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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 16, 1988
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,met in regular session June 16 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:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 9. 1988
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7 Mr.Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared,seconded by Mr.Barden and
8 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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10 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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12 Mr. Willis moved to approve claims in the amount of 872,809.64 for payment, seconded by Mr. Barden and on
13 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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17 Neighborhood Complaint - Glen Court
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19 The Board received a request from residents of the Glen Court area to investigate a garage in the 500 block of
20 North 22nd that needs repairs.
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22 Mr. Barden requested Mr. Bronston to investigate the situation.
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24 Mr. Bronston reported that he had made attempts to have the garage repaired and the owner had painted parts
25 of the garage using different colors. Mr. Bronston said it was a derelict building and recommended that he
26 proceed with an unsafe order.
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28 Traffic Concern with First Block of South 20th Street
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30 Councilmember Brookbank requested the Board to investigate a hazard in the first block of South 20th with small
31 children playing in the street and the need for a warning sign regarding children playing. She also requested the
32 yellow curb at the A Street intersection be lengthened to allow better visibility there.
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34 Mr. Barden requested Captain Williams to investigate the problem and report to the Board at its next regular
35 meeting.
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37 Visibility Problem at College Ave and So. G Street
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39 Mr. Willis said he had received a complaint about the traffic visibility problem at the intersection of College Ave.
40 and South G Street.
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42 Captain Williams informed the Board that they had the hedge trimmed prior and he does not see any problem,
43 since you can pull ahead and see on coming traffic.
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45 Mr.Willis said he also looked and felt the traffic was moving awfully fast for a residential area.
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47 The Board requested Captain Williams to make a report at the next regular meeting.
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49 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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51 POLICE DEPARTMENT - TRAFFIC DIVISION
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53 Restricted Parking for Trucks and Vans - South 5th Street
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55 Captain Williams requested the Board to adopt a sign"Restricted Parking for Trucks or Vans"to be placed in the
56 200 block of South 5th Street to assist with traffic pulling onto 5th from B Street. He said the businesses
57 originally requested a four way stop, but he feels it would cause traffic to stack across A Street. Captain Williams
58 said the main problem was visibility caused by the parking of trucks and vans and the adoption of this type of sign
59 restricting parking would also assist in other areas.
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61 Mr.Willis asked if any of the businesses asked about loading areas and Captain Williams said there is only one
62 loading zone in the area and if they were interested others could be put on B Street.
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64 Mr. Barden said he felt it was within the authority of the Board to adopt the sign restricting parking for trucks and
65 vans without any Council action.
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1 Mr. Willis moved to approve the adopted of a Restricted Parking Trucks or Vans sign and for them to be placed
2 where appropriate on South 5th between South A and C Streets, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous
3 voice vote the motion was carried.
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5 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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7 May Monthly Report
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9 The May Monthly Report of the Fire Department showed a total of 81 runs with an estimated loss of 98,826.
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11 Chief Trotter commented that they were having a lot of problems with trash fires and the Governor had issued an
12 order banning open burning in State with the drought emergency.
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14 Mr. Willis commented that the Sanitary District was trying to implement a program regarding the hauling of
15 hazardous and combustible materials to keep these out of the waste stream.
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17 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the May Monthly Report of the Fire Department, seconded by Mr.Willis and
18 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. -
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20 Retirement of Fire Fighter Charles Pennington
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22 Chief Trotter presented the retirement of Charles Pennington to the Board. Mr. Pennington has served with the
23 Richmond Fire Department for over 20 years and requests retirement effective June 6, 1988. The Chief
24 expressed his appreciation for Mr. Pennington's service to the City.
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26 Mr. Willis moved to accept the retirement of Charles Pennington from the Richmond Fire Department effective
27 June 6, 1988 and wish him the best in the future, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the
28 motion was carried.
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30 Promotion of George Diliman to Engineer
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32 Chief Trotter requested the Board, pursuant to General Order No. 3-1986 and Article 29 of the contract, to
33 promote George Diliman to the rank of Engineer,effective June 8, 1988.
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35 Mr. Willis moved to promote George Diliman to the rank of probationary Engineer, effective June 8, 1988,
36 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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38 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION ✓
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40 447 South 7th - Compliance Schedule
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42 Ms. Gertrude Ward informed the Board that Neighborhood Preservations Services had a purchase agreement
43 with Ronald Helton, contingent upon the Board of Works approving an extension of time for repairs to be
44 completed. Ms. Ward also informed the Board she had quotes from contractors and repairs would be able to
45 begin within two months to be completed within six months.
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47 Mr. Bronston reminded the Board the same commitment had been made to the Board six months ago.
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49 Mr.Willis stated the Board was now dealing with a new owner. He said if the Board could get financial assurances,
50 he would have no problem with the extension for the repairs.
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52 Ms.Ward introduced Mr. Michael Conti,with Historic Landmarks and told the Board that Historic Landmarks would
53 secure the loan for the repairs.
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55 Mr.Conti informed the Board there was no problem securing the loan.
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57 Mr.Willis asked if the money could be escrowed to be drawn down for the repairs and a letter of credit presented
58 to the Board. Mr.Conti felt that would be possible.
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60 Ms.Ward said some of the work can start within three weeks and they should be completed within six months.
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62 Mr.Willis requested a letter of credit be attached to any building permits to be issued.
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64 Mr. Willis moved to modify the order on property located at 447 South 7th Street, contingent upon new
65 ownership,for the repairs to be completed within six months and permits to be issued upon posting of a letter of
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1 credit or bond in the established amount, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
2 carried.
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4 117 North 20th Street - Compliance Schedule
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6 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that Mr. Phenis had not yet submitted a final compliance schedule, but he feels
7 this is just a time problem and he will contact Mr. Phenis.
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9 402 North 14th Street and 92 NW I Street- Inspection Report
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11 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that these properties still needed an interior inspection and they have not
12 been able to get the Court order for the inspection. He requested the Board hold the report for two weeks.
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14 Mr. Willis moved to continue the hearings on 402 North 14th and 92 NW I Street to July 14, 1988, seconded by
15 Mr.Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 998 Chester Boulevard - Status Report
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19 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that a permit had been issued for demolition of the property.
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21 314 North 19th and 601 South -13th Street
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23 Mr. Bronston reported that the properties at 314 North 19th and 601 South 13th had been demolished.
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25 Street Inventory Report
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27 Mr. Dan Dooley presented the inventory of streets for additional miles of streets added to the City. The inventory
28 is to be reported to the State Highway by the end of June. He requested the Board to accept the additional
29 streets into the system for maintenance and execute the report.
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31 Mr. Willis moved to approve the existence of 1.92 additional road miles and accept maintenance of same,
32 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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34 PURCHASING OFFICE
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36 Blood Drive for City Employees
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38 Ms. Stout reported that the blood drive held on June 15, 1988 for city employees had been very successful.
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40 Professional Services Agreement with Freeman Planning & Design
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42 Ms. Stout presented the agreement between the City and Freeman Planning & Design for administration of
43 grants for Pittsburgh Tube and Ludiwici Stoneware. The grants are Investment Incentive and Improvement
44 Projects through the Indiana Department of Commerce. Ms.Stout reported that all proper procedures had been
45 handled on quoting the administrative services.
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47 Mr. Willis moved to approve three administrative contracts with Freeman Planning & Design for grants from the
48 Indiana Department of Commerce for Pittsburgh Tube and Ludiwici Stoneware, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
49 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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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 Barden, President
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61 ATTEST:
62 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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