HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-16-1989 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. NOVEMBER 16. 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session November 16,
2 1989 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Hauptstueck presided with Ms.
3 McFarland in attendance. Absent: None. Media in attendance: Palladium Item, and WKBV/WFMG. The
4 following business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9.1989
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8 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on
9 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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13 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims in the amount of 1,372,538.91, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on
14 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS "
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18 Residential Handicapped Parking-506 South 5th Street
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20 The Board received a request from Julius Schroeder of 506 South 5th Street for a residential handicapped
21 parking space. Mr.Schroeder has Permit No. 115820, expiring on July 15, 1993.
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23 Captain Williams indicated the request met the guidelines and he recommended approval.
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25 Ms. McFarland moved to approve a Residential Handicapped Parking space at 506 South 5th Street, seconded
26 by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 Dedication of Right of Way-Park Lorraine Apartments
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30 Mr. Dan Dooley, Planning Director, explained to the Board that with a development on the east side of South
31 52nd Street and Parc Lorraine on the west side, the City had requested both development to dedicate South
32 52nd Street as a public right of way. He said that Parc Lorraine has signage in the median giving directions to
33 the apartments and they are requesting the signage be allowed to remain if they dedicated the driveway as a
34 public right of way.
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36 Ms. McFarland asked if there were any problems with the Signage Ordinance and Mr. Dooley said they were
37 small and he was no difficulty.
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39 Captain Ron Williams said he had investigated the situation and there was no site difficulty if the signs remained.
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41 Ms. Rose Russell, representing Parc Lorraine told the Board they would appreciate the signs remaining since
42 they are very helpful to the complex.
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44 Mr. Dooley told the Board that the east side of the dedication had been secured from Dunn Center and that Parc
45 Lorraine had to go through approval by HUD since they are funded by HUD.
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47 Ms. McFarland asked if Parc Lorraine wanted a commitment from the Board regarding the signage prior to their
48 dedicating the right of way and Ms. Russell said they would like that commitment in writing from the Board, but
49 are planning to cooperate with the City.
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51 Ms. McFarland moved to allow existing signage for Parc Lorraine Apartments to remain in the median of South
52 52nd Street upon dedication of the street as a public right of way, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on
53 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 RICHMOND POWER &LIGHT
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57 Street Light Request-North 6th Street
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59 Mr. Robert Hankosky, Distribution Engineer with Richmond Power & Light, presented the Board a proposal for
60 the installation of one 150 W sodium pendant street light on North 6th Street, north of the railroad at a monthly
61 increase to the City of 5.84. The request has been properly petitioned by Richmond Baking Company and
62 approved by the Street Light Committee of the Richmond Power& Light Board of Directors.
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64 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the installation of one sodium pendant 150 W street light on North 6th Street,
65 seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
November 16, 1989
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1 Request to Upgrade Lighting in City Building Parking Lot
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3 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann requested the Board to investigate upgrading the lights in the City Building parking
4 lot since the lighting was not sufficient for people working late.
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6 Mr. Hankosky said the light could be upgraded from 175 W Mercury to 100 W Sodium and he would look into it.
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8 TABLED ITEMS
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10 None were presented.
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12 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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14 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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16 Disposition of Station Dress and OSHA Gear
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18 Chief Sticco requested the Board to adopt policy for the disposition of station dress and OSHA turn out gear. He
19 explained in the past the firefighter had to retire to be able to purchase any of this equipment and he felt they
20 should be allowed to purchase it upon resignation from the department. The policy also established prices for
21 purchase.
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23 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the policy for the disposition of station dress and OSHA gear allowing
24 purchase upon leaving the department in good standing and setting the prices for purchase, seconded by Ms.
25 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 Change Rank of Captain to Lieutenant
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29 Chief Sticco explained to the Board that due to the bargaining agreement effective October 1, 1989,the rank of
30 Captain was abolished and the six (6) captains would return to the rank of Lieutenant making 24 Lieutenants.
31 He said this was not a demotion in rank just a rank change because of the contract. He requested the Board to
32 approve the rank change.
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34 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the abolishment of the rank of Captain in the Richmond Fire Department and
35 increase the rank of Lieutenant to 24 persons, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the
36 motion was carried.
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38 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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40 Update on Unsafe Building Order-430 South 14th,
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42 Mr. Dan Dooley, Director of Planning, Permits and Inspection, told the Board that the owner of the property at
43 430 South 14th had not been able to secure financing for repairs, but she had found a purchaser for the property
44 He said that Mr. Scott Gibson will purchase the property subject to financing and a commitment of the Board to
45 allow him four weeks to start repairs with completion to be done by April of 1990. Mr. Dooley said that Mr.
46 Gibson understands the conditions of the Unsafe Building Order which is recorded against the property.
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48 Mr. Dooley recommended to the Board that they allow repairs by Mr. Gibson rather than have a vacant lot and
49 no housing unit. He said that Mr. Gibson expects to know about the financing within one week and if weather
50 permits will start working on the outside of the house. He said he will be cleaning up around the property
51 regardless of weather and there will be activity at the property with the house to be up to neighborhood
52 standards by spring.
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54 Ms. Hauptstueck agreed that saving the structure is better than having a vacant lot specifically in view of the
55 housing problems within the City.
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57 Ms. McFarland asked if Mr.Gibson expected to close on the property within a week and was informed he did.
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59 Mr. Dooley said that he was looking for some feeling from the Board to see if allowing Mr. Gibson time to
60 purchase the start work on the property was acceptable and then Planning will deal with Mr. Gibson.
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62 Ms. McFarland said she did not have problems giving Mr. Gibson a change, but wanted some assurances that if
63 no work has been done within thirty days of purchase, the structure will be demolished. She asked that Mr.
64 Dooley informed the Board next week of the status of the purchase and if financing is not secured the Board
65 wants the structure removed immediately/
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd /6
November 16, 1989
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1 POLICE DEPARTMENT -
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3 Placement of a Satellite Dish on City Building Grounds
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5 Major Jack Myers requested permission from the Board to place a satellite dish on the west property of the City
6 Building for the purposes of receiving Law Enforcement Training Network on a 24 hour a day basis. He said
7 they have the dish on an experimental basis until December 31, 1989 and it is funded through the Continuing
8 Education Fund with no installation fee and only a monthly service fee. He added that after investigation this
9 was the best training available for the cost.
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11 Ms. McFarland asked if a purchase order had been issued and Major Myers said one had not and it could be
12 removed if they are not happy with it.
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14 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the placement of a satellite dish on the west ground of the City Building,
15 seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 PURCHASING OFFICE
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19 Set Date to Receive Bids for Park Improvement Projects
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21 Ms. Annie Planck, Purchasing Assistant, explained that the bids would include improvements at Middlefork
22 Reservoir and the Glen Miller Parking Lot.
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24 Ms. McFarland moved to set December 21, 1989 at 9:00 AM to receive bids for Park Improvement Projects,
25 seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 MAYOR'S OFFICE
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29 Installation of Information Booth and Directional Signs
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31 Mayor Waltermann requested approval from the Board to install an Information Center in the second floor
32 hallway and to place signage at each office for the convenience of the public.
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34 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the installation of an Information Center and office signage, seconded by Ms.
35 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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39 Change Date for Regular Meeting for Thanksaiving Holiday
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41 Ms. McFarland moved to set November 22, 1989 as the date for the Board of Works meeting in lieu of
42 November 23, 1989,seconded by Ms.Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 ADJOURNMENT
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46 There being no further business,an a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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53 Carrie Hauptstueck, President
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