HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-06-1986 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 6, 1986
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
2 session February 6, 1986 at the hour of .9:00. A.M. in the Municipal Building in
III 3 said City. Ms. Maness presided with Mr. Brown and Ms. Silberstein in attendance.
4 The following business was had to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 29, 1986
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8 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,
9 seconded by Mr. Brown 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 for payment in the amount of 277,824.10, seconded
14 by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 DEPARTMEMT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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18 Police Depai Lament
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20 Hiring of Four Probationary Officers
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22 Police Chief Nimitz read the following letter to the Board:
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24 Dear Board Members:
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26 The following applicants for the positions of Probationary Police Officers
27 with the Richmond Police Department are recommended for hiring:
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29 Andre Gordon - Age 25
30 68 South 52nd Place
31 Richmond, Indiana
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33 Ricky Ervin - Age 26
34 225 West Main Street
35 Richmond, Indiana
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37 Aaron Stevens - Age 25 •
38 715 North 10th Street
39 Richmond, Indiana
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41 These applicants have successfully completed written examinations, background
42 investigations, physical qualifications and have been accepted by the Police
43 Pension Board.
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45 Thee applicants have been approved by the Police Merit Commission.
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47 It is requested that the above named individuals enter police service with
48 the Richmond Police DepaLLment effective, February 10, 1986. •
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50 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
51 Chief of Police .
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53 Dear Board Members:
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55 The following applicant for the position of Probationary Police Officer with
56 the Richmond Police DepaL Lament is recommended for hiring:
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58 Richard Daley Thalls, Jr_. , Age 32
59 1028 Woolman Drive
60 Richmond, Indiana
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62 This applicant has successfully completed written examinations, background
63 investigation, physical qualifications and has been accepted by the Police
64 Pension Board.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
February 6, 1986
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1 This applicant has been approved by the Police Merit Commission.
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. 3 It is requested that the above named individual enter police service with
4 the Richmond Police DepaiLment effective, February 10, 1986.
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6 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
7 Chief of Police
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9 Chief Nimitz informed the Board that there had been an error in the letter regarding
10 Richard Thalls and he recommended Mr. Thalls be hired retoractive to February
11 5, 1986 due to the fact that Mr. Thalls has successfully completed the basic course
12 at the Indiana Law Enforcement Acadeny and is a certified Breathalyzer Operator
13 and an experienced police officer. Chief Nimitz stated the Merit Conuuission has
14 approved the hiring on this date.
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16' Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the hiring of Andre Gordon, Ricky Ervin and Aaron
17 Stevens as Probationary Police Officers effective February 10, 1986 and Richard
18 Dale Thalls effective February 5, 1986, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous
19 voice vote the motion was carried.
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21 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann administered the Oath to become a Probationary Police
22 Officer and the congratulations of the Board were extended to the new Probationary
23 Officers.
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25 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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27 Approval of Residential Handicapped Parking Designation - 220 South 14th Street
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29 Traffic Captain John Farmer informed the Board that the request of Mary Eastin
30 of 220 South 14th'Street for a residential handicapped parking designation in
31 front of her residence met the guidelines and 'he recommended approval.
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33 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the request for a residential handicapped parking
34 designation at 220 South 14th Street, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice
35 vote the motion was carried.
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37 Approval for Jaycees to Sponsor Fundraising Roadblock
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39 The Richmond Jaycees requested permission from the Board to use the corner of
40 U.S. 40 East and South 18th Street for the purpose of a roadblock for March of
41 Dimes. The roadblock would be on Sunday, March 23rd from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M
42 with a rain date on April 6, 1986.
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44 Captain Farmer stated he had no objections to the request.
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46 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the request of the Richmond Jaycees for a roadblock
47 at. U.S. 40 East and 18th Street on March 23, 1986 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
48 for fundraising for the March of Dimes with a rain date on April 6, 1986 contingent
49 upon any necessary State approval and the City assuming no liability for persons
50 entering the roadway, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion
51 was carried.
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53 Approval for Lions Club to use Municipal Parking Garage
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55 The request of the Richmond Lions Club to use the Municipal Parking Garage on
56 July 13, 1986 for the Annual Antique, Craft and Flea Market was presented.
57 The also requested permission to use the Billy Goat for cleaning purposes.
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59 Mary Merchanthouse, Off Street Parking Manager, stated there was no objections
60 to this request.
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62 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the use of the Municipal Parking Garage and the
63 Billy Goat by the Richmond Lions Club on July 13, 1986 from 5:00 A.M. to 8.00
64 P.M. subject to filing of insurance liability thirty (30) days in advance, seconded
65 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Forks Minutes Cont'd
February 6, 1986
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1 Rose Festival Requests for 1986 - Moonlight Parade and Food Tent
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3 The request for the Rose Festival to hold a Moonlight Parade on July 5, 1986 starting
III4 at 8:30 P.M. and using the same route as previously approved for their Rose Festival
5 Parade.
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7 Captain Farmer stated the Traffic Division had no objections.
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9 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the requested route for the Moonlight Parade on
10 July 5, 1986 starting at 8:30 P.M. subject to filing of Proof of Insurance,
11 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 Mayor Waltermann informed the Board that the Rose Festival has previously requested
14 a food tent be located on the lawn of the Municipal Building and he was now
15 recommending that the food tent be located at the intersection of South 4th and
16 Main Streets. He indicated that clean up will be the responsibility of the Rose
17 Festival and that efforts made last year by the Rose Festival for the food tent
18 were excellent.
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20 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve a tent for food service to be located at the
21 intersection of South 4th and Main Streets during the Rose Festival, seconded by
22 Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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24 CITY HOLIDAYS •
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26 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann presented the following list of paid Holidays for City
27 Employees not represented by a bargaining unit:
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29 February 17, 1986 - President's Day
30 May 26, 1986 - Memorial Day
31 July 4, 1985 - Independence Day
32 September 1, 1986 - Labor Day
33 November 11, 1986 - Veteran's Day
34 November 27, 1986 - Thanksgiving Day
35 November 28, 1986 - In lieu of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday
36 December 24, 1986 - In lieu of Colonbus Day
37 December 25, 1986 - Christmas Day
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39 Mayor Waltermann asked the Board to approve the paid holidays as presented and informed
40 the Board that with budget cuts and federal mandates for 1987, he may ask for more
41 holidays to be approved next to compensate for a possible wage freeze.
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43 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the list of paid holidays for city employees not
44 represented by a bargaining unit as presented, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous
45 voice vote the motion was carried.
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47 ITEMS UNDER ADVISEMENT
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49 Intersection of East Main and 5th Streets
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51 Captain Farmer stated he was still waiting on equipment to do a traffic count at
52 the intersection. The item will remain under advisement until the traffic count
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55 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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57 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout, informed the Board that 90 trees had been cut to
58 date on the tree cutting contract. Ms. Stout also informed the Board that the Police
59 Information Desk could be reached by dialing 983-7247 and thereby not having to
60 go through the switchboard.
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62 ADJOURNMENT
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64 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
65 meeting was adjourned.
Cathy A. Maness, President
ATTEST:
Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk