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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 7, 1985
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
2 in regular session February 7, 1985 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal
3 Building in said City. Ms. Maness presided with Mr. Brown and Ms. Silberstein
4 in attendance. The following business was had to-wit :
5
6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 31, 1985
7
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.
10
11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
12
13 No claims were presented for approval for payment .
14
15 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
16
17 Fire Department
18
19 Approval of Monthly Report
20
21 Fire Chief Larry Bosell presented the January Monthly Report to the Board.
22 The report included a total of 89 runs with a loss estimate of 347,925.00.
23
24 Ms. Silberstein moved to accept and file the monthly report, seconded by Mr.
25 Brown and on unanious voice vote the motion was carried.
26
27 Ms. Silberstein asked Chief Bosell about the code enforcement at the Tiernan
28 Center. Chief Bosell told the Board that he had been concerned with smoking
29 in the building and seating arrangements and that a letter had been sent to
30 the Richmond Community Schools regarding these issues .
31
32 Chief Bosell reported that for 1984 a total of 900. runs had been made with
33 a loss estimate of 1,196,855.00.
34
35 Resignation of Firefighter Terry Shores
36
37 Fire Chief Bosell submitted the following letter to the Board:
38
39 Dear Board Members :
40
41 It is with regret that the resignation of firefighter Terry Shores is
42 presented to the Board members, effective January 31, 1985.
43
44 Mr. Shores is a thirteen year veteran of the department and was an aggressive
45 and -valued member of the department. He is leaving to accept other
46 employment.
47
48 Enclosed is a letter received with his stated resignation, which we submit
49 to the Board of Public Works and Safety for action.
50
51 /s/ Larry H. Bosell, Fire Chief
52
53
54 Chief Larry Bosell
55
56 Dear Larry:
57
58 I want to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have done
59 for me. You are doing quite a job as Chief, and I am sure you will continue
60 to do so.
61
62 It is with regret, but anticipated excitement, that I give you my resignation
63 as Fireman of the City of Richmond, Indiana effective the end of my vacation
64 and scheduled code day.
65
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1 The opportunities I have before me are ones that I cannot turn down at
2 this time.
3
4 Please accept my resignation, and again, thanks for everything you have
5 done. You have not only been a good boss, but also a good friend. I
6 will keep in touch.
7
8 /s/ Terry J. Shores
9
10
11 Ms. Silberstein moved to accept the resignation of Firefighter Terry Shores
12 and to thank him for his service effective January 31, 1985, seconded by Mr.
13 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
14
15 Police Department
16
17 Hiring of two (2) Probationary Police Officers
18
19 Police Chief Joseph Nimitz presented the following request to the Board:
20
21 Dear Board Members :
22
23 The following applicants for the position of Probationary Police Officer
24 with the Richmond Police Department are recommended for hiring:
25
26 Thomas F. Porfidio, Age: 29
27 319 Kinsey Street
28 Richmond, Indiana
29
30 Thomas D. Legear, Age 25
31 20 Forest Place
32 Richmond, Indiana
33
34 These applicants have successfully completed written examinations, back-
35 ground investigations, physical qualifications and have been accepted
36 by the Police Pension Board.
37
38 These applicants have been approved by the Police Merit Commission.
39
40 It is requested that the above named individuals enter police service
41 with the Richmond Police Department effective on February 11, 1985.
42
43 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
44 Chief of Police
45
46 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the hiring of Thomas Porfidio and Thomas Legear
47 effective February 11, 1985, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote
48 the motion was carried.
49
50 Mayor Frank H. Waltermann administered the Oath to become a Probationary Police
51 Officer to Mr. Porfidio and Mr. Legear and the congratulations of the Board
52 was extended to them.
53
54 Planning Department - Building Division
55
56 Approval of Monthly Report
57
58 Mr. Dennis Bronston presented the January monthly report. The report showed
59 a total of number of permits issued as 65 for a total cose of 500,214.00.
60
61 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the January monthly report of the Building
62 Division of the Planning Department, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous
63 voice vote the motion was carried.
64
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1 Public Works Department
2
3 Permission for Amtrak to post directional signs within City
4
5 Dan Fienning of the Public Works Department presented the following request
6 for AMTRAK to the Board:
7
8 Request by Amtrak to permission to post directional signs within the
9 corporate limits of the City of Richmond, to facilitate the ridership
10 of Amtrak's patrons trying to locate the existing railroad station,
11 situated at 300 North 3rd Street.
12
13 Most of the routes within the City to be posted are state highways and
14 state highway officials must approve the designated sign locations as
15 shown on an accompanying map.
16
17 Mr. Fienning told the Board that eighteen (18) signs will be posted throughout
18 the City and that signs will also be posted at the station.
19
. 20 Traffic Captain Dan Wogoman stated that the locations of the signs are fine
21 with his Department, but that Amtrak will have to provide their own posts .
22
23 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the request of Amtrak to post eighteen (18)
24 directional signs within the City of Richmond, contingent upon Amtrak bearing
25 the cost of the signs and posts, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice
26 vote the motion was carried.
27
28 Approval of Change Order on N.W. 7th Street Project
29
30 Ms. Maness presented Change Order No. 1 for N.W. 7th Street. The Change Order
31 consists of additional bituminous and aggregate materials and labor to strengthen
32 the depth of the street for trucks and to fill soft areas needing to be under
33 cut. The Change Order was necessitated by inclement weather during construction.
34 Total additional costs are 7,347. 62 and will be covered by the Indiana Department
35 of Commerce Infrastructure Grant and Local Road and Street Funds.
36
37 Mr. Brown moved to approve Change Order No. 1 for N.W. 7th Street in the amount
38 of 7,347.62, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous voice vote the motion
39 was carried.
40
41 Approval for Change Order and Change in Plans, Materials or Quantities for
42 South L Street Project
43
44 Ms. Maness presented three (3) Changes in Plans, Materials or Quantities and
45 one (1) Change Order for South L Street. Total cost of the changes is 25,520.92
46 and the City's share is 25% or 6,380.24. The costs will paid from prior
47 appropriations for the South L Street Project . These were necessary for final
48 work on South L Street and have been approved by the Engineer's Office.
49
50 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve and execute Change in Plans, Materials or
51 Quantities # 7, 8 and 10 and Change Order #9 on South L Street, seconded by
52 Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
53
54 Mayor's Office
55
56 Set February 18, 1985 as Holiday for City Employees
57
58 Sue Roberson presented a request from the Office of the Mayor to designate
59 February 18, 1985 (President's Day) as a Holiday for City employees . Ms.
60 Roberson told the Board that the rest of the holidays will be established as
61 a part of the City's Personnel Policy being developed.
62
63 Ms. Silberstein moved to set February 18, 1985 as a Holiday for City employees,
64 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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1 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
2
3 Request to designate Residential Handicapped Parking Space at 404 S.W. 3rd
4 Street
5
6 The request of Mrs. Beverly Medford to designate a handicapped parking space
7 at 404 S.W. 3rd Street for her Aunt, Tessie Bowman was presented to the Board.
8 Captain Wogoman told the Board that there is a large area in back of this
9 property leading to the garage that is accessible for parking. The area is
10 accessible by an alley. Captain Wogoman will investigate why this area cannot
11 be used for parking to facilitate the request for the handicapped parking space
12 in the front of this property.
13
14 Ms. Silberstein moved to table the request for a residential handicapped parking
15 designation at 404 S.W. 3rd Street to ascertain the availability of off street
16 parking to these individuals, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice
17 vote the motion was carried.
18
19 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
20
21 State Highway Resolution regarding I-70 Eastbound Off Ramp to U.S. 27 South
22
23 Ms. Maness announced that the State Highway Department has established a STOP
24 for all traffic on the I-70 eastbound off ramp at the junction with U.S. 27
25 southbound.
26
27 Inspection of Clearview Cable Books and Records
28
29 Ms. Maness read the following letter to the Board:
30
31 Rich Cody, Plant Supervisor
32 Clearview Cable TV
33
34 Dear Mr. Cody:
35
36 Pursuant to Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement between the City and
37 the Company, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety intends to
38 exercise its right to inspect the books and records of the Company on
39 Tuesday, February 19, 1985 at 9:30 A.M. at the Company's offices . Such
40 inspection will be made by members of the Board of Public Works and Safety
41 and/or by its duly authorized representatives who would present proof
42 of such authorization.
43
44 We would expect such books and records to include, at a minimum, financial
45 statements including income statements and balance sheets (basic, expanded,
46 HBO and Disney) , all for the years 1981 to the present, being the most
47 current records available to the Company.
48
49 Please notify us at once if the date and time stated are not suitable
50 for such inspection, and we shall arrange another mutually convenient
51 time. Your cooperation and compliance with this request are greatly
52 appreciated.
53
54 /s/ Cathy A. Maness, President,
55 Richmond Board of Public Works
56
57 Ms. Maness explained that this request would be hand delivered to Mr. Cody
58 and that it had come out of the public hearing.
59
60 Loading and Unloading Zone for Trailways and ABC Coach Lines
61
62 Captain Wogoman told the Board that the Agency for Trailways Bus Lines and
63 ABC Coach Lines has changed from the Taxi Company to Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer at
64 Birt's Sewing Center. The Shaffers are requesting that two (2) on street parking
65 spaces in front of Birt 's Sewing Center (1025 East Main) be designated as a
66 Bus Loading and Unloading area. The bus lines want to keep the service in
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1 the downtown area and need a safe place for unloading and loading.
2
3 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the designation of two (2) on street parking
III 4 spaces at 1025 East Main Street as a Bus Loading and Unloading Zone, seconded
5 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
6
7 Introduction of Scouts serving as Department Heads
8
9 The various Department Heads introduced their Scouts assigned to be the Head
10 of that Department for the Day as part of a week observing Boy Scout Activities.
11
12 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING- 542. North 19th Street- 1:
13 .
