HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-07-2005THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 7, 2005
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, July 7, 2005, 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 was Adam Forrest representing the City Attorney's Office.
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. He also thanked Dian Lawson for handling the meeting last week in his
absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the June 30, 2005 meeting. Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Kenny made a request for the board to approve the claims for payment in the amount of
$454,235.61. He explained that some of the larger items were L J Deweese Company for
sidewalk work being done, predominantly on West Main Street, the 50% monthly fee that the
City pays for the 911 Service, the purchase of new servers for the Information Technology
Department, and to Milestone from the Street Department for hot cold mix for paving supplies.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny made a request that was submitted by Captain Don Ponder for the approval to
close the first block of North 10th Street on Friday, August 12th from 5 PM to 11 PM
to host a festival for young people age 14 to 19 that is being hosted by the Homeless
Action Committee. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny added a request that was submitted by Assistant City Engineer Greg Stiens for
the approval to temporarily close Salisbury Road between Peacock Road and N.W.
"L" Street on Saturday July 9, 2005 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM for
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the Hot Air Balloon Night Glow that is being hosted by the 4 -H Fair. Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Kenny made a request that was submitted by Captain Don Ponder for the approval of
a handicap sign for Rosalee O'Connor at 326 South 15t11 Street. 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 Kenny
John Kenny, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk