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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 5, 1986
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
2 session June 5, 1986 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said
3 City. Ms. Silberstein presided with. Mr. Brown and Mr. Willis in attendance. The
4 following business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 29, 1986
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8 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
9 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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13 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 69,925.81 for payment, seconded
14 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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18 Approval for Residential Handicapped Parking
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20 430 Pearl Street
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22 The request of Tami Williams of 430 Pearl Street for a handicapped parking space
23 at that residence was presented to the Board. Ms. Williams has Permit No. 32046
24 expiring on September 10, 1989.
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26 Lt. Jenkins of the Traffic Division stated that the request meets all the guidelines
27 and there is no off street parking available.
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29 Mr. Brown moved to approve a residential handicapped parking space at 430 Pearl
30 Street, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 120 South 13th Street, Apt. A
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35 The request of Deward DeFevers of 120 South 13th Street, Apt. A for a handicapped
36 parking space at that address was presented to the Board. Mr. DeFevers has Permit
,37 No. 32042 expiring January 16, 1990.
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39 Lt. Jenkins stated the request met the guidelines and there was no other off street
40 parking available.
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42 Mr. Brown moved to approve a residential handicapped parking space at 120 South
43 13th Street, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
44 carried.
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46 ITEMS UNDER ADVISEMENT
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48 Approval for Indiana Trap Force to Hold Demonstration
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50 The request of Ms. Bonnie Kerney of the Indiana Trap Force, member of the Society
51 for Animal Protective Legislation, to hold a demonstration and distribute literature
52 was presented for action. Ms. Kerney informed the Board that after meeting with
III53 the Traffic Division, the Indiana Trap Force now requests to conduct a demonstration
54 walk on June 14, 1986 starting at 10:00 A.M. The walk would be from the corner
55 of Main and S.W. 1st Street south to National Road West and west on National Road
56 West to S.W. 18th Street and return by the same route. The demonstration would
57 consist of a small group of marchers with posters protesting the use of steel jaw,
58 leg-hold traps and would be contained to the sidewalks . Any literature distributed
59 will be done on private property later in the day.
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61 Ms. Silberstein stated that this request sounded safe and visible for the group.
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63 Lt. Jenkins commented that traffic enforcement would not be necessary since there
64 would be sidewalks available the entire route, and stressed that the marchers stay
65 on the sidewalks .
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 5, 1986
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1 Mr. Willis moved to approve the request for the Indiana Trap Force to hold a
2 demonstration march on June 14, 1986 starting at 10:00 A.M. per approved route,
3 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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5 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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7 Police Department
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9 Resignation of Patrolman Gerald Matheny
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11 Police Chief Joseph Nimitz read the following letter to the Board:
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13 Dear Board Members:
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15 Attached find a copy of the letter of resignation fro Patrolman Gerald W.
16 Matheny, who was granted a leave of absence on May 16, 1983 to go to active
17 duty in the United States Army.
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19 I recommend acceptance of this resignation effective on the date of his letter
20 of resignation.
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22 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
23 Chief of Police
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25 The following letter was received from Gerald W. Matheny:
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27 Chief of Police
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29 During my three year leave of absence from the Police Department, several
30 events have taken place that have effected my decision to return to police
31 work. Foremost, is my graduation from the 8 week U.S. Army first Sergeants
32 Course located at Ft. Bliss, TX. , and promotion last year to Master Sergeant.
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34 I do miss my friends, brother officers, and the people of Richmond whom I
35 served for about 12 years . However, I don't miss having to work a second
36 job and just getting by. With the pay and allowances of an Army Master Sergent,
37 the health and dental care provided, and the other benefits available to me
38 as well as my wife and three daughters, all make it very hard to leave the
39 military service. Therefore, I request that this letter serve as my resignation
40 from the Richmond Police Department.
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42 /s/ Gerald W. Matheny
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44 Chief Nimitz stated that Officer Matheny was granted a leave of absence for military
45 service causing the department to hole that slot open and now they have an official
46 resignation for the position.
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48 Mr. Willis moved to accept the resignation of Patrolman Gerald W. Matheny effective
49 May 9, 1986, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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51 Fire Department
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53 Request for Testing of Aerial Trucks
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55 Fire Chief David Harbin requested the Board to approve the testing of the two (2)
56 aerial trucks, a 1965 Pirsch and a 1937 Seagrave. Chief Harbin stated the testing
57 should be done by contracting a third party for annual testing of the aerial trucks.
