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THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, September 7, 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, Police Chief Kris
Wolski, Park Superintendent Sonia Brock, Metropolitan Development Director Tony Foster,
Officer Pat Smith, Officer Chris Taylor and Ted Sobel from Reid Hospital.
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 presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the August 31, 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
$342,803.06. Some of the larger items were monthly payments for the City's portion of the 911
salary contribution in the amount of $28,120.00, a payment to Milestone for hot cold mix in the
amount of $28,644.00, a payment made to Bowlin Construction for sidewalk and curb
rehabilitation in the amount of $40,402.00, another payment to Milestone for various street
projects in the amount of $136,467.00 and the final payment for the Engle Drive Project paid to
Milestone in the amount of $79,621.00. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny brought to the board a request which was presented by Park Superintendent
Sonia Brock for the approval of a fund raiser at the Star Gennett Logo Building to be
held by the BMX Club on Friday, September 15, 2006. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. Brock also
asked for a permanent Noise Variance on future events as long as the variance is
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enforced with a cut off of 11:00 PM. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 211 North 13th Street.
Flood 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 Mayor Sally Hutton for the
approval for Trick or Treat to be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 from 5:30 PM to
7:30 PM which will coincide with the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department's
"Fright Night ". 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 Main Street for the
approval to use the second and third floors of the Parking Garage for the Rooftop
Rendezvous on Friday, September 8, 2006. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
E. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Steve Terzini for the
approval to close Fort Wayne Avenue from North "D" Street to North "E" Street and
the 800 block of Elm Place on September 23rd and September 24th from 3:00 AM to
2:00 AM for the Everett Festival. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
F. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Rudy Sperling for the
approval to close Neff Street on Friday, September 22, 2006 from 7:00 AM to 6:00
PM for a Vendor Day / Customer Appreciation event that will be in conjunction with
the Everett Festival. 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 Vickie Hill for approval to
close the 4700 Block of South `B" Street on Saturday, September 9, 2006 from noon
until 4:00 PM for their 2nd Annual Neighborhood Block Party. Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
H. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Vicki Brim from the Senior
Opportunities Services for the approval to close South 4th Street on Saturday, October
7, 2006 and Sunday, October 8, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the 26th Annual
4th Street Fair. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Police Chief Kris Wolski,
Officer Pat Smith and Officer Chris Taylor for the approval of Contract No. 59 -2006
with Old Trail District Crossroads Of America Council Of The Boy Scouts of
America for 9 personal flotation devices that are a donation from the Richmond
Police and Fire Water Rescue Unit to be purchased for $1.00. Lawson made a motion
to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
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RESOLUTIONS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant City Attorney
Kenyatta Cox, Metropolitan Development Director Tony Foster and Ted Sobol from
Reid Hospital for the approval of Resolution No. 6 -2006 which is a resolution
authorizing the sale of real estate to Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc. The
resolution also authorizes John P. Kenny as President of the Board of Public Works
and Safety to sign a Special Warranty Deed transferring real estate from the City to
Reid Hospital. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant City Attorney
Kenyatta Cox, Metropolitan Development Director Tony Foster and Ted Sobol from
Reid Hospital for the approval of Resolution No. 7 -2006 which is a resolution
authorizing the sale of real estate to Reid Hospital & Heath Care Services, Inc. The
resolution also authorizes John P. Kenny as President of the Board of Public Works
and Safety to sign a Specialty Warranty Deed transferring real estate from the City to
Reid Hospital. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
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