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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 1, 1986
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
2 session May 1, 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 BID OPENING FOR PARK MOWING EQUIPMENT AND CITY VEHICLES
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8 The Purchasing Director, Rita Stout, requested all bids be turned in for the mowing
9 equipment and vehicles. Having received all bids, Mr. Brown moved to close the bidding,
10 seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 Mr. Barden examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Mr. Brown
13 moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
14 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 The following bids were received for Park Department mowing equipment:
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18 1. Lesco, Inc. of Rocky River, Ohio. The bid was on the proper form, signed
19 and notarized with a bid bond. The bid was for Item #6 (2-Jacobsen Greensking
20 IV and/or approved equal) and the bid price was 7,545.00 each for a total of
21 15,090.00. The delivery date was November of 1986.
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23 2. Indiana Turf Equipment Company. The bid was on the proper form, signed and
24 notarized and accompanied by a bond. Indiana Turf bid the sprayer at 3,250.00
25 plus options, two (2) Jacobsen Greensking IV at 8,299.76 per unit, one (1)
26 Jacobsen TF 60 at 8,299.76, one (1) Jacobsen GA 200 at 6,225.00 with options
27 and the handmowers at 570.00 each.
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29 3. Conniff's Power Equipment. Bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized
30 and a bid bond attached. The bid was for the sprayer at 2,602.00, Ransom mower '
31 at 6,846.00, Parsons mower at 6,600.00 with options and handmowers at 315.00
32 each.
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34 4. Cannon Turf Supply. The bid was on the proper form, signed, notarized and
35 accompanied with a certified check. The bid was for the sprayer at 2,945.00
36 with options.
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38 5. Kenny Machinery. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized with
39 a bid bond. The bid was for the sprayer at 4,242.00, two (2) greensmowers at
40 8,295.00 each, one (1) GM 300 mower at 7,995.00, one (1) Toro. 220 mower at
41 5,795.00 and the handmowers at 374.96 each.
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43 Ms. Stout explained that the bids were very detailed with options and that they would
44 be available in the Purchasing Department for inspection by the vendors.
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46 Mr. Brown moved to refer the bids for the Park Department equipment to the Purchasing
47 Department and the Park Department for evaluation and recommendation, seconded by
48 Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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50 The following bids were received for the various City vehicles :
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52 1. Tom Brookbank Chevrolet. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized
III53 with a bid bond and was for one (1) 1986 seven (7) passenger van at 11,783.41.
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55 2. Avis. The bid was on the proper form, signed and notarized with a bid bond.
56 The bid was for one (1) 1986 Plymouth Van at 11,900.00, four (4) 1986 Buick
57 Century four door at 8,822.00 each and three (3) 1986 Buick Century two door
58 at 8,369.00 each, three (3) 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier two door at 7,050.00 and
59 four door at 7,194.00 each, three (3) 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier two door at
60 6,315.00 each and four door at 6,505.00 each.
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62 3. Tom Brookbank Chevrolet . The bid was on the proper form, signed and
63 notarized and accompanied with a bid bond. The bid was for 1-1986 Chevrolet
64 Cavalier four door at 8,491.00 and two door at 8,321.00 and 1-1986 4x4 truck
65 at 8,060.00 and 1-1986 4x6 truck at 12,817. 12.
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1 Ms. Stout stated that the bids would be available in the Purchasing Office for
2 inspection.
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4 Mr. Brown moved to refer the bids for various city vehicles to the Purchasing
5 Department for evaluation and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
6 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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8 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING AT 519 SOUTH 10TH STREET
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10 Ms . Silberstein opened an Unsafe Building Hearing pursuant to an order issued on March
11 10, 1986 to Carl Bradley Lindsey, Jr. of 519 South 10th Street, Richmond,. IN. The
12 order required the following action be accomplished:
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14 1. Sealing of the unsafe building within ten (10) days .
15 2. Repair of unsafe building to minimum Richmond Building and Housing Code
16 Standards or removal of unsafe building within thirty (30) days .
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18 Ms. Silberstein requested Proof of Notification regarding the hearing.
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20 Mr. Barden stated that it had been legally advertised in the Palladium Item on April
21 16, 1986 and April 17, 1987 since the owner was unable to be notified by certified
22 mail.
