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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. FEBRUARY 1. 1990
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 1,
2 1990 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Hauptstueck presided with Ms.
3 McFarland and Mr. Smith in attendance. Absent: None. Media in attendance: WKBV/WFMG and
4 WHON/WQLK. The following business was had to-wit:
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6 RECEIVE BIDS FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the bidding for the maintenance of six elevators for the City of Richmond located as
9 follows: two at the City Building,two at the Parking Garage and two at the Sanitary District.
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11 Having received all bids, Ms. McFarland moved to close the bidding, seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous
12 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 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 The following bids were received:
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19 1. Abel Elevator. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond. The
20 total maintenance cost was$700./month.
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22 2. Mylar Elevator. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond.
23 The total maintenance cost was$750./month.
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25 3. Dover Elevator. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and accompanied by a bond.
26 The total maintenance cost was$690./month.
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28 Ms. McFarland moved to refer the bids for elevator maintenance to the Purchasing Office, Sanitary District, Off
29 Street Parking and the Engineer,seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 25,1990
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33 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Mr. Smith and
34 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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36 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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38 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims in the amount of 3,915,288.86, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
39 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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41 TABLED ITEMS
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43 Parade Request by Wayne County Afro-American Association
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45 Captain Williams told the Board he had contacted Mr. Tony Banks and was assured that he would be present to
46 represent the request. Captain Williams asked the Board to continue the item for the arrival of Mr. Banks.
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48 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENT
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50 Residential Handicapped Parking Renewal-736 South 6th Street
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52 Captain Williams informed the Board that the renewal request of Ms. Mary Jeffers for handicapped parking at
53 736 South 6th Street, still met all the guidelines and he recommended approval.
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55 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the renewal request for handicapped parking at 736 South 6th Street,
56 seconded by Mr.Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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58 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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60 PUBLIC WORKS-ROSE VIEW TRANSIT
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62 Two Route Changes
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64 Mr. Robert Wiwi informed the Board that Rose View Transit was proposing two route changes, one to
65 accommodate the new location of the Senior Center on South 4th Street and the other to give services to
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1 residences and businesses on South 9th Street between South N Street and Boston Pike. He said the changes
2 will increase ridership with the additional availability of the buses.
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4 Ms. McFarland moved to approve two route changes for Rose View Transit, seconded by Mr. Smith and on
5 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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7 OFF STREET PARKING
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9 Rate Increase for Off Street Parking Facilities
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11 Ms. Mary Merchanthouse, Off Street Parking Manager, requested the Board to approve an increase in fees for
12 the Off Street Parking Facilities. She said the increase would be 2.00 per month on all rental lots and .25 cents
13 per after starting with the third hour. Ms. Merchanthouse stated the first two hours would remain free parking per
14 agreement with the Downtown Merchants. She added this is the first rate increase since 1984 and is necessary
15 to continue to improve and maintain the system.
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17 Ms. McFarland moved to approve rate increases for the Off Street Parking System, effective March 1, 1990,
18 seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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22 1990 FOP Contract
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24 The 1990 Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Fraternal Order of Police was presented to the
25 Board for approval. All parties have agreed to the terms of the contract and it was approved by the Fraternal
26 Order of Police.
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28 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute the 1990 Agreement for wages and working conditions between
29 the City and the FOP,seconded by Mr. Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 TABLED ITEMS CONT'D
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33 Parade Request by Wayne County Afro-American Association
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35 Mr. Tony Banks, Director of the Wayne County Afro-American Association introduced himself to the Board.
36 Captain Williams expressed concerns with the parade request particularly in pedestrian and vehicular safety on
37 the Main Street Bridge and crossing National Road West particularly with the G Street Bridge closed.
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39 Mr. Smith commented that he would have no problems with the request if the parade was to be limited to the
40 sidewalks.
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42 Captain Williams said the Police would give adequate protection at intersections needing to be crossed such as
43 3rd and Main and National Road.
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45 Mr. Banks informed the Board it was their intent to use the sidewalks. He also told the Board there would be no
46 signs carried to prevent litter and any use for violence and also they would police the area after the parade to
47 pick up any litter.
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49 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the request of the Wayne County Afro-American Association for a parade on
50 April 14, 1990 starting around 10:30 AM with the participants to remain on the sidewalks, seconded by Mr.
51 Smith and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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53 ADJOURNMENT
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55 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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60 Carrie fiauptstueck, President
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63 ATTEST:
64 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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