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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 21, 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session September 21,
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. The following business was
4 had to-wit:
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6 HEARING ON APPEAL OF DETERMINATION OF DANGEROUSNICIOUS DOG
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the legally advertised hearing on an appeal on a determination of a dangerous/vicious
9 dog owned by Ms.Amy Saul.
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11 Ms. Saul informed the Board she was in agreement with the determination that her dog was dangerous/vicious
12 and requested the hearing be dismissed. She told the Board that she was able to meet all the requirements in
13 the Ordinance in order to retain possession of the dog.
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15 Ms. Hauptstueck requested all requirements be met prior to the release of the dog and that updated Certificates
16 of Insurance be filed with the Board every quarter.
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18 The mother of the child that had been attacked by the dog in question, asked that Board about the penalty
19 section of the DangerousNicious Dog Ordinance with respect to destruction of the animal and did that not apply
20 since there was a seriously injured child.
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22 Ms. Hauptstueck stated that the owners of the dog agreed with the determination of dangerous/vicious as made
23 by the Richmond Police Department and if they failed to meet any of the requirements of the ordinance,then the
24 dog could be destroyed.
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26 Ms. Hauptstueck warned the owners to closely adhere to the provisions of the ordinance since destruction of the
27 animal could happen if they did not.
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29 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15.1989
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31 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on
32 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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34 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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36 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims in the amount of 598,595.41, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on
37 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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41 Residential Handicapped Parking Relocation to 441 South 13th
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43 The Board received a request from Mary Shaw to relocate a residential handicapped parking designation from
44 123 South 10th Street to 441 South 13th Street. Ms. Shaw has Permit No. 93043 expiring December of 1992.
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46 Captain Williams informed the Board that the request met the guidelines.
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48 Ms. McFarland moved to grant a relocation of a residential handicapped parking space from 123 South 10th
49 Street to 441 South 13th Street, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
50 carried.
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52 Residential Handicapped Parking at 410 Richmond Ave.
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54 The Board received a request from Cleo McGunegill of 410 Richmond Avenue for a handicapped parking sign at
55 her address for transportation purposes.
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57 Captain Williams informed the Board that the request met the guidelines.
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59 Ms. McFarland moved to grant a residential handicapped parking space at 410 Richmond Avenue, seconded
60 by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 Repair of Alley at 318 National Road West
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64 Ms. Donna Phelps, 57 South 24th Street, requested the Board to assist with an alley repair and resurfacing for
65 the First United Methodist Church at 318 National Road West. The request and petitions had also been
presented to Common Council.
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1 Mr. Robert Wiwi, Public Works Director, told the Board the petition and request had been forwarded to him for
2 action and he and Mr. Hillard have looked at the site and will proceed as soon as possible to repair.
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4 Ms. Hauptstueck asked that the Board be kept informed of the request.
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6 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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8 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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10 Certification of Aptitude Testing for Fire Department Candidates
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12 Fire Chief Jim Sticco informed the Board that forty (40) candidates for hire had taken the aptitude testing as
13 required by State law, effective July 1, 1989.
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15 Hiring of Probationary Firefighter
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17 Fire Chief Sticco presented Mr. Rick Moore to the Board stating that Mr. Moore had completed and passed all
18 required tests and had been approve by the Pension Board and PERF. Chief Sticco recommended Mr. Moore
19 be approved as a Probationary Firefighter for the Richmond Fire Department effective October 5, 1989.
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21 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the hiring of Mr. Rick Moore as a probationary firefighter effective October 5,
22 1989,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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24 The Clerk administered the Oath to become a firefighter to Mr. Moore and the congratulations of the Board were
25 extended.
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27 Advancement of two Probationary Firefighters to Firefighter
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29 Fire Chief Sticco recommended to the Board that Probationary Firefighters Phil Schroeder and Sam Roberson
30 be advanced to the rank of Firefighter having completed their probationary year. Mr. Schroeder would be
31 effective September 15, 1989 and Mr. Roberson effective September 16, 1989.
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33 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the advancement of Probationary Firefighter Phil Schroeder to the rank of
34 Firefighter effective September 15, 1989 and Probationary Firefighter Sam Roberson to the rank of Firefighter
35 effective September 16, 1989, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
36 carried.
