HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-04-1988 / / r
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. INDIANA. AUGUST 4, 1988
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session August 4, 1988 at
2 the hour of 9:00 A.M.in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Barden presided with Mr. Brown and Mr.Willis in
3 attendance. Absent:None. The following business was had to-wit:
4
5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 28, 1988
6
7 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared,seconded by Mr.Willis and
8 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
9
10 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
11
12 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 139,962.53 for payment, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
13 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
14
15 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1-1988
16
17 Mr. Barden requested this item be tabled for two weeks.
18
19 Mr.Willis moved to table General Improvement Project No. 1-1988 to August 18, 1988, seconded by Mr. Brown
20 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
21
22 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
23
24 Temporary Closing of Streets for Homecoming Parade
25
26 Mr. Todd Knight, representing the Student Congress of Richmond High School, requested the Board
27 permission for the temporary closing of SW 13th, West Main, Sw 1st and Whitewater Boulevard for the annual
28 Homecoming Parade on September 15, 1988.
29
30 Captain Williams stated that this was the same route as in past years and the Traffic Division had no problems with
31 the request.
32
33 Mr. Brown moved to approve the temporary closing of the requested streets for the Annual Homecoming Parade
34 on September 15, 1988,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
35
36 Residential Handicapped Parking Request
37
38 331 South 6th Street
39
40 The request of Ms. Cathy Nieves for a residential handicapped parking request at 331 South 6th Street was
41 presented to the Board. Ms. Nieves has a valid Indiana Handicapped Parking Permit.
42
43 Captain Williams stated that Ms. Nieves met the guidelines and recommended approval.
44
45 Mr. Brown moved to approved a residential handicapped parking space at 331 South 6th Street, seconded by
46 Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
47
48 Temporary Closing of North 11th and G for Deloney Family
49
50 Ms. Alice Deloney requested permission from the Board to block the intersection of North 11th and G Streets for
51 an annual family reunion and party for the kids in the neighborhood prior to school. The party would be on
52 August 6th from 8:00 PM to 12:00 midnight.
53
54 They also requested police patrol in the area and assured the Board there would be ample adult supervision. A
55 petition of persons living in the area was also presented.
56
57 Captain Williams stated they had problems with this party last year and there about 200 persons in attendance.
58 He said he recommended denial of the request, unless it was only family involved.
59
60 Ms. Deloney stated that they were no problems in the area of the party, but problems developed when they left
61 and were in the 12th Street area. She said this year they would also be having a family reunion in connection with
62 the party. She said there would also be a DJ to provide music.
63
64 Mr. Barden stated that all music would have to be over by 11:00 PM in accordance with the Noise Control
65 Ordinance.
/97'
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 4, 1988
Page 2
1 Captain Williams stated he was concerned with the amount of calls received last year over drinking,fights and the
2 loud noise.
3
4 Mr. Barden said he was tempted to grant the request on the condition if there were problems, it would affect the
5 request for next year.
6
7 Another member of the Deloney family assured the Board there were no problems in the blocked off area.
8
9 Ms. Alice Deloney reminded the Board that they had also requested police patrol and they would make certain
10 the area was barricaded and they would do internal controls to prevent any trouble.
11
12 Mr. Brown said he would be willing to grant the request this time, subject to the event being stopped immediately
13 at the request of the Police.
14
15 Captain Williams said they would monitor the activity this year and report to the Board at its next regular meeting.
16
17 Mr. Willis stated that other groups have been denied due to continual complaints and if complaints are received
18 on this activity it will automatically be denied in the future.
19
20 Ms.Alice Deloney said that they like to have the event as a street party due to the heat and they feel they will
21 have ample adult supervision with the event also being a family reunion.
22
23 Mr. Brown moved to approve the request of the Delaney family for a temporary closing of North 11th and G for a
24 block party and family reunion on August 6, 1988 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM,subject to automatic termination at
25 the request of the Police Department, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
26 carried.
27
28 Broken Curbs on NW L Street
29
30 Mr.Barden requested a written report to the Board on a complaint regarding broken curbs on NW L Street.
31
32 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
33
34 LAW OFFICE
35
36 Policy on Changes in Traffic Flow or Control Devices
37
38 Mr. Barden informed the Board that a policy had been in effect in the past to allow one weeks waiting period for
39 comments from the public regarding any major changes with city streets. He said he would like to reinstitute this
40 policy for any future action of the Board.
41
42 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
43
44 Intersection of South 5th and B - Reconsideration of Previous Board Action
45
46 Mr. Barden addressed the action of the Board regarding the intersection of South 5th and B Streets and South
47 6th Street from 5th to 6th. He said the traffic control on these streets were established by Ordinance of the
48 Council and to make 5th and B a four way stop and 6th two way traffic would take action of the Council. Mr.
49 Barden suggested that the streets be left as currently marked,subject to action of the Council.
50
51 Mr.Willis moved to request the Common Council to amend the traffic control ordinance to allow a four way stop at
52 the intersection of South 5th and B Streets and to make South 6th Street two way from 5th to 6th Street,
53 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
54
55 Discussion was held by the Board regarding the item that Common Council controls some streets and the Board
56 exercises some controls. It was suggested that one body should exercise control.
57
58 Mr. Barden said he felt the traffic control ordinance was set forth prior to home rule and he requested the Traffic
59 Division to review the traffic codes and make a recommendation or request to the Council to give up some
60 authority on some streets. He said he felt Council might like to retain control of some of the main arteries.
61
62 Mr.Willis said he did not agree with Council retaining any control and that some changes are of emergency nature
63 and would not be able to await Council action.
64
65 Mr.Barden requested Captain Williams to appear at the Council meeting to request resolve of the issue.
/ D
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 4, 1988
Page 3
1 Mr.Willis added that there is some major liability involved ad this should be handled properly.
2
3 MAYOR'S OFFICE
4
5 Park Request to Award Bid for Architectural Construction Supervision Services
6
7 Mayor Frank Waltermann inquired of the Board why they had removed the agenda item to award the bid for
8 architectural supervision of construction of the proposed Park Maintenance Complex.
9
10 Mr. Dean Bostrom, Park Superintendent, informed the Board that the architect they had used to develop the cost
11 estimates for the bond issue projects had signed off on the project and they now needed to replace this
12 architect. He said the low bid of RG Maze that was received last week by the Board had been reviewed and was
13 satisfactory and requested the Board to award the bid at 27,025.to RG Maze.
14
15 Mayor Waltermann stated that the City Controller had cleared the expenditure.
16
17 Mr. Barden expressed his concerns over some problems brought to his attention by the Purchasing Department
18 and the Controller and preferred to wait one week to award the bid to give Purchasing the opportunity to make a
19 written recommendation to the Board.
20
21 Mr. Brown agreed that he preferred to wait on a written recommendation.
22
23 Mr.Willis moved to award the contract to RG Maze for architectural supervision of the construction of the Park
24 Maintenance Complex with an expenditure cap of 27,025.
25
26 The motion died for lack of a second. _ -
27
28 Mr. Bostrom explained to the Board that the Council was in the process of appropriating the Bonk proceeds for
29 30
expenditure and they needed the services of the architect to back up the cost estimates. He said without the
architect they would not be able to sell the bonds since the cost estimates on construction would not be
31 completed. He said originally there had been 32,000.committed to the architect and that had now been rebid at
32 27,025.
33
34 Mr. Bostrom added that the firm of RG Maze was a local firm and well qualified.
35
36 Mayor Waltermann added that the dollars had already been appropriated for the original architect.
37
38 Mr. Barden said the item would return to the agenda at the next regular meeting to allow Purchasing the
39 opportunity to make written comment.
40
41 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION
42
43 Status Report on 901 North I Street - Unsafe Building Order
44
45 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that the Unsafe premises at 901 North I Street had been demolished.
46
47 101 N.W. 11th Street - Nuisance Complaint
48
49 Mr. Bronston reported that he had inspected the property at 101 NW 11th Street as a nuisance and stated that
50 the structure is under construction and he did not find it abnormal for a construction site. He said the neighbors
51 are expressing concern over the construction debris, but the permit is still valid as long as Construction is
52 continuing.
53
54 Mr. Bronston stated he had not had the opportunity to talk with the owner and that he would make a further
55 status report to the Board after speaking with the owner.
56
57 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
58
59 519 South 10th Street
60
61 Mr. Barden opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on premises located at 519 South 10th Street, pursuant to an
62 order issued to Mr. Carl Bradley Lindsay,Jr., 1000 South 9th Street on premises legally described as Lot#16 in
63 John Henry Addition, Richmond, Indiana. The Order stated the following action be accomplished within thirty
64 days of receipt of the Order: 1. Sealing of unsafe building within ten (10)days and 2. Wreck and remove unsafe
65 dwelling and accessory building within thirty days(30)days.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 4, 1988
Page 4
1 Mr. Barden requested Proof of Notification. Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he had not received the return
2 receipt from the certified mail, but he would present an affidavit to the Board that he had notified Mr. Lindsey by
3 telephone.
4
5 Mr. Brown moved to accept the Notification of Hearing, seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the
6 motion was carried.
7
8 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Dennis Bronston.
9
10 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that this property had been the subject of an unsafe building hearing in May of
11 1986 and the Board had ordered it repaired. He said in June of this year he again received complaints on the
12 property and upon investigation had found very few repairs completed. He said there is also an accessory
13 building with the roof caving in on the property.
14
15 Mr. Bronston said he has told Mr. Lindsey that sufficient time had been allotted for the repairs and informed him a
16 new order would be issued for the demolition of the property to have it secured.
17
18 Mr. Bronston said the was hopeful that Mr. Lindsey would be in attendance since he was not, recommended tc
19 the Board they allow one more opportunity to contact Mr. Lindsey and notify him of the proceedings.
20
21 Mr. Bronston said he did not feel that Mr. Lindsey was in a position to cooperate with the Board on repairs due tc
22 financial and personal difficulties.
23
24 Mr. Barden agreed that he would prefer more definite notification and suggested the hearing be continued for
25 two weeks and the notice also be posted on the structure.
26
27 The Board held discussion on the order stating wreck and remove without a repairs option and Mr. Barden said
28 that with an uncooperative owner, the Board held the position the order should be for demolition and the
29 responsibility be placed on the owner to prove to the Board repairs should be allowed.
30
31 Mr. Brown moved to continued the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 519 South 10th Street to
32 August 18, 1988 at 9:30 AM,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
33
34 ADJOURNMENT
35
36 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
37
38
39
40 Kenneth E. Barden, President
41
42
43
44 ATTEST:
45 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65