HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-18-1988 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,FEBRUARY 18, 1988
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 4, 1988
2 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Barden presided with Mr. Brown and Mr.Willis
3 in attendance. Absent:None. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11.1988
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7 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting 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. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 198,822.44 for payment, seconded by Mr. Barden and on
13 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 TABLED ITEMS
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17 On Street Parking Spaces Reserved for Sheriff's Department
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19 Mr. Barden reminded the Board the request was for five on street parking spaces to be dedicated to the Sheriff's
20 Department on South 4th Street in the bricked area on the east side of the street and also for three spaces in the
21 same area for E 9-1-1 operators.
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23 Mr. Barden said he had spoken with Mr. Gregg O'Maley, County Attorney and Sheriff Andrews and they had
24 verified the approval of the County Commissioners. They also indicated they would forward written notification.
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26 Mr. Brown moved to approve the request to reserve five on street parking spaces on the east side of 4th Street
27 for the Sheriff's Department and three for the E 9-1-1 operators, contingent upon receipt of written confirmation,
28 seconded by Mr. Barden and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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33 March of Dimes Request for Walk America Route Approval
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35 Ms.Jackie Ashburn, representing the March of Dimes, informed the Board the walk would be on April 23, 1988
36 from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and would be a thirty kilometer walk beginning at Firehouse 1. The route will be the
37 same as in past years and the request also included barricades where necessary and traffic control along the
38 route.
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40 Captain Williams stated they have no problem with the request and will provide minimum police security along the
41 route.
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43 Mr. Brown moved to approve the Walk America route for April 23, 1988,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous
44 voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 Appeal on Residential Handicapped Parking Request-2212 North E Street
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48 Mr. Palmer Walter of 2215 North E Street requested the Board to appeal an earlier decision to deny a residential
49 handicapped parking area at his home. Mr. Walter indicated in his correspondence to the Board that there are
50 many vehicles located along North E Street, his garage is further away from his home than the front walk and is
51 often times inaccessible.
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53 Captain Williams said they have a two car garage in the rear of the property and is easy access from the street.
54 He said the only way Mr.Walter would meet the guidelines would be for the access to the garage to be destroyed
55 and eliminate the off street parking. He said he can speak with them and see if they would want to close up their
56 garage.
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58 Mr. Willis moved to table the appeal for a residential handicapped parking space at 2215 North E Street until
59 February 25, 1988,seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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61 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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63 PLANNING.PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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65 Demolition Quotes on 326 North 10th Street
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
February 18, 1988
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1 Mr. Barden explained to the Board there had been an injunction filed in Court by the Neighborhood Preservations
2 Services for a temporary restraining order to stop the demolition of 326 North 10th Street. He said the
3 Restraining Order will give them a limited time period to seek eminent domain proceedings and there is at least 45
4 days required to seek this relief.
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6 Mr. Barden said he and Mr. Mark Mader, Attorney for Neighborhood Preservation Services, had worked out an
7 Agreed Entry to allow sixty days to pursue eminent domain. The agreement also included that a surety bond
8 would be posted in the amount of$2,000.00,the Unsafe Building Order will remain in effect, but no demolition will
9 occur during this time period. The agreement also stated that Neighborhood Preservation Services would
10 secure the premises and the City will assume no liability for damages or injury during this time period. The
11 agreement also said that upon the expiration of the sixty days of upon the filing of an eminent domain action or
12 upon request of either party the matter shall be re-set for hearing to determine if the temporary restraining order
13 should be extended or if the agreement should be modified. Mr. Barden said if Neighborhood Preservation
14 Services can obtain the real estate then they shall submit a compliance schedule to be considered at a regular
15 meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety.
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17 Mr. Barden recommended the Board approve and execute this Agreed Entry since the time limitations on a
18 temporary restraining order are ten days and it will take more time to follow the proceedings necessary to obtain
19 the eminent domain action.
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21 Mr.Willis moved to accept the terms and conditions of the Agreed Entry as set out by the City Attorney.
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23 Prior to seconding the motion, Mr. Brown asked if the Order of the Board for demolition would still be in effect
24 after the sixty days and Mr. Barden said it would be and the surety bond to be posted by Neighborhood
25 Preservation Services will show good faith on their part for acquisition and repair of the property.
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27 Mr.Willis commented that there are people trying to solve this problem and the Board should work with them.
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29 Mr. Bronston reminded the Board that the action of the final hearing will be upheld at the end of sixty days and
30 the recent proceedings have just been a series of status reports to the Board.
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32 Ms. Gertrude Ward, representing Neighborhood Preservation Services, informed the Board the proceedings for
33 eminent domain have started and an official offer has been made to Mr. Laswell.
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35 Mr. Laswell seconded the motion to accept the terms and conditions of the Agreed Entry and the motion was
36 carried on unanimous voice vote.
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38 Mr. Willis asked about the demolition quotes received on the unsafe premises and Mr. Bronston said they were
39 not binding on either party and there were no conditions for holding the prices as quoted.
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41 Mr. Willis moved to hold the demolition quotes in abeyance for sixty days until final action is verified, seconded
42 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 RICHMOND POWER&LIGHT
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46 Street Light Request-N.W.L Street
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48 Mr. Robert Hankosky, Distribution Engineer with RP&L, presented a request for the installation of one 150 watt
49 sodium light at 536 N.W. L Street. The request has been approved by the Street Light Committee and will cost
50 5.84 per month.
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52 Mr. Willis moved to approve the installation of a street light on an existing pole at 536 N.W. L Street, seconded
53 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 ADJOURNMENT
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57 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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64 Kenneth E. Barden, President
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ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk