HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-05-2005THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, May 5, 2005, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street,
Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members John Kenny, and Mary Jo Flood. Also
attending were Fire Chief Mike Crawley and Police Chief Kris Wolski.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Kenny called the meeting to order and explained that board member Dian Lawson was unable to
attend because of illness. He also explained that legal counsel was unable to attend but was able
to be reached by phone if needed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the April 28, 2005 meeting. Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Kenny. 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
$867,554.62. He explained that some of the larger amounts were the quarterly PERF payments,
the second installment of Property and Liability Insurance, quarterly payment to Rose View,
monthly 911 payment and the half year property tax on the Carpenter building. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Kenny. The motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Fire Chief Mike Crawley
for the approval to park fire engines in the south lane of the 400 and 500 blocks of
South "A" Street and to close the 100 block of South 5th Street during there
Richmond Fire Department's 35th Annual Memorial Service on Friday, May 20th at
10:00 AM to last for approximately one hour. Flood made a motion to approve with
a second by Kenny. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny presented to the board a request to approve a curb cut at 1035 Abington Pike.
Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Kenny. The motion was
unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
May 5, 2005
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CONTRACTS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Fire Chief Mike Crawley
for the approval of an addendum to the Firefighter Contract No. 37 — 2004. The
wording was changed for more clarification. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Kenny. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Police Chief Wolski for
the approval of a contract between the Richmond Community Schools and the
Richmond Police Department where the Richmond Community Schools will absorb
expenses up to $4,000.00 per year for repair and maintenance of the Richmond Police
Department Dare Buses. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Kenny.
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