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24 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Mr. Willis
25 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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27 Ms. Silberstein requested the finding of fact and recommendation of the Planning
28 Department be presented.
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30 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Bronston. Mr. Bronston
31 informed the Board that he had received complaints on the unsafe premises at 519
32 South 10th Street from the Richmond Police Department, Richmond Fire Department and
33 many residents of the area. He stated it has been vacant for a long period of time
34 and the power had been disconnented since September of 1985.
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36 Mr. Bronston told the Board that the porch was in need of repair, and the interior
37 had extensive water damage in the kitchen along with debris in the interior of the
38 structure.
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40 Mr. Bronston stated the structure was now sealed and it would take force to gain entry.
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42 Mr. Bronston stated it was a single family dwelling and still structurally sound,
43 but there is an accessory building that needs to be torn down.
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45 Mr. Willis asked if it had been advertised for demolition and Mr. Bronston explained
46 that the order needed to be affirmed prior to that.
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48 Mr. Willis asked if the accessory building could be addressed with this order and
49 Ms. Silberstein explained that it could be since the order refers to premises.
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51 Ms. Silberstein called for testimony by the owner of record.
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53 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Carl Lindsey, Jr.
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55 Mr. Lindsey informed the Board that he had an estimate from Bowers for repairs to
56 the porch and he was willing to go through whatever procedures the Board suggested
57 to bring the property to code.
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59 Ms. Silberstein asked what the intended use of the property would be after. repairs
60 were made and Mr. Lindsey stated it would be sold or rented.
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62 Ms. Silberstein asked how long Mr. Lindsey had owned the property and he stated he
63 owned it since 1976 and it had been vacant eighteen (18) months.
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65 Ms. Silberstein asked if the repair estimate included all repairs and Mr. Lindsey
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1 stated it was in the amount of 4,640.00 and was for the porch and gutters.
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3 Mr. Willis asked about the plumbing and Mr. Bronston stated the fixtures were in place,
4 but there was some wiring update needed and there had been water damage in some
5 receptacles in the kitchen.
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7 Mr. Willis stated that Mr. Lindsey needed to get all repairs surveyed and get all
8 the costs. He suggested this be done and that Mr. Lindsey get back with a schedule
9 of repairs, times and costs next week.
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11 Ms. Silberstein asked if Mr. Bronston could inspect the interior and Mr. Lindsey
12 said that would be possible and added that the debris in the interior had been
13 bagged up.
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15 The Board was reminded that Mr. Barden and Mr. Bronston would both be absent from
16 the May 8, 1986 Board meeting.
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18 Mr. Willis moved to continue the unsafe building hearing at 519 South 10th Street
19 to May 15, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. , seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the
20 motion was carried.
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22 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1986
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24 Ms. Silberstein requested the following correction be made to the minutes of April
25 24, 1986:
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27 Page 3, line 41 - for truck traffic which could cause deterioration of it and
28 Henley Road.
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30 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of April 24, 1986 with the suggested
31 correction, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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35 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 53,105.64 for payment, seconded
36 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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38 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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40 Purchasing Department
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42 Award Bid for Fire Department Breathing Apparatus
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44 Ms. Martha Wilson, representing the Purchasing Department, recommended to the Board
45 that the complete breathing air system per specifications be awarded to Breathing
46 Air Systems at 14,907.00 and the Pressure Demand self-contained units (26) , 57
47 additional face pieces, 83 nose cup kits and 83 carrying cases be awarded to
48 Midwest Fire and Safety at 32,878.25 with a trade in of 26 units for 2,730.00 for
49 a total cost of 30,148.25.
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51 Ms. Silberstein asked if the equipment from the two (2) companies was compatible and
52 Ms. Wilson stated they were.
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54 Mr. Willis moved to award the bids for the Fire Department Breathing Apparatus per
55 recommendation, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
56 carried.
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58 Planning Department
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60 Set date for Inoperable Vehicle Hearings
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62 Mr. Willis moved to set May 22, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. as the date and time for two
63 (2) inoperable vehicle hearings on nuisances located at 817 North I Street and 324
64 North 18th Street, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
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1 Report on 1530 East Main Street
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3 Mr. Bronston stated taht quotes will be received by the City today for demolition
4 of the property at 1530 East Main Street. Mr. Bronston also explained to the Board
5 that Cox Excavating had submitted a proposal accepted as contract by the owners
6 of record to demolish the structure with an approximate start date of May 1, 1986
7 and approximate completion date of June 1, 1986.