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38 Approval of Three Promotions
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40 Fire Chief Sticco recommended the promotion of Engineer William Reece to Lieutenant, effective September 16,
41 1989, promotion of Firefighter Tim Clark to Engineer, effective September 16, 1989 and the promotion of
42 Firefighter Vince DeVito to Engineer, effective September 19, 1989. All promotions will be for six months
43 probationary period.
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45 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the promotion of Engineer William Reece to Lieutenant, effective September
46 16, 1989, promotion of Firefighter Tim Clark to Engineer, effective September 16, 1989 and the promotion of
47 Firefighter Vince DeVito to Engineer, effective September 19, 1989 on a six month probationary status,
48 seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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50 PLANNING, PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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52 Update on Unsafe Structure at 236 Kinsey Street
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54 Mr. Phil Wages, Inspector, reported to the Board that the unsafe accessory building had been demolished.
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56 Update on Unsafe Structure at 430 South 14th Street
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58 Mr. Phil Craft reported that the owner, Clara Hall, is working with the Human Services Office to get estimates for
59 repair and he recommended that time allowed for repairs to start be extended to the end of the month of
60 September.
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62 Ms. Hauptstueck recommended that the Board modify the Order to use September 21, 1989 as the date to start
63 the time allowed for repairs.
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65 Ms. McFarland moved to modify the Order on Unsafe Premises located at 430 South 14th for repairs to begin
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1 within thirty (30) days with completion within 120 days or demolition to begin on the 31st day with the time
2 allotted to begin on September 21, 1989, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the
3 motion was carried.
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5 Update on Unsafe Structure at 112/114 North 14th Street
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7 Mr. Phil Craft reported that the possible purchaser, Mr.Jay Cornett, is working to get a Rental Rehab Loan and
8 he does have other loans and knows the process and meets the requirements. Mr. Craft requested that the
9 order be extended by using today's date.
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11 Ms. McFarland moved to modify the Order on Unsafe Premises located at 112/114 North 14th for repairs to
12 begin within thirty (30)days with completion within 120 days or demolition to begin on the 31st day with the time
13 allotted to begin on September 21, 1989, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the
14 motion was carried.
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16 PURCHASING OFFICE
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18 Set Bid Date for Construction of Industries Road for JE Parker
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20 Ms. McFarland moved to set October 12, 1989 at 9:00 AM to receive bids for Industries Road construction to JE
21 Parker,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 Award Contract for Design and Engineer of Construction of Industries Road from NW 5th St.
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25 Ms. Stout recommended that the contract for the Design and Engineer of the construction of Industries Road
26 from Williamsburg Pike to NW 5th Street be awarded to Butler, Fairman and Seufert, Inc not to exceed the
27 amount of 45,500 total, with 30,000. not to be exceeded for the balance of 1989. Ms. Stout said the 30,000.00
28 was appropriated and in place.
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30 Ms. McFarland moved to accept and execute an agreement between the City of Richmond and Butler, Fairman
31 and Seufert for the design and engineer of Industries Road from Williamsburg Pike to NW 5th in an amount not
32 to exceed 45,500.,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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34 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
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36 Alonzo Eubanks-521 South 10th Street
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38 Mr. Alonzo Eubanks told the Board that the value of his property on South 10th Street was low because of other
39 properties in the area in need of repair. He asked that the Board check a property at either 516 or 518 South
40 10th Street that is in desperate need of repair and to also check a property at 600 South 10th for debris and also
41 an accessory building in need of demolition. Mr. Eubanks said the City had ordered the accessory building be
42 repaired several years ago, but it is still in bad condition.
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44 Ms. Hauptstueck said that the Board would check with the Planning Department on the property at 600 South
45 10th and see why the order was not followed through with and see that the other property was inspected.
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47 Mr. Eubanks also reported an archery target on property located at 604 South 10th Street and Ms. Hauptstueck
48 requested Captain Williams to investigate that complaint.
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50 Mr. Eubanks told the Board that he was in agreement with owners having to be responsible for the cleanliness of
51 property they owned and felt that if"they bought it,they should take care of it."
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53 The Board thanked Mr. Eubanks for bringing these matters to their attention.
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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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64 Carrie Hauptstueck, President
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ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk