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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.JUNE 8. 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session June 8, 1989 at
2 the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Hauptstueck presided with Mr. Willis in
3 attendance. Absent: Mr. Barden. Media in attendance: WKBV/WFMG and WHON/WQLK. The following
4 business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 1,1989
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8 Mr. Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck
9 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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13 Mr.Willis moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 1,349,552.20, seconded by Ms. .Hauptstueck
14 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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18 Noise Ordinance Variance for Earlham College New Student Week
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20 A memo was presented to the Board regarding a waiver for three outdoor events to be held on the Earlham
21 Campus in September during New Student Week. The events included a dance,concert and band performance
22 between September 3rd and September 6th, 1989.
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24 No one was in attendance to represent the request and Mr.Willis asked that due to the magnitude of the request
25 that it be held until someone could represent it and be available for additional information.
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27 Acting Major,Jack Meyers,said he would contact Earlham Security and have someone here next week.
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29 Mr.Willis moved to table the request for one week, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote
30 the motion was carried.
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32 TABLED ITEMS
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34 None were presented.
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36 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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38 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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40 Curb Cut Request at 315 Grace Drive
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42 The Curb Cut Request of David and Valerie Austerman, 315 Grace Drive, was presented to the Board. Mr.
43 Bronston informed the Board that Planning and Traffic had recommended approval.
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45 Mr.Wiwi, Public Works Director, informed the Board that he did not have any objections.
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47 Mr. Willis moved to approve a curb cut at 315 Grace Drive upon recommendation of Planning, Engineering and
48 Traffic, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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50 POLICE DEPARTMENT
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52 Retirement of Captain Michael LaFuze
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54 Acting Major, Jack Meyers presented a memo from Deputy Chief of Police, Donald Ponder, requesting
55 acceptance of the retirement of Captain Michael LaFuze, effective June 8, 1989.
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57 Mr.Willis moved to regretfully accept the retirement of Captain LaFuze, effective June 8, 1989 and to thank him
58 for his dedication and wish him the best, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion
59 was carried.
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61 Advancement of Two Probationary Patrolman to the Rank of Patrolman
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63 Acting Major, Jack Meyers presented a memo from Deputy Chief of Police, Donald Ponder, requesting
64 advancement of Officers John A. Lackey and Mark R. Sutton from Probationary Patrolman to Patrolman
65 effective May 16, 1989.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 8, 1989
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1 Mr. Willis moved to approve the advancement of Officers John Lackey and Mark Sutton to the rank of Patrolma
2 effective May 16, 1989,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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6 Retirement of Three Firefighters
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8 Fire Chief Trotter presented a request to the Board to accept the retirement of Lieutenant Donald Atkins,
9 effective May 27, 1989, Lieutenant Like Wilczynski, effective June 4, 1989 and Engineer Donald Seal, effective
10 June 12, 1989. Chief Trotter said all three have completed twenty years of service and will be missed by the
11 Department. Chief Trotter wished the men well in their retirement.
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13 Mr.Willis added the congratulations of the Board and expressed the Board's appreciation for their service.
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15 Mr. Willis moved to accept the retirement of Lieutenant Donald Atkins, effective May 27, 1989, Lieutenant Like
16 Wilczynski, effective June 4, 1989 and Engineer Donald Seal, effective June 12, 1989 seconded by Ms.
17 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 Use of Fire Equipment for Kid's Day
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21 Chief Trotter presented a request to feature the Aerial and Engine#5 at Kroger Say-on for Kid's Day on June 10,
22 1989 from Noon to 6:00 PM. He said the vehicles and men will remain in service at all times and will be there for
23 display and to answer questions.
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25 Mr. Willis moved to approve the use of Fire Department apparatus on June 10, 1989 from Noon to 6:00 PM to
26 participate in the Kid's Day at Kroger Say-on, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the
27 motion was carried.
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29 Monthly Report
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31 The April Monthly Report of the Richmond Fire Department was presented. The report showed a total of 65 runs
32 at an estimated dollar loss of 92,419.00.
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34 Mr. Willis moved to accept and file the Monthly Report of the Richmond Fire Department, seconded by Ms.
35 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 Hiring of Three Probationary Firefighters
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39 Chief Trotter requested the Board to approve the hiring of three probationary Firefighters as follows: Mr. Michael
40 Miller effective June 17, 1989, Mr.Thomas Shook effective June 18, 1989 and Mr. Randall Wright effective June
41 19, 1989. Chief Trotter said the Pension Board has approve acceptance into the Pension Fund and all testing
42 and requirements have been met. He said they will start their mandatory 24 hours of training on June 19, 1989.
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44 Mr. Willis moved to approve the hiring of three probationary Firefighters as follows: Mr. Michael Miller effective
45 June 17, 1989, Mr. Thomas Shook effective June 18, 1989 and Mr. Randall Wright effective June 19, 1989,
46 seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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48 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Miller, Mr. Shook and Mr. Wright and the
49 congratulations of the Board was oxtended.
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51 PUBLIC WORKS
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53 No Littering Signs at South 3rd and M Streets
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55 Mr. Robert Wiwi, Public Works Director, requested the posting of No Littering Signs at South 3rd and M Streets
56 to help control future littering problems at that site. He said the property owners in the area are trying to
57 improve the neighborhood and.keep it clean and there is a recurring problem with litter being deposited in this
58 area.
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60 Mr. Willis moved to approve the erection of No Littering Signs at South 3rd and M Street at the direction of the
61 Public Works Director,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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63 PURCHASING OFFICE
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65 Cancellation of Bid Date for Reroofing of City Building and Airport
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 8, 1989
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1 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout requested the Board to cancel the date of June 22, 1989 to receive bids for the
2 re-roofing of the City Building and the Airport Administration Building and to set July 13, 1989 to receive those
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4 bids. She said this has become necessary due to the complexity of the specifications.
5 Mr. Willis moved to strike June 22, 1989 as the date to receive bids for the re-roofing of the City Building and the
6 Airport Administration Building and set July 13, 1989 at 9:00 AM to receive these bids, seconded by Ms.
7 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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9 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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11 Traffic Congestion at South 6th and A-Mr.John Prussner
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13 Mr.John Prussner requested the Board to give consideration to re-establishing three lanes of traffic on South 6th
14 Street and have two left turn lanes onto South A Street. He said the way the lanes are marked now and with the
15 elimination of one lane the traffic is very dangerous.
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17 Captain Ron Williams said he had no intention of changing the lanes at his time and if persons wish to turn left
18 they should be in the east curb lane. He said the markings are in compliance with the Uniform Code of Traffic
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21 ADJOURNMENT
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23 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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29 Carrie N. Hauptstueck, Vice President
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31 ATTEST:
32 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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