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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 10, 1985
" The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
2 regular session January 10, 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:
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6 9:00 A.M. SALT BID OPENING
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8 Rita Stout, Purchasing Director, requested all bids be turned in for opening.
9 Having received all bids, Ms. Silberstein moved to close the bidding, seconded
10 by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
11 The Clerk presented the Proof of Publication and Ms. Silberstein moved to accept
12 and file the Proof of Publication, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice
13 vote the motion was carried.
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15 Ms. Stout opened correspondence from Diamond Crystal Salt Company stating they
16 were unable to bid at this time.
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18 The bid of Morton Salt Division was opened and was in proper order accompanied
19 by a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid. The bid was for 650 tons
20 of salt at 33.05 a ton.
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22 The bid of International Salt Company was opened and found to be in order.
23 The bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid.
24 Bid price was 31.79 per ton for 650 tons.
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26 The bid of Domtar Industries was opened and was in proper order. A bid bond
27 in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Total bid price was 31.00 a ton for
28 650 tons.
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30 Ms. Silberstein moved to refer the salt bids to the Purchasing Director for
31 evaluation and tabulation, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote
32 the motion was carried.
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34 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1985
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36 Ms. Silberstein to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,
37 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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41 Ms. Maness stated that there were no claims for payment at this time.
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43 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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45 Planning Department
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47 Date Set for Unsafe Building Hearing at 906 North I Street
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49 Ms. Silberstein moved to set February 14, 1985 at 9:00 A.M. as the date and
50 time to conduct an unsafe building hearing on an accessory building located at 904
51 -- 906 North I Street, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the
52 motion was carried.
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54 Date Set for Inoperable Vehicle Hearing - 1414 Holsapple Road
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56 Mr. Brown moved to set January 24, 1985 at 9:00 A.M. as the date and time to
57 conduct an Inoperable Vehicle Hearing for three (3) inoperable vehicles on property
58 located at 1414 Holsapple Road, seconded by Ms. Silberstein and on unanimous
59 voice vote the motion was carried.
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61 Approval for Curb Cut at 1101 Berry Lane
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63 The request of Janes and Theresa Driggers for a curb cut at 1101 Berry Lane
64 was presented. Mr. Dooley told the Board that the curb cut was for a detached
65 garage and both he and Captain Wogoman had approved the request.
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Ms. Silberstein moved to approve the request for a curb cut at 1101 Berry Lane,
2 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 Fire Department
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6 Fire Chief Bosell presented the monthly report for December of 1984. The report
7 showed a total number of runs as 79 and a loss estimate of 95,950.00
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9 Mr. Brown commented on Firefighter Terry Shores being honored as the "Firefighter
10 of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce. The congratulations of the Board was
11 extended to Mr. Shores.
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13 Ms. Silberstein moved to accept and file the December, 1.984 monthly report of the
14 Richmond Fire Department, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the
15 motion was carried.
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17 Police Department
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19 Request for Termination of Probationary Police Officer
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21 Police Chief Nimitz read the following letter to the Board:
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23 Board of Public Works & Safety
24 Cathy A. Maness, President
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26 Dear Board Members:
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28 Effective, Tuesday, January 8, 1985 at 10:30 AM, Probationary Officer Forrest
29 Hughes is terminated as a member of the Richmond Police Department,
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31 Probationary Officer Hughes violated the Manual for Police of the Richmond
32 Police Department to wit:
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34 Article V General Disciplinary Rules
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36 4. Neglect of duty.
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38 11. Leaving post or station or being absent from duty without
39 permission.
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41 Probationary Officer Hughes violated the policies of the Richmond Police
42 Department by leaving the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on Monday, January
43 7, 1985, returning to Richmond. Hughes was advised by Lt. Ron Pennington
44 to contact Chief Joseph A. Nimitz on Tuesday morning by 9:00 AM. He failed
45 to do so.
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47 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
48 Chief of Police
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50 Ms. Silberstein stated that she feels personnel matters should be brought up in
51Executive Session of the Board rather than in a public session since they are such
52sensitive issues.
