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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
APRIL 7,2022
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M., April
7, 2022, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street, Richmond,
Indiana.
CALL TO ORDER
President Robinson called the meeting to order and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Board members present were: Vicki Robinson and Emily Palmer. Absent was Matt Evans.
Also in attendance were Kim Vessels,Assistant City Attorney; Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk;
Lieutenant Donnie Benedict; Sherrie Richey, Code Enforcement; Denise Retz, Park
Superintendent; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Bill Henry, Code Enforcement; Ian Vanness, Director of
Infrastructure and Development; Lucinda Wright, Council Person; and Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Palmer moved to approve the minutes of March 31, 2022, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Ms. Palmer moved to approve the Claims for Payment for April 8, 2022 in the amount of One
Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Two Dollars and forty seven cents
($199,842.47), supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
PAYROLL CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT -None
PAYROLL CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FOR PENSION -None
REQUESTS •
• NEW HANDICAP SIGN
31 NW 17th Street
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
Board of Works Minutes
April7,2022
• HANDICAP SIGN RENEWALS
213 South 7th Street
135 South 6th Street
819 South 8th Street
738 South 10th Street
213 NW"H" Street
126 South 13th Street
53 NW"H" Street
318 Pearl Street
526 North 22nd Street
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• STREET CLOSURES
Fox Tree Service
Peacock Rd contract
They are requesting to close Peacock Road from NW 5th Street to NW 8th Street Mon-Sat
8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. starting April 18, 2022 until April 23, 2022 to remove several trees.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
Girls Inc.
5K Run/Walk
May 14, 2022 they are requesting traffic control by RPD during the beginning of the race.
The event starts at 8:00 a.m. with participants arriving at 6:45a.m. Sylvan Nook will
briefly be shut down for 20 minutes at the beginning of the race.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
Townsend Center
Block Party
On Saturday May 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. they are requesting to shut
down the 300 block of North 10th Street between North"C" and North"D" Streets for a
block party to introduce themselves to the neighborhood.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
Board of Works Minutes
April 7,2022
VFW Post 1108
Memorial Day Event
On May 28, 2022 they are requesting to close off the alley from South`B"to South"C"
Streets starting at 8:00 a.m. for most of the day for the event. They will be having a band
with other festivities going on.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
VFW Post 1108
4th of July Car Show
On July 2, 2022 they are requesting to close off the alley from South`B"to South"C"
Streets starting at 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for their annual car show.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
Model T Museum
International Tour
July 19, 2022 starting at 800 a.m. they are requesting the following road closures:
-North 8th Street from North"C"to North"E" Streets
-Elm Place from North 8th Street to under the bridge-not extending to North 10th Street
-North"C" Street from North 8th Street to North 7th Street
-North"D" Street would remain barrier-free for east-west access.
The event will be ending Friday July 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. They request barriers be
delivered by 8:00 p.m. July 18, 2022.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
Model T Museum
Homecoming
June 3, 2022 starting at 11:00 p.m. they are requesting the following road closures:
-North 8th Street from North"C"to North"E" Streets
-Elm Place from North 8th Street to under the bridge-not extending to North 10th Street
-North"C" Street from North 8th Street to North 7th Street
-Streets will be used for Swap Meet vendor spaces and parking Model T's and other pre-
1945 Fords.
-North"D" Street would remain barrier-free for east-west access.
Board of Works Minutes
April 7,2022
The event will be ending Saturday June 4, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. They request barriers be
delivered by 8:00 p.m. June 3, 2022.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
Rose City Devils Biker Club
Open House
On April 16, 2022 they are requesting to close the 1300 block of Sheridan Street from
NW"L" Street to Bridge Avenue from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. They will be having a
live band.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
Ms. Palmer moved to approve a Noise Variance for the event, supported by Ms.
Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
BID OPENINGS -None
BID AWARDS
• THE CLEAN UP OF 813 LIBERTY AVENUE
You Call We Haul
Not to exceed$3,400.00
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• BOBCAT PURCHASE FOR PARKS DEPT.
Bobcat of Anderson
Not to exceed $126,520.35
The funds will come from American Rescue Dollars
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
CONTRACTS
• CONTRACT NO. 60-2022 —B & B CONSTRUCTION OF RICHMOND,INC.
For demolition of the following properties:
Board of Works Minutes
April 7,2022
114 South 13th Street
214 South 16th Street
437 South 12th Street
708 Indiana Avenue
Not to exceed $46,000.00
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 61-2022—BOBCAT OF ANDERSON
For the purchase of a Bobcat T870($86,117.05)and a Bobcat Forestry Cutter($40,403.30)
for Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Funds to be used will come from American Rescue
Dollars
Not to exceed$126,520.35
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• CONTRACT NO. 62-2022 —PENN CARE INC.
For the purchase of a 2023 Braun Chief XL Type III Ambulance on a 2023 Ford E-450
chassis for the Richmond Fire Department
Not to exceed $217,555.00
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
CHANGE ORDERS -None
ADDENDUMS
• ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 8-2022 — MIKESELL EXCAVATING,
INC.
An increase of the contract amount to $71,900.00 with the addition of the property located
at 44 South 18th Street. This property had originally been excluded from demolition list.
Addendum amount not to exceed$11,200.00
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
• ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 187-2021 — GREEN CITY
DEMOLITION
•
Board of Works Minutes
April 7,2022
An increase to the contract amount in the amount of$19,928.62 for the additional post
demolition work needed.
Not to exceed $219, 928.62
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS -None
PETITIONS
• CURB CUT
1185 Clear Creek Lane
Ms. Palmer moved to approve, supported by Ms. Robinson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
ADJOURNMENT
After a motion was duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
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Vicki Robinson, President
ATTEST: 721-2fe.
Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.