HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-08-1981 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 8, 1981
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
2 regular session January 8, 1981 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal
3 Building in said City. Mr. Meredith presided with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Webb
4 present. The following business was had, to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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8 Mr. Anderson moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as re-
9 ceived, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 ELECTION OF PRESIDENT FOR YEAR 1981
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13 Mr. Webb nominated Don Meredith as president, seconded by Mr. Anderson.
14 Mr. Webb moved the nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Anderson and on
15 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Anderson moved that the
16 Clerk record a unanimous vote for Mr. Meredith for President, seconded by
17 Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
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21 Mr. Anderson moved that Mr. Meredith be the Board of Works representative on
22 the Plan Commission, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion
23 was carried.
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25 CABLE TV - REVISED CONTRACT
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27 The Board was presented with a contract a few weeks ago which was taken under
28 advisement and study. Mr. Meredith has talked with Cable TV and their attorney
29 Mr. Cecere and they have presented a revised contract. Attorney Cecere noted
30 the changes in the original contract. The contract will run for twelve (12)
31 years and must be advertised in the newspaper before it becomes in effect. A
32 request by the Company for increasing monthly service rates which do not total
33 more than 50% of the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index
34 without being subject to review was stricken from the proposal. A clause was
35 inserted that there can be no more than one (1) rate increase in any twelve (12)
36 month period. Mr. Cecere noted they requested a long contract due to financing
37 for continued growth, the status of the law and continuity and stability.
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39 Mayor Clifford Dickman noted it is important not to lock the City into a long
40 term contract during these turbulent times. We don't want to get locked into
41 something as the thirty (30) year contract at the airport. The Mayor noted
42 the parties are concerned with reaching a contract which is fair to both the
43 City and Cable TV.
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45 Mr. James Lahey and Mr. Kevin Rice were in attendance representing Clearview
46 Cable.
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48 In answer to Mr. Anderson's question, Mr. Cecere noted Clearview Cable cannot
49 change rates that are published on page 7 without filing a rate change with
50 the City Clerk and the Board of Works having an opportunity to hold a hearing.
51 In answer to Mr. Webb's question, Mr. Cecere stated optional services will
52 not become a part of the gross revenue.
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54 Mr. Anderson moved to adopt this franchise agreement in the form it is pre-
55 sented, execute the same after it has been published in the Palladium-Item
56 as required by I.C. 18-5-5-4 for the required number of weeks and any admend-
57 ments and changes made in whatever fashion and manner in which you choose as
58 required by the law, seconded by Mr. Webb. Mr. Anderson noted the contract
59 will not be effective until it is published as required by law. On unanimous
60 voice vote the motion was carried.
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62 SET DATE FOR UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING
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64 Mr. Meredith set January 29, 1981 at 10:00 a.m. for hearing on property located
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
January 8, 1981
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1 at 900 North 12th Street owned by Andrew Wright, Jr.
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3 MONTHLY REPORT FROM BUREAU OF BUILDINGS
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5 Mr. Charles Roberts presented his monthly report to the Board. Mr. Webb
6 moved it be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Mr. Anderson and on
7 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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9 UNSAFE BUILDING HEARING - 95-97 Ft. Wayne Avenue - Elizabeth Barrett
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11 City Attorney Ed Anderson conducted the hearing, noting this hearing is held
12 pursuant to Section 4. Service of the order was in accordance with Section
13 8 by certified mail. Mr. Roberts showed proof the order was sent; however,
14 he has not received the return receipt. Mr. Anderson stated we cannot pro-
15 ceed until proof of service of notice of this hearing. Mr. Anderson suggested
16 setting a new hearing date.
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18 Mr. Meredith moved that due to the fact there was no proof of delivery of
19 the notice of this hearing that the hearing be rescheduled for 10:00 a.m.
20 February 5, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion
21 was carried.
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23 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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25 Donald E. Meredith
26 President
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28 - ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
29 Clerk of the Board