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54 Ms. Silberstein suggested this item be tabled until an Executive Session of the
55Board can be called. She then moved to set Monday, January 14, 1985 at 4:00 P.M.
56in the Board of Works Room as the date for an Executive Session concerning personnel
57matters, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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59Law Department
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61Approval of Ralston Purina Ground Lease
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63In the absence of Mr. Barden, Ms. Silberstein presented a ground lease to the Board
64 between the City and Ralston Purina for an area under the Richmond Avenue Bridge
65used by Ralston Purina for parking. She stated that this area serves no other
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1 public purpose. This is a three (3) year lease and Ralston Purina will pay
2 the City 10.00 and assume liability for the area. The lease is on a renewable
3 basis. Ms. Silberstein commented that the County Commissioners need to approve
4 the use of the area under the bridge and lease is subject to this approval.
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6 Ms. Silberstein moved to approve and execute the ground lease with Ralston
7 . Purina for a period of three (3) years per terms stated and subject to approval
8 by the County, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion
9 was carried.
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11 Board of Works
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13 Executive Session Set for ;February .7, 1985
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15 Ms. Silberstein moved to set February 7, 1985 at 8:45 A.M. as the date and
16 time for an Executive Session of the Board of Works to discuss personnel matters,
17 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was h-red. - The
18 meeting will be held in the Office of the Mayor. Ca*Kiel)
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20 Executive Session set for January 17, 1985
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22 Ms. Silberstein moved to set January 17, 1985 at 8:30 A.M. as the date and
23 time for an Executive Session of the Board of Works to discuss personnel matters,
24 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
25 The meeting will be held in the Office of the City Attorney. .
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27 COUNCIL REQUESTS
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29 Councilperson Whitesell requested the Board to take another look at the truck
30 traffic on Harris Street. Ms. Maness requested the Committee established to
31 study that situation meet again and that the Clerk ask a representative of
32 the WASCO Automotive Supply to serve on the Committee. The Committee included
33 Councilperson Whitesell, Ms. Silberstein, Captain Wogoman and Mr. Mike Rousa,
34 a resident of. Harris Street. A report is due to the Board on February 7, 1985.
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36 Councilperson Whitesell also requested the Board to provide him a timing schedule
37 of the traffic lights on Williamsburg Pike including the lights at Rich Road,
38 the Alcoa Plant and Industries Road. Ms. Maness requested Captain Wogoman
39 respond to Councilperson Whitesell regarding the timing of the lights at these
40 locations.
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42 Councilperson Whitesell also requested the Board to cause action on a property
43 at 216 N.W. J Street be expedited since the property is currently vacant.
44 Mr. Bronston reported that he had been to the property and will contact the
45 owners for immediate action.
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47 OTHER BUSINESS
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49 Train Depot
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51 Ms. Maness reported that Norfolk and Southern had acknowledged the receipt
52 of the City's offer and earnest money on the purchase of the railroad depot.
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54 Removal of parking in front of Tiernan Center
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56 Captain Wogoman requested the Board to remove parking in the 500 block of S.W.
57 1st Street from E Street to just south of the emergency gate (close to F Street)
58 on the East Side of the Street only. Captain Wogoman explained that this is
59 the area directly in front of the Tiernan Center and the area should be declared
60 no parking for public safety and emergency use. The area is approximately
61 250 feet in length.
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63 Ms. Silberstein moved to establish a No Parking Zone on the East Side of S.W.
64 1st Street from E Street to the south side of the Entrance Gate, seconded by
65 Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. This will be
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1 effective as soon as signs axe posted and curbs marked.
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3 Report by RP&L on Street Light Conversions
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5 Mr. Robert Hankosky.reported to the Board that conversion from Mercury to Sodium111
6 lights had been completed on North 5th Street from Main to A Street.
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8 ADJOURNMENT
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10 There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded and passed .
11 the meeting was adjourned.
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15 Cathy . Maness
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19 ATTEST: M ��yti � ti
20 Mary M rchanthouse
21 City Clerk
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