HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-27-1978 .2 5
BOARD OF Punic WORKS. AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 27, 1978
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
2 regular session April 27, 1978 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:
5 •
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.
III 8
9 Mr. Anderson examined the proof of publication for the bids for North Richmond
10 and found it to be in order. He moved it be .accepted and filed, seconded by
11 Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
12
13 The only bid received was that of Ernie Cain d/b/a/ Cain's Lakes Gravel for
14 $208,499.66.. This bid stating completion in one hundred twenty (120) days and
15 an additional of $85.00 per cubic yard for rock excavation if necessary.
16
17 Mr. Anderson moved to take this bid under advisement, seconded by Mr. Webb and
18 on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
19
20 Mr. Bill Berry, Chairman of the Lions Club Flea Market, requested use of the
21 City parking garage on Sunday, July 16 for this event. The garage would be
22 closed to vehicles. The Flea Market. will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m.
23 to 6:00 p.m. This request has the approval of Transportation Director Jerry
24 Haynes and Traffic Capt. Scott Loper.
25
26 Mr. Anderson moved the request of the Lions Club for their 4th annual flea
27 market for the use of the parking garage be taken under advisement to allow
28 checking with downtown merchants 'who are open on Sunday, seconded by Mr. Webb
29 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
30
31 Community Development Director Tim' Ryder requested the Board give approval to
32 Mr. Roy Moore to move a house located on South- "C" next the rear yard of SWAC to
III 33 South 4th Street. This request would be subject to getting State approval and
34 subject to Capt. Loper being' notified ahead of time. Capt. Loper stated the
35 tentative .route is the-wrong way on South "C" 800 to 900 block, south on 8th
36 to "E" and west on "E" to 4th. Mr. Anderson stated the ordinance requires that
37 anyone who wants to move a house must file an application with the Building
38 Commissioner. This:must'be cleared through zoning and the Bureau of Buildings.
39 A bond also has to be posted with the Board. Mr. Moore will be held responsible
40 for any repair due to damages of sidewalks; curbs, or streets. A & D Excavating
41 is the mover. The Police will keep emergency vehicles advised as to location
42 of the move.
43 - .
44 Mr. Anderson moved to grant preliminary approval to Mr. Moore to.move a house
45 from South "C" to South 4th along the. route outlined . subject to the supervisory
46 control of the Building .Commissioner and subject to clearance of the State Highway
47 and that proper surety be given to.the Board of Works, seconded by Mr. Webb.
48 ..
49 City Plan Director Bob Goodwin suggested the bond should include time limit to
50 cover breakdown: Capt. Loper recommends the time of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
51 on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
52
53 On unanimous voice vote, Mr. Anderson's motion was passed.
54
55 Mr. Anderson moved the request of Fire Chief Pual Mullin to send Educational
56 Officer Cleal Rheuble to a fire brigade training school at Texas A & M University
57 on May 31 through June 2 be granted, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous
III 58 voice.vote, the motion was carried. Chief Mullin stated Mr. Rheuble will
59 be accompanying two employees from Alcoa who will- cover-most of the expenses. Mr.
60 Meredith- extended thanks to Alcoa for their generosity in making this school
61 possible. .
6 2 -_ --
63 Mr. Webb moved to. approve Capt Lopers recommendation that the present TWO HOUR
64 PARKING restriction in the 300 block of East Main be reduced to ONE HOUR PARKING
65 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , except Sundays and holidays,
66 seconded by Mr. Anderson and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
67 This will restrict the entire Central Business District to that of ONE HOUR
68 PARKING.
Board of Works Cont.
April 27, 1978
Page 2
1 Chief of Police Charles Chris announced the enforcement of parking in the downtown
2 area will begin Monday.- He requested the appointment of Patricia Sheets and
3 Virginia Henemyre as Parking Enforcement Officers, Special Officers of the
4 Richmond Police Department. They are both presently employees of the Richmond
5 Police Department serving as police. dispatchers.
6
7 Mr. Webb moved the request of the. Chief be approved, seconded by Mr. Anderson
8 and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
9
10 Attorney Gayle Gardner, representing Hoffco, Inc. and City West Realty
11 (David Hoff- and Steve Hoff) requested a release of certain property that =
12 is legally titled in the City of Richmond but is subject to Economic Development
13 bonds. This is seven (7) acres purchased by Hoffco in 1975. They are now using
14 them and they are subject to those bonds. They contemplate the release from these
15 bonds and conveyance of. twenty (20) feet on the east and .of property on the
16 north side of N.W. "F". The acreage is approximately 0.289 acres. The reason
17 for the release is so that a new building can be constructed on Universal Electric
18 property and on this twenty(20)-= feet and the new building will be tied into the
19 Hoffco Building. Universal Electric has arranged. to purchase 0.478 acres on
20 property across the street. They would construct a new facility on this site.
21 Mr. Gardner stated he will be asking for release of this small tract of real
22 estate.
23
24 Mr. Edward Brantner explained the processes needed for this transaction: (1)
25 written accepted proposition from all parties concerned subject to technical
26 aspects (a) City West Realty has purchase agreement to buy existing facilities
27 known as Universal Electric which adjoins property owned by City West and Hoffco.
28 City West owns all adjoining to the west of Universal and a twelve foot (12')
29 easement on the east of Universal Electric so they would have their own access to
30 the northern portion. Truck stops will be incorporated into one building. Universal
31 Electric is only using about 7,500 square feet of the 50,000 foot building. This
32 - is adequate. The purchase price will. go into the bond fund. They have asked for
33 release from the bond holders. Economic Development has approved the release of
34 land.
35
36 Mr. Anderson stated they need to get bond holders consent and the Board then
37 recommends to Common Council and asks a Resolution be drafted confirming the
38 Board's action and having the Mayor sign the necessary documents.
39
40 Mr. Anderson recommended approval subject to proper.Resolution to Council and
41 certification of release of bond holders.
42
43 Mr. Charles Short, Treasurer of Hoffco, 'stated Hoffco appreciates the cooperation
44 they have received.
45
46 Mr. Anderson moved that the Board of Works recommend to Council through a
47 Resolution that they approve the release of certain real estate from the lease
48 agreement with the City of Richmond namely 0.47 acres plus the twenty foot (20' )
49 strip with discriptions made a part thereof subject to the trustees authorization
50 and an opinion from the legal bond counsel, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous
51 voice vote, the motion was carried.
52
53 Mr. Meredith directed the City Attorney to prepare the Resolution for
54 presentation to Council.
55
56 Mr. Ron Ross, Anderson House Movers, requested permission to move a house located
57 at 410 North 20th Street to 20Q North 16th. Mr. and Mrs. James Mann are the
58 owners and the house is to be moved to clear an area for Starr .School playground.
59
60 Mr. Anderson moved to give preliminary approval to Anderson House Movers subject
61 to the control supervision of the Building— Commissioner, subject to Traffic
62 Department of route, subject to Park Commissioner as to route and subject they
63 can furnish this Board a proper bond or surety, seconded by Mr. Webb and on
64 unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
/ Z 7
Board of Works Cont.
April 27, 1978
Page 3
1 Mr. Meredith pointed out the liability to damage of sidewalks, curbs, and
2 streets.
3
4 At the request of Mr. Don McBride, representing the Football Hall of Fame,
5 Mr. Anderson moved to grant permission to remove three areas of sidewalk
6 in front of their building and trees e`permitted to be planted in this area,
7 seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
8
9 Mr. Anderson moved, at the request of Mr. McBride, that the low growing
10 shrubbery at the east entrance of the City Building be replaced with cannas,
11 subject to approval of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice
12 vote, the motion was carried.
13
14 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the
15 meeting was adjourned.
16
17 Donald E. Meredith
18 President
19
20 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
21 Clerk of the Board -