HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-09-2006THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 9, 2006
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M., Thursday,
November 9, 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 Sharon Palmer, Walt Chidester and Dave Osburn.
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
Board member Lawson moved to approve the minutes for the November 6, 2006 meeting with a second
by Board member Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Board member Flood moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of $64,306.15 with a second
by Board member Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
OLD BUSINESS
A. AWNING FOR ALL ABOARD FURNITURE — 193 Fort Wayne Avenue
The Department of Metropolitan Development recommended approval of the subject awning
and asks the owners to comply with the following:
Outdoor displays are not permitted on public rights -of -way (sidewalk). All outdoor
displays are to be approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety on a case -by-
case basis.
"Grates" around the trees in the sidewalk cannot be modified. The grates in front of
193 Fort Wayne Avenue have been painted bright colors and need to be repainted to
conform to the rest of the street.
Board member Lawson moved to approve the requested awning with a second by Board
member Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
November 9, 2006
Page 2 of 3
NEW BUSINESS
A. The regularly scheduled meeting for November 23 was changed to November 22 to
accommodate the Thanksgiving Holiday. The deadline for submitting items to be placed on
the Agenda will be Noon, Monday, November 20.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 10 -2006 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
LAND and A WARRANTY DEED FOR SAID PROPERTY
This Resolution would transfer real estate known as the Richmond Power and Light Johnson
Street Substation property from the City of Richmond to Richmond Power and Light. Board
member Flood moved to approve Resolution No. 11 -2006 and the Warranty Deed with a
second by Board member Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2006 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF
EASEMENTS and AN EASEMENT
This Resolution would grant an easement to Richmond Power and Light to be used for the
effective management and operation of the Johnson Street Substation. Board member
Lawson moved to approve Resolution No. 11 -2006 and the associated Easement with a
second by Board member Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. REHABILITATION PROJECT ON NORTH 7TH STREET FROM, "A" TO "D"
STREETS
The following bids were received
The bids were taken under advisement.
L.J. DeWeise $77,625
Bowlin Construction $76,603
B. INDOT SCENIC BYWAYS (trail construction and stabilization of the old National Road
bridge abutment) and TE GRANT FOR CONSULTANTS (acquisition of CSX Railroad
property to connect Cardinal Greenway and the Gorge Trail).
The following firms submitted bids for both projects:
Kramer & Associates
Bonar Group
Cardinal Greenway, Inc.
Browning, May, Mullins & Deardorf
Butler, Fairman & Seufert
Burgess & Niple responded only to the RFP for the TE Grant for Consultants
The bids were referred to the Department of Metropolitan Development for review and
recommendation.
Board of Works Minutes
November 9, 2006
Page 3 of 3
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 Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk