HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-22-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 22, 2008
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, May 22, 2008, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson and Mary Jo
Flood. Also attending were Legal Counsel Susan Silberstein, Captain Terry Hopkins, Street
Commissioner Bill Smith and Community Development Specialist Sharon Palmer
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that two board members and
legal counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the May 15, 2008 meeting.
Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for May 23, 2008 in the
amount of $96,518.60. She explained of that total $17,910.20 was paid to Harvest Land for
Premium Road Diesel and $10,679.50 was paid to Lenovo, Inc. for 10 IBM R61 Notebook
Computers and adapters. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
STREET CLOSURES
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval to close the 800 Block of East Main Street for the Uptown Picnic on
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Flood made a motion to approve
with a second by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL ZONE SIGNGS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval for the installation of School Zone Signs in the 1900 Block of West
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Main Street for Richmond Academy. Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
NOISE VARIANCE REQUEST
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a noise variance for the Druids at their location at 123 South Stn
Street on May 25, 2008 for their Hawaiian Luau Party with some of the entertainment
being held outside from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
HANDICAP PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of 5 Handicap Sign Renewals. They are as follows:
1. 324 North 19th Street — Ms Judith Musselman — Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion
was unanimously passed.
2. 426 Lincoln Street — Mr. Jerry Spalding — Flood made a motion
to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion was
unanimously phassed.
3. 730 South 12t Street — Mr. Harry Leavell — Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion
was unanimously passed.
4. 825 South 7th Street — Ms. Dollie Schubert — Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion
was unanimously passed.
5. 201 South 7th Street — Ms. Jeanne Schuler — Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion
was unanimously passed.
CURB CUTS
A. Robinson made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 234 Arbor Drive.
Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
REQUEST OF PROPOSALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Community
Development Specialist Sharon Palmer to award the bid for the Request of Proposal
to Star Development, Inc for $78,700.00 as consultant for the City's application for
an Owner Occupied Rehab Grant. The award is contingent upon the City being
awarded the grant sometime this fall. Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
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BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson added a bid opening to the repair of chillers for Fire Station No. 1. There
was only one bid and it was from Bader Mechanical in the amount of $2,714.00.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Street Commissioner
Bill Smith to award the bid for Phase 1 Paving Project to Milestone Contractors in the
amount of $323,065.00. Flood made a motion to award the bid with a second by
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Robinson brought to the board a request to postpone the hearing that was scheduled for June 5,
2008 regarding the Grievance No. 08 -0036 from Algamated Transit Union to June 12, 2008
because of the unavailability of the Departmental Management. Flood made a motion to accept
the postponement of the hearing to June 12, 2008 with a second by Robinson. 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