10 motion was carried.
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12 The Proof of Publication was presented and found to be in order. Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the
13 Proof of Publication,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 Ms.Annie Planck,Purchasing Director,opened the following bid:
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17 1. Nagra USA of New York. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and accompanied by a
18 Certified Check. The total bid was 36,249.00.
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20 Ms. Planck explained to the Board that she would like to award this bid later in the meeting if the bid submitted
21 met all specifications. She said the equipment was so very specialized that the number of vendors was limited.
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23 The Board granted Ms. Planck authority to inspect the bid and award it later in the meeting.
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25 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 7,1990
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27 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,seconded by Mr.Smith. and
28 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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30 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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32 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims in the amount of 1,030,613.52 seconded by Mr. Smith and on
33 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 TABLED ITEMS
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37 No items remained on the table.
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39 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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41 Residential Handicapped Parking
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43 21 North 20th Street-Renewal
44 1219 Ridge Street-New Request
45 419 Kinsey Street-New Request
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47 Sgt. Randy Kolentus of the Traffic Division informed the Board that he had investigated the requests and the
48 renewal request at 21 North 20th Street did meet the guidelines and he recommended approval. Sgt. Kolentus
49 recommended the request at 1219 Ridge Street be denied due to off street parking available and the request at
50 419 Kinsey also be denied since there is off street parking available.
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52 Mr. Smith moved to approve a renewal of a residential handicapped parking space at 21 North 20th Street and
53 to deny the requests at 1219 Ridge Street and 419 Kinsey Street, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on
54 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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56 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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58 POLICE DEPARTMENT _
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60 Retirement of Captains Ron Williams and John P.Lantz
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62 Major Tom Cox read the following requests to the Board:
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64 Board of Public Works&Safety
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Attached find a copy of the letter of retirement of Capt. Ron Williams, effective June 18., 1990.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 14, 1990
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1 I recommend acceptance of Capt. Williams' retirement as he has exceeded the minimum 20 years
2 service for retirement.
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4 Capt.Williams has served the City of Richmond for twenty years having been hired on June 18, 1970.
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6 /s/Joseph A. Nimitz, Chief of Police
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8 Joseph A. Nimitz
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10 I am submitting this letter to inform you of my intentions to retire from the Richmond Police Department.
11 The date of request would be June 18, 1990. This date would complete twenty years of service.
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13 I am grateful for the years of employment and will miss those I have worked closely with on the
14 department as well as the various city departments.
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16 /s/Captain Ron E.Williams
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18 Board of Public Works&Safety
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20 Attached find a copy of the letter of retirement of Capt.John P. Lantz, effective June 18, 1990.
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22 I recommend acceptance of Capt. Lantz's retirement as he has exceeded the minimum 20 years
23 service for retirement.
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25 Capt. Lantz has served the City of Richmond for twenty one years, nine months and 23 days, having
26 been hired on August 26, 1968.
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28 /s/Joseph A. Nimitz, Chief of Police
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30 Chief Nimitz
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32 I wish to announce to you my retirement from the Richmond Police Department effective June 18, 1990.
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34 I began working for the Richmond Police Department on August 26, 1968 and as of June 18, 1990 I will
35 have completed 21 years, 9 months and 23 days of service.
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37 It has been my pleasure to be a member of the Richmond Police Department for these many years and
38 I appreciate having had the opportunity to serve my community in this manner.
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40 /s/J.P. Lantz, Captain
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42 Ms. McFarland moved to accept the retirements of Captain Ron Williams and Captain J.P. Lantz, effective June
43 18, 1990,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 The Board extended their appreciation and best wishes to the Officers.
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47 Hiring of Probationary Police Officer
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49 Major Tom Cox read the following letter to the Board:
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51 The following applicant for the position of Probationary Police Officer with the Richmond Police
52 Department is recommended for hiring:
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54 Dean Brian Snapp, Age: 34
55 1068 Round Barn Road South
56 Richmond, Indiana
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58 This applicant has successfully completed written examinations, background investigations, physical
59 qualifications and has been accepted by the Police Pension Board.
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61 This applicant has been approved by the Police Merit Commission.
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63 It is requested that the above named individual enter police service with the Richmond Police
64 Department effective June 18, 1990.
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/s/Joseph A. Nimitz, Chief of Police
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 14, 1990
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1 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the hiring of Dean Brian Snapp as a probationary Police Officer, effective June
2 18, 1990,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 Mayor:Waltermann administered the oath to become a Police Officer to Mr. Snapp and the congratulations of the
5 Board were offered.
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7 PUBLIC WORKS
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9 Temporary Closing of Hub Etchison Parkway
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11 Mr. Wiwi presented the Board a request from the contractor for the reconstruction of the G Street Bridge for the
12 temporary closing of a portion of Hub Etchison Parkway in order to speed up the construction and save dollars in
13 the process. He said they requested it be closed from June 25, 1990 through August 13, 1990.
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15 Sgt. Kolentus stated he had no problems with the request and felt it was a good idea.
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17 Mr. Smith moved to approve the temporary closing of Hub Etchison Parkway from June 25, 1990 through
18 August 13, 1990,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 Temporary Right of Way Agreement for Industries Road Extension
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22 Mr.Wiwi informed the Board that for the widening of Industries Road it was necessary to have a temporary right
23 of way to be granted by US Steer and Carnegie Pension Fund. He said it would only be in use during the time of
24 construction.
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26 Mr. Smith moved to accept and execute the Temporary Right of Way Agreement between the City of Richmond
27 and US Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the
28 motion was carried.
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30 MAYOR'S OFFICE
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32 Mayor Waltermann requested the Board to look into providing handicapped parking spaces for the License
33 Branch as requested by Councilmember Elstro. He also informed the Board he felt there should be a minimum
34 of two handicapped spaces at each intersection of the Promenade to allow access to the shopping area for
35 disabled citizens.
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37 Sgt. Kolentus told the Board there were handicapped parking spaces on each side of the street at each
38 intersection but 6th Street.
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40 Ms. McFarland moved to table the request for handicapped parking spaces at the license branch and 6th Street
41 intersection for one week for recommendation of the Traffic Division, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
42 voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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46 Award Bid for Police Body Recorders
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48 Ms. Planck recommended to the Board that the bid for the Police Department body recorders be awarded to
49 Nagra, USA as the lowest bid meeting specifications at a price of 36,249. She said since this equipment is so
50 hi-tech there are few sources available.
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52 Ms. McFarland moved to award the bid for the body recorders to Nagra USA at 36,249.00, seconded by Mr.
53 Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 ADJOURNMENT
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57 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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61 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, President
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65 ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk