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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA. MARCH 29. 1990
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session March 29, 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/WQLK and
4 WKBV/WFMG. The following business was had to-wit:
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7 RECEIVE BIDS FOR AGGREGATE AND BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
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9 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the bidding for aggregate and bituminous materials for the City of Richmond.
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11 Having received all bids, Ms. McFarland moved to close the bidding, seconded by Mr. Smith and on a
12 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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14 The proof of publication was examined and found to be in order. Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the
15 proof of publication, seconded by Mr. Smith and on a unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 The following bids were received:
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19 Purchasing Director, Ms. Planck stated that no total prices would be read as the bids were opened and that they
20 would be available for inspection immediately after the bid opening.
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22 1. American Aggregate. The bid was on the proper for, signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond.
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24 2. Stonehenge. The bid was on the proper for,signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond.
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26 3. Barrett Paving Materials. The bid was on the proper for, signed, notarized and accompanied by a
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29 4. Richmond Concrete. The bid was on the proper for,signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond.
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31 5. Ashland Oil. The bid was on the proper for,signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond.
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33 6. Contractors United Inc. The bid was on the proper for, signed, notarized and accompanied by a
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36 Ms. McFarland moved to refer the bids to the Purchasing Office, Engineer Office and Street Dept., seconded by
37 Mr. Smith and on a unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 22,1990
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41 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,seconded by Mr. Smith and
42 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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46 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims in the amount of 740,118.85, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
47 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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49 TABLED ITEMS
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53 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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55 Residential Handicapped Parking - 134 Richmond Avenue
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57 Sgt. Kolentus reported that he had investigated the area and recommends approval of this request.
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59 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request for residential handicapped parking at 134 Richmond Avenue,
60 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
March 29, 1990
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2 Mr.Alonzo Eubanks
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4 Mr. Alonzo Eubanks of 521 So. 10th St. addressed the Board in regard to the property at 519 So. 10th St. He
5 stated that the house had been torn down and that he now cares for the vacant lot keeping it free of weeds and
6 trash. He complained that the lot is being used to park cars from the neighborhood to do repairs and this is
7 causing ruts to be made in the lot and it is unsightly. He complained to the Police Department and was told they
8 could do nothing about it since he did not own the property. Mr. Eubanks stated that he has written a letter to
9 the owner of the property, Carl B. Lindsey, 1000 So. 9th St.,but has had no response.
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11 Ms. Hauptsteuck informed M.r Eubanks this will be referred to the Planning Department for inspection and a
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14 RICHMOND POWER &LIGHT
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16 Street Light Request-Kensington Drive
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18 At the request of the Street Light Committee, Mr. Hankosky recommended that one (1) 100W Sodium
19 Ornamental Street Light Qa a cost of 5.54 per month be added at the south end of Kensington Drive.
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21 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request for one (1) 100W Sodium Ornamental Street Light be added at
22 the south end of Kensington Drive, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
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25 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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27 Police Department
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29 Retirement of Captain Jenkins
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31 Chief Joseph Nimitz read the following letter:
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33 Dear Board Members:
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35 Attached please find a copy of the letter of retirement from Capt. Gordon L. Jenkins, effective April 1,
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38 I recommend acceptance of Capt. Jenkins' retirement as he has exceeded the minimum 20 years
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41 Capt.Jenkins has served the City of Richmond for twenty two years having been hired on April 1, 1968.
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43 /s/Joseph Nimitz, Chief of Police
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47 Dear Chief Nimitz:
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49 I wish to advise you of my retirement from the Richmond Police Department effective April 1, 1990 and
50 request to be placed on the pension roll as of April 2, 1990.
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56 On the above date I will have completed 22 years of service with the Richmond Police Department.
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58 I have enjoyed my years with the Department and the City of Richmond and appreciate having had the
59 opportunity to serve my community in this manner.
60 /s/Gordon L.Jenkins
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62 Chief Nimitz added that Capt.Jenkins has been a good officer.
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64 Ms. McFarland moved to accept the retirement of Capt. Jenkins effective April 1, 1990, seconded by Mr. Smith
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
March 29, 1990
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2 Change Alley to One Way
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4 Sgt. Kolentus reported that a request has come from the School Transportation Dept. to change the west alley
5 by Fairview School,to a one way alley, northbound. Sgt. Kolentus surveyed the area and residents in the 1300
6 Block of Boyer St. and found that the majority of the residents were in favor of the change.
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8 Mr. John Martin of Richmond Community Schools also addressed the Board in support of the request and
9 presented a drawing to clarify the changes to be made. The drawing shows widening of the alley with a pull off
10 area for safely unloading students from busses.
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12 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request for making the alley behind Fairview School one way, seconded
13 by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 Parking on Elm Drive
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17 Sgt. Kolentus stated that the Department of Traffic Safety requests that "No Parking This Side" signs be placed
18 on the north side of the street in the 1700 and 1800 Block of Elm Dr. The street is very narrow and parking on
19 both sides causes unnecessary congestion. All homes in this area are located on the south side of the street
20 and there is adequate parking for those homes on the south side.
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22 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request to remove parking from the on the north side of Elm Dr. and place
23 "No Parking This Side" signs in 1700 and 1800 blocks, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote
24 the motion was carried.
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26 Public Works-Rose View
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28 Ms. McFarland moved to strike the Rose View request from the agenda, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
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31 ADJOURNMENT
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33 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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