HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-17-2007THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 17, 2007
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson, Dian Lawson
and Mary Jo Flood. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Kenyatta Cox, Captain Terry
Hopkins, Director of Public Works and Engineering Greg Stiens and Roger Richert.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal
counsel were presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the May 10, 2007 meeting.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment in the amount of
$68,381.96. Larger items included $20,383.88 to Marsh USA, Inc for our Workman Comp
policy, and a payment to Safety Systems in the amount of $25,410.09 for equipment for police
cruisers. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval to close the 400 and 300 blocks of East Main Street, (west bound
lanes only), the 1st block of North 2nd Street to Johnson Street and Johnson Street to
Veterans Park, on Saturday, June 23rd starting at 10:00 AM for the "Support The
Troops Benefit Walk" The request is also for the assignment of police units to assist.
Lawson made a motion to approve with the stipulation that Captain Hopkins could
provide what units that he felt necessary with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval to add the 1000 block of East Main Street to the closure request for
Board of Works Minutes
May 17, 2007
Page 2 of 2
the "Richmond Celebrates Art Festival ". He explained that he felt that this needed to
be added to minimize the confusion of traffic in the area. Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Robinson brought a request to the board that was presented by Roger Richert and
Captain Terry Hopkins for the approval to hold a sidewalk sale in the Historic Depot
District on Friday, May 25, 2007 and Saturday, May 26, 2007 from 9:30 AM to 6:00
PM. Richert explained that they are trying to promote the preservation of the area
and feels that this will draw people to the area. Hopkins stated that he didn't feel that
there would be a problem holding this event. Lawson made a motion to approve with
a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
D. Robinson made a request to the board to approve two curb cuts. They are as follows:
1) 1415 South "E" Street — Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
2) 3731 Sandbridge — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the approval of Contract No. 52 -2007 which
is an agreement between the City and the Stanley W. Hayes Research Foundation,
Incorporated. He explained that Hayes Arboretum wants to build a tunnel under a
City street and this agreement spells out that Hayes Arboretum is responsible for the
installation and upkeep of this tunnel. This tunnel will allow access of the two
properties that are separated by the street. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson made a motion to table the bid award for the Hub Etchison Parkway
Infrastructure Project because additional information is needed 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 Vicki Robinson
Vicki Robinson, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk