HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-18-2006THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 18, 2006
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, May 18, 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, Street
Commissioner Bill Smith, and Animal Control Officer Ned Hines.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Kenny called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal
counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the May 11, 2006 meeting. Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Kenny made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment in the amount of
$996,930.82. The largest items were the quarterly Perf payment in the amount of $487,705.00
and the purchase of a Fire Truck in the amount of $346,250.00. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. The request to paint the curb yellow at Starr Elementary School was tabled until next
week so someone from the school could be present.
B. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Rick Parker from
Richmond Hardware, for the approval of a noise variance on July 3, 2006 from
approximately 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM for a 4th of July Concert Event as part of the
Historic Richmond Depot District Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival. The Event is to
be held on the west side of the Adam H. Bartel Building at 923 North "E" Street.
Food made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
C. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by The Salvation Army for the
use of the North 10th Street lot on Friday, August 18, 2006 from 4:00 PM until 11:00
PM for their second annual Teen Dance. The board decided to approve the closing of
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the parking lot and a noise variance. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
D. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Brent Wolf from Richmond
Power & Light for the approval to install three 100 -watt ornamental streetlights at
Faus Place. The city would be accepting the monthly electric charge for the lights
and the installation that is not to exceed a total cost of $3,000.00. Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
E. Kenny made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 3700 Sandbridge. Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
F. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Animal Control Officer
Ned Hines to approve a request to hold a hearing to declare three dogs dangerous and
vicious that reside at 1807 NW "C" Street. A letter will be sent to the owners to
inform them that a hearing will be scheduled for June 1, 2006. Flood made a motion
to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
G. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Purchasing Director Vicki
Stevens for the approval of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 38 -2006 for the City
Building Landscaping in the amount of $315.00. The reason for this change is to
cover the cost of posts and black plastic that had to be put up because of all the rain to
keep the dirt from getting into the streets and parking lot. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Street Commissioner Bill
Smith for the approval of Addendum No. 1 for Contract No. 51 -2005. This
addendum gives a 1.5 % pay increase across the board for AFSCME employees and
Retiree Insurance language. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID RECOMMENDATION
A. Kenny made a request that was submitted by Purchasing Director Vicki Stevens to
reject the one bid that was submitted by Strawser Inc. for micro surfacing of various
city streets. Even though they are the only contractor in the region that can perform
this work satisfactorily it still needs to be advertised. Her recommendation is for the
project to be re -bid. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
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S/S John P. Kenny
John P. Kenny, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk