HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-12-1979 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 12, 1979
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
2 in regular session July 12, 1979 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal
3 Building of said City. Mr. Meredith presided with Mr. Anderson and Mr.
4 Webb present. The following business was had, to wit:
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6 Mr. Webb moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared,
7 seconded by Mr. Anderson and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
8
9 Mr. Meredith announced word has been received that there is a technical
III 10 difficulty on the bus shelter bids and the date to receive bids has been
11 postponed until August 2, 1979 at 10:00 a.m.
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13 Department of Transportation Director Jerry Haynes recommended that the
14 bid of Ries Equipment Co. , Inc. for a vacuum type street sweeper in the amount
15 of $55,880.00 be accepted as the lowest bid. Mr. Webb moved that the street
16 sweeper bid be awarded to Ries Equipment Company, Inc., seconded by Mr.
17 Anderson and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
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19 In regard to the request to reopen an alley on South 4th Street, Mr. Haynes
20 recommended this matter be continued under advisement for a week as he
21 needs time to check estimates, check to see if there is a utility problem,
22 scheduling and type of improvement. Mr. Webb stated it is a dedicated alley.
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24 Sgt. Don Ponder, Traffic Department, stated he has checked the route for
25 Ride-A-Bike for Retarded and there appears to be no problem with the route.
26 There will be people placed in various locations to see that the riders stay
27 on the routed course. Mr. Anderson moved to approve the route for the Ride-
28 A-Bike for the Retarded as sponsored by the Richmond Area of Classroom Teachers
29 on September 30 at 1:00 p.m. , seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice
30 vote, the motion was carried.
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32 Mr. Anderson moved that the matter of the placement of traffic signs in
III33 Parkwood Estates be assigned to the Traffic Division of. the Police Department
34 within their discretion to place the necessary signs for safety and security
35 in that area, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote, the motion
36 was carried.
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38 Fire Chief Paul Mullin requested permission for his department to participate
39 in the Muscular Dystrophy Fill-the-Boot drive on August 24 from 6:00 to
40' 9:00 p.m. and August 25 from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Anderson moved to
41 authorize the use of fire trucks and fire personnel for the use of the Muscular
42 Dystrophy drive on August 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and August 25 from 12:00
43 noon to 9:00 p.m. to be located at the shopping centers, seconded by Mr.
44 Webb and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
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46 Mr. Meredith stated on May loth a nuisance hearing was heard on a complaint
47 against Mr. Harold E. Mullins, Jr. , at 1644 South 4th Street, and at that time
48 Mr. Mullins was not present and an order was issued. This order was continued
49 as the Defendant did ask to appear before the Board 'to state why he feels there
50 is not a nuisance under the Ordinance. Mr. Mullins was present and was
51 represented by Attorney James Backmeyer. Mr. Dennis Bronston reported he was
52 at the site a few minutes ago and there are presently two (2) vehicles on the
53 premises, one of which is licensed and the other (a Camero) is not. Parts
54 located at the site have been enclosed with a- solid wooden fence. Mr.
55 Backmeyer stated the Camero is a racing vehicle and does not need licensing,
56 while the other vehicle is being used by Mr. Mullins. After questioning
57 concerning a garage located on the property, Mr. Backmeyer stated that any
58 inoperable vehicles Mr. Mullins might have in the future will be stored in the
59 garage. Mr. Anderson stated he feels there has been substantial compliance
60 with Ordinance No. 16-1978 by the evidence as produced this morning and
61 recommended that the order finding such nuisance be dismissed against this
62 Defendant. Mr. Meredith so moved, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice
63 vote, the motion was carried.
Board of Works. Minutes Cont.
July 12, 1979
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1 Mr. Meredith asked it be made part of the record that the City Attorney
2 abstained from voting as he was acting as City Attorney and not as a Board
3 member.
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5 Attorney Andrew Cecere, representing Clearview Cable, presented Mr. David
6 Miller to the Board. Mr. Miller was recently hired by. Clearvi.ew Cable in
7 public relations, advertising and marketing. Mr. Cecere then presented an
8 amendment to the franchise agreement for Board approval. Mr. Anderson moved
9 to execute the Amendment to Franchise Agreement, seconded by Mr. Webb. Ill
10 Mr. Anderson noted the agreement is in accordance with the Ordinance. Mr.
11 Cecere stated the rates will not be effective until such time as service is
12 available, with a tentative date of September 1. Mr. Anderson suggested
13 Clearview Cable notify the City when these rates become effective. Mr.
14 Cecere stated he will notify the Board by letter when the service is
15 available and when the charges will be instituted. Mr. Anderson'noted a line
16 will be added for the signature:. of the Mayor on this contract. On unanimous
17 voice vote, the motion was carried.
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19 Mr. Webb read a letter from Mr. Robert L. Rees, Commercial Manager of RP&L,
20 requesting fourteen (14) 175-watt post-top streetlights be installed and
21 three (3) 150-watt lights be removed on South 20th from "E" to the. cul-de-sac.
22 Mr. Anderson moved to take this matter under advisement, seconded by Mr. Webb
23 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
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25 . Mr. Anderson examined proof of publication for the Community Development
26 South 16th ,and ."T" Street sanitary sewer project and found it to be in order.
27 Mr. Anderson moved it be approved, seconded by Mr.. Webb and on unanimous voice
28 vote, the motion was carried.
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30 The following bids were recieved and recorded: A & D Excavating Co. $79,395.50;
31 Mike DeLucio & Son $58,728.00. Mr. Webb moved the bids be taken under advisement,
32 seconded by Mr. Anderson and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
33
34 Mr. Webb presented a residential curb cut request from Mr. Sherman E. Rexrode,
35 1404 South "J" Street. This request has approval of Plan, Traffic, and
36 En'gineering Departments. Mr. Webb moved that the request be granted, seconded
37 by Mr. Anderson and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
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39 Mr. Webb stated three (3) years ago the City filed for Federal Urban Aid
40 Highway Funds to improve crossings in the City. He presented a contract for
41 the North 12th Street crossing, which has been processed by Conrail and now
42 needs Board approval. The work is subject to State and Federal approval also.
43 The project is for new signals and rubberized crossing at a .contemplated
44 cost of $376,000.00 which is Federally funded. Mr. Anderson stated.he has
45 reviewed the contract and finds it to be in order. Mr. Webb moved that the
46 contract to improve the North 12th Street railroad crossing be approved, seconded
47 by Mr. Anderson and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was. carried.
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49 Sgt. Ponder stated Conrail requests closing the Sheridan Street crossing by
50 D & M for approximately three (3) days for repairs starting next Monday. Mr.
51 Anderson moved to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Division, seconded
52 by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
53
54 Chief Chris requested the striping recently done on West Main west of N.W. 5th
55 Street be corrected. This is for east bound traffic.. -Mr. Webb stated he
56 will call the Engineer to get the situation corrected.
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58 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the
59 meeting was adjourned.
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61 Donald E. Meredith
62 President
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64 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
65 City Clerk