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CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA. JUNE 25,1987
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session June 25, 1987 at
2 the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms. Silberstein presided with Mr. Brown in
3 attendance. Absent: Mr.Willis. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 BID OPENING-PAVING PROJECTS
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7 Ms.Silberstein opened the bidding for various resurfacing projects through out the City of Richmond.
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9 The Proof of Publication was examined and found to be in order. Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of
10 Publication, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 Having received all bids, Mr. Brown moved to close the bidding,seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous
13 voice vote the motion was carried.
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15 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout opened bids as follows for resurfacing projects on South 12th Street from South
16 A to South J, North 12th Street from North H to North J, North A Street from North 18th to North 20th, North 13th
17 Street from East Main to first alley north, South C Street from South 2nd Street to South L Street, South 15th
18 Street from South K to South L and Boyer Street from Northwest M to Sheridan Street.
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20 1. Contractor's United Incorporated. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
21 accompanied by a bid bond. The total cost of the projects was 49,438.08.
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23 2. Stone Valley Paving. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and accompanied by a bid
24 bond. The total cost of the projects was 51,848.53.
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26 Ms. Silberstein asked when the work would be done and Ms.Stout indicated as soon as the bid was awarded and
27 requested permission from the Board to return during the meeting to award the bid.
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29 Mr. Brown moved to refer the bids for paving projects as listed to the Purchasing Department for evaluation and
30 recommendation, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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32 INOPERABLE VEHICLE HEARINGS
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34 118 South West 14th Street
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36 Ms. Silberstein opened the hearing on a nuisance in the form of one (1) inoperable vehicle located at 118 S.W.
37 14th Street notice having been sent to Pamela Rose Miller,Opal Jewell and Robert F. Miller,owner of record.
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39 Ms. Silberstein requested Proof of Notification of Hearing. A signed return receipt certified mail was presented.
40 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous
41 voice vote the motion was carried.
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43 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Dennis Bronston. Mr. Bronston informed the Board that
44 the vehicle had first been observed on April 21, 1987 and still remains at the rear of the property. He said the
45 vehicle has no license plates, has vegetation growing around it and has flat tires.
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47 There was no one present to speak for or against the nuisance at 118 S.W. 14th Street.
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49 Mr. Brown moved to cause the inoperable vehicle located at 118 S.W. 14th Street to be removed within ten days,
50 seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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52 104 South West 14th Street
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54 Ms. Silberstein opened the hearing on a nuisance in the form of two(2) inoperable vehicles located at 104 S.W.
55 14th Street, notice having been sent to Mr. Henry Doherty,owner of record.
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57 Ms. Silberstein requested Proof of Notification and was presented a signed return receipt, certified mail. Mr.
58 Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice
59 vote the motion was carried.
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61 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that the vehicles had been first viewed on April 21, 1987 and still remained at
62 this address. He said there were four vehicles at the rear of the property, two being inoperable. He said the
63 vehicles are not licensed and from general appearance are inoperable. He said a Mr.Wickersham,the tenant at
64 the property had contacted his office and said the vehicles would be removed. Mr. Wickersham had also
65 contacted the Clerk's office stating the vehicles would be removed, but giving a different date for removal
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1 Ms. Silberstein commented that Mr. Doherty had also contacted her and said the tenant would be removing the
2 vehicles, but since they still remain, she is leery about the sincerity of Mr. Wichersham.
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4 There was no one speaking for or against the nuisance located a 104 S.W. 14th Street.
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6 Mr. Brown moved to cause the inoperable vehicles located at 104 S.W. 14th Street to be removed within ten (10)
7 days,seconded by Ms.Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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9 15 South West 3rd Street
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11 Ms. Silberstein opened the hearing on a nuisance in the form of one (1) inoperable vehicle located at 15 South
12 West 3rd Street, notice having been sent to James R. Leamon,owner of record.
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14 Ms. Silberstein requested Proof of Notification and presented a signed return receipt, certified mail. Mr. Brown
15 moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Ms.Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the
16 motion was carried.
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18 Mr. Bronston reported the vehicle was first observed on April 9, 1987 and still remains on this property. He said
19 the vehicle is wrecked and part of the engine removed.
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21 There was no one speaking for or against the nuisance located at 15 S.W.3rd Street.
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23 Mr. Brown moved to cause the vehicle located at 15 S.W.3rd Street to be removed within ten days,seconded by
24 Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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26 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 18,1987
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28 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Ms.Silberstein and
29 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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33 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 619,063.71 seconded by Ms. Silberstein and
34 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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36 TABLED ITEMS
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38 AWARD BIDS FOR PAVING PROJECTS
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40 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout recommended the bid for the Paving Projects as previously listed, Project No.
41 625-87 be awarded to Contractor's United, Incorporated at a bid price of 49,438.08 as the lowest and best bid.
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43 Mr. Brown moved to award the bid for Project No. 625-87 to Contractor United, Incorporated at 49,438.08 as the
44 lowest and best bid, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 INTERSECTION OF 7TH AND PROMENADE
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48 Traffic Captain Ron Williams informed the Board that Sgt. Marshall Smith had completed an evaluation of the
49 intersection at 7th and Promenade and the intersection does present a hazardous condition to pedestrians.
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51 Captain Williams presented the following recommendations to improve the conditions at the intersection.
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53 1. Posting of signs south of the intersection stating "Pedestrian Crossing Ahead".
54 2. Move handicapped parking stall on southeast corner of intersection back to allow twenty (20) feet
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56 3. Increase enforcement of no parking and stopping and standing regulations.
57 4. Move back loading zone at Phillips Drugs twenty (20)feet.
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59 Captain Williams said they would also be investigating the intersection of 6th and Promenade since similar
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62 Captain Williams asked the media to assist in getting the message across that pedestrians in the cross walk
63 have the right of way and violations can result in a ticket.
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65 Ms. Silberstein asked if consideration had been given to the suggestion of an overhead pedestrian caution type
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1 signal of the stop sign previously discussed and Captain Williams stated that had not been brought to his
2 attention, but he will look into it. He said if they do any of those, they would also need to do at other
3 intersections to keep it routine.
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5 Ms. Silberstein said the implication of the letter from the Downtown Merchants were to look at a stop sign. She
6 said the recommendation were good initial steps, but the other options should also be investigated.
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8 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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10 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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12 Approval of Promotions
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14 Fire Chief Trotter presented the following request to the Board:
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16 I, Donald C. Trotter, chief of the Richmond Fire Department, respectfully request the Board of Public
17 Works and Safety approve the recent bid promotions of James F. Turman and Gerald Rigsby to the
18 ranks of Lieutenant and Engineer respectively.
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20 I also recommend the Board of Public Works and Safety approve the bid promotion of Gerald Ponder
21 from Training Officer to Lieutenant.
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23 Mr. Brown moved to approve the promotion of James F. Turman effective April 3, 1987,the promotion of Gerald
24 Rigsby effective April 23, 1987 and the promotion of Gerald Ponder effective June 25, 1987, seconded by Ms.
25 Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 PLANNING.PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
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29 Set Date for Inoperable Vehicle Hearing
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31 Mr. Brown moved to set July 16, 1987 at 9:00 AM as the date and time for inoperable vehicles hearings on
32 nuisances located at 83 NW J Street, 200 Kinsey Street, 416 N. 15th Street and 3516 Woods Drive, seconded
33 by Ms.Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 Update on Repairs on 202 North 15th Street
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37 Mr. Bronsto reported to the Board the property was owned by James Auto Theater, Robert Hudson,Jr. He said
38 the repairs were to have been completed by now, but have not been started. He said he talked with Mr. Hudson
39 and he indicated he would be in attendance at the July 2, 1987 meeting of the Board to address the unsafe
40 structure. Mr. Bronston said he talked with Mr. Hudson again today and was told the repairs would be started.
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42 Ms. Silberstein recommended a new order for wreck and removal be initiated and the Board not wait for Mr.
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45 Update on Repairs at 1302 East Main Street
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47 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that the property at 1302 East Main had been vacant for a number of years
48 and the source of many complaints. He said the owner, Ms. Lois Miller, has now completed the repairs and lived
49 up to her commitment to the Board. He said her efforts are appreciated by the Planning Department and the City
50 and Ms. Miller has invited the Board to make an inspection.
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52 Ms. Silberstein stated the Board appreciates her efforts also and is pleased with such a good report.
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55 STREET DEPARTMENT
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57 Street Commissioner, William Hillard, approached the Board regarding the hazards for pedestrians at the
58 intersection of 5th and Main during Rose Festival activities. He said the vehicular traffic on 5th Street between
59 North and South A was heavier due to Main Street being blocked and that it was going faster than was safe for
60 pedestrians. He requested permission from the Board to post Pedestrian Crossing Signs and to reduce the
61 speed from 30 MPH to 20 MPH through June 28, 1987.
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63 Ms. Silberstein asked if signs were available and felt the citizens should have had more notice of such a change
64 prior to any violations being charged against them. She asked if this was in the authority of the Board.
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1 Captain Williams said he believed the Common Council would control the speed on a permanent basis, but felt
2 Mayor Waltermann had emergency powers for a temporary solution.
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4 Mayor Waltermann stated if he had emergency powers, he would order the speed reduced temporarily. He said
5 there were many more youth and elderly using the intersection due to the booths located on Main Street and the
6 conditions are very hazardous.
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8 Ms.Silberstein said she had no problems in solving a hazardous condition and the Board will need to take a more
9 thorough look at the traffic problems next year. She said her only concern was the authority of the Board to
10 approve the change in speed if tickets were going to be issued.
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12 Mr. Brown suggested that traffic control devices placed on the center line would also slow traffic down.
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14 Captain Williams said they could use cones, barrels, etc. on the center lines to assist in slowing down the traffic.
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16 Mr. Brown moved to authorize the Traffic Division and the Street Department to take the necessary measures to
17 reduce the hazard to pedestrian traffic at the intersection of 5th and East Main, including reducing the speed to
18 20 MPH,seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 ADJOURNMENT
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22 There being no further business,on a motion duly made,seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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29 Susan Silberstein, President
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34 Mary Merchanthouse,City Clerk
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