HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-14-1983 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 14, 1983
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
2 regular session July 14, 1983 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building
3 in said City. Mr. Meredith presided with Mr. Cordell and Mr. Webb present. The
4 following business was had, to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1983
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III8 Mr. Webb moved the minutes of July 7, 1983 be approved and placed on file as
9 prepared, seconded by Mr. Cordell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
10 carried.
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12 RECEIVE BIDS FOR POLICE CRUISERS
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14 City Attorney Ed Anderson examined proof of publication for thirteen (13) police
15 cruisers and found it to be in order.
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17 Mr. Webb moved that the advertisement for police cruisers be accepted and placed
18 on file, seconded by Mr. Cordell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
19 carried.
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21 The following bids were received and recorded:
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23 Orland Park Dodge & RV, Inc.
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25 13 1983 Dodge Diplomat Salon 4-dr. Sedans
26 various colors
27 Alternate #1 3 units $ 9,773.00 ea.
28 #2 3 units 10,050.00 ea.
29 #3 4 units 8,998.00 ea.
30 #4 3 units 9,837.00 ea.
31 white units
32 #5 5 units 9,257.00 ea.
II33 #6 5 units 8,998.00 ea.
34 #7 1 unit 9,055.00 ea.
35 #8 3 units 9,328.00 ea.
36 #9 1 unit 10,050.00 ea.
37 Ford alternate 1983 Crown Victoria
38 20 available .10,750.00 ea.
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40 Another alternate bid was received today; however a letter was also delivered
41 noting the Plymouth Grand Furys in this bid were sold out and also they cannot
42 supply alternates #5, #6 and #8 in the above bid; however, they can supply 1983
43 Dodge Diplomats as listed in the second bid for $9,257.00 ea.
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45 Gene Thompaon Motors Inc.
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47 13 GL 41 Dodge Diplomats as per specs: $10,750.00 ea.
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49 Mr. Webb moved that the bids be accepted for evaluation and recommendation,
50 seconded by Mr. Cordell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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52 MORTGAGE RELEASE FOR 324 SOUTH 3RD STREET - Ron Cheek
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54 Mr. Ron Cheek, representing the Department of Community Development, requested
55 execution of satisfaction of mortgage at 324 South 3rd Street. This is part of
56 the replacement housing program for which a five (5) year mortgage was taken
57 with no payments to be made. The time period expired as of July 7, thus, the
III58 request for the execution of this mortgage. City Attorney Ed Anderson finds it
59 in order.
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61 Mr. Cordell moved to release the mortgage of property at 324 South 3rd Street,
62 Richmond, Indiana, County of Wayne, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice
63 vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
July 14, 1983
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POLICE DEPARTMENT RETIREMENT - Chief Chris
1 Chief of Police Charles Chris presented a copy of a letter of retirement from
2 Sgt. John M. Ross and recommended acceptance of his retirement as he has ex-
3 ceeded the minimum 20 years service requirement. Sgt. Ross served the City
4 for twenty years, four months and twelve days. The Chief recommended Sgt.
5 Ross be placed on the retired roll as of July 20, 1983.
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7 Chief Chris noted Sgt. Ross has been an outstanding officer and his retire-
8 ment will be a loss to the department. Sgt. Ross stated he has enjoyed his
9 twenty (20) years and will be working at the Wayne County Jail.
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11 Mr. Webb moved that the retirement of Sgt. Ross effective July 20, 1983 be
12 approved, seconded by Mr. Cordell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
13 carried.
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15 Board members commended Sgt.. Ross for a job well done and his service to the
16 community. The Chief presented Sgt. Ross a certificate of retirement.
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18 DRIVEWAY PETITION FOR 635 SOUTH "E" - Steve Esarey
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20 Acting City Engineer Steve Esarey presented a driveway petition from Mr. Roy
21 Ridge, 635 South "E". The request has approval of Traffic, Engineering and
22 Plan Departments. The request is off South 6th Street and is for a parking
23 lot behind the house on the southwest corner of 6th & "E".
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25 Mr. Webb moved that the subject driveway petition be approved, seconded by
26 Mr. Cordell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 REQUEST TO PUT STEP ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM GENERAL TELEPHONE - Steve Esarey
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30 Mr. Esarey presented a request from General Telephone to put a step on the
31 sidewalk on North "A" Street to build another entrance into their building
32 for security measures. The step will extend out approximately one foot (1')
33 and there will be railings on each side. The request has approval of Traffic,
34 Engineering and Plan Departments.
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36 Mr. Webb moved that the request from General Telephone for a step on the side-
37 walk on North "A" Street be approved as presented, seconded by Mr. Cordell
38 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 CURB CUT REQUEST FROM D&J MOBILE HOMES SALES - Steve Esarey
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42 Mr. Esarey presented a curb 'cut request from D&J Mobile Home Sales, located
43 on the corner of Williamsburg Pike and Industries Road. The request is off
44 Williamsburg Pike and has recommendation of denial from Traffic, Engineering
45 and Plan Departments. The Departments feel it would present a safety hazard
46 on Williamsburg Pike.
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48 Mr. Webb moved for denial of the subject driveway petition from D&J Trailer
49 Sales on Williamsburg Pike, seconded by Mr. Cordell and on unanimous voice
50 vote the motion was carried.
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52 ADJOURNMENT
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54 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Donald E. Meredith
57 President
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59 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
60 Clerk of the Board