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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 16, 1985
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
2 regular session May 16, 1985 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
4 attendance. The following business was had to wit:
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6 9:00 A.M. BID OPENINGS FOR DEMOLITION OF 1532-1536-1540 EAST MAIN STREET
7 AND RECONSTRUCTION/RESURFACING OF NORTH 10TH STREET
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9 Purchasing Director, Rita Stout requested all bids to be turned in for opening.
10 Having received all bids, Ms. Silberstein moved to close the bidding for both
11 projects, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 Demolition Bids
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15 Ms. Stout examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Ms.
16 Silberstein moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Mr.
17 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 The following bids were received and opened: .
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21 P.J. Excavating Company. The bid was on proper form and signed. The Non-
22 Collusion Affidavit had not been notarized. Bid was for 11,700.00.
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24 Mike Delucio & Sons. The bid was on proper form, signed and notarized.
25 Total bid price was 8,970.00.
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27 AAA Wrecking Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. Bid was on proper form,
ill28 signed and notarized. Total bid price was 19,900.00.
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30 Ms. Silberstein moved to refer the bids for the demolition of unsafe structure
31 located at 1532-1536-1540 East Main Street to the Planning Department and the
32 Purchasing Department for evaluation and recuuiiiendation, seconded by Mr. Brown
33 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Sheets
34 were in attendance for the bid opening.
35 Resurfacing of North 10th Street
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37 Ms. Stout examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be in order. Ms.
38 Silberstein moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Mr.
39 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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41 The following bids were received and opened:
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43 CUI. The bid was on proper form, signed and notarized. Total bid price
44 was 26,376.70.
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46 Stone Valley Paving. The bid was on proper form, signed and notarized.
47 Total bid price was for 24,000.00. Ms. Silberstein moved to refer the bids to
48 the Purchasing and Public Works for recommendation, seconded by Mr. Brown motion passed.
49 APPROVAL OF MTNIJTRS OF MAY 9, 1985
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51 Ms. Silberstein asked if the reference to slurry seal was the same as bituminous
52 materials on the bid set for June 6, 1985. Mr. Willis stated it was the same.
III 53 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,
54 seconded by Mr. Brown and unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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56 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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58 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 419,915.67 for payment,
59 seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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61 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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63 Planning DepaiLuent
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
May 16, 1985
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1 Report on 904-906 North I Street
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3 Mr. Bronston reported that the unsafe accessory building has been removed pursuant
4 to the order issued.
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6 Fire Department
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8 Hiring of Karl Elsrod and Paul Schroeder
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10 Ms. Maness informed the Board that copies of the minutes of the Fireman's Pension
11 Fund Board of Trustees had been received and the minutes reflected the acceptance
12 of Mr. Elsrod and Mr. Schroeder into the Pension Fund subject to final approval
13 by PERF.
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15 Ms. Maness read the following letter from Assistant Fire Chief, Don Atkins:
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17 Dear Board Members:
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19 I respectfully request the appointment of two (2) new firfighters,
20 Karl Elsrod and Paul Schroeder. Effective appointment dates are contingent
21 upon the fire department bidding system and will be set at the Board meeting.
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23 Both have met the physical requirements and were approved by the local
24 Fireman's Pension Board, subject to the acceptance by PERF.
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26 /s/ Don Atkins
27 Assistant Fire Chief
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29 Assistant Chief Atkins informed the Board that the hiring date for Mr. Elsrod
30 will be May 16, 1985 and for Mr. Schroeder on May 17, 1985. •
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32 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the hiring of Karl Elsrod, effective May 16,
33 1985 and Paul Schroeder effective May 17, 1985 as probationary firefighters,
34 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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36 Mayor Frank H. Waltennann administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Elsrod and
37 Mr. Schroeder to become probationary firefighters.
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39 Public Works Depailauent
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41 Preliminary Draft of Street Sweeping Contract
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43 Mr. Willis presented the Board a preliminary draft of a contract for street
44 sweeping. The contract would be with McCoy Sweeping Service, a private
45 contractor, for sweeping of city streets particularly in areas of town with
46 parked cars making sweeping difficult. The sweeping will be done after 12:00
47 midnight and these areas will be maintained better. The contract would be for
48 6,000.00 and this amount is less that a full time position and it covers the
49 equipment also. Mr. Willis requested the City Attorney and Board Members to
50 peruse the contract and make addition or corrections.
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52 Ms. Silberstein asked about the rate and Mr. Willis stated it was 11.25 per
53 curb mile. He also told the Board that Mr. McCoy had been performing this
54 sevice from previously allocated funds and that an additional appropriation
55 would be requested for the 6,000.00. He also stated that the requirements on
56 insurance for liability purposes can be adjusted. He also invited the public
57 to inform the Street Department of any curb disrepair or excessive debris.
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59 Ms. Silberstein moved to refer the Contract for Sweeping Services to the City
60 Attorney and City Attorney for further action, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
61 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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63 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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65 On Street Parking in Downtown Area
Board of Works Minutes Con't
May 16, 1985
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1 Ms. Silberstein stated that this was added to the agenda in connection with
2 the public hearing for residential parking to be held at the next meeting of
3 the Board of Works. She stated that Mary Merchanthouse had received many comments
4 on parking in the Downtown area. Ms. Merchanthouse told the Board that as manager III
5 of the Off Street Parking, she had received many complaints of employees in
III 6 the downtown area parking on the side streets to B Street both north and south.
7 Much of these areas include residential areas and parking on street is being
8 limited for the residents of the areas. Two-hour limitation in connection with
9 two hour parking in the downtown area is limited between North and South A
10 Streets and Ms. Merchanthouse suggested that a study be conducted by the City
11 to determine the density of parking between North and South B Street in the
12 downtown area.
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14 Ms. Silberstein moved to request the Traffic Division to investigate the on
15 street parking in the downtown area between North and South B Streets and to
16 conduct a survey of the density of the parking with the possible recommendation
17 of extending the two hour limitation to assist. residential areas, seconded by
18 Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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22 Request for Shrine Parade
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24 Mr. Shelby Smith, representing the Tarum Shrine Club, requested permission from
25 the Board for approval for the annual Shrine Day Parade on Saturday, August
26 10, 1985 starting at 2:00 P.M. The parade units would line up in the Glen
27 Miller Park, proceed west on Main to 16th, North to A, West on North A to North
28 10th Street. This route is the same as past years.
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30 The Traffic Depail.rnent had no problems with this request.
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32 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the request of the Tarum Shrine for the Annual
33 Shrine Parade on August 10, 1985 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on the route requested,
34 subject to the filing of Proof of Insurance with the City named as co-insured,
35 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 ADJOURNMENT
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39 There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
40 meeting was adjourned.
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43 Cathy A. Maness, President
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48 City Clerk
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