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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 9, 1984
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
2 regular session, August 9, 1984 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building
3 in said City. Ms. Maness presided with Mr. Brown in attendance. Ms. Silberstein
4 was absent. The following business was had to-wit:
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6 9:00 A.M. UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING - 321 N.W. E Street-Rhonda Lawrence
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8 The City Attorney presented the following statement to the members of the Board
9 regarding the unsafe building at 321 N.W. E Street:
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11 Dear Members:
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13 Mr. John Sayre III, Attorney at Law, contacted my office this afternoon to
14 advise that foreclosure proceedings will be initiated against Rhonda Lawrence
15 on her failure to timely pay her mortgage.
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17 My recommendation is to continue this hearing two weeks pending receipt of the
18 necessary documents.
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20 /s/ Kenneth E. Barden
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23 Mr. Barden requested the Board to make the extension three (3) weeks instead of
24 two (2) weeks and continue the hearing on August 30, 1984.
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26 Mrs. Rhonda Lawrence made a statement to .the Board indicating that since she had to
27 pay rent by virtue of not living . 'in her home, she had been unable to make the
28 mortgage payments. She is seeking legal counsel with the Legal Services Organization
29 and Mr. Barden requested Mrs. Lawrence to have her attorney contact him regarding
30 this matter.
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32 Mr. Brown moved to continue the unsafe.building hearing on 321 N.W. E Street until
33 August 30, 1984 at 9:00 A.M. , seconded by Ms. Maness - : , and on unanimous voice
34 vote the motion was carried.
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36 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 1984
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38 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded
39 by Ms. Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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41 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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43 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims in the amount of 137,272.00 for payment, seconded
/16 by Ms. Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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46 TABLED ITEMS
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48 N.W. 5th and Pearl Streets Traffic Visibility Problem
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50 Ms. Maness stated she had personally driven by the intersection and that Mr. Williams
51 had made an effort to correct the situation by trimming the corner of the hedges in
52 question. Ms. Maness commented that the Board of Works will not continue to pursue
53 this matter until a study can be made of other- locations- posing the same traffic
54 hazard and an ordinance can be developed and presented to the Common Council to
55 establish standards regarding public •safety at intersections. - -
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57 New Paris Pike Speed Limit -
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59 Ms. Maness stated that Mr. Barden had sent a letter to the County asking for their
60 consideration on making the speed limit 35 MPH on US 121 from US 2-27 to Gaar Road.
61 No response had been received from the County and Mr. Barden recommended approval
62 of the request from the State Highway Commission.
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64 Mr. Brown moved to approve the request of the State Highway Commission to establish
65 a 35 MPH Speed Limit on US 121 ( New Paris Pike ) from 227 to Gaar Road, seconded by
66 Ms. Maness and on unanimous vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 9, 1984
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1 Impound Area Contract
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3 Ms. Maness stated that the question regarding a section of the Contract for the
4 Impound Area was cleared by the following response from the City Attorney:
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6 Dear Members:
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8 You are considering signing the impound area contract for the year 1984 with J
a Street Auto Parts. This contract will give J Street Auto Parts the exclusive
10 right to store abandoned vehicles towed at the request of the Richmond Police
11 Department.
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13 By the terms of the contract J Street Auto will pay the City a set amount
14 in two installemnts. In return J Street Auto will either charge the claimant
15 for storage fees, or will sell unclaimed vehicles for the storage charges. The
16 maximum amount chargeable for vehicle storage is set by City Ordinance.
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18 Indiana Code, I.C. 9-9-1-5.1-1 et seq. provides the procedure for disposal of
19 abandoned or unclaimed vehicles.
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21 The vehicles for which the City must pay J Street Auto for storage are vehicles
22 which are seized subject to forfeiture as items used in criminal activity. The
23 City must pay the storage costs first, but will be able to recover the cost
24 when the vehicles are sold at a later date. Instead of the auto lot selling
25 these vehicles, as in the case of abandoned vehicles, the City must sell them
26 at police or sheriff's auction in order to recover the costs. Generally vehicles
27 which are seized due to criminal involvement must be forfeited in court proceedings.
28 A one year waiting period allows the City and its authorized law enforcement
29 agencies to use these vehicles. Then the vehicles are sold. A copy of the
30 authorizing statute is attached herewith.
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32 Of course, if a vehicle is towed pursuant to a private person's request,
33 and the vehicle is essentially not abandoned, then the vehicle may be towed
34 to the place where the owner desires.
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36 I hope this answers your questions.
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38 /s/ Kenneth E. Barden
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40 Mr. Brown moved to approve the Contract for the Impound Area with J Street Auto
41 Parts for the year 1984 and execute same, seconded by Ms. Maness and on unanimous
42 voice vote the motion was carried. The Contract is retroactive to January 1, 1984.
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44 Sale of Advertising on City Owned Buses
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46 Mr. Willis told the Board that he has sent letters to advertisers regarding advertising
47 on City Buses and has received responses from four to five advertisers. He figures
48 this will give 7,000.00 in annual revenue and the advertising will be sold on a
49 one year lease at a monthly rate.
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51 COMMITTEE REPORTS
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53 Traffic Study Committee for Richmond High School Area
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55 Mr. Brown reported to the Board that the Committee had met and discussed several
56 points to assist the traffic problem in the Richmond High School area. The
57 Committee pointed out that speeding was not the only problem, but that loading and
58 unloading of students was also a problem along with parking. Initial recommendations
59 are to make certain that the 20 MPH signs are posted properly, the yellow stripping
60 of the Boulevard and 20 MPH painted on the pavement. A final report will be made
61 on August 16, 1984.
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63 Mr. Willis stated that this problem cannot be solved overnight and that he feels this
64 Committee will be an ongoing committee to solve traffic problems in this area.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 9, 1984
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1 Mr. Brown moved to accept the recommendations of the Study Committee to
2 strip the Boulevard and to post the 20 MPH on the pavement, seconded by Ms.
3 Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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5 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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7 Ms. Maness stated that she would be adding the following items to the Agenda under
8 Department Requests: The Monthly Report of the Building Division of the Planning
9 and Economic Development Department, a change order on South L Street for the
10 Public Works Department and the approval of the Information and Referral Grant for
11 the Clerk's Office.
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13 Attorney's Office
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15 Status Report of Unsafe Building 126 North 7th Street - Clyde Chriaman
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17 Mr. Barden stated that a site examination would be done by Mr. Bronston and if
18 the site was approved as set forth in the original Order an Order would be
19 issued rescinding the Order.
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21 Closing for sale of property at 700 Richmond Ave to John Manville
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23 Mr. Barden requested the Board of Works to set August 30, 1984 as the date to
24 close the sale on _the property to Manville Corporation. This will not have to
25 be done in the regular meeting, but will include execution of the documents as
26 previously approved by the Board. •
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28 Sale of Farm Produce on City Right of Way
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30 Mr. Barden reminded the public that' vendors may not sell farm produce or any other
31 goods on theCity's right of way, unless otherwise .allowed by law.
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33 Police Department
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35 Retirement of Captain Ronald_ Chesnut
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37 Police Chief Nimitz read the following letter to the members of the Board:
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39 Dear Board Members:
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41 Attached find a copy of the letter of retirement from Capt. Ronald W.
42 Chesnut , effective August 10, 1984.
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44 I recommend acceptance of Capt. Chesnut's..retirement as =he. has exceeded
45 the minimum 20 years service for retirement.
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47 Capt. Chesnut has served the, City of Richmond for twenty one years and 60
48 days.
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50 I further recommend he be placed on the retired roll as of August 11, 1984.
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52 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
53 Chief of-Police
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55 Mr. Brown moved to accept the retirement of Captain Ronald Chesnut effective
56 August 10, 1984, seconded by Ms. Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion
57 was carried.
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59 The Board extended their appreciation and congratulations to Captain Chesnut.
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61 Reinstatement of James Downs, Park Police,with Special Police Powers
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63 Mr. Brown moved to table this request until August 16, 1984, seconded by Ms.
64 Maness and' on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 9, 1984
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1 Planning and Economic Development Department
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3 Removal of Unsafe Accessory Buildings
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5 The following statement was issued:
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7 There is considerable number of accessory buildings, adjoining alleys, that
8 are in need of major repair or need to be demolished and cleared from the
9 premises on which they are lcoated.
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11 These buildings and structures represent:
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13 (1) Blighting influence;
14 (2) Fire hazard; and
15 (3) Haven for pests and rodents.
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17 Therefore, our Department will be instituting a step-up program of Code
18 enforcement to either cause the removal or repair of these unsafe buildings
19 and structures.
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21 Our Department will need the support and cooperation of this Board in order
22 to facilitate this program.
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24 Your consideration is appreciated.
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26 /s/ John D. Bronston
27 Building & Zoning Administrator
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29 Mr. Bronston stated he will be contacting owners of the unsafe accessory buildings
30 and filing the case with the Board of Works and that Mr. Barden will be
31 notified to file a violation of the Building Code in regards to these buildings.
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33 Monthly Report - Building Division
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35 A total of 111 permits have been issued at a total cost of 627,807 .00 and fees in
36 the amount of 2,436.00.
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38 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the monthly report of the Building Division of the
39 Planning and Economic Development Department, seconded by Ms. Maness and on
L0 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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42 Mr. Brown requested an update on the weed control program.
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44 Public Works - South L Street Change Order
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46 A Change Order on South L Street was presented for approval. The order is in the
47 amount of 21,329.50 and is for retaining walls due to the high embankmmnts in the
L8 area of South 9th to llth Streets. Sufficient funds are available to cover the
49 change order and it has been approved by the State Highway Commission and
50 Contractor's United.
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52 Mr. Brown moved to approve the South L Street Change Order in the amount of
53 21,329,50, seconded by Ms. Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
54 carried.
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56 Clerk's Office - I & R Grant for 1985
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58 The City Clerk explained that the City would be applying for 13,000.00 in Older
59 American Acts funds to assist financing the Information and Referral Project
60 located in that Office. All matching funds have been included in the 1985 budget
61 for the Clerk's Office.
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63 Mr. Brown moved to approve execution by the Board of Works of the Information and
64 Referral Grant for 1985, seconded by Ms. Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion
65 was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
August 9, 1984
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1 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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3 Road :Blocktfor Cystic Fibrosis - Richmond Jaycees
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11/ 5 The Richmond Jaycees requested permission to hold a road block on August 18, 1984
6 at West Main and 18th Street and East Main and 18th Street to accept donations
7 for Cystic Fibrosis.
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9 Captain Wogoman stated this was an annual affair and his office had no problem with
10 the request.
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12 Mr. Brown moved to approve the request of the Jaycees to hold a road block on
13 August 18, 1984 at West Main and 18th and East Main and 18th, seconded by Ms.
14 Maness and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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16 Special Meeting of the Board of Works - August 10, 1984 at 4:00 P.M.
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18 Ms. Maness reminded the press and the Board that there would be a Special Meeting of
19 the Board of Public Works and Safety on August 10, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board
20 of Works Room.
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22 Shrine Parade
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24 Captain Wogoman reminded the public that the Shrine Parade would be Saturday
25 August 10, 1984 and be aware of the posted no parking signs.
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27 ADJOURNMENT
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29 There being no further business on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
30 meeting was adjourned.
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32 Cathy A. Maness
33 President
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35 ATTEST: Mary Merchanthouse
36 Clerk of the Board
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