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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 19, 1988
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session May 19, 1988 at
2 the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Barden presided with Mr.Willis in attendance.
3 Absent: Mr. Brown. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 12, 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 539,037.82 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 Temporary Closing of Elks Road for 5 Mile Run - White River State Park Games
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19 Ms. Lynda Hinshaw requested the Board for the temporary closing of Elks Road from the Glen Miller Park
20 entrance to Hayes Arboretum entrance on June 18th for a five mile run starting at 8:00 AM for about 20 minutes
21 total time as the runners pass through the area. Persons will be provided to stop traffic at the appropriate time.
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23 Ms. Hinshaw said the run should be completed by 9:00 AM and there would be 150 to 200 participants with the
24 winners of the the local event going to Indianapolis to compete in the White River State Park Games.
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26 Mr. Robbie Lee, Co-director of the cycling events,asked the Board for the temporary closing of a section of North
27 24th Street adjacent to Glen Miller Park on June 18th with a rain date of June 19th. The street would need to be
28 closed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and they would need the street swept prior to the event.
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30 These events have been approved by the Park Board and the participants sign waivers and insurance is provided
31 through the White River State Park Games.
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33 Mr. Willis moved to approve the temporary closing of North 24th Street and Elks Road as requested, subject to
34 the filing of the proper insurance certificates, seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion
35 was carried.
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37 Temporary Closing of North 11th for Wright Family
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39 A letter was presented to the Board from Ms. Lucinda Wright, requesting the temporary closing of North 11th
40 Street from North I Street to North J Street on Saturday, May 28th for a neighborhood birthday party for Mr.
41 Wright. The hours of the closing would be 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and all neighbors have signed a petition in
42 support of the annual event.
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44 Mr. Willis moved to approve the temporary closing of North 11th Street on May 28th from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM,
45 seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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47 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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49 POLICE DEPARTMENT
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51 Advancement of Probationary Police Officer
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53 Chief Nimitz read the following letter to the Board:
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55 I recommend that Officer Barry C. Ritter be advanced from the rank of Probationary Patrolman to that of
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58 The office has successfully completed his probationary period as required. This officer's date of hire
59 was May 18, 1987.
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61 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
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63 Mr.Willis moved to approve the advancement of Barry C. Ritter to Patrolman, effective May 18, 1988, seconded
64 by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The congratulations of the Board were
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
May 19, 1988
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1 Police for Disposition of Police Records
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3 Chief Nimitz informed the Board that they had been investigating information on the disposition of police records
4 and found only minimal information available. He presented the Board a policy that was developed from
5 information available.
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7 Chief Nimitz explained that no court records would be involved, only Richmond Police Department records. He
8 said some records needed to be destroyed for privacy reasons and they are now establishing a system of
9 microfilming to assist in retaining records.
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11 Mr.Barden stated the policy established a uniform system to purge records and will cover any litigation by serving
12 to notify the public tha records need to be pursued prior to the times established for destruction.
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14 Mr. Willis moved to approve and accept the Retention and Disposition of Police Department Records Policy,
15 seconded by Mr.Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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19 April Monthly Report
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21 The April Monthly Report of the Fire Department showed a total of 91 runs being made with an estimated loss of
22 68,225.00.
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24 Mr. Willis moved to accept and file the April Monthly Report of the Richmond Fire Department,seconded by Mr.
25 Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 Resignation of Firefighter Allen Chamberlain
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29 Chief Trotter presented the following memo to the Board:
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31 We regretfully announce the resignation of Firefighter Allen Chamberlain. Firefighter Chamberlain
32 leaves the employ of th Richmond Fire Department having sought other employment.
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34 Mr. Willis moved to accept the resignation of Allen Chamberlain, seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous
35 voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 Mr.Willis offered the gratitude of the Board for Mr.Chamberlain's sery ice to the City.
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39 Promotion to Lieutenant
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41 Chief Trotter presented the following memo to the Board:
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43 Pursuant to General Order No. 3-1986 and the Professional Negotiation Agreement, Article 29, the
44 Chief of the Fire Department recommends to the Board of Public Works and Safety that Engineer Byron
45 Creviston be promoted to the probationary rank of Lieutenance. Lt. Creviston will be station at Station
46 No. 1 on Rescue Company"C"Shift. This would be effective May 12, 1988.
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48 Mr.Willis inquired if all bid procedures were handled properly and Chief Trotter said they were.
