HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-16-2007THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 16„ 2007
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, August 16, 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 City Attorney, Walt Chidester, Traffic Division
Captain Terry Hopkins and City Clerk Karen Chasteen.
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 present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Flood moved to approve the Minutes of August 9, 2007 as presented, with a
second by Board member Lawson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT:
Board President Robinson presented Claims for Payment payable August 16, 2007 in the total
amount of $225,626.88. Of this amount, $42,792.58 goes to WCTV for their second quarter
franchise fee payment, $76,270.10 will be paid to Richmond Power and Light and $20,383.88
for the Workers Compensation premium. Board member Lawson moved to approve Claims for
Payment as presented, with a second by Board member Flood. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
REQUESTS:
■ Firefighters Local 1408 requested permission to have Fire Department apparatus, as well
as personnel, at Meijer, Wal Mart and Richmond Square Mall on August 30, 31 and
September 1 for the Annual "Fill the Boot" campaign. The request included a request for
permission to wear Muscular Dystrophy Association shirts provided by the MDA during
their four hour shifts. Board member Lawson moved to approve this request, with a
second by Board member Flood. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
■ The Department of Parks and Recreation requested a street closure on South 1st Street
(Main Street to the Starr Piano and Gennett Recordings Historical Site) from Friday,
September 7 at Noon until Saturday, September 8, 3:00 P.M. This closure would allow
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Park employees to prepare for the Starr - Gennett Foundation's Walk of Fame Dedication
Program. Board member Flood moved to approve this request, with a second by Board
member Lawson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
■ The Department of Parks and Recreation requested a street closure along the east and
west sides of the 10th Street Park on Saturday, September 15 from 7:00 A.M. until 3:00
P.M. This closure is for the Annual Family Fun Fest. Board member Lawson moved to
approve this request, with a second by Board member Flood. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
■ Wicket Excavation requested an alley closure for the temporary location of a debris
container for materials from a razed garage in the 300 block of College Avenue on
Monday, August 20 from 7:00 P.M. until the job completion. Board member Flood
moved to approve this request, with a second by Board member Lawson. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion passed.
RESOLUTION:
■ RESOLUTION NO. 10 -2007 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO SIGN AN AGREED JUDGMENT WITH THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IDEM)
Mr. Chidester reported that the City has submitted to IDEM, for approval, a Work Plan
that contains the elements specific in an attachment to a proposed Agreed Judgment
between IDEM and the City. This Plan contains tasks and a schedule for revising the
Combined Sewer Overflow Long -Term Control Plan that must be approved by IDEM.
This Agreement is not an admission by the City that it is not in compliance. Previous
compliance measures are documented. This Plan must be accomplished pursuant to the
Federal Clean Water Act. Board member Lawson moved to adopt Resolution No. 10-
2007, with a second by Board member Flood. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
BID AWARDS:
■ 2007 TREE CONTRACT: Street Commissioner, Bill Smith, recommended awarding
the 2007 Street Tree Contract to Rinehart Landscaping in the amount of $18,700. Board
member Flood moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. Smith, with a second by
Board member Lawson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Board President Robinson reported the hearing regarding the Roseview Transit grievances
are on hold until further notice.
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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 City Clerk