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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 12, 1988
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session May 12, 1988 at'
2 the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Brown presided with Mr. Willis in attendance.
3 Absent: Mr. Barden The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1988
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7 Mr.Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as prepared, seconded by Mr.Brown 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 93,833.52 for payment, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
13 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 TABLED ITEMS
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17 Grievance No. 4-1988 (Local 1408) Set Executive Session
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19 Mr. Willis moved to set May 19, 1988 at 3:30 PM as the date and time for an Executive Session of the Board of
20 Public Works and Safety on Grievance No. 4-1988 filed by Local 1408, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
21 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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25 Temporary Closing of Alley for Neighborhood Garage Sale-NW B and C Streets
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27 Ms.Kim Ahlstrom of 215 N.W. 10th Street requested a temporary closing of the alley between N.W.8th and N.W.
28 10th and N.W. B and C Streets for a neighborhood Garage Sale. Ms. Ahlstrom presented a petition to the Board
29 with all neighbors approving. The dates for the closing would be May 14th and May 15th, 1988.
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31 Ms.Ahlstrom explained the reason for closing the alley was only to allow pedestrian traffic and prevent vehicular
32 traffic for safety.
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34 Captain Williams stated he had no problem with the request, but did want to make arrangements for emergency
35 vehicles to gain access.
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37 Ms. Ahhstrom explained the neighbors would not be placing anything in the alley itself, but they wanted to use
38 the alley to access the rear of the properties and they felt the horse type barricades would be sufficient.
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40 Mr.Willis moved to approve the temporary closing of the alley between N.W. B and C Streets and N.W.8th a 10th
41 Streets on May 14th and 15th subject to emergency vehicle access, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous
42 voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 Request by Aid Ambulance for Warning Signs on Sim Hodgin
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46 Aid Ambulance of Richmond presented a request to the Board to post a warning sign to the north of their
47 entrance on Sim Hodgin Parkway to notify traffic of the dangers of the ambulances leaving the premises. The
48 letter indicated there have been warning signs there in the past and without the signs there has been several
49 occasion in which serious accidents almost occurred.
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51 Captain Williams informed the Board that there is a sign still located to the south of the entrance and there should
52 be one to the north. He said the Department has designed an appropriate warning sign that can be posted.
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54 Mr.Willis questioned if the sign was in violation of the Uniform Code of Traffic Devices and Captain Williams said i1
55 was in conformance with local ordinance.
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57 Mr.Willis moved to authorize the immediate posting of a warning sign at the north entrance of Aid Ambulance on
58 Sim Hodgin Parkway, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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60 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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62 POLICE DEPARTMENT
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64 Hiring of Two Probationary Police Officer
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
May 12, 1988
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1 Chief Nimitz read the following letter to the Board:
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3 The following applicants for the position of Probationary Police Officer with the Richmond Police
4 Department is recommended for hiring:
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6 John A. Lackey,Age : 21
7 600 Indiana Avenue
8 Richmond, Indiana
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10 Mark Sutton, Age:29
11 P.O. Box 172-Centerville Road
12 Williamsburg, Indiana
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14 These applicants have successfully completed written examinations, background investigation, physical
15 qualifications an have been accepted by the Police Pension Board.
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17 These applicants have been approved by the Police Merit Commission.
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19 It is requested that the above named individuals enter police service with the Richmond Police
20 Department effective ay 16, 1988.
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22 /s/ Joseph A.Nimitz
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24 Mr. Willis moved to approve the appointment of Mr. John Lackey and Mr. Mark Sutton as Probationary Police
25 Officers with the Richmond Police Department, effective May 16, 1988, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
26 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 The Clerk administered the Oath to Mr. Lackey and Mr. Sutton and Chief Nimitz presented them to the Board.
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30 The congratulations of the Board were extended.
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32 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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34 Litter Complaints - 700 Block of South 7th Street
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36 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that the inspectors have sent letters to property owners in the area which
37 allow seven days to respond and if no improvements are made,citations will be issued. He said he will be able to
38 make a more detailed report to the Board in two weeks.
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40 Mr. Bronston pointed out that there have been misconceptions with the public regarding the large containers the
41 Sanitary District furnishes to assist with clean up. He said that regardless if the container is furnished or not, it is
42 still the responsibility of the property owner to clean the property.
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44 Mr.Willis stated the Sanitary District has only six special containers that can be placed around the City for large
45 clean ups and they are currently backlogged with 85 requests.
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47 Mr. Willis reminded people to take advantage of the May clean up and the special pick ups for large items on
48 Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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50 CONTINUATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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52 741South 5th Street
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54 Mr. Brown opened a continuation of an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 741 South 5th Street
55 pursuant to an order issued to Mr. Thomas King,Jr. The hearing had been continued for Mr. King to submit a
56 compliance schedule and the costs of the repairs to be made.
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58 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr.Thomas King. Mr. King informed the Board that he had
59 prices on all repairs but the plumbing.
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61 Mr. Bronston reviewed the repair schedule and informed the Board it was in order. He recommended the modify
62 the Unsafe Order to allow Mr. King to make the necessary repairs.
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64 Mr.Willis asked if the Board would be placing Mr. King in a difficult situation if the required a bond or letter of credit
65 and Mr. King presented the Board a letter from a financial institution regarding a home owner loan having been
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May 12, 1988
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1 approved.
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3 Mr. Bronston stated that he felt Mr. King was showing a good faith effort with the securing of financing and did not
4 recommend the posting of a bond.
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6 Mr. Willis said he would back off the requirement this time, but felt the Board should adopt a policy regarding
7 funds from loans being held in escrow to specifically pay the bills presented for the ordered repairs.
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9 Mr. Brown stated he felt Mr. King had shows good faith to date and requested that the Planning Department stay
10 involved since there would be no bond posted.
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12 Mr.Willis moved to modify the Order on unsafe premises located at 741 South 5th Street to wreck and remove or
13 repair unsafe premises to all Building and Housing Codes with repairs to be completed by November 15, 1988,
14 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 ADJOURNMENT
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18 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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24 John Brown, Vice President
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28 ATTEST:
29 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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