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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND.INDIANA. NOVEMBER 12,1987
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session November 5,
2 1987 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms.Silberstein presided with Mr. Brown and
3 Mr.Willis in attendance. Absent:None. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5.1987
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7 Ms. Silberstein suggested Page 2, line 15-the word "severally" be corrected to"severely".
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9 Mr.Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as corrected,seconded by Mr. Willis and on
10 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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14 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 366,495.51, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
15 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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19 Agreement for Installation of Indiana University East Traffic Signal
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21 Dr. David Fulton, representing Indiana University East, presented the Board Agreements between the City of
22 Richmond, State of Indiana and Indiana University East for the installation of a traffic signal at the entrance to
23 Indiana University East on U.S.27 North.
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25 Mr.Willis explained the agreement was for the City to pay the electrical energy costs and provide the Consulting
26 Engineer as previously approved with the State maintaining the signal after installation and Indiana University
27 East and other parties to capitalize the project. IUE will coordinate the other parties involved in the cost of the
28 equipment, installation and labor.
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30 Mr.Willis moved to approve and execute the Agreement between the Indiana Department of Highways,the City
31 of Richmond and Indiana University East for the installation of a fully actuated traffic signal system at the
32 intersection of US 27 (Chester Boulevard) at the entrance to IU EasVIVTC campuses, seconded by Mr. Brown
33 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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37 There were no public requests presented to the Board.
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39 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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41 PurchasingDepartmenii
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43 Community Map
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45 Ms. Stout brought to the attention of the Board a program offered though a private company to produce a full
46 colored street may with points of interest highlighted and information on the city included. The map is at no cost
47 to the City and underwritten by advertising sold in the community. Ms. Stout informed the Board she did not want
48 to show interest to the company without the approval of the Board. She said the City would also want control of
49 all information included in the map.
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51 Ms. Silberstein said she was curious what the City's involvement would be and was not certain the process
52 involved the City in any formal sense.
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54 Mr.Willis stated the City should not endorse the project,but he would not object to the project.
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56 Ms.Silberstein stated she felt the City could provide information for the map, but not approve any final copy.
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58 Mr.Willis commented on not wanting to get into any competitive situation with other groups providing maps for
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61 Ms.Silberstein said there would be no official required.
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63 Planning.Permits and Inspections-Building Division
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65 September and October Monthly Reports
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
November 12, 1987
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1 The September Monthly Report showed a total of 156 permits issued at a total cost of $1,292.406. with two
2 buildings being demolished during the month.
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4 The October report showed a total of 174 permits issued at a total cost of $683,594. and no buildings
5 demolished.
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7 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the September and October Monthly Reports of the Building Division of
8 Planning, Permits and Inspections, seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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10 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS CONTD
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12 Cable Rate Increase
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14 Ms. Silberstein acknowledged receipt of a letter from TCI of Indiana, Inc. notifying the City the basic cable rate
15 would be$14.50 beginning January 1, 1988. The notice was filed pursuant to the Franchise Agreement.
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17 Ms. Silberstein stated with federal deregulation,the City has no authority over rates, but formally acknowledges
18 receipt of the proposed rate increase.
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20 Temporary Closing of Sylvan Nook Drive
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22 Mr.Thomas Wymiller, an engineer representing a sewer project, requested permission from the Board for Sylvan
23 Nook Drive to be temporarily closed on November 18, and 19, 1987 for construction to cross the street. He said
24 they would need no more than the two days and the work will be taking place 600 ft. to 800 ft. west of the
25 entrance to Oak Park. He said it will impact the residents of Oak Park, employees of the Water Company and
26 persons wanting to use the Middlefork Reservoir.
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28 Mr.Willis said his big concern was the Police and Fire Departments and being aware they would need to enter the
29 area from University Boulevard. Mr. Willis said he discussed the project with the Water Company and they can
30 live with the situation for a couple of days. He said it will not impact any private drives and all will have access to
31 the area.
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33 Captain Williams asked if the street would be opened in the evening and was informed not on the 18th,but should
34 be opened on the evening of the 19th.
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36 Mr.Willis indicated he wanted Sylvan Nook barricaded and well marked from Chester Boulevard to the entrance
37 to Oak Park.
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39 Mr.Willis moved to approve the temporary closing of Sylvan Nook Drive from Chester Boulevard to the entrance
40 to Oak Park for the construction of a sanitary sewer hook up by Delucio & Sons with proper barricading to be
41 furnished,from November 18, 1987 to November 25, 1987,seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote
42 the motion was carried.
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44 Chamber Clean Up Project
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46 Mr. Willis expressed his thanks to the volunteers and the Chamber of Commerce for the clean up the past
47 weekend.
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49 Ms. Silberstein added the Boards thanks for their efforts.
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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 Susan Silberstein, President
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62 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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