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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 Board of Works Minutes May 18, 2006 Page 2 of 3 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. Board of Works Minutes May 18, 2006 Page 3 of 3 S/S John P. Kenny John P. Kenny, President ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk