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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 23. 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 23,
2 1988 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Barden presided with Ms. Hauptstueck
3 in attendance. Absent:Mr.Willis. Media in attendance: WHON/WKLQ and WKBV/WFMG and Palladium-Item.
4 The following business was had to-wit:
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6 BID OPENINGS
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8 RENOVATION SOUTHVIEW SCHOOL
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10 Mr. Barden opened the bidding for the Renovation of the Southview School. Having received all bids, Ms.
11 Hauptstueck moved to close the bidding,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
12 carried.
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14 Ms.Stout presented the Proof of Publication,which was found to be in order. Ms. Hauptstueck moved to accept
15 and file the Proof of Publication,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 Purchasing Director Rita Stout announced the bids would be available for inspection immediately following
18 opening and due to the number of alternates,options and deletions,only the base prices would be publicly read.
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20 The following bids were opened:
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22 1. Nationwide Roofing and General Construction. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized
23 and accompanied by a bidders bond. The base bid for the renovation was 460,546. It was also noted
24 that Addendums No. 1 through 5 had been received.
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26 2. Brumbaugh Construction, Arcanum, Ohio. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
27 accompanied by a bidders bond. The base bid for building renovation was 492,097.
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29 Having opened all bids, Ms. Hauptstueck moved to refer the bids for the renovation of Southview School to the
30 Park Superintendent and the Purchasing Director, with award to be made by the Park and Recreation Board,
31 seconded by Mr.Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 RENOVATION OF MIDDLEFORK RESERVOIR. SPRINGWOOD LAKE AND VARIOUS
34 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
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36 Mr. Barden opened the bidding for the Renovation of Middlefork Reservoir, Springwood Lake Park and various
37 neighborhood parks. Having received all bids, Ms. Hauptstueck moved to close the bidding, seconded by Mr.
38 Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 Ms.Stout presented the Proof of Publication,which was found to be in order. Ms. Hauptstueck moved to accept
41 and file the Proof of Publication,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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43 Purchasing Director Rita Stout announced the bids would be available for inspection immediately following
44 opening and due to the number of alternates,options and deletions,only the base prices would be publicly read.
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46 1. Service Supply of Columbus, Ohio. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
47 accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for Springwood Nature Center was 26,940. and playground
48 equipment at 37,569.91.
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50 2. Don Walsh and Associates of New Albany, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form, signed,
51 notarized and accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for playground equipment was 54,589.
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53 3. Seavey Corporation of Holland, Michigan. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
54 accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for playground equipment was 41,830.
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4. Contractors United, Inc. of Richmond, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized
and accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for renovation of five neighborhood parks was
58 159,260.00.
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.60 5. Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
61 accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for renovation of Springwood Park was 187,470.00.,
62 Springwood Nature Center was 34,175.00, renovation of Middlefork Reservoir was 235,080.00.
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64 6. Meeco Marinas, Inc. of McAlister, Ohio. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
65 accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for renovation of Middlefork docks was 157,872.00.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
February 23, 1989
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1 7. Reese Recreation of Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
2 accompanied by a Cashier's Check in the amount of 2,500.00. The base bid for playground equipment
3 was 40,367.00.
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5 8.Jennings of Indiana, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form,signed, notarized
6 and accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for Springwood Nature Center was 27,659.00.
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8 9.Jennings of Indiana, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized
9 and accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for playground equipment was 50,605.00.
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11 10. Jungclaus Campbell, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form, signed,
12 notarized and accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for docks at Middlefork Reservoir was
13 148,740.
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15 11. Indiana Miracle of Monticello, Indiana. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
16 accompanied by a bid bond. The base bid for playground equipment was 38,337.00.
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18 Having opened all bids, Ms. Hauptstueck moved to refer the bids for the renovation of renovation of Middlefork
19 Reservoir, Springwood Lake Park and various neighborhood parks to the Park Superintendent and the
20 Purchasing Director, with award to be made by the Park and Recreation Board, seconded by Mr. Barden and on
21 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9. 1989
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25 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by Mr. Barden
26 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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30 Ms.Hauptstueck moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 2,264,546.20, seconded by Mr. Barden
31 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 TABLED ITEMS
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35 None were presented.
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37 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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39 Residential Handicapped Parking
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41 736 South 6th Street
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43 Lt. Marshall Smith, Traffic Division, informed the Board that the request of Mary Jeffers did meet guidelines with
44 the exception of Off Street Parking available. He said upon investigation he agreed that the off street parking
45 was not suitable for an amputee and recommended approval with this exception being made.
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47 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve a residential handicapped parking space at 736 South 6th Street,seconded
48 by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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50 1419 South J Street-Request by Church
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52 Lt. Smith told the Board that the Church had ample off street parking available and he did not feel there was a
53 need to dedicate a space on public property.
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55 Mr. Ralph Newton,2401 Richwood Dr., representing Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, informed the Board they
56 were requesting a parking space at the side door on the street for a heart victim. He said this location was
57 chosen because it was the shorter distance to walk and the steps are not as steep.
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59 Mr.Barden asked if a loading zone might be more appropriate.
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61 Lt. Smith suggested a portable sign might be made up to allow temporary handicapped parking, but not restrict
62 the space permanently. He said the sign could read"For Handicapped Loading and Unloading Only."
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64 Mr.Barden asked the matter be taken under advisement for Traffic Division to work with Mr. Newton.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
February 23,1989
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1 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to table the request for handicapped parking at 1419 South J Street for one week,
2 seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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6 Fire Department
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8 Retirement of Lt. Bill Watson
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10 Chief Don Trotter presented the Board the retirement of Lt. Bill Watson, a twenty year employee of the Richmond
11 Fire Department, to be effective February 4, 1989. The retirement had been accepted by the Firefighter's
12 Pension Fund Board.
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14 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to accept the retirement of Lt. Bill Watson, effective February 4, 1989,seconded by Mr.
15 Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 The Board extended their best wishes to Lt.Watson in his retirement.
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19 Lt. Promotion for Gerald Rigsby
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21 Chief Trotter presented the promotion of Gerald Rigsby from Engineer to Lieutenant, effective February 15, 1989
22 as handled pursuant to the rules and regulations and the Working Agreement between the City and Local 1408.
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24 Mr. Hauptstueck moved to approve the promotion of Gerald Rigsby from Engineer to the probationary rank of
25 Lieutenant, effective February 15, 1989, seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
26 carried.
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28 Police Department
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30 Retirement of Captain Ron Pennington
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32 Major Don Ponder read the following request:
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34 Request you accept the enclosed attachment relative to the retirement from active duty from Ron
35 Pennington.
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37 Captain Pennington has faithfully completed his minimum 20 years of service. I would recommend that
38 the Board of Public Works and Safety accept his retirement request. It has been acted upon by the
39 Pension Board on Tuesday, February 14, 1989 and approved by that Board.
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41 This request will become effective February 19, 1989 if accepted by the Board of Public Works and
42 Safety.
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44 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz, Chief of Police
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46 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to accept the retirement of Captain Ron Pennington, effective February 19, 1989,
47 seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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49 The Board extended Captain Pennington their best wishes and thanks.
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51 Purchasing Office
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53 Award Bulk Gasoline and Fuel Bids
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55 Ms. Rita Stout, Purchasing Director, recommended the bid be awarded to Farm Bureau as the lowest and most
56 responsive bidder. She said that Warfield and Farm Bureau were very close on the bidding and that Farm
57 Bureau's bid was less compared to total annual usage of each product. The products to be awarded include:
58 unleaded gasoline at .574 for transport and.614 for tankwagon, regular gasoline at .636 for transport and .676
59 for tankwagon, # diesel at .572 for transport and .612 for tankwagon, #1 heating oil at .617 for transport and
60 .657 for tankwagon and#2 heating oil at.529 for transport and .569 for tankwagon.
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62 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to award the award for bulk purchases of gasoline and fuels for 1989 to Farm Bureau,
63 seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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65 Award Fire Department Pumper Bid
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1 Ms.Stout informed the Board that Kovach Mobile Equipment was the lowest bidder and also met all requirements
2 of specifications and she recommended the bid be awarded to Kovach Mobile Equipment for a Fire Department
3 pumper at182,594.00 which also included three desirable options.
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5 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to award the bid for the Fire Department pumper to Kovach Mobile Equipment al
6 182,594.00 as the lowest and most responsive bidder, seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the
7 motion was carried.
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9 Reset Date to Receive Bids for Police Department Logging Recorder
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11 Ms. Stout requested the Board to set March 23, 1989 to rebid the logging recorder for the Police Department.
12 She explained that this would allow more time for vendors to investigate the used equipment.
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14 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to reset the date to receive bids for a logging recorder for the Police Department for
15 9:00 AM on March 23, 1989,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 Planning. Permits and Inspection
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19 421/424 North 21st - Time on Repair Order Expired
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21 Mr. Barden requested the item remain on the agenda due to the absence of Mr. Bronston.
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23 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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25 Rail Abandonment-CSX
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27 Mr. Barden presented the Notice to the Public Service Commission for the abandonment of rail lines-by CSX
28 between Richmond and Marion. He said the Board of Works would consider requests for objections to the
29 abandonment and interest in acquisition of the lines for a two week period prior to any formal Board action.
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31 Requests will be considered until March 9, 1989.
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33 ADJOURNMENT
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35 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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39 Kenneth E. Barden, President
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