HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-06-1986 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 6, 1986
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
2 regular session March 6, 1986 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building
3 in said City. Ms. Maness presided with Mr. Brown and Ms . Silberstein in attendance.
III 4 The following business was had to-wit:
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6 CONTINUATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING - 25 SOUTH 10TH STREET
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8 Ms. Maness opened the continuation of the Unsafe Building Hearing on property
9 located at 25 South 10th Street.
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11 The Clerk administered the Oath to give testimony to Mr. Dennis Bronston of the
12 Planning Department. Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he had been able to
13 complete a structural condition report and that the interior has minor structural
14 fire damage, debris throughout the premises and smoke and heat damage. Mr.
15 Bronston stated that in the present condition, the premises would still be considered
16 an unsafe structure, but he would like to recommending working with the owner
17 to bring the structure to minimum code standards .
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19 The Clerk administered the Oath to give testimony to the owner of record, Mr.
20 Thomas Davis . Mr. Davis informed the Board that he has continued to contact
21 prospective buyers for the property and was not being very successful. He also
22 stated he had contacted a contractor regarding demolition of the structure and
23 would need to make a decision based on the cost factor whether the structure
24 would be demolished or repaired.
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26 Ms. Silberstein commented that the structural condition report showed the foundation,
27 walls, etc. in good condition, yet Mr. Davis was interested in demolishing the
28 structure.
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30 Mr. Davis indicated it was contingent on the dollar value involved whether he
31 would repair or demolish the structure and he requested an extension of time
32 from the Board to make that determiniation of the most cost effective plan of
33 action.
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35 Ms. Silberstein stated that the Board was concerned with immediate removal of
36 debris to relieve any fire hazard involved.
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38 Mr. Bronston stated the premises was adequately sealed.
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40 Mr. Bronston recommended to the Board that Mr. Davis commit to a schedule for
41 work to commence within thirty (30) days and he would always have the option
42 for demolition.
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44 Ms. Silberstein stated she would like to see the debris removed within ten (10)
45 days .
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47 Ms. Silberstein moved to modify the Order issued on January 31, 1986 to Thomas
48 and Marilyn Davis on property located at 25 South 10th Street to read: To repair
49 or wreck and remove dwelling or commit to a repair schedule with work to commence
50 within thirty (30) days and to cause the removal of all debris within the dwelling
51 within ten (10) days, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion
52 was carried.
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54 CONTINUATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING - 541 PORTERFIELD AVENUE
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56 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he had gained access to the structure and
57 all that remains of the structure is the shell . He said there is very little
58 plumbing and the wiring is inadequate.
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60 Mr. Bronston stated he had talked with Mr. Hossman and that Mr. Hossman was under
61 the impression that if the building was demolished he would be unable to rebuild.
62 Mr. Bronston also informed the Board that an accessory building had beenprernoved
63 and that he would remove the other accessory building the mobile home shortly.
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65 Mr. Bronston requested the Board to continue the hearing two (2) weeks since
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March 6, 1986
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1 Mr. Hossman was showing a good faith effort to correct the situation.
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3 Ms. Silberstein moved to continue the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located
4 at 541 Porterfield Avenue to March 20, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. , seconded by Mr. Brown
5 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 1986
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9 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,
10 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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14 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 78,588.60, seconded
15 by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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19 Fire Department
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21 February Monthly Report
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23 The February monthly report showed a total of 51 runs with a total fire loss
24 of 218,825.00.
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26 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the February monthly report of the Fire
27 Department, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion
28 was carried.
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30 Planning Department
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32 Set Date for Unsafe Building Hearings
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34 Ms. Silberstein moved to set April 10, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. as the date and time
35 for unsafe building hearing on property located at 511 North 18th Street, 903-
36 905 North H Street, 1530 East Main and 519 South 10th Street, seconded by Mr.
37 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 Mr. Bronston informed th Board that two of the properties will need demolished
40 (East Main and North H) and that he has been contacted by the owners of the other
41 properties about plans to repair.
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43 Law Department
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45 Traffic Control Contract with Richmond Square Mall
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47 Mr. Barden informed the Board that he has decided to not contract with shopping
48 centers individually, but rather to prepare an ordinance addressing traffic control
49 at the shopping centers.
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51 He stated that would standardize any contracts and give the Board of Works the
52 authority to enter into the contracts.
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54 Towing and Storage Fees for Wrecker Services
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56 Ms. Rita Stout informed the Board that she had received favorable comment from
57 the wrecker sevices on the criteria developed by the City, but had received some
58 feedback on on fee changes . She indicated that with the strict criteria for
59 the wrecker services developed, they would have to make some financial invest-
60 ments in their services and it was not fair for the fees to be set so low.
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62 Mr. Barden explained that any ordinance presented regarding the fees would only
63 control those fees charged by the wrecker services when the call for the service
64 was done by the City, not when any private citizen called for a service or
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1 Mr. Barden stated that the fees should be set on the high end of the scale and
2 should be standard in order that the public not be charged different prices
III 3 by the different wrecker sevices on the rotation list.
45 Ms. Maness clarified that the Council would have to repeal the existing ordinance
6 and establish a new ordinance controlling fees for services provided on the
7 rotation only.
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9 Mr. Barden stated that was correct and he would keep the Board informed on the
10 progress.
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12 Policy on Newspaper Stands on Public Right-of-Way
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14 Mr. Barden informed the Board that he had notified the Chicago Tribune of the
15 Board's requirements on insurance and indemnification in order for them to locate
16 their news stands on public right-of-way. He had been told that they would meet
17 the requirements and he has not yet heard back from them. He requested the Board
18 to set a time period of ten (10) days for the Chicago Tribune to respond or the
19 City to remove the stands.
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21 Mr. Barden stated the policy was developed by the Board during the same problem
22 with USA Today Stands and the minutes reflect the requirements .
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24 Ms. Siblerstein moved to require all newstands located on public right-of-way
25 to be in compliance with policy established by the Board of Public Works and
26 Safety within ten (10) days or face immediate removal of such stands, seconded
27 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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29 Mr. Barden stated that he was also drafting an ordinance to control this situation
30 and address the receptable boxes on public right-of-way also.
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32 Abandoned Vehicle Form
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34 Mr. Barden stated that he had developed a form for persons to sign to have vehicles
35 removed from their property when they were considered adandoned and did not belong
36 to the property owner. He said the form calls for indemnification of the City
37 regarding the removal and storage and states that the property owner is not the
38 owner of the vehicle.
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40 Ms. Maness asked about regaining the cost and Mr. Barden stated the abandoned
41 vehicle statutes allows the vehicles to be sold and fees will go toward the
42 towing and storage fees.
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44 Mr. Dennis Bronston asked about abandoned vehicles located on City owner property •
45 and Mr. Barden stated they could be towed with the Mayor's authorization.
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47 Miscellaneous Reminders
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49 With warmer weather approaching, Mr. Barden reminded the public about garage
50 sale signs on public right of way and utility poles, that portable signs are
51 prohibited, that political signs- and literature must meet the zoning laws and
52 litter laws, transient vendors need to be licensed and that permission has been
III53 given for Firework Vendors to have more than one (1) sale site on one (1) permit
54 if the sale sites are listed on the permit.
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56 Tree Cutting on Public Right-of-Way
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58 Mr. Barden stated that two (2) of the individuals cutting trees without contract
59 had been notified and will be billed for damages .
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61 Release of Mortgage
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63 Mr. Barden informed the Board that the Mortgage Release approved at the last
64 meeting needed to have the names changed since the assignment to Rhett and
65 Richard Baumgartner had never been recorded. The property is still assigned
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lto Roosevelt and 0. Britton.
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3Ms. Silberstein moved to amend the previous action taken by the Board regarding
4 a Release and Satisfaction of Mortgage from Richard and Rhett Baumgartner to
5Roosevelt and 0. Britton on property located at 308 North 18th Street,
6seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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8 ITEMS UNDER ADVISEMENT
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10 Right of Way Encroachment - Waverly Drive
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12Mr. Barden stated he should be receiving the Proof of Insurance from Mr. Backmeyer
13and asked the Board to continue this item until March 27, 1986.
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150ptimist Club Requests - Peacock Road
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17Captain Farmer informed the Board that he would have comment on the requests
18by the next meeting.
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20 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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22Grievances filed by Local 1408
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24Mr. Jim Sticco, Grievance Chairman of Local 1408, presented Grievances 25 and
2526-1985 and 2-86.
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27These grievances were filed prior to the expiration of the contract between the
28City and Local 1408 and are being presented to the Board of Works for a more
29settlement, since they remain unresolved by the Chief's Office.
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31Ms . Silberstein moved to set an Executive Session of the Board of Public Works
32and Safety for March 13, 1986 at 4:00 P.M. in the Board of Works Room for personnel
33matters, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35ADJOURNMENT
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37There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
38meeting was adjourned.
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42 Cathy A. Maness, President
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46 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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