HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-16-2006THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 16, 2006
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, March 16, 2006, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members John Kenny, Dian Lawson and
Mary Jo Flood. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Kenyatta Cox and Metropolitan
Development Director Tony Foster, Greg Steins, Tom McKee, Steve Witte, Steve Terzini, Vicki
and Katie Jones..
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
John Kenny called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and
legal counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board member Flood made a motion to approve the minutes for the March 9, 2006 meeting with
a second by Board member Lawson. The motion was approved unanimously with a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Board member Lawson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment in the
amount of $191,459.69 with a second by Board member Flood. The motion was approved
unanimously with a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. A request was received from the Wayne County Clerk requesting authorization to
use First Station #4 at 801 South "L" Street for a polling place for the Primary and
General Elections in 2006. Board member Floor moved to approve the request
with a second by Board member Flood. The motion was approved unanimously
with a voice vote.
B. Katie Jones of the Earlham College Action Against Rape Committee requested
permission to gather outside the Municipal Building for several brief speeches.
Following the speeches, a march around several city blocks is planned and
returning to the City Building for a candelight vigil. Board member Lawson
moved to approve use of the Municipal Building grounds with a second by Board
member Flood. The motion was approved unanimously with a voice vote.
C. There were requests made for curb cuts as follows:
1. 901 Abington Pike — Board member Lawson moved for approval with a
second by Board member Flood. The motion was approved unanimously
with a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes
March 16, 2006
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2. 101 South 37th Street — Board member Flood moved for approval with a
second by Board member Lawson. The motion was approved
unanimously with a voice vote.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Greg Steins, City Engineering Department, requested approval of Change
Order No. 1 or the Hodgin Road Project. The amount of the increase is
$52,753.78. $42,203.02 will be Federal dollars and $10,550.76 represents
the local match for the City of Richmond. Board member Lawson moved to
approve Change Order No. 1 for the Hodgin Road Project with a second by
Board member Flood. The motion was approved unanimously with a voice
vote.
B. A request was made by the Historic Richmond Depot District and the Wayne
County Vietnam Memorial Association to host a 2006 Easter Egg Hunt at the
Vietnam Memorial Park on April 15. This matter was held for additional
discussion with the Mayor regarding the location.
C. Animal Control Officer, Ned Hines requested a hearing to determine whether
or not to declare the three dogs belonging to Tina Maples of 100 Lincoln
Street in Richmond should be declared dangerous /vicious under Municipal
Code 91.15. Assistant City Attorney will determine the date for the hearing
which will be announced at the March 23 meeting of the Board of Works.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned.
S/S John P. Kenny
John P. Kenny, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk