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CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 1, 1988
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session December 1,
2 1988 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Barden presided with Ms.Hauptstueck
3 and Mr.Willis in attendance. Absent: None. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 BID OPENING - ROSE VIEW TRANSIT BUSES
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7 Mr. Barden opened the bidding for Rose View Transit buses. Having received all bids, Ms. Hauptstueck moved
8 to close the bidding,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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10 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Mr.Willis moved to accept and file the
11 Proof of Publication,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout opened the following bids:
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15 1. MTS (Merchanthouse Transportation Sales) of Richmond. The bid was on the proper for, signed,
16 notarized and accompanied by a bid bond. The bids were for 2-21 passenger buses at 44,254./each
17 and 1-21 passenger bus with lift at 47,787.
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19 2. Castleton Coach of Indianapolis. The bid was presented on a form that was questioned, with
20 determination to be made if it was proper. The document had been signed,notarized and accompanied
21 by a bid bond. The bids were for 2-21 passenger buses at 42,822.67/each and 1-21 passenger bus
22 with lift at 44,613.52.
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24 There being no further bids, Ms. Hauptstueck moved to refer the bids for buses for Rose View Transit to the
25 Rose View Transit Manager,the Purchasing Director and the consultant on the specifications for evaluation and
26 bid recommendation,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23. 1988
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30 Mr.Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck
31 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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35 Ms.Hauptstueck moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 69,952.88,seconded by Mr. Willis and
36 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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38 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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40 None were presented.
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42 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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44 Law Office
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46 South L Street Extension
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48 Mr. Barden reported that South L Street paperwork had all been approved by the State and was being scheduled
49 for bid letting and construction.
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51 Purchasing Department
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53 Award Bid for Sheridan Street Extension Flood Control Project
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55 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout recommended to the Board that the bid for the flood control on the Sheridan
56 Street Extension Project be awarded to C.A. Kahl Construction of Liberty, Indiana being the lowest bidder at
57 31,844.20. The bid also meets all specifications.
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59 Mr. Willis moved to award the bid for the flood control project of the Sheridan Street extension to C.A. Kahl
60 Construction at 31,844.20,seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 Temporary Placement of Animals
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64 Mr. Barden presented the Board with the following memo from Animal Control Officer, Aaron Stevens, in
65 response to how the temporary placement of impounded animals was handled.
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1 In regards to the concerns of Ms. Violet Nelson, 116 N.W. H Street,the following information is to give
2 details of procedures regarding the sheltering of animals in the Police Garage shed located on Garden
3 Avenue, Richmond, In.
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5 It is normal procedure that any animal that is contained by the Richmond Police Department and
6 officers at a time the Animal Shelter is closed is the responsibility of the containing officer and the
7 Animal Control Officer. They are responsible for further containing the animal in a safe and sheltered
8 environment. This is normally done by housing the animal,temporarily, in kennels kept inside the shed
9 at the Police Garage. This becomes necessary when on weekends after closing hours or weekday
10 evenings officers contain an animal and the shelter is closed for business.
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12 Food is donated to the Animal Control Officer for such occasions. It is the responsibility of the
13 containing officer to inform the Animal Control Officer of these situations. The animal is kept under
14 observation by both officers and is kept fed and watered. Then, at the earliest available time, the
15 animal is taken to the Animal Shelter by the Animal Control Officer.
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17 Although officers are called to handle"loose dog"or"sick animal"calls continually, it is not common to
18 have an officer contain an animal and shelter it in the Police Garage shed. These incidents have
19 occurred only twice in the last two months.
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21 Animals are not kept at the location for periods of time over two days and, with reasonable
22 arrangements, employees of the Animal Shelter will make efforts to open solely for the purpose of
23 assisting the officer in containing the animal.
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25 Mr. Barden requested the appearance of the Animal Control Officer at a Board of Works meeting with regards to
26 the Vicious Dog Ordinance and the procedures to see if they are being followed and if there are suggestions for
27 other procedures.
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29 Extension of Time for Removal of Abandoned Vehicle - 623 North 14th St.
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31 Mr. Barden explained to the Board that upon the recommendation of the Police Department, a one week
32 extension of time was given for the removal of an abandoned vehicle at 623 North 14th Street.
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34 Mayor's Office
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36 US 27 North Speed Limit Changes
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38 Mayor Waltermann presented a request from the Indiana Department of Highways for the temporary reduction of
39 speed on US 27 North between University Boulevard and Highland Road from 45 to 40 miles per hour in order that
40 traffic conditions in that area can be investigated.
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42 Mr.Willis moved to give the authorization of the City of Richmond for the reduction of speed from 45 to 40 miles
43 per hour from north of Highland Road to south of University Boulevard on US 27 North, seconded by Ms.
44 Hauptstueck and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 Set January 2. 1989 as City Holiday
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48 Mayor Waltermann requested the Board to designate January 2, 1989 as a holiday for city employees in lieu of
49 January 1, 1989 which falls on a Sunday. Mayor Waltermann informed the Board he would be forwarding the
50 balance of the 1989 holidays for approval.
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52 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to approve January 2, 1989 as a paid holiday for City employees, seconded by Mr.
53 Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 TEMPORARY RECESS OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
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57 Mr. Barden recessed the Board of Public Works and Safety to reconvene at 9:30 AM for scheduled Unsafe'
58 Building Hearings.
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60 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARINGS
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62 423 N.W. L Street
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64 Mr. Barden opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 423 N.W. L Street pursuant to an Order
65 . issued to Gilbert, Leon&Gerald Partnership at 2489 Coventry Road,Cleveland Heights,Oh 44118 on October
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1 28, 1988. The Order stated the unsafe structure be wrecked and removed within thirty days of receipt of the
2 Order.
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4 Mr. Dennis Bronston informed the Board he had received correspondence from the owner asking for additional
5 time to receive quotes for demolition and feel they can have it completed by the end of the year. Mr. Bronston
6 recommended the Board affirm the Order and allow the Planning Office to work with the owner on demolition. He
7 said the structure is vacant and unsecured.
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9 Ms. Hauptstueck moved to affirm the Unsafe Order on property located at 423 NW L Street for wreck and
10 removal,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 1011 North 15th Street
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14 Mr. Barden opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 1011 North 15th Street pursuant to an
15 Order issued to Carl Potter on October 28, 1988. The Order stated the building be wrecked and removed within
16 thirty days of receipt of the Order.
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18 Mr. Dennis Bronston presented the Proof of Notification and noted that Mr. Potter was in attendance.
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20 Mr. Bronston, authorized to give testimony, informed the Board the property was secured, but was the source of
21 continual complaints for the last four or five years. He said the situation has been discussed with Mr. Potter and
22 that the rental rehab program had been considered last year,but no follow through was made. Mr.Bronston said
23 there has been no interior inspection, but he initiated the Order to involve the owner in conversation regarding
24 his intentions for the property. Mr. Bronston said he would also like to make an interior inspection of the
25 property.
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27 Speaking as owner of the property was Mr. Carl Potter. Mr.Potter stated he wanted to work on the property and
28 he had contacted a carpenter.
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30 Mr. Barden requested Mr. Potter to arrange a meeting with the Planning Department and submit a compliance
31 schedule for repairs.
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33 Mr. Bronston recommended the Board continue the hearing for thirty days to allow an interior inspection and
34 assist Mr. Potter with deciding what the necessary repairs will be.
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36 Mr.Willis explained to Mr. Potter that the Board wanted a compliance schedule submitted within thirty days along
37 with a financial commitment for completion of the repairs.
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39 Mr. Willis moved to continue the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 1011 North 15th Street January
40 12, 1989 for submission of a compliance schedule and financial commitment, seconded by Ms. Hauptstueck and
41 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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43 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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45 South 9th Street Body Shop
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47 Mr. Barden informed the Board that the body shop on South 9th Street was no longer in operation, but there are
48 vehicles remaining around the property and he requested the Traffic Division investigate the abandoned
49 vehicles.
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51 ADJOURNMENT
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53 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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57 Kenneth E. Barden, President
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60 ATTEST:
61 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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