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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 26, 1986
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
2 session November 26, 1986 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in
3 said City. Ms. Silberstein presided with Mr. Brown and Mr. Willis in attendance.
4 The following business was had to—wit:
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6 CONTINUATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING — 820 NORTH 18TH STREET
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8 Ms. Silberstein opened the continuation of the Unsafe Building Hearing on property
9 located at 820 North 18th Street and announced that determination of proper
10 notification had been made at the scheduled hearing on November 13, 1986.
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12 Ms. Silberstein requested testimony from Mr. Dennis Bronston regarding developments
13 on the property during the continuation.
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15 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Dennis Bronston. Mr.
16 Bronston informed the Board that he was not present at the original hearing and
17 understood that the hearing had been continued for possible sale of the property.
18 Mr. Bronston indicated that Mrs . Myrtle Robinson was to be present to update the
19 Board on the property.
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21 There being no other testimony in support of the order to remove the unsafe structure,
22 Ms. Silberstein allowed testimony from Mrs. Myrtle Robinson as an interested party.
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24 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mrs. Robinson, mother of
25 the owner Louis Robinson.
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27 Mrs. Robinson informed the Board that she needed more time to make firm plans
28 for the property and investigate any possible sales . She said they have started
29 clean up of the property and that the interested party, Mr. Helms had not been
30 able financially to purchase the property.
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32 Mr. Willis asked how long the property had been a source of problems for the City
33 and Mr. Bronston stated the order for removal had been issued on October 16, 1986
34 and that complaints had been received prior to that date. Mr. Bronston stated
35 that the property had been vacant for a long period of time and that electric
36 service had been discontinued in 1985.
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38 Mr. Willis asked what would need to be done to bring the structure in compliance
39 with City Codes and Mr. Bronston stated it was a three (3) room houjv and was
40 secured, but he was able to determine that it would take extensive wiring and
41 plumbing along with other remodeling.
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43 Mrs. Robinson stated the that they had cleaned up some plaster inside the structure
44 earlier this year and it did have a gas furnace.
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46 Mr. Willis asked what the intentions were for the property after remodeling and
47 Mrs. Robinson stated they were to- sell the property.
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49 Mr. Willis stated the Board needs firm commitments.
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51 Ms. Silberstein reminded Mrs. Robinson that the owner is not important to the
52 neighbors and that the property needs to be fixed up and the problem does not
53 need to be passed along to another owner.
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55 Mr. Brown asked if the structure could be remodeled without exceeding the value
56 of the property and Mrs . Robinson stated she did not believe the remodeling would
57 be that much.
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59 Mr. Brown asked how long it would take to complete the remodeling and Mrs.
60 Robinson stated it was dependent on such conditions as the weather.
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62 Mr. Willis stated the Board was talking weeks on getting the property brought
63 to code, not dragging it out and that talking in terms of months was unacceptable
64 to the Board. Mr. Willis stated that the repairs to the wiring and plumbing would
65 be costly.
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November 26, 1986
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1 Ms. Silberstein stated the Board would like to see a beginning point and see what
2 needs to be done and how much it will cost and not drag out the proceedings any
3 longer.
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5 Mr. Bronston reminded Mrs. Robinson that if the structure was not owner occupied,
6 repair work would need to be done by licensed contractors .
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8 Mr. Willis stated that regardless if the property was sold, it is still under
9 the removal order and would need to be brought to code.
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11 Ms. Silberstein stated the order does apply to whatever owner and asked what was
12 a reasonable amount of time for Mr. Bronston to inspect the property to see what
13 repairs were needed and to get contactor estimates.
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15 Mr. Willis stated that he felt thirty (30) days would be stretching it and he
16 would also like to be assured financing was available for any repairs .
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18 Mr. Bronston stated he would work with Mrs. Robinson and get her a list of approved
19 contractors for estimates .
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21 Ms. Silberstein stated she would like to see the rest of the debris removed
22 immediately.
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24 Mr. Bronston asked if Mrs . Robinson had control of the property to make legal
25 decisions and Mrs. Robinson stated she could get power of attorney.
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27 Ms. Silberstein stated she was not looking to extend the proceedings past December
28 5$, 1986.
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30 Mr. Willis moved to continue the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at
31 820 North 18th Street to December 31, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. for a schedule of
32 repairs, estimates of repairs and proof of financing, seconded by Mr. Brown and
33 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 1986
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37 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
38 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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42 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 546,384.48 for payment, seconded
43 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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47 Update on Unsafe Building at 1302 East Main Street
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49 Ms. Lois Miller, prospective purchaser of the unsafe premises at 1302 East Main
50 Street, informed the Board that she how has the abstract updated and the closing
51 on the property is scheduled for November 26, 1986 at 3:00 P.M. and that the
52 closing was held up to make certain that building permits would be issued for
53 repair if she purchased the property.
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55 Mr. Willis asked how soon would work begin on the premises and Ms. Miller stated
56 they had scheduled the locks to be changed and a door to be replaced tonight.
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58 Ms. Silberstein stated the order to remove was under a stay and will continue
59 under the stay with the same restrictions . Ms. Silberstein indicated that the
60 Board could drop the requirement for the performance bond to be posted, but she
61 hated to do so until the deed was in Ms. Miller's hands .
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63 Mr. Willis asked if the permits issued to Mr. Butler would go with the new owner
64 and Mr. Bronston stated the permits were not assignable and he did have some
65 problems issuing permits on a structure not yet owned by Ms . Miller.
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1 Mr. Willis indicated that the Offer to Purchase should be strong enough to allow
2 permits to be issued.
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lir 4 Ms. Silberstein added that the4Offer to Purchase establishes a property interest.
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6 Mr. Bronston stated that if the intentions for the remodeling were acceptable
7 with the Board, he would issue the permits.
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9 Ms. Miller explained her plans for remodeling to the Board. The plans included
10 that the upstairs be converted into a rental unit of two (2) rooms and a bath
11 and be ready to rent within thirty (30) days. She stated she had contacted Tom
12 Hill for electrical work and received an estimate of 3,500.00 for the repairs .
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14 Ms. Silberstein stated the Board would like to be notified at its next regular
15 meeting regarding ownership, permits, etc and the Board would give consideration
16 to dropping the requirements for a performance bond on the work on the premises .
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18 Ms. Silberstein indicated the Board should formally authorize the issuance of
19 building permits.
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21 Mr. Willis moved to authorize the contractual buyer to receive permits for the
22 remodeling of the structure located at 1302 East Main Street, seconded by Mr.
23 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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25 Dumping on Property located in the 1200 Block of N.W. L - Harold Williamson
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27 Mr. Harold Williamson, owner of property at 1203 N.W. L Street stated he had
III 28 approached the Board regarding an easement to his property being cleaned up adn
29 the City erecting no dumping signs on the City owned property on N.W. L Street.
30 Mr. Williamson indicated that no signs have been posted and dumping continues
31 on the property blocking his easement. He indicated that he has seen utilities
32 dumping. on the property.
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34 Mr. Willis stated that the utilities know better, and that possibly contractors
35 for the utilities are dumping.
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37 Mr. Willis stated he would get it cleaned up, but they are not obligated to keep
38 the easement repaired or maintained, just opened.
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40 Mr. Brown moved to authorize the posting of no dumping or littering signs on the
41 City owned property on N.W. L Street, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous
42 voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 ADJOURNMENT
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46 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
47 meeting was adjourned.
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51 Susan Silberstein, President
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54 ATTEST:
55 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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