HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-10-1986 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 10, 1986
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1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
2 session April 10, 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 9:00 A.M. UNSAFE BUILDING HEARINGS
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8 511 NORTH 18TH STREET
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10 Ms. Silberstein opened the Unsafe Building Hearing on unsafe premises located at
11 511 North 18th Street, Richmond, Indiana pursuant to an order issued on March 10,
12 1986 to Robert N. Holland, P.O. Box 176, Milton, Indiana. The order required the
13 following be accomplished within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the order:
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15 1. Sealing of unsafe building within ten (10) days.
16 2. Repair of unsafe building to minimum Richmond Building and Housing Code
17 Standards or removal of unsafe building within thirty (30) days .
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19 Ms. Silberstein requested determination that the owner of record had been duly notified
20 of the unsafe building hearing. City Attorney, Ken Barden, stated that the owner
21 had been notified by certified mail with the return receipt having been received
22 by the Planning Department.
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24 Ms. Silberstein requested the finding of fact on the unsafe premises .
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26 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Dennis Bronston, Code
OP 27 Enforcement Officer for the Planning Department.
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29 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he had received a letter from. Mr. Holland
< 30 indicating that he had arranged for repairs to be made to the building and that the
31 building had been secured. Mr. Bronston stated the letter lacked specifics and that
32 he had talked with the contractor scheduled to make the repairs about submitting
33 a schedule of repairs. Mr. Bronston requested the hearing be continued for two (2)
34 weeks for the schedule of repairs to be submitted.
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36 Mr. Willis asked if the building was secured and if permits had been issued for the
37 repairs and Mr. Bronston stated the building was secured and that no permits had
38 been issued. Mr. Bronston indicated that he needed the two (2) week time period
39 on the continuation to meet the notification time for the continued hearing. Mr.
40 Bronston also informed the Board that permits cannot be issued with an order
41 pending unless it is the desire of the Board.
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43 Mr. Willis moved to continue the unsafe building hearing on premises located at 511
44 North 18th Street to April 24, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. for a schedule of repairs to be
45 submitted, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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47 903-905 NORTH H STREET
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49 Ms. Silberstein opened the Unsafe Building Hearing on unsafe premises located at
50 903-905 North H Street, Richmond, Indiana, pursuant to an order issued on March 10,
51 1986 to Bernard Leroy Shipp, 1218 South 22nd Street, Richmond, Indiana. The order
52 required the following be accomplished within thirty (30) days of the receipt of
1111 53 the order:
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55 Removal of unsafe building.
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57 Ms. Silberstein requested determination that the owner of record had been duly notified
58 of the unsafe building hearing. Mr. Barden stated that the owner had been notified
59 by certified mail with the return receipt having been received by the Planning Department.
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61 Mr. Bronston, still being under oath, informed the Board that the building was a
62 two (2) family wood structure. He stated the roof of the structure was deteriorated
63 and appeared to have roofing materials laying on it and that the porches were in
64 a deteriorated condition. Mr. Bronston stated he was not able to gain entry, but
65 that he could see what appeared to be water damage through an unsecured rear porch
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1 door window. Mr. Bronston stated there is no electric service and no billings for
2 sewer the past year at the premises. Mr. Bronston commented that he had contacted
3 Mr. Shipp in March of 1985 and informed Mr. Shipp at that time that the structure
4 needed to rehabilitated or removed. Mr. Bronston stated that since that date Mr.
5 Shipp had sold the premises to Mr. Oren Wilson on a contract purchase. Mr.
6 Bronston indicated that Mr. Wilson had not received a copy of the order by mail,
7 but had been provided a copy in person and that Mr. Wilson was in attendance at the
8 hearing.
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10 Mr. Bronston stated that in his opinion it would not be economically feasible to
11 rehabilitate the building, due to structural damage. Mr. Bronston showed the Board
12 slides taken of the premises .
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14 There being no further testimony in support of the order, Ms . Silberstein called
15 for testimony from the owner of record or other interested parties .
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17 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Bernard Shipp, 1218 South
18 22nd Street, the owner of record. Mr. Shipp stated that the property had been
19 boarded up, but had been vandalized. He indicated that Mr. Wilson, the
20 contract purchaser„ wasto make repairs to the structure, but that he understood that
21 Mr. Wilson had filed bankruptcy and that he might now have to take the property back.
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23 Mr. Willis asked how long Mr. Wilson had been the contractor purchaser and Mr. Shipp
24 said eight (8) months.
