HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-06-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 6, 2008
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 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, Captain Terry Hopkins,
Director of Board of Public Works and Engineering Greg Stiens, Assistant Fire Chief Oscar
Abner, Centerville High School students Katelyn Crist and Kasey Whalen.
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
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the February 28, 2008 meeting.
Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. 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
$167,470.85. Some of the larger items included $44,790.61 was paid to WCTV for the 4th
quarter franchise fee, $15,346.00 was paid to Government — E — Management for a maintenance
contract, $18,378.25 was paid to Nizamul Houssain DBA Pro Lawn Care for the infrastructure
replacement for South 18t , "P' and "J" Streets and $27,404.81 was paid to Butler, Fairman &
Seufert, Inc. for the design of Airport Runway Construction, Phase 3. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
NEW RESIDENTIAL HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a new Residential Handicapped Parking Sign at 337 SW 5th Street
for Trudy Hobbs. He explained that he recommended approval with the stipulation
that Ms Hobbs obtains a handicap placard before the order for the sign is placed.
Flood made a motion to approve with the stipulation with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
March 6, 2008
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B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a new Residential Handicapped Parking Sign at 123 South "G"
Street for Ms Lois Boatman. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
OPENING DAY PARADE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval for the Annual Eastside Girls Softball League Opening Day Parade
to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 AM requiring one police officer and the
temporary closure of Mendelson Drive at Manor Drive while participants march
westbound on Mendelson Drive to the Achieva Resource Center. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CURB CUTS
A. Robinson made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 1110 Worthington Ct.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
B. Robinson made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 3714 Sandbridge
Drive. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
CITY OF RICHMOND INFRASTRUCTURE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the acceptance of Sandbridge Hills Section
and 2 roads and sewers into the City of Richmond Infrastructure. Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens to award the bid for the Infrastructure
Replacement Project for North "E" Street from 16th to 20th Streets, Grand Blvd., 20th
to 24th and North 20th Streets and North "J" Street from North "E" to North 13th
Streets and to approve Contract No. 34 -2008 with Pro Lawn not to exceed the amount
of $290,186.00. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant Fire Chief
Oscar Abner to award the bid for general maintenance of overhead doors for Fire
Stations 1 -6 and to approve Contract No. 22 -2008 with Overhead Door Company in
the amount of $60.00 an hour. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
March 6, 2008
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Robinson took this time to welcome two Centerville High School students, Katelyn Crist and
Kasey Whalen.
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