58 'He indicated the testing by a third party will provide the City with independent,
59 and objective safety examinations and give an opinion on the structural integrity
60 of the trucks.
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62 Chief Harbin stated that the cost would be from 800.00 to 1,000.00 per truck.
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64 Mr. Willis asked if the company doing the testing would certify the equipment and
65 Chief Harbin indicated they would certify the equipment.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 5, 1986
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1 The Chief informed the Board that funds were not available in the Fire Department
2 budget, but the testing had been an approve expenditure from the capital equipment
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5 Ms. Silberstein added that funds should also be made available for any emergency
6 repairs that were needed on the vehicles .
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8 Ms. Silberstein asked about the request for testing the ground ladders and Chief
9 Harbin stated they should also be tested and he had received a quote at 2.00 per
10 foot, but there was also a possibility of having it done free.
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12 Ms. Silberstein asked if it would be necessary to repeat the testing annually if
13 the vehicles were found to be in excellent condition and the Chief explained he
14 felt they should since any minor difficulties pointed out early would save funds
15 down the road.
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17 Mr. Willis stated he agreed with having the two (2) aerial trucks tested if the
18 money is available, but was not certain of testing the ground ladders at 2.00 per
19 foot.
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21 Chief Harbin stated they were looking for the stability of the joints on the ladders
22 and would need a firm certified by the National Fire Protection Association.
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24 Mr. Willis indicated that the Fire Department was also looking for insurance with
25 these companies being liable for the testing and certifying.
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27 Ms. Silberstein asked if one (1) company could do both tests .
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29 Chief Harbin stated that he was also requesting the annual testing and felt the
30 Board should do the contracting for the testing.
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32 Mr. Willis stated that the Board would look at quotes received on a set of
33 specifications and asked Chief Harbin what the bottom line on funds would be.
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35 Chief Harbin stated the testing would be 100.00 per hour on the aerial trucks and
36 would take from eight (8) to ten (10) hours ..per :truck and he- would have to get.,'
37 more specific information' on- the testing of the ground ladders on the aerial trucks.
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39 Mr. Willis moved to authorize the Fire Chief and the Purchasing Director to write
40 specifications for testing of the two (2) aerial trucks and the ground ladders
41 on the aerial trucks and to receive quotes for the testing, seconded by Mr. Brown
42 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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44 Rose View Transit
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46 Request for Free Fare Day — June 14, 1986
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48 Ms. Janet Sams, Manager of Rose View Transit, requested the Board to approve a
49 free fare day on June 14, 1986 as a promotion for the new buses to on route that
50 day.
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52 Ms. Silberstein stated that sounded like a good idea to acquaint the public with
III 53 the new buses.
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55 Mr. Willis moved to approve a Free Fare Day for Rose View Transit on June 14, 1986
56 during the regular hours of 10:15 A.M. to 5:45 P.M. seconded by Mr. Brown and on
57 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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59 Planning Department
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61 Report on Unsafe Accessory Building — 714 South 7th Street
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63 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that the accessory building and debris had been
64 removed pursuant to order of the Board.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont 'd
June 5, 1986
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1 Ms . Silberstein asked about the demolition of 1530 East Main Street and Mr. Bronston
2 stated that two-thirds (2/3) of the demolition was completed and he anticipated
3 completion within the next seven (7) days.
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5 Law Department
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7 Approval of Contract for Monetary or Public Service Pay Back
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9 Mr. Barden presented a contract between the City and David and Carol Burelison
10 for pay back to be made to the City for materials furnished to settle an unsafe
11 building order.
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13 Mr. Barden stated the contract would be for monetary or public service pay back
14 for the price of the materials to be furnished to the Burelison's for the repair
15 of an unsafe accessory building.
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17 Mr. Willis moved to approve and execute the agreement between the City of Richmond
18 and David and Carol Burelison for monetary or public service pay back for materials
19 furnished, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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21 ADJOURNMENT
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23 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
24 meeting was adjourned.
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27 Susan Silberstein, President
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29 ATTEST: 111
30 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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