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26 Mr. Willis asked how long the building had been vacant and Mr. Shipp said one (1)
27 side had been vacant four (4) years and the other one closed two (2) to three (3)
28 years.
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30 Mr. Shipp said he sold the property after Mr. Bronston contacted him in 1985 and
31 he felt it was too expensive to repair.
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33 Mr. Willis stated that if Mr. Shipp found it too expensive to repair how could
34 anyone else repair it and he was not convinced it was repairable the longer it sits
35 vacant.
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37 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Oren Wilson of 906 North
38 I Street, contract purchaser of 903-905 North H Street.
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40 Mr. Wilson stated that since he had purchased the property, he had made some repairs
41 on the roof, cleaned up some trees and weeds and removed a staircase. He said he
42 was informed he would need a permit if he did more than $300.00 in repairs . Mr.
43 Wilson informed the Board that the plumbing in the structure was functional.
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45 Mr. Willis asked if the property was available for inspection and Mr. Wilson stated
46 that he could not allow it today, but in a couple of weeks .
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48 Mr. Willis stated he would like to see the premises to see if it was unsafe or could
49 be repaired and asked Mr. Wilson if it was necessary that he be present for an
50 inspection.
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52 Mr. Wilson stated he would be available next Wednesday evening, that he could not
53 be absent from work.
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55 Mr. Willis asked if there were lights and Mr. Wilson stated there was no electrical
56 sevice, but he wanted to rewire the premises . ( '
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58 Ms. Silberstein reminded Mr. Wilson that he needed registered electrical contractors
59 to do that type of work and he would not be, able to do it himself. Ms. Silberstein
60 asked Mr. Wilson when he intended to do the repairs and if the evidence presented
61 regarding backruptcy was correct.
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63 Mr. Wilson stated he would do repairs on week-ends and evenings and that he had no
64 comment on the backruptcy, but the Board could contact his attorney.
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1 Mr. Willis asked Mr. Wilson how long it would take to make the premises suitable
2 for occupancy and in compliance with the city code. Mr. Willis also stated
111 3 that as the structure now exists, it is a fire hazard, unoccupied and unguarded.
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5 Mr. Barden recommended that the Board amend the order to reflect both the owner of
6 record and the contract purchaser.
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8 Mr. Willis moved that the order issued on unsafe premises located at 903-905 North
9 H Street to Bernard Leroy Shipp, owner of record, also reflect Oren Wilson as the
10 contract purchaser, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion
11 was carried.
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13 Mr. Willis moved to authorize the Planning Department to secure bids for the removal
14 of the unsafe premises at 903-905 North H Street.
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16 After further conversation no second was received on the motion.
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18 In response to Mr. Wilson, Mr. Bronston stated that he has received complaints from
19 other residents of the area over the past two (2) year period.
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21 Mr. Barden suggested the Board might give a week or ten (10) days for a commitment
22 to be made to demolish the structure or repair and to have a surety bond posted on
23 the demolition or repair pursuant to a policy passed earlier by the Board.
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25 Mr. Barden commented that the Board could affirm the order to demolish or give the
26 owners time to make repairs, but that a surety bond must be posted by the owner within
27 a specified time to stay the order and if the commitment is not met by the owner
28 to demolish or repair the funds from the bond can be used for the demolition_._ of
29 the structure.
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31 Ms. Silberstein explained to Mr. Willis that the Board passed Resolution No. 4-1985
32 setting a schedule for bonds to be posted on structures subject to unsafe building
33 hearings to assure the commitment of the owner.
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35 Mr. Willis moved to affirm the Order issued on March 10, 1986 for the removal of an
36 unsafe building located at 903-905 North H Street, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
37 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 Mr. Willis further moved to cause the Planning Department to receive quotes for the
40 removal of the unsafe building at 903-905 North H Street within fourteen (14) days,
41 with the order to remove the structure to be stayed if within ten (10) days a bond
42 is posted by the owner in the amount of $7,500.00 with a schedule of repairs to be
43 made, completion of repairs to be within sixty (60) days , seconded by Mr. Brown and
44 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 Mr. Barden explained to Mr. Wilson that the Planning Department now has fourteen
47 (14) days to receive quote for the demolition of the structure, but that Mr. Wilson
48 can post a bond in the amount of $7,500.00 and a schedule of repairs within ten (10)
49 days to stop the demolition by the City. Mr. Barden stated the repairs would then
50 have to be complete within sixty (60) days or the proceeds from the bond would be
51 used for the demolition of the structure.
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53 1530 EAST MAIN STREET
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55 Ms. Silberstein opened.ther.UnsafeBuildilig Hearing on::unsafe premises, located at
56 1530 East Main Street, Richmond, Indiana pursuant to an order issued on March 10,
57 1986 to Vernon Dunaway of 207 E. Vine Street, Liberty Indiana and Diana Sheets of
58 1107 Sheridan Street, Richmond, Indiana. The order required the following be
59 accomplished within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the order:
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61 Wreck and remove unsafe building within thirty (30) days.
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63 Ms. Silberstein requested determination that the owner of record had been duly notified
64 of the unsafe building hearing on the premises at 1530 East Main Street.
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1 Mr. Barden stated the owners had been duly notified by certified mail.
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3 Mr. Dennis Bronston, still being under oath, presented the Board a letter from the
4 Mr. Paul Vertesch, Attorney for Diane Sheets . Mr. Vertesch stated in his letter
5 that it had been determined that it was not economically feasible to
6 rehabilitate the structure and that it had been decided to raze the building and
7 that he would be contacting Mr. Bud Cox regarding the demolition of the structure.
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9 Mr. Vertesch requested a reasonable extension of time from the April 10, 1986
10 demolition deadline for arrangements to be made.
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12 Mr. Bronston stated they have not yet negotiated a contract for the demolition and
13 he desired more specifics regarding the demolition.
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15 The Board decided to continue with the hearing on the unsafe premises, in order to
16 be able to affirm the order for demolition of the structure and if necessary to
17 allow time administratively for the owner to accomplish the demolition, rather than
18 continuing the hearing- to a later date.
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20 Mr. Bronston stated that upon inspection of the exterior of the premises it was
21 obvious that the roof is in danger of collaspe and that a wall is buckling. Mr.
22 Bronston stated that upon entering the structure, he noted extenvise water damage
23 and that electrical and plumbing fixtures are torn out . Mr. Bronston stated that
24 materials are stored in a portion of the structure from a building to the east that
25 was involved in a fire.
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27 Mr. Willis moved to affirm the Order issued on March 10, 1986 for the wrecking and
28 removal of the unsafe building located at 1530 East Main Street, seconded by Mr.
29 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 Mr. Willis moved to authorize the Planning Department to receive quotes on the
32 removal of the unsafe building at 1530 East Main Street within twenty-one (21) days,
33 which could be stayed by the posting of a $5000.00 bond by the owner during the
34 twenty-one (21) day period, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the
35 motion was carried.
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37 510 SOUTH 10TH STREET
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39 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that the City has been unable to properly notify
40 the owner of record of the Unsafe Building Hearing scheduled on the unsafe premises
41 located at 510 South 10th Street . Mr. Bronston requested the Board reschedule the
42 hearing to April 24, 1986 in order to give time for Notice by Publication of
43 the hearing.
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45 Mr. Willis moved to reschedule the unsafe building hearing on premises located at
46 519 South 10th Street to April 24, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. , seconded by Mr. Brown and on
47 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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49 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 1986
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51 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
52 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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54 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT11/
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56 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 392,426.82 for payment, seconded
57 by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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59 RESOLUTION NO. 1-1986
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61 Ms . Silberstein read Resolution No. 1-1986 in its entirety:
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63 RESOLUTION NO. 1-1986
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65 WHEREAS, the City of Richmond desires to establish that its employees, except
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1 those covered under Section 7(k) of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, who
2 hold non-exempt covered salary positions as defined under F.L.S.A. , are paid
3 a fixed salary for fluctuating hours worked during the work week, for the
4 purpose of establishing overtime rates;
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6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the
7 City of Richmond, Indiana, that:
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9 Effective April 12, 1986, the work week for all City of Richmond employees who
10 hold non-exempt covered salary positions as defined under F.L.S.A. , shall be
11 40 hours for the purpose of determining eligibility for overtime compensation.
12 Such overtime compensation, when earned, shall be paid at a rate determined
13 on a fixed salary for fluctuating hours basis as provided by the F.L.S.A. Salary
14 earned by such employees for such workweeks, regardless of time or method or
15 payment, shall be considered fixed for fluctuating hours worked during such
16 workweeks, for purposes of determining the overtime rate to be applied to
17 compensate hours required to be compensated as overtime under the F.L.S.A.
