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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 12, 1989
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session January 12,
2 1988 at 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 . The following business was had to-wit:
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5 ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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7 Ms. Hauptstueck opened the acceptance of proposals for animal control functions. Having received all
8 proposals, Mr. Willis moved to close the acceptance, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice
9 vote the motion was carried.
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11 Mr. Willis moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous
12 voice vote the motion was carried.
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14 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout, opened the following proposal as received in the Clerk's Office on January 10,
15 1989:
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17 Proposal from Westside Animal Clinic, Dr.Carolyn Blakey.
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19 Given that animal control is a necessary part of community government, and that recent methods and
20 personnel have not been as effective as is possible, I propose that:
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22 1. Richmond and Wayne County share Animal Control personnel and equipment. At least two fulltime
23 and possibly a third part time position are necessary for adequate coverage of the community seven
24 days a week. One truck might be sufficient.
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26 2. That Animal Control personnel be hired for, trained for, and given legal support for animal control
27 work only. There are many good programs in nearby communities. Surely a training program (similar to
28 the training for firemen)can be set up.
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30 Animal Control personnel must have the legal right to go onto private property in the line of duty,and to
31 remove dangerous or mistreated animals. They should not be allowed to shoot any animal. On the rare
32 occasions that is necessary, law enforcement officers can be called in. I would envision a really
33 vicious dog, or an animal in so much agony from an accident that quick death is the only humane
34 course of action. Must injured animals though, should be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. For
35 that matter, most vicious dogs can be captured with skill,training and the right equipment.
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37 There are people who are naturally good with animals, who are available for a good job with decent
38 salary, respect and benefits. There are many others who like to bully animals and owners, and who are
39 available for very little money or benefits, and deserve no respect. In Richmond's recent history some
40 of the latter have been the "dogcatcher." (I refer to pre police Animal Control Officer times.) Enough
41 has been said about the inadequacies of the police doing this job.
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43 After the personnel problem has been decided, City Council may want to review Richmond's current
44 animal related ordinances. There may need to be some modifications.
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47 Mr.Willis moved to file the proposal and forward it to respective departments for review and study, seconded by
48 Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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50 PURCHASING OFFICE
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52 Execution of Contract for Construction of Railroad Spur
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54 Ms. Stout presented the Board a contract between the City of Richmond and Central Engineering and
55 Construction for the construction of a railroad spur for Landis Plastics in compliance with a bid formerly awarded
56 by the Board. For auditing purposes, a contract needs to executed along with the bid accepted as contract.
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58 Mr. Willis moved to accept and execute the Contract between the City of Richmond and Central Engineering and
59 Construction for construction of the railroad spur for the Landis Plastics project in compliance with the bid as
60 accepted, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 Set Date to Receive Bids for Fuel/Gasoline, and Two Park Bond Projects
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64 Ms. Stout requested the Board to set February 2, 1989 as the date to receive bids for bulk purchases of fuel
65 and gasoline for 1989 for the various city departments. She also requested that February 9, 1989 be set to
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January 12, 1989
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1 receive bids for the renovation of the Municipal Swimming Pool with a pre-bid conference of February 1, 1989 and
2 that February 23, 1989 be set to receive bids for Park Projects No. 4, 5, and 6 which are Springwood Park,
3 Reservoir and renovation of neighborhood parks, with a pre-conference set for February 9, 1989. Ms. Stout
4 explained the Park bond projects are being rebid in compliance with new specifications developed to stay within
5 the budget as the bond sales mandated and that the deletions made do not jeopardize the integrity of any of the
6 projects.
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8 Mr. Willis moved to set February 2, 1989 to receive bids for bulk purchases of fuel and gasoline, February 9,
9 1989 to receive bids for the renovation of the municipal swimming pool and February 23, 1989 to receive bids for
10 renovation of Springwood Park, Middlefork Reservoir and various neighborhood parks,with all bids to be opened
11 at 9:00 AM,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 5. 1989
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15 Mr.Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck
16 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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18 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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20 Mr.Willis moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 287,609.21,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and
21 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 CONTINUED ITEMS
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25 Dedication of Alley - 14 South 18th Street
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27 Mr. Willis stated that a very productive meeting was held last week with all concerned and the right of way to be
28 dedicated had been increased from 20 feet to 26 feet making it 13 feet to the nearest resident. He said the
29 Board of Works had done their job and all involved had gone an extra step.
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31 Mr. Ray Keller agreed that a lot of time had been spent on the problem and felt the outcome would be all right. Mr.