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50 Mr. Willis moved to approve the promotion of Engineer Byron Creviston to the rank of Lieutenant, effective May
51 12, 1988,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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53 MAYOR'S OFFICE
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55 Request to Declare Emergency for Purchase of Fire Department Equipment
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57 Mayor Frank H.Waltermann informed the Board of Public Works and Safety that there existed an emergency in
58 the City regarding pumpers for the Fire Department. The Mayor said of the three (3) 1000 gallon pumpers, one
59 needs replaced and one needs refurbished including replacing a leaking tank. He said if the City must abide by
60 the legal bidding requirements it would be next year before a pumper could be purchased and it will take up to
61 sixty days to have the one refurbished,causing the possibility of having to close a Fire House.
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63 Fire Chief Trotter said it was an immediate problem and they needed to get the refurbishing scheduled and to be
64 able to purchase a pumper without having to go through the bidding procedure.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
May 19, 1988
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1 Mayor Waltermann added that the only available back up is a 1950 pumper and there would be no back up
2 available during the refurbishing.
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4 Mr.Willis clarified that the Mayor needed an emergency declared in order to purchase a new pumper as quickly as
5 possible and to have one repaired as back in fire service as quickly as possible.
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7 Mr. Willis moved to declare an emergency in the area of public safety and to allow the repairs of the pumper at
8 Station No.4 and the purchase of a new pumper,to be in fire service as quickly as possible,to provide adequate
9 fire protection for the City, with said purchase to be made directly with the private sector, eliminating the bidding
- 10 process,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout explained that the declaration of an emergency would require the City to secure
13 pricing from two sources. She said all legal obligations will be fulfilled.
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15 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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17 Appointment of Member to City/County Study Commission on Parking
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19 Mr. Barden announced that Mr. Brown had agreed to serve on the joint City/County Study Committee to
20 investigate parking in the area and also look into the vacation of Main Street from 3rd to 5th and 4th Street from
21 Main to A.
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23 Mr. Barden requested that the representative from the Traffic Division report to the Board if Mr. Brown would be
24 unable to attend any of the meetings.
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26 Request of Mr. Willis to Remain Board Member for Interim Time
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28 Mayor Waltermann requested Mr.Willis to remain a member of the Board of Public Works and Safety until such
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time as his position as Public Works Director was filled. Mr. Willis will become the full time Manager/Chief
Engineer with the Richmond Sanitary District, effective June 1, 1988.
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32 Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage - 202 North 15th Street
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34 Mr. Barden presented the Board a Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage on property located at 202 North 15th
35 Street. He said this was needed to clear up the title on a Historic Loan. Mr. Barden said minutes of the Board of
36 Public Works and Safety from 1981 reflect that a 1,000.00 replace the original mortgage and this has never been
37 satisfied.
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39 Mr. Barden said that Mr. Dooley suggested the matter be cleared up since the property, also the subject of
40 unsafe building proceedings, has been sold.
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42 Mr.Willis requested the item be tabled for one week for more information.
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44 PLANNING, PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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46 Order up on Accessory Building Repairs - 300 North 5th Street
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48 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that Mr. Bill Lawson, owner of record, had secured a permit to make repairs
49 and repairs had started on the structure.
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51 CONTINUATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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53 117 North 20th Street
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55 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that he had not yet heard from Mr. Phenis regarding a repair schedule and he
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would like an opportunity to contact him. Mr. Bronston said there was also a possibility of the City being able to
assist with a rental rehabilitatation loan and he would contact Mr. Phenis.
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59 Mr.Willis moved to continue the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 117 North 20th Street to June
60 16, 1988 at 9:30 AM,seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 SIGNS IN RIGHT OF WAY
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64 Mr. Barden requested that inspectors be sent to investigate signs in the right of way on Chester Boulevard.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
May 19, 1988
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1 ADJOURNMENT
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3 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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9 Kenneth E. Barden, President
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14 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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