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19 Ms. Sue Roberson, Director of Administrative Services, stated the Resolution was
20 beneficial to the City and supported adoption of the Resolution.
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22 Mr. Willis moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-1986, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
23 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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25 RESOLUTION NO. 2-1986
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27 Ms. Silberstein read Resolution No. 2-1986 in its entirety:
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29 RESOLUTION NO. 2-1986
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31 WHEREAS, the City of Richmond desires to establish a fixed tour of duty for
32 members of its Fire Department for purposes of determining overtime liability
33 in accordance with federal law, and to establish that such members are paid
34 a fixed salary for all hours worked in such tour of duty, irrespective of
35 additional overtime liability.
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37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the
38 City of Richmond, Indiana that:
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40 Effective April 5, 1986, the fixed tour of duty for members of the Richmond
41 Fire Department who hold non-exempt covered salary positions under the Federal
42 Fair Labor Standards Act (F.L.S.A. ) shall be twenty-eight (28) days commencing
43 on the effective date.
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45 It is the specific intent of the City of Richmond to qualify for and claim the
46 exemptive provisions of Section 7(k) of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
47 Hours worked required to be compensated at an overtime rate by such section,
48 will be compensated on a fixed salary for fluctuating hours basis as provided
49 by the F.L.S.A. Salary earned by such members for such tours of duty,
50 regardless of time or method of payment, shall be considered fixed for
51 fluctuating hours worked during such tours of duty, for purposes of determining
52 the overtime rate to be applied to compensate hours required to be compensated
53 as overtime under Section 7(k) of the F.L.S.A.
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55 Ms . Roberson explained that the Resolution did not change the way it was being
56 handled presently, but that it only established guidelines for overtime hours.
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58 Mr. Brown moved to adopt Resolution No. 2-1986, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous
59 voice vote the motion was carried.
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61 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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63 Planning Department - Building Division
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65 February and March Monthly Reports
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1 The February Monthly Report of the Building Division of the Planning Department showed
2 65 permits issued at a total cost of 214,199.00 with one (1) building being
3 demolished. The March Monthly Report showed a total of 67 permits issued at a total
4 cost of 373,156.00 and two (2) buildings being demolished.
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6 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the February and March monthly reports of the
7 Building Division of the Planning Department, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous
8 voice vote the motion was carried.
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10 Police Department
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12 Retirement of Patrolman Gerald D. Hiatt
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14 Ms. Silberstein read the following letter from Police Chief Joseph Nimitz:
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16 Board of Public Works and Safety:
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18 Due to another commitment of a meeting I had today, I was unable to attend the
19 Board of Public Works and Safety.
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21 A letter has been presented with the retirement of Gerald Hiatt . I would like
22 to take this opportunity to advise the Board of Public Works and Safety and
23 the citizens of the community that Officer Hiatt's professionalism and community
24 awareness will be missed, not only at the Richmond Police Department, but also
25 the Richmond community.
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27 During the twenty years that Officer Hiatt has been a member of this Department,
28 he always wore his uniform with great pride. He was one of the most ourstanding
29 senior officers this Department has known.
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31 Officer Hiatt also had a gift of good common sense and also his unique ability
32 to deal with the various segments of the community, be it the business community,
33 the professional community, the labor force, whatever it may be, this officer
34 displayed that unique trait.
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36 It is with regret that we accept the retirement of Officer Hiatt, but as a friend
37 and as Chief of the Richmond Police Department, we wish him the very best in
38 his new endeavors .
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40 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
41 Chief of Police
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43 Ms. Silberstein read the following letter:
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45 Dear Board Members:
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47 Attached find a copy of the letter of retirement of Patrolman Gerald D. Hiatt,
48 effective April 7, 1986.
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50 I recommend acceptance of Officer Hiatt 's retirement as he has exceeded the
51 minimum 20 years service for retirement .
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53 Officer Hiatt has served the City of Richmond for twenty years and 22 days,
54 having been hired on March 16, 1966.
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56 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
57 Chief of Police
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59 Ms. Silberstein read the following letter from Officer Hiatt:
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61 I respectfully request as of April 8, 1986, that my name be placed on the pension
62 rolls.
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64 I have been a member of the Richmond Police Department for 20 years and 22 days
65 having started on March 16, 1966.
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1 It has been my pleasure to have been a member of the Police Department and to
2 have served the citizens of Richmond.
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4 /s/ Gerald- D. Hiatt
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6 Ms. Silberstein stated the Pension Board approved the retirement of Gerald Hiatt
7 at its meeting of April 8, 1986..and that a copy of those minutes have been
8 forwarded to the Board.
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10 Mr. Willis moved to accept the retirement request of Officer Gerald D. Hiatt and
11 to add the congratulations of the Board for his service and to wish him best of luck
12 in his new endeavors, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion
13 was carried.
14
15 Rose View Transit
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17 Addendum No. Six to Contract between Local 1474 and the City
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19 Ms. Janet Sams, Manager of Rose View Transit, requested the Board to approve Addendum
20 No. Six to the contract between the City of Richmond and the Amalgamated Transit
21 Union Local 1474. Ms. Sams explained that the addendum will allow for the hiring
22 of a part time driver for emergency situations and : not_be guaranteed hours as
23 do the other part time drivers covered under the contract. Ms. Sams stated the
24 Union has agreed to the addendum and executed such. She commented that the part
25 time driver would be paid the same rate of pay as the other drivers, but would not
26 be entitled to vacations, sick leave, etc. The driver will also be provided uniforms
27 like the regular drivers .
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29 Ms. Sams stated that this will assure drivers in cases of emergency.
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31 Mr. Willis moved to modify the contract between the City of Richmond and Amalgamated
32 Transit Union Local 1474 with the addition of Addendum No. Six, seconded by Mr.
33 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 Fire Department
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37 March Monthly Report
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39 The Fire Department Monthly Report for March showed a total of 68 runs with estimated
40 loss of 90,450.00. .
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42 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the March Monthly Report of the Fire Department,
43 seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
44
45 Law Office
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47 Grievances No. 25 and 26-1985 filed by Local 1408
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49 City Attorney, Ken Barden explained that he had met with the agrieved and the Grievance
50 Committee and that the grievances can be handled administratively and will not require
51 further action by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
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I53 Mr. Willis moved to strike Grievances No. 25 and 26-1985 from the agenda, seconded
54 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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56 Mr. Barden announced that Grievance No. 2-1986 has been resolved with the Chief's
57 Office and would require no further action by the Board.
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59 Street Tree Commission
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61 Mr. Barden announced that the Street Tree Commission would be meeting on April 23,
62 1986 at 7:00 P.M. for final consideration of a draft ordinance for trees on public
63 right-of-way and other public owned property within the City.
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1 Purchasing Department
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3 Set Bid Date for Park Mowing Equipment and Other City Vehicles
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5 The Purchasing Director, Rita Stout, requested the Board to set May 1, 1986 to receiv
6 bids for mowing equipment for the Park Department including hand mowers and riding
7 mowers and also motor pool vehicles, two (2) pick-ups and one (1) mini-van.
8
9 Mr. Willis asked why the Board of Works was bidding equipment for the Park and Ms.
10 Stout explained that with Central Purchasing all bids for the various departments
11 were being accepted and awarded by the Board of Works by authorization of the other
12 various Boards such as Park Board and Sanitary Commission.
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14 Ms. Stout explained that the vehicles would be bid as used equipment and that all
15 have been approved by the Capital Equipment Committee.
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17 Mr. Brown moved to set May 1, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. as the date and time to receive bids
18 for Park Department mowing equipment and other city vehicles, seconded by Mr. Willis
19 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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21 ITEMS UNDER ADVISEMENT
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23 Right of Way Encroachment - Waverly Drive
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25 Mr. Barden informed the Board that he had forwarded correspondence to Mr. Backmeyer,
26 owner of the property at 3141 Waverly Drive, requesting Proof of Insurance be filed
27 regarding the encroachment of the public right-of-way, to protect the City from any
28 liability.
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30 The Board had previously requested the proof of insurance be filed before executing
31 an agreement between the City and Mr. Backmeyer allowing the fence on the public
32 right-of-way with this right only remaining in force as long as the present fence
33 shall remain standing.
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35 Mr. Barden requested the Board to execute this agreement even in the absence of the
36 proof of insurance. He said that the agreement, if signed and recorded,would afford
37 the City protection against public liability.
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39 Ms . Silberstein stated that the signed agreement would be better protection than
40 none.
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42 Mr. Willis moved to execute the agreement between the City of Richmond and James
43 Backmeyer regarding the indemnification of the City of Richmond against the
44 encroachment of a public right-of-way at 3141 Waverly Drive, seconded by Mr. Brown
45 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
46
47 Recommendation Regarding Checking of Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate and Respiratory Rate
48 for Fire Department Agility Test
49
50 Ms . Silberstein stated this item would remain on the agenda since no one was present
51 to represent the item.
52
53 Ms. Sue Roberson, Director of Administrative Services, asked the Board for
54 clarification on this agenda item and Ms . Silberstein stated the Board wanted
55 assurances regarding the involvement of the medical profession in the testing of
56 the blood pressure, pulse rate and respiratory rate on the agility test.
57
58 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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60 March of Dimes Request to Place Banners on Public Right-of-Way
61
62 Ms. Sonia Brock presented the request for the March of Dimes to place banners across
63 North Eight Street by the Richmond YWCA and on National Road approximately at the
64 entrance to Earlham College. She stated they would like to post the banners as soon
65 as possible to help advertise the WALKAMERICA on Saturday, May 3, 1986. Ms.
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1 Brock stated they have already contacted the Richmond Fire Department for assistance
2 in hanging the banners and no state approval is needed since the banners will be hung
3 from the City's utility poles .
4
5 Mr. Brown moved to approve the request of the March of Dimes to hang banners on North
6 8th Street and National Road West, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote
7 the motion was carried.
8
9 Request of Pledge of Resistance to Use Public Right-of-Way
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11 Ms. Susan Lee Barton, 3212 Lincoln Street, Coordinator of the Richmond Pledge of
12 Resistance requested permission of the City for use of public right-of-way on Route
13 40 from the Richmond Post Office to the City limits on April 12, 1986 . She stated
14 approximately nineteen (19) persons would be participating and they would be having
15 a brief demonstration to begin the march at 8:15 A.M. at the corner of 6th and North
16 A Streets. Ms. Barden informed the Board that they have already received permission
17 from the State Highway Commission and they were requesting an escort from the Police
18 Department while they are in the City limits. She said they also have spoken with
19 Sheriff Davis and Lt. Jenkins of the Traffic Division.
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21 Mr. Willis asked for an explanation of the march and Ms. Barton stated the Pledge
22 of Resistance was unset with Lynn being turned down on the federal disaster aid to
23 assist with tornado damage, yet the Senate has voted to send military aid to the
24 contras fighting Nicaragua. She stated they would be marching to Indianapolis to
25 express their concern along the way and request that people contact their
26 representatives about spending the funds locally and not in military aid.
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I28 Ms. Barton stated they would use the sidewalks whenever possible.
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30 Lt. Jenkins of the Traffic Division stated they would provide two (2) marked police
31 vehicles as escort while they were in the city limits .
32
33 Mr. Willis moved to approve the request of the Pledge of Resistance for use of public
34 right-of-way along Route 40 and for police escorts within the city limits, seconded
35 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
36
37 Complaints Regarding Unsafe Buildings - Oren Wilson
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39 Mr. Oren Wilson, 906 North I Street, requested the Board to investigate the following
40 complaints:
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42 1. A building behind 906 North I that needs an accesory building toRn down and
43 weeds cut.
44 2. Trash, debris and unsafe structure on North F (Warfield Oil) .
45 3. Debris dumped around Meyers Mechanical on North J Street .
46 4. Trash and debris on North I behind Suzuki of Richmond.
47 5. Lots around ICC Plastics with trash and weeds.
48 6. Concrete falling off the train depot .
49 7. Curbs with rebar exposed on North 12th Street.
50 8. Dumpsters belonging to Glazer needing fenced in on North 8th Street.
51
52 The Board stated they would forward the complaints for investigation.
53
54 G Street Bridge Update
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56 Mr. Willis stated he had received the forms for determination of deterioration of
57 the G Street Bridge. He said accessing the bridge weekly to determine if there is
58 any movement.
59
60 Lt. Jenkins asked about lowering the tonage on the bridge to protect the City from
61 liability.
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63 Mr. Willis stated he would ask the County Commissioners to join the City in lowering
64 the weight limit of the bridge to three (3) ton. He stated that even though the City
65 posted the weight signs, he desired to contact the County in order not to usurp their
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1 authority over bridges. He said he would like to get the County Engineer to agree
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4 Lt. Jenkins stated there would be a problem of enforcement, even with signs posted
5 lowering the weight, but he was concerned with the liability involved.
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7 Mr. Willis stated he would contact the County Commissioners to see if they
8 concurred with the weight reduction.
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10 ADJOURNMENT
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12 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting
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16 Susan Silberstein, President
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20 ATTEST:
21 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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