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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-17-2005THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 17, 2005 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, November 17, 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 the new Assistant City Attorney Kenyatta Cox, Adam Forrest with the City Attorney's Office, Fire Chief Mike Crawley and Douglas Guthrie. The students from Centerville High School that were in attendance were Abigail Hensley, Danielle Abrams, Alyssa Jennings and her mother Teresa Jennings, Bryan Hensley, Mrs. Stofflet and Adam Introducu. 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 council were present. He also had Adam introduce the new Assistant City Attorney Kenyatta Cox. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Kenny made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the November 10, 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 $225,717.36. He explained that some of the items of significance were monthly legal service fees, Richmond Power & Light bills for the street lights in the amount of $57,000.00, final payment of construction on South 5th Street between C and E to Bowling Construction and some work outside of Fire Station No. 1 in the amount of $20,000.00, and some final work at Reid Parkway out of the Redevelopment Fund for a little over $60,000.00. 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 that was submitted by Steven Terzini for the approval of horse and buggy rides to take place during the Old Fashion Christmas Festival to occur Tuesday evenings, November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20, 2005. The rides will begin at Little Sheba's on Fort Wayne Avenue, Board of Works Minutes November 17, 2005 Page 2 of 3 down North "E" Street and turn on North 10t11 Street to Charlie's Coffee Bar, then turn around and go back the same way. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. B. Kenny made a request to the board to approve two curb cuts. Those curb cuts are as follows: 1) 2401 South "L" Street - Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. 2) 1200 Reid Parkway — Kenny explained that this a temporary driveway needed to access topsoil south of Reid Parkway. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. DEEDS A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Adam Forrest for the approval a Deed Dedication for Engle Drive. Reid Hospital has deeded a portion of land to the City of Richmond to be utilized as a portion of Engle Drive. If for some reason the City would no longer need the land it would then go back to Reid Hospital. 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 Fire Chief Mike Crawley for the approval to renew the contract with Public Safety Medical Services. This is the company that does the Firefighters Annual Physicals. The amount of the contract is for $29,121.00. 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 Fire Chief Mike Crawley for the approval to renew the contract with Reynolds Plumbing Inc. for plumbing repairs and maintenance for Fire Stations No. 1 — 6. The amount is not to exceed $1,500.00. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Fire Chief Mike Crawley for the approval to renew the contract with Hill Electric for general maintenance and electrical repairs for Fire Stations No. 1 — 6. The amount is not to exceed $1,000.00. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. D. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Fire Chief Mike Crawley for the renewal of the contract with Overhead Door Company for general maintenance and bi- annual inspections for Fire Stations No. 1 — 6. The amount is not to exceed $2,500.00. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. E. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Fire Chief Mike Crawley to renew the contract with Pro Air, Inc. for general maintenance of Breathing Air Board of Works Minutes November 17, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Compressors. The amount is not to exceed $1,300.00. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. BID OPENINGS A. Kenny brought to the board bids for HVAC System for the City Building. Those bids are as follows: 1) Meyers Mechanical - $9,396.00 - $60.00 an hour - $80.00 an hour for overtime — materials cost plus 20% mark up. 2) Bader Mechanical - $9,848.00 - $65.00 an hour - $85.00 an hour for overtime - $95.00 an hour for Holiday — material cost plus 25% mark up. Kenny announced due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, next week's meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 5:00 PM. He also recognized the students from Centerville High School and had them say their names for the camera. The names of the students are listed above. 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