32 Keller asked if the alley dedication would take action by the Common Council and Mr. Willis said the Board of
33 Works was the proper body to accept the dedication of the alley.
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35 Mr. Robert Burton, Attorney at Law, representing Mr. Dana Weigle presented the Board the new description of
36 the right of way to be dedicated as prepared by Mr. Beals,the surveyor and added that Mr.Weigle was agreeable
37 to the dedication being accepted as prepared.
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39 Ms. Kay Surels asked if the Police Department had studied the impact on traffic by moving the alley and Mr.
40 Willis said the Board would recommend that the north/south alley run one way south to A Street,which would be
41 easier access than South 18th Street. He said that Captain Ron Williams agreed that they be one way alleys.
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43 Mr. Steve Surels asked about the maintenance of the buffer zone included in the right of way and Mr. Willis said
44 the City would be responsible immediately upon acceptance of the dedication, but he feels that the cooperation
45 of the neighborhood in the upkeep would be deserved. He said the neighbors might contact the Street Tree
46 Commission regarding plantings that would be agreeable with them and the City would be agreeable and
47 responsible to their wants.
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49 Mr.Surels said he was pleased with the compromise.
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51 Mr. Willis stated that this was a good example of local government doing well with the cooperation of the
52 community,a problem was worked out. He said it was government at its best.
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54 Mr. Willis moved to accept the dedication of a public right of way for use as an alley on South 18th Street, as
55 described by John Beals, Surveyor on behalf of Dana Weigle,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous
56 voice vote the motion was carried.
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58 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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60 Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule
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62 Mr.Willis announced that the regular Monday trash pick up would be made on Friday due to the celebration of Dr.
63 Martin Luther King's Birthday as a holiday for City employees.
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65 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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1 Plannina, Permits and Inspections
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3 1029 Sheridan Street - Repair Schedule and Cost Estimates by Chester Epps
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5 Mr. Chester Epps, prospective purchaser of the unsafe premises at 1029 Sheridan Street, presented repair
6 estimates to the Board and stated that Mr. Charles Tate, owner of record, would allow the bond he posted with
7 the City for repairs to be completed to be assumed for Mr. Epps if a six month extension of time was allowed for
8 repairs.
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10 Mr. Willis questioned if Mr. Tate could transfer the bond and Mr. Dennis Bronston said the repairs had been
11 secured by the posting of a mortgage on another property owned by Mr.Tate.
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13 Mr. Epps presented quotes for electrical work, plumbing work and general construction. Mr. Bronston reviewed
14 the quotes as submitted and recommended the Board allow an extension of six months to cause the repairs,
15 subject to the posting of the bond.
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17 Mr. Epps told the Board he would be able to start repairs within two to three weeks.
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19 Mr. Willis agreed that the Board should stipulate that the bond is transferable from Mr. Tate to Mr. Epp to make
20 certain that the work is completed.
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22 Mr. Willis moved to authorize the Department of Planning, Permits and Inspections to negotiate a six month
23 extension of time for repairs to be completed on the unsafe premises located at 1029 Sheridan Street,subject to
24 the bond as posted remaining as surety, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion
25 was carried.
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27 90 and 92 North West I Street - Finding of Fact
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29 Mr. Bronston presented the Finding of Fact to determine that cause exists for wreck and removal by the City of
30 the unsafe buildings located at 90 and 92 North West I Street. Mr. Bronston recommended the Board approve
31 and execute the Findings of Fact on 90 NW I and 92 NW Ito confirm former determination to wreck and remove
32 the unsafe premises in order that demolition can begin around February 1, 1989.
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34 Mr. Willis moved to approve and execute the Findings of Fact on unsafe premises located at 90 North West
35 Street and 92 North West I Street, for removal by the City on or around February 1, 1989, seconded by Ms.
36 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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38 Unsafe Premises at 739 South 5th Street
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40 Ms. Hauptstueck noted the correspondence regarding the unsafe premises at 739 South 5th Street and Mr.
41 Bronston explained that the structure had been removed, but it had been necessary for the City to cause the
42 removal of building remnants and debris from the lot.
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44 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING CONTINUED
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46 1011 North 15th Street
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48 Ms. Hauptstueck opened a continuation of an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 1011 North 15th
49 Street. Mr. Bronston determined that Mr. Carl Potter, owner of record, had been properly notified of the
50 continued hearing by being in attendance at the original hearing and also having received written notification of
51 the continuation.
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53 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he was able to make an inspection and unless a comprehensive repair
54 effort was made, it was not feasible to repair the property.
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56 Mr. Potter was not in attendance at the meeting.
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58 Mr. Willis moved to affirm the order to wreck and remove the unsafe premises at 1011 North 15th Street,to be
59 removed within thirty days of notification, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the
60 motion was carried.
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62 ADJOURNMENT
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64 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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Carrie N. Hauptstueck, Vice President
ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk