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CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA.DECEMBER 23,1987
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session December 23,
2 1987 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Silberstein presided with Mr. Willis in
3 attendance. Absent: Mr. Brown. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17.1987
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7 Mr.Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,seconded by Ms.Silberstein 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 for payment in the amount of 383,512.49,seconded by Ms. Silberstein and
13 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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17 None were presented.
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19 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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21 Planning.Permits and Inspection
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23 Set Date for Unsafe Building Hearing-601 South 13th Street
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25 Mr. Willis moved to set February 4, 1988 at 9:00 AM as the date and time for an unsafe building hearing on
26 premises located at 601 South 13th Street, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the
27 motion was carried.
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29 Weights and Measures Monthly Report
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31 Ms. Silberstein noted that the Weights and Measures Monthly Report included checking the High School
32 wrestling scales and turkeys in the supermarkets.
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34 Mr. Willis moved to accept and file the monthly report for the Weights and Measures Division of Permits,
35 Planning& Inspection,seconded by Ms.Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 Fire Departmen*
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39 Approve Assignment from Inspection Specialist to Firefighter
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41 Fire Chief Trotter presented the following request to the Board:
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43 We request the Board's approval of Richard Longer's assignment from Inspector Specialist to
44 Firefighter,through the Bid System.
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46 Mr.Willis moved to approve the assignment of Richard Longer from Inspection Specialist to Firefighter, effective
47 December 16, 1987,seconded by Ms.Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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49 Approve Promotion from Engineer to Inspection Specialist
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51 Mr.Willis moved to approve the promotion of Robert Ferris from Engineer to Inspection Specialist,with effective
52 date to be worked out through payroll,seconded by Ms.Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
53 carried.
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55 Mr.Willis suggested to Chief Trotter that persons being promoted might be presented to the Board in the future.
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57 Accept Resignation of Ric Enis
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59 Chief Trotter requested the Board to accept the resignation of Ric Enis, effective December 3, 1987.
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61 Mr.Willis moved to accept the resignation of Ric Enis, effective December 3, 1987,seconded by Ms. Silberstein
62 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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64 Chief Trotter reported to the Board that the rescue truck was nearing completion for delivery.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
December 23, 1987
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1 Law Office
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3 Fire Alarm System and Drills for City Building
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5 Mr. Barden requested a fire alarm system and fire drills be given consideration for the City Building in light of the
6 recent fire in the Council Chambers.
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8 Ms. Stout explained that she and Mayor Waltermann had discussed this and Chief Trotter was assisting.
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10 Chief Trotter informed the Board that the City Building has an audible alarm system that requires seeing the fire
11 and turning it in by pulling the alarm.
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13 Mr. Barden said they also need a fire drill procedure and an emergency escape plan for the building.
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15 Ms.Stout said they will be working on this with Fire Chief Trotter.
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17 Purchasing Department
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19 Temporary Extension of Agreement with Freeman Planning&Design
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21 Ms. Silberstein explained there was an agreement between the City and Freeman Planning and Design for
22 consulting assistance on grant writing and technical expertise for Economic Development and other city
23 departments. She stated the current agreement was terminated by mutual agreement of both parties at the end
24 of 1987 and will be put on an annual basis and a request for proposals will be sent out.
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26 Ms. Silberstein said the extension of the current agreement is needed to give ample time for preparation of
27 specifications and request for proposals.
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29 Mr. Willis moved to extend the current agreement with Freeman Planning & Design to February 29, 1988 with
30 compensation at current rate prorated for the period of the extension, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on
31 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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35 Air Rights for Santa Claus
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37 Mr. Barden explained to the Board he had a request from the North Pole for Santa Claus to have air rights over
38 the City on December 24th and 25th.
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40 Mr.Willis moved to grant air rights over the City for Santa Claus from 10:00 PM on December 24, 1987 to 4:00 AM
41 on December 25, 1987,seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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43 ADJOURNMENT
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45 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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49 Susan Silberstein, President
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53 ATTEST:
54 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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