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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 13, 1986
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
2 session November 13, 1986 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in
3 said City. Ms. Silberstein presided with Mr. Brown in attendance. Mr. Willis
4 was absent. The following business was had to-wit:
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6 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARINGS
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8 1826 East Main Street
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10 Ms. Silberstein stated that Mr. Bronston had requested the Unsafe Building Order
11 on 1826 East Main be striken since the owner of the property had received approval
12 of a loan through the Indiana State Housing Board and the City of Richmond Rental
13 Rehabilitation Program. Ms . Silberstein added that Mr. Bronston indicated that
14 work would begin on the property within thirty (30) days.
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16 Mr. Brown moved to strike and dismiss the Unsafe Building Order on property located
17 at 1836 East Main Street, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote
18 the motion was carried.
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20 820 North 18th Street
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22 Ms. Silberstein opened an Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 820 North
23 18th Street pursuant to an Order issued on October 16, 1986 for the removal of
24 the unsafe building.
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26 Ms. Silberstein examined the Return Receipt from Certified Mail and found it to
27 be in order. Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification,
28 seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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30 . Ms. Silberstein noted that Mr. Bronston was not in attendance, but had provided
31 the Board with a packet of information including the title search and structural
32 condition. The structural condition reported indicated that the wiring and plumbing
33 were in violation of the Building Code along with other violations.
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35 Ms. Silberstein gave opportunity for the owner of record or other interested parties
36 to give testimony.
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38 The Clerk administered .the oath to give testimony to Mrs. Myrtle Robinson of
39 3692 Test Road. Mrs. Robinson is the mother of the owner of record, Mr. Louis
40 Robinson. Mrs. Robinson informed the Board that her son wasa remodeling the
41 property when he was able to locate employment out of the City. She said that
42 they are now in the process of selling the property to a person that will remodel
43 the structure.
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45 Ms. Silberstein asked if it had been sold and to whom and Mrs . Robinson informed
46 the Board that a Mr. Jim Helms would be letting her know tonight.
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48 Ms. Silberstein asked about the financing and Mrs . Robinson stated it was
49 available and they would also provide an estimate of repairs.
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51 Ms. Silberstein asked if it was secured and if there was debris in the yard and
52 Mrs. Robinson indicated it was secured and there were some vines that needed cut,
53 but no trash in the yard.
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55 Ms. Silberstein indicated that Mr. Bronston had stated there was a pile of wood
56 and trash in the rear yard which could attract rodents and that Mr. Bronston also
57 felt -the cost of rehabilitation could exceed the value of the structure.
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59 Mr. Silberstein suggested the hearing be continued to November 26, 1986 for a
60 firm commitment from Mr. Helms regarding the purchase of the property along with
61 a firm schedule of repairs.
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63 Ms. Silberstein added that with Board is willing to work with owners, but they
64 need a firm commitment and that currently the structure is an attractive nuisance
65 along with being a neighborhood blight and health hazard.
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November 13, 1986
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1 Mr. Brown reminded Mrs. Robinson that licensed contractors must also be used in
2 the rehabilitation work.
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4 Ms. Silberstein said that the Board will need to see hard evidence that the
5 renovation can be accomplished quickly or they will affirm the order to remove.
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7 Mr. Brown moved to continue the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at
8 1828 East Main Street to November 26, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. , seconded by Ms .
9 Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 713 North C Street
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13 Ms. Silberstein opened the Unsafe Building Hearing on premises located at 713
14 South C Street pursuant to an Order issued to Jeremiah and Pilarcita Bryson
15 requiring removal of the unsafe building within thirty (30) days of the receipt
16 of the order.
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18 Ms. Silberstein noted that the proper notification of the hearing had been made
19 by legal publication. Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification,
20 seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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22 Ms. Silberstein stated the structural condition report showed foundation missing,
23 roof and wall structure in bad state of repair, broken windows and the plumbing
24 and wiring needing to be brought to code. The report indicated the structure
25 had been vacant for two (2) years and was not secure. Mr. Bronston also
26 stated in the report that he felt the cost of repairs would exceed the value of
27 the property.
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29 There were no owners of record present.
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31 Mr. Brown moved to affirm the Order for removal of the Unsafe Building issued
32 on property located 713 North C Street, structure to be removed within thirty
33 days of the receipt of the order dated October16, 1986, seconded by Ms .
34 Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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36 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 1986
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38 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
39 by Ms . Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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41 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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43 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 35,868.39 for payment, seconded
44 by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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48 Unsafe Building 1302 East Main - Lois Miller
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50 Ms. Lois Miller of 1017 North A Street informed the Board that she would like
51 to purchase the property at 1302 East Main Street and is able to get the
52 financing for the purchase and repairs. She stated that all paper work is ready
53 to be completed awaiting the signature of Mr. John Butler on a binder. She
54 said contractors have already been contacted regarding renovation of the
55 property and she is planning on having the upper floor ready to rent within thirty
56 (30) to sixty (60) days . Ms. Miller stated that she owns 22 units and that she
57 will make this property a two (2) unit not requiring any State approvals.
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59 Ms. Silberstein asked the status of the sale and Ms . Miller indicated she has
60 been informed the papers would be signed today.
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62 Ms. Silberstein stated that the affirmed order to removed had been temporarily
63 stayed for a performance bond to be filed. She indicated they could continue
64 the stay for a couple of weeks for the ownership to be cleared up.
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November 13, 1986
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1 Ms. Miller inquired about the performance bond and Ms. Silberstein stated it
2 would be dependent on the needs of the particular owner and one may not be
3 needed in this case. Ms. Silberstein asked Ms. Miller to report back to the
4 Board in two (2) weeks regarding the ownership and work schedules and the Board
5 will look at the situation at that time.
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7 Ms. Miller asked if the Board had the structural condition report so she could
8 see all the code violations and Ms. Silberstein stated she could get a copy from
9 the Planning Department and that a City inspector would be glad to work with
10 her.
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12 Ms . Silberstein informed Ms. Miller that if she was able to get the deed to the
13 property earlier that the two weeks to go ahead and begin the repairs and just
14 make a status report to the Board in two weeks .
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16 Junior Achievement Request to Use Promenade Inset
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18 Ms . Silberstein read a request from the Junior Achievement for the use of a
19 Promenade inset either at the intersection of 7th or 8th on November 28, 1986,
20 December 5, 1986, December 12, 1986 and December 19, 1986 from 5 PM to 8 PM to
21 sell beverages in connection with the Downtown Merchants Christmas Celebration.
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23 Captain Williams stated there was no problem with the request.
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25 All proceeds from the booth will be going to the Junior Achievement.
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27 Mr. Brown moved to approve the request of the Junior Achievement to use a Promenade
28 inset for a trailer to sell beverages on the requested dates and times,
29 seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 DEPARTMENT -REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
32 Law Department
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34 Mr Barden reminded the public that political signs now need to be removed, he
35 also stated that ticketing for fire /lane violations was now in effect and alarm
36 permit applications were available in the City Clerk's Office.
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38 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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40 1987 Contract between the City and Firefighters
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42 The Professional Negotiation Agreement between the City of Richmond, Indiana
43 and the Richmond Professional Firefighters, Inc. , Local 1408 of the International
44 Association of Firefighter AFL—CIO for 1987 was presented for approval by the
45 Board.
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47 Ms . Silberstein commented that negotiations had gone smoothly and the contract
48 was fair to both sides and she was pleased to be a part of the negotiations.
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50 Mr. Brown moved to approve and execute the Professional Negotiation Agreement
51 between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Professional Firefighters Inc. ,
52 Local 1408 for 1987, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote
53 the motion was carried.
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55 Mr. Gerald Rigsby, President of Local 1408 and Mr. James Walters, Secretary of
56 Local 1408 participated in the execution of the agreement.
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58 ADJOURNMENT
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60 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
61 meeting was adjourned.
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64 Susan Silberstein, President
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ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk