HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-05-2006THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 5, 2006
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, October 5, 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 City Attorney Walt Chidester, Public Works & Engineering
Director Greg Stiens, Officer Chad M. Porfidio, Officer Scott A. Crull and Scott Hester from
Milestone.
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 September 28, 2006 meeting.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. 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
$83,237.69. Larger amounts included were the monthly payment to 911 in the amount of
$29,500.00 and a payment to the Engineering Consultant for profession engineering services in
the amount of $7,400.00. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny made a request to the board that was submitted by Fire Chief Mike Crawley
for the approval to close from Fire Station #3 at Woodside Drive to the intersection of
Elks Country Club Road and Hayes Arboretum Road on Saturday, October 21, 2006
from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for the Annual Dalmatian Foundation 5K Fire Run. The
request is also for permission to place their Dalmatian Signs along the north side of
Firehouse #1 at 101 South 5th Street and along South "A" Street. Lawson made a
motion to approve, contingent on written approval submitted by Captain Don Ponder,
with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
October 5, 2006
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B. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Police Chief Kris Wolski
for the approval to hire Chad M. Porfidio and Scott A. Crull for the position of
Probationary Police Officers effective Friday, September 22, 2006. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Kenny made a request to the board for the approval of a curb cut at 1328 Clear Creek
West. 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 RP &L for
the approval of 12 street lights for Sandbridge Hills, sections 1 & 2. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Public Works &
Engineering Director Greg Stiens for the awarding of the bid for the Sidewalk & Curb
Rehabilitation Project on North "E" and SW 5th Street to L.J. DeWeese Company Inc.
in the amount of $188,332.00. 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 Public Works &
Engineering Director Greg Stiens for the approval of Contract No. 67 -2006 with L.J.
DeWeese Company Inc. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Kenny brought to the board bids for the Rose City Business Park Road. There was
one bid received from Milestone Contractors in the amount of $523,789.00
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