HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-06-2005THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 6, 2005
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, October 6, 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 were Adam Forrest representing the City Attorney's Office and
Fire Chief Mike Crawley.
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 September 29, 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 to the board to approve the claims for payment in the amount of
$165,289.53. He explained that some items of significant amounts over $5,000.00 included,
quarterly grant amounts to Hope House and the Neighborhood Clearing House, the monthly
payment for 911 service in the amount of $32,000.00, the final payment amount for the
Springwood Trail that goes from Springwood to the Gorge Trail, $24,000.00 to Milestone
Contractors and $28,000.00 paid out of the Street Department for quarterly payment of
Administrative Services. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny made a request to the board to approve a Residential Handicap Sign for
Christina White at 207 South 11th Street. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Adam Forrest for the
approval of a Deed of Dedication for Bridge Avenue. Forrest explained that this is
basically a land swap with the Richmond Baking Company for a piece of land that is
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about a half acre that is to be dedicated as a street by the City. Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Fire Chief Crawley for
the approval to be able to proceed with the process of a disciplinary action of a
Firefighter. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion
was unanimously passed.
Kenny explained that there was to be a bid opening that will be delayed and hopefully will be put
on the agenda for next week's meeting.
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