14 ORDER Issued Pursuant to
15 Chapter 98 of the Code of
16 Ordinances of the City of
17 Richmond, Indiana
18
19 Order issued to: Wesley Eaton, RR #1, Study Road, Centerville, Indiana 47330.
20
21 Address of the unsafe premises: 542 North 19th Street.
22
23 The building(s) or structure(s) or part(s) thereof, located on the real estate
24 described above, as a result of inspection and investigation by the Planning
25 and Economic Development Department, Building Division, has been found to
26 be in an impaired structural condition or state which renders it unsafe or
27 dangerous to persons and property. Said findings are according to minimum
28 standards established and set forth in Chapter 98 of the City of Richmond
29 Code of Ordinances.
30
31 Therefore, it is hereby ordered that the following action be accomplished
32 in regard to this property:
33 1. Secure all first floor entrances by the placement of plywood over
34 all windows and doors - 10 days .
35 2. Obtain permits to repair or demolish unsafe building.
36
37 The action required above shall be accomplished within 30 days of the date
38 of receipt of the Order.
39
40 A hearing regarding this order will be conducted by the Richmond Board of
41 Public Works and Safety in the Board of Works Room at the Municipal Building,
42 50 North 5th Street; Richmond, Indiana, February 7, 1985, 9:00 A.M. You may
43 appear at the above said hearing to show cause why this order should not be
44 complied with; you may be represented by an attorney, present evidence, call
45 witnesses and make arguments at the hearing. If you fail to appear, the hearing
46 will be held in your absence.
47
48 If the Order is not complied with within the time specified above, the Building
49 Division of the Planning and Economic Development Department will cause said
50 action to be taken. The cost incurred by the Department in processing the
51 matter and performing the work may, if not paid, be recorded after a hearing
52 as a lien against all persons having a fee interest or life estate interest
53 in the unsafe premises . A person who uses a building in violation of this
54 Order or interferes with or delays the carrying out of this Order commits
55 a Class C infraction. Each day that the violation continues constitutes a
56 separate offense.
57
58 You have an obligation . according to Section: 12 of Chapter 98 of the City of
59 Richmond Code of Ordinances to supply full information regarding this order
60 to any person who may take or agree to take a substantial property interest
61 in the unsafe premises, prior to such transfer or agreement to transfer or
62 agreement to transfer, (a) the full name, address and telephone number of
63 the person acquiring substantial property interest, and, (b) a true and accurate
64 copy of the legal instrument under which the transfer or agreement to transfer
65 is accomplished.
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1 If you have any questions regarding this Order, you may contact the Building
2 Division of the Planning and Economic Development Department located in the
3 Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374, telephone
4 (317) 966-5561 ext . 220 or 231.
5
6 /s/ John D. Bronston
7 Building & Zoning Administrator
8
9 /s/ Daniel S. Dooley
10 Supervisor
11
12 Mr. Barden told the Board that proper notification had been sent to Mr. Eaton
13 by Certified Mail, receipt returned, and that Mr. Eaton was the only party with
14 interest in the property.
15
16 Ms . Silberstein moved to accept the proof of notification, seconded by Mr.
17 Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
18
19 The Clerk of the Board administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Bronston.
20
21 Mr. Bronston told the Board that a fire had occured at this property on December
22 21, 1984 and that the Fire Department had requested the Planning Department
23 to inspect the property regarding the electrical system and other structural
24 defects. After the inspection the Order was issued to secure the property and
25 to obtain permits to cause the structure to be repaired or demolished. Mr.
26 Eaton has secured the property and obatined the permits, but no other action
27 has been taken and Mr. Bronston requested the Board to affirm the Original Order
28 with a modification to No. 2 to read "All repair be completed within sixty (60)
29 days and that a Progress Report be submitted to the board of Public Works by
30 April 11, 1985."
31
32 The Clerk of the Board administered the oath to give testimony to Fire Chief
33 Bosell.
34
35 Chief Bosell told the Board that the fuse box was a homemade panel box and the
36 wiring was completely outdated. The fire had started in an'unsafe flue.
37
38 There was no one speaking for the owner of the property.
39
40 Ms. Silberstein moved to affirm issued on January 8, 1985 with the following
41 modifications: Delete No. 1 since this has been accomplished and change No..
42 2 by adding "All repair be completed within sixty (60) days and that a progress
43 report be submitted to the Board of Public Works by April 11, 1985", seconded
44 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
45
46 Ms. Maness closed the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located at 542 North
47 19th Street.
48
49 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING - 605 South 8th Street
50
51 Mr. Bronston stated that he had been in contact with Mr. Nick Porfidio and that
52 he had requested a thirty (30) day continuation on the hearing to give him time
53 to see if it is feasible to rehabilitate the structure. Mr. Porfidio will attend
54 the hearing, if continued, and submit a schedule to the Board on rehabilitation
55 of the structure. Mr. Bronston asked the Board to honor the request to continue
56 the hearing and set the continuation date for March 14, 1985 at 9:00 A.M.
57
58 Ms. Silberstein moved to continue the Unsafe Building Hearing on property located
59 at 605 South 8th Street to March 14, 1985 at 9:00 A.M. , seconded by Mr. Brown
60 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
61
62 ADJOURNMENT
63
64 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
65 meeting was adjourned at 9:55 A.M.
Cathy A�Maness, President
ATTEST: 7/
Mary Merlhaanfhouse, City Clerk