HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-20-1989 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 20. 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session July 20, 1989
2 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Barden presided with Ms. Hauptstueck and
3 Ms. McFarland (replacing Mr. Willis), in attendance. Absent: None. Media in attendance: Palladium Item,
4 WKBV/WFMG and WHON/WQLK. The following business was had to-wit:
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7 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT -200 BLOCK OF SW 2ND
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9 Ms. Hauptstueck examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Ms. McFarland moved to accept
10 and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
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13 Due to the late arrival of Mr. Barden, Ms. Hauptstueck opened the hearing on a petition from the residents of the
14 200 Block of SW 2nd Street to become a Residential Parking District.
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16 There was no one speaking in opposition or in favor of the petition.
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18 Ms. Hauptstueck requested the petition be forwarded to the Traffic Division in order that they can do the
19 appropriate traffic studies and make a report to the Board.
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21 Ms. McFarland moved to refer the petition to the Traffic Division for a survey to determine if the available
22 curbside spaces are occupied by persons not residing in the area with a report to be made back to the Board on
23 August 10, 1989,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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25 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 13 1989
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27 Ms. McFarland moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by Ms.
28 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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30 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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32 Ms. McFarland moved to approve claims in the amount of 1,755,856.86, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on
33 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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37 Dedication of Right of Way-Industries Inc.
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39 The item will return at the next regular meeting of the Board since proper signatures had not been obtained.
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41 TABLED ITEMS
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43 None were presented.
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45 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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47 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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49 Hiring of Probationary Firefighter Donald Pope
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51 Chief Donald Trotter requested the Board to approve the probationary appointment of Mr. Donald Pope as a
52 firefighter, effective July 27, 1989. All necessary approvals, including acceptance by the Pension Board are in
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55 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve the appointment to the probationary rank of Firefighter of Mr. Donald Pope,
56 effective July 27, 1989, seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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58 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Pope and the congratulations of the Board
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61 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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63 Set Bid Dates for Soccer Field Lights
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65 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to set 9:00 AM on August 10, 1989 as the date and time to receive sealed bids for lights
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1 for the Soccer Field located at IU East, seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion
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4 Set Date to Receive Offers to Purchase on Two Fire Trucks
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6 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to set August 24, 1989 at 9:00 AM to receive offers to purchase two obsolete fire
7 pumpers,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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9 PLANNING PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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11 Status Report on Unsafe Premises at 741 South 5th
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13 Mr. Dooley told the Board there had been an Order issued on March 2, 1988 and Mr. King the owner of the
14 property had committed to rehabilitation of the premises by September of 1988. He said there had been some
15 repairs made including electrical update and a new furnace, but a title defect had prevented further repairs. He
16 said the defective title to the property had been corrected and it is to be rehabilitated by the end of September of
17 this year. Mr. Dooley said he had asked Mr. King to submit his plans in writing to the Board and if the repairs are
18 not completed by the end of September they will issue an order for demolition.
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20 Curb Cu tRequest-1325 Rich Road
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22 The petition of Motion Industries for a curb cut was presented to the Board. Mr. Dooley said there was no
23 problem with the cut onto Rich Road, but there are concerns with the cut onto NW 11th being close to an
24 intersection. He said that Mr. Hutchings of Motion Industries was present and indicated they could consider
25 relocating the cut.
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27 Mr. Hutchings told the Board that relocating the cut on NW 11th would be more cost and they asked for that
28 specific cut to keep trucks from backing into the Rich Road area. He said they were hoping to break ground next
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31 Mr. Dooley said the permit is issued and the General Contractor can start construction prior to the final approval
32 on the curb cut. He suggested the matter be tabled and they go to the site to investigate.
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34 Mr. Barden said he was hesitant to overrule Planning's recommendation, since a recent law suit had placed
35 liability on the Board of Works for such action. He recommended it be reviewed and brought back next week.
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37 Ms. McFarland moved to table the curb cut request at 1325 Rich Road to July 27, 1989, seconded by Ms.
38 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 POLICE DEPARTMENT
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42 3 Way Stop-Union Pike
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44 Lt. Marshall Smith, Traffic Division,told the Board that in anticipation of new industry to be located in the area of
45 Union Pike, they are recommencing a three way stop be placed at the T intersection. He said part of the
46 roadway is City and part County and it will also take approval of the County Commissioners.
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48 Ms. Hauptsueck moved to approve a 3 Way Stop on Union Pike, subject to approval by the County
49 Commissioners,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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51 Clicking of Police Radios
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53 Mr. Barden announced the report was not ready to be presented to the Board since Acting Chief Ponder had
54 been on vacation when the Board ordered the report. He said when the report is completed it will be presented
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57 LAW OFFICE
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59 Signal at Railroad Crossing at Hayes Arboretum Road
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61 Mr. Barden referred this matter to the Traffic Division of the Police Department.
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63 Lt. Smith told the Board that at the last traffic count in the area there was not enough traffic to warrant a signal,
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1 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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3 Agreement with State to Pay for Concrete for Main Street Project
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5 It was explained to the Board that the State of Indiana will pay for concrete for curb work on 8th and 9th Streets
6 in connection with the Main Street Project.
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8 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve and execute an Agreement with the State of Indiana Department of
9 Highways for reimbursement to the City for the cost of concrete for curb reconstruction on 8th and 9th Streets
10 with the Main Street Project,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 Approval of Plans for Phase II of Main Street Project
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14 Mr. Robert Wiwi presented the plans for Phase II of the Main Street Project including curbs and sidewalk on 8th
15 Street and the North 6th and 7th Street Parking Lot. He said there would be tree grates installed in the project,
16 the parking lot to be asphalted and the exit improved.
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18 All funds are in place for the completion of the project and all plans accepted.
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20 It was questioned if there needed to be a petition for the improvement of the exit as a curb cut and it was
21 decided that if the Board approved the plans as submitted,they would be approving the curb cut on the parking
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24 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve and execute the Plans as submitted for Phase II of the Downtown
25 Renovation Project,seconded by Ms. McFarland and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 ADJOURNMENT
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29 There being no further business, on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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