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9 Ms . Silberstein stated that no bond had been filed per the order and asked if the
10 June 1, 1986 completion date was acceptable.
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12 Mr. Willis suggested the Board leave awarding of the demolition bids tabled until `
13 June 5, 1986 and see if the property has been razed.
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15 Mr. Silberstein stated that if quotes for demolition have been received by the City,
16 it could be awarded immediately if work was not started in a timely fashion.
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18 Law Office
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20 Litter Ordinance Violation Reminders
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22 Mr. Barden reminded the public that signs are not be placed in public right-of-way
23 and also ask political candidates to have all signs removed within one (1) week after
24 the primary election.
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26 Exemption of Rose Festival from Transient Vendor Ordinance
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28 Mr. Barden informed the Board that they would need to exempt the vendors with official
29 authorization from the Rose Festival from the Transient Vendor Ordinance.
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31 Ms. Silberstein requested the following motion be made: Move to exempt those vendors
32 specifically authorized by Rose Festival, Ind. and exhibiting proof of such
33 authorization from the provisions of the Transient Vendor Ordinance during the
34 period of the scope of the authorization. •
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36 Mr. Brown so moved, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion
37 was carried.
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39 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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41 Approval of Temporary Street Closings - Idlewild Drive
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43 The Board received the written request of Mr. Thomas Glennen, Jr. for the temporary
44 closing of Idlewild Drive for block parties on May 25, 1986, July 4, 1986 and August
45 31, 1986 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
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47 Mr. Willis moved to approve the temporary closing of Idlewild Drive from 9:00 A.M.
48 to 9:00 P.M. on May 25, 1986, July 4, 1986 and August 31, 1986, seconded by Mr. Brown
49 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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51 Request for 5K Run for Mental Health
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53 The request of Mr. Charles Hinde for a 5 K run with proceeds to go to the Mental
54 Health Association of Wayne County was presented. Mr. Hinde stated the run would
55 be September 6, 1986 starting at 9:00 A.M. at Charles School and would proceed over
56 city streets in the S.E. area.
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58 Mr. Hinde stated they will have an aid station and this if the first time for this
59 event.
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61 Ms. Silberstein asked if the request has been cleared through the Traffic Division.
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63 With the absence of Captain Farmer from the meeting, the Board suggested the
64 information be submitted to the Traffic Division and return to the agenda the
65 following week for action.
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Yellow Curb Marked at North H and 8th Streets - Lynn Morris
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3 Councilmember Lynn Morris requested the yellow curb be marked on North H and North
111 4 8th to make visibility safe for that intersection. Ms. Morris felt that the
5 marking should possibly be 20' to insure visibility at the intersection.
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7 Mr. Brown moved to authorize Mr. Willis and Captain Farmer to make the appropriate
8 designations to insure the visibility at the intersection of North H and 8th
9 Streets, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 ITEMS UNDER ADVISEMENT
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13 Rose Garden - 3800 South A Street
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15 Mr. Omer Thomas of 3800 South A Street requested permission of the Board to plant
16 roses at the end of a cul-de-sac at 3800 South A Street . He said he would assume
17 the costs and he and other residents of Cambridge Square would maintain the area,
18 if the City would guarantee they would not pile snow and salt over the roses.
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20 Mr. Willis asked if a guard rail would held protect the plants and Mr. Thomas
21 stated it would be of great help.
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23 Mr. Willis stated the City owned Mr. Thomas a thank you for offering to plant the
24 roses and maintain them.
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26 Ms. Silberstein stated the area in question was public -right-of-way and she appreciated
27 Mr. Thomas requesting permission in advance to use the right-of-way.
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29 Mr. Willis moved to grant permission for use of the public right-of-way at 3800 South
30 A Street for a rose garden, with the Street Department to construct a guard rail,
31 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 ADJOURNMENT
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35 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting
36 was adjourned.
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40 Susan Silberstein, President
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43 ATTEST:
44 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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