HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-19-1989 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 19. 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session October 19,
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: WHON/WQLK. The following business was
4 had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12.1989
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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 153,277.37, 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-200 North 22nd
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20 The Board received a request from Elizabeth Stevens, 200 North 22nd Street, for a residential handicapped
21 parking space at this address. Ms. Stevens has Permit No.73500, expiring October 30, 1989.
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23 Captain Williams informed the Board that the request meets the guidelines and he recommends approval.
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25 Ms. McFarland moved to approve a residential handicapped parking space at 200 North 22nd Street, seconded
26 by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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30 POLICE DEPARTMENT
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32 Hiring of Two Probationary Officers-David Glover and Kevin Wampler
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34 Major Jack Meyers read the following letter to the Board:
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36 The following applicants for the position of Probationary Police Officer with the Richmond Police
37 Department is recommended for hiring:
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39 David J.Glover,Age: 23
40 30 NW 18th Street
41 Richmond, Indiana
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43 Kevin E.Wampler,Age 24
44 106 Pearl Street
45 Fountain City, Indiana
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47 These applicants have successfully completed written examinations, background investigations,
48 physical qualifications and have been accepted by the Police Pension Board.
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50 These applicants have been approved by the Police Merit Commission.
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52 It is requested that the above named individuals enter police service with the Richmond Police
53 Department effective October 23, 1989.
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55 /s/ Donald R. Ponder
56 Deputy Chief of Police
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58 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the hiring of two Probationary Police Officers, David J. Glover and Kevin E.
59 Wampler, effective October 23, 1989, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion
60 was carried.
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62 PUBLIC WORKS
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64 Acceptance of Dedication of Easement-Gold Star Coating
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
October 19, 1989
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1 The Board was presented an E«cement and Dedication of Right of Way for their acceptance for the Gold Star
2 Coating Project.
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4 Ms. McFarland explained this wa:a a formality for the Board to accept the right of way and easement as public
5 property.
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7 Ms. McFarland moved to approv,i and execute the Acceptance of Easement and Dedication of Right of Way,
8 seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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10 Change Orders 10 and 11-1989./Phase I of Downtown Renovation Project
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12 The Board was presented Change Orders 10 and 11-1989 on Phase I of the Downtown Renovation Project.
13 Change Order 1-1989 involved an increase of the amount of asphalt surfacing as was allowed in the original
14 contract resulting in an increase of 464.28. Change Order No. 11-1989 involved additional work for crack control
15 in wide sections of sidewalk and resulted in an increase of 1,883.24. The two change orders increased the
16 contract cost of Phase I of the Downtown Renovation to 165,235.87.
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18 Ms. McFarland moved to approve and execute Change Orders 10 and 11-1989 for Phase I of the Downtown
19 Renovation Project to a total contract price of 165,235.87, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous
20 voice vote the motion was carried
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22 HUMAN SERVICES
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24 Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage-Nancy Stone-Tudella
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26 The Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage on a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage was presented on property
27 owned by Nancy Stone Tudella. The mortgage has been paid in full to the City.
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29 Ms. McFarland moved to appro%a and execute the Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage for a mortgage on
30 property owned by Nancy Stone rudella on a Home Equity Conversion Project, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck
31 and on unanimous voice vote the notion was carried.
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33 PLANNING, PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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35 Time Up on Remove Orders at 40 South 16th and 500 Block of North 22nd St.
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37 Ms. Sara Braxton reported to the Board that the unsafe accessory building at 40 South 16th Street had been
38 removed and the Planning Department would be receiving quotes for the removal of the structure in the 500
39 Block of North 22nd Street.
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41 SANITARY DISTRICT
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43 Request for Relocation of Park1,:rg on South C Street between 10th and 11th Streets
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45 Mr. Russell Brockman, representing the Richmond Sanitary District, explained to the Board that Sanitary District
46 would be putting new containers the alley between 10th and 11th in order to utilize the side load truck and to
47 accommodate this they were requesting the relocation of parking from the South side of South C Street to the
48 North side of South C Street with a no parking area 50 feet west of the west side of the alley on the north side of
49 South C. He said this would assist with making the swing into the alley,which jogs.
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51 Captain Williams questioned why they wanted to relocate the parking. He told the Board that he would like to
52 evaluate the situation more and t at he has a problem with the Sanitary trucks going the wrong way on a one
53 way street for 52 ft. He said the, is also a heavy residential parking need in the area and asked the Board to
54 table the request for his study:
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56 Ms. McFarland moved to table the request for the relocation of parking on South C Street between 10th and 11th
57 Streets to October 26, 1989, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
58 carried.
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60 RECESS AND RECONVENE OF THE BOARD
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62 The Board of Public Works and S;:lety was recessed until 9:30 AM for two Unsafe Building Hearings.
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64 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING:.'_
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
October 19, 1989
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1 511 North 18th Street
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3 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 511 North 18th Street pursuant to
4 an Order issued to Mr. Robert Holland, owner of record, and Mr. Paul Lewis,purchaser on tax sale.
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6 Mr. Phil Craft presented the Board Proof of Notification of the hearing in the form of return receipts certified mail
7 by both Mr. Holland and Mr. Lewis. Ms. McFarland moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded
8 by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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10 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Craft, Inspector with Planning, Permits and Inspection.
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12 Mr. Craft presented the Board photographs of the structure and explained to the Board that the property had now
13 been purchased by Mr. Paul Lewis on a tax sale and that Mr. Lewis has plans to repair the structure. Mr. Craft
14 stated that Mr. Lewis and Ms. Dana Leas, Director of the Rental Rehab Program, had inspected the structure for
15 participation in the Rental Rehab program and Ms. Leas did not feel it was a good candidate, but she would
16 accept the application. Mr. Craft said that Ms. Leas was concerned with the dollar cost to make the repairs in
17 compliance with the Rental Rehab program due to the chopped up interior mandating substantial changes be
18 made.
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20 Mr. Craft told the Board that he would recommend the Order be modified to use today's date and reading repairs
21 begin within thirty days of October 19, 1989 and completion within 120 days or the structure to be wrecked and
22 removed the 31st day. Mr. Craft said the order also included that the building be sealed and secured upon
23 receipt of the order. He added that he felt Mr. Lewis sincerely wanted to do something with the property and Mr.
24 Lewis did receive his copy of the order later than Mr. Holland and this would allow his some additional time.
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26 Mr. Paul Lewis told the Board that it was his desire to seal the building for winter and then begin work in the
27 spring in or around April since he and his wife went to Texas for the winter months. He said he had only owned
28 the property for nine days and had not made a decision on whether he wanted to repair the building or remove it.
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30 Ms. Hauptstueck asked if Mr. Lewis was aware of the Order earlier and Mr. Lewis said he was not and he might
31 have made a mistake with the purchase of this property. He said the property is now vacant and the trash has
32 been cleaned out of the interior and he did not feel it would be dangerous if sealed.
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34 Mr. Craft commented that if the Board was going to allow the structure to set three or four months,that it needed
35 to be properly sealed pursuant to the Building Code.
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37 Mr. Lewis said he felt if the bottom was secured, that he did not consider the top floor a concern and Mr. Craft
38 said windows would be broken out on the top floor if not sealed and he would not consciously allow this to
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41 Ms. McFarland asked Mr. Lewis if he had a contact person in town while he was in Texas and Mr. Lewis said his
42 son could be contacted at the same address.
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44 Ms. Hauptstueck said she had no problems waiting for spring for the work to begin, but did feel Mr. Lewis should
45 meet the requirements on sealing the structure.
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47 Mr. Lewis asked if the property could be used for other uses and Ms. Sara Braxton said she felt it was zoned R-4
48 and it would take a variance for other uses.
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50 Mr. Lewis told the Board that he agreed with Ms. Leas about the cost of remodeling the interior to make
51 apartments and thought he might do something different with the property.
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53 Ms. McFarland said she had no problems with waiting for spring if it was secured properly for winter.
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55 Mr. Craft told the Board that he would like to set a definite date for repairs to begin.
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57 Mr. Lewis informed the Board that he would have the structure properly sealed by December 1, 1989 and Mr.
58 Craft suggested that it be sealed within fifteen days and Mr. Lewis told the Board that he would be able to secure
59 the structure within fifteen days of todays date.
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61 Mr. Lewis asked if he could sell the property and was informed that he could, but the Order was recorded with
62 the property and would pass on to any property owner.
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64 Mr. Lewis asked about the placement of a manufactured home on this property and Ms. Braxton said it would
65 have to meet certain requirements, including the set back requirements,but that might be a possibility.
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October 19, 1989
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1 Ms. McFarland moved to modify the Order on unsafe property located at 511 North 18th Street to read the
2 structure be sealed and secured by November 5, 1989 with repairs to bring the structure to all City of Richmond
3 Building and Housing Codes to begin by April 15, 1990 with substantial work accomplished within thirty days of
4 April 15, 1990 and completion within 120 days of April 15, 1990 or demolition of the property to proceed on the
5 31st day from April 15, 1990, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was.
6 carried.
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck closed the Uns ;e Building Hearing on property located at 511 North 18th Street.
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10 505 North 18th Street
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12 Ms. Hauptstueck opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 505 North 18th Street pursuant tc
13 an Order issued to Mr. Robert Johnson,owner of record.
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15 Mr. Phil Craft presented the Boar•i Proof of Notification of the Hearing in the form of a return receipt certified mai
16 to Mr.Johnson. Ms. McFarland,coved to accept and file the Proof of Notification,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck
17 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 Mr. Craft, still being under oath, shared photographs of the structure with the Board. Mr. Craft stated this was a
20 two family dwelling and was now vacant. He said a seal and secure order had been issued on February 27,
21 1989 and the structure still remains unsecured. Mr. Craft informed the Board that there is evidence of persons
22 being in the structure and he is concerned that it needs to be immediately sealed.
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24 Mr. Craft recommended to the Board that Mr.Johnson has had ample time to seal the structure and that the City
25 should seal the structure with the rest of the Order affirmed as written.
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27 Ms. McFarland asked how long it would take the City to get the structure sealed and Mr. Craft said he felt within
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30 Ms. McFarland asked how long i would take for a quote for demolition of the property and Mr. Craft said he fell
31 that could be done within one to one and one half weeks, but he was not certain of the time schedules.
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33 There were no other interested parties speaking in favor of or in opposition to the Order.
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35 Ms. McFarland moved to modify the Order on unsafe premises located at 505 North 18th Street to order the
36 structure secured immediately ider an emergency order of the Board and to affirm the rest of the Order for
37 repairs to start within thirty days )f receipt of the Order( September 30, 1989)to bring the structure to all City of
38 Richmond Building and Housing Codes and to be completed within 120 days of receipt of the order or the
39 property to be wrecked and removed on the 31st day of receipt of the Order, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and
40 on unanimous voice vote the mouon was carried.
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42 Ms. Hauptstueck closed the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 505 North 18th Street.
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44 ADJOURNMENT
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46 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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53 Carrie Hauptstueck, President
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55 ATTEST:
56 Mary Merchanthouse City Clerk
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