HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-02-2012THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 2, 2012
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, August 2, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson, Dian Lawson
and Tony Foster. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, Sergeant Curt
Leverton, Director of Public Works and Engineering Greg Stiens, Police Chief Kris Wolski,
Director of Human Resources Sue Roberson, Rose View Transit Operations Manager Terri
Quinter, International Vice President of Amalgamated Transit Union Paul Bowen, Katrina
Weddle, Mike Lawson, Rebecca Young, Timothy Adamson, Judy Lee, Janet Abner, Peggy Ladd
and Marti Johnson.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and
legal counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Lawson moved to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2012 meeting with a second by Mr.
Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Ms. Lawson moved to approve claims for July 26, 2012 in the amount of $233,692.39 with a
second by Mr. Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
ROAD CLOSURE
A. Gerald South from the Engineering department submitted a request for the closure of
Henley Road between Reeveston Road and Backmeyer Road on Monday, August 6,
2012 and Tuesday, August 7, 2012 for the replacement of 24" inch culvert. Mr.
Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
BIKE RACKS
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A. Jason Whitney from Center City Development Corporation submitted a request for
the installation of bike racks on the corners of North 10th and "D" Street and Fort
Wayne Avenue and North "D" Street in the Depot District. Mr. Foster moved to
approve with a second by Ms. Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 137 -2011 with Bowlin Construction for the
North 10th Street Rehabilitation Project from Main Street to North "E" Street in the
increased amount of $8,318.00 bringing the contract total to $114.318.00. These
funds are from Redevelopment. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms.
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
ADDENDUMS
A. Addendum No. 3 to Contract No. 73 -2010 with GAI for the Salisbury Road Project
Phase 2 in the increased amount of $875.00. This is part of the City's 20% match
from Redevelopment funds. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms.
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Addendum No. 1 to Contract No. 84 -2010 with INDOT regarding federal funds
allocated to the removal of Bridge No. 734 over Indiana Eastern Railroad on South 9th
Street in the increased amount of $47,820.00. Mr. Foster moved to approve with a
second by Ms. Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Contract No. 84 -2012 with Watch Guard Systems for 5 Cruiser Video Recording
Systems for the Richmond Police Department in the amount of $40,000.00. Mr.
Foster moved to approve with a second by Ms. Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
B. Final inspection and recommendation for acceptance of Contract No. R -27114 with
INDOT for the Reid Parkway Road and Retention Pond. Ms. Lawson moved to
approve with a second by Mr. Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
INSURANCE
A. Request to bind coverage for the Richmond Municipal Airport with ACE Insurance
for their Airport Owners and Operators General Liability Insurance. Ms. Lawson
moved to approve with a second by Mr. Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID REJECTION
A. It has been over 60 days since the bids were submitted for the demolition of 132 and
133 South 11th Street. Due to the delay in the acquisition of these properties, these bids need to
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be rejected and re bid. Mr. Foster moved to reject these bids with a second by Ms. Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Ms. Robinson announced that the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a
hearing on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at 5:00 PM, concerning the recommended demotion of a
Firefighter.
There was a recess before the Final Meeting on a Rose View Transit ATU Local 1474
Grievance.
FIANAL MEETING
Ms Robinson reconvened the meeting for the Amalgamated Transit Union on behalf of Katrina
Weddle who is the Petitioner verses the City of Richmond, the Respondent, concerning
termination and noted that all board members and legal counsel were present.
There were opening remarks made by the International President of the Amalgamated Transit
Union on behalf of the Petitioner, Katrina Weddle.
The people that spoke on behalf of the Petitioner are as follows:
Paul Bowen — International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union
Katrina Weddle — Grieved
Mike Lawson — Bus Driver
Opening remarks were made by the Director of Human Resources on behalf of the Respondent,
The City of Richmond, Indiana.
The people that spoke on behalf of the Respondent are as follows:
Sue Roberson — Director of Human Resources
Rebecca Young — Bus Rider
Timothy Adamson — Bus Rider
After testimonies and closing arguments by both sides Ms Robinson entertained a motion to take
this matter under advisement and stated that a final answer would be rendered in a special
session, August 23, 2012 to be held immediately after regular Board of Works business. Mr.
Foster moved to take this grievance under advisement with a second by Ms. Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
There is a recording on file for these proceedings in the Clerk's Office.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
S/S Vicki Robinson
Vicki Robinson, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk