HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-12-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 12, 2008
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, June 12, 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,
Human Resource Director Bill Harris, Rose View Transit Operation Manager Terry Quinter,
Amalgamated Transit Union President Mike Lawson and Darrell Wright.
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 June 5, 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 for June 13, 2008 in the
amount of $159,115.74. She explained of that total $75,250.90 was paid to Richmond Power &
Light for electric cost, $21,712.61 was paid to Rose City Shell for unleaded fuel at the pump,
$11,244.16 to Harvest Land for diesel fuel and $15,125.32 to I Cop Digital for in -car systems,
sensor kits and wireless mikes for the Police Department. Lawson made a motion to approve
with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
RESIDENTIAL HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign for Ms Juanita Bromagen
at 423 South 6th Street. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
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SIDEWALK AND ALLEY CLOSURE REQUEST
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the board to approve a sidewalk closure at the first block of South 8th Street
adjacent to the Odd Fellows Building on Friday, June 13th and Monday June 16th
from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM for the use of a Hydraulic Lift to access the windows along
the east side of the building. He also asked for the approval of an alley closure of the
700 block of the service alley on Monday & Tuesday, June 16th and 17th from 8:30
AM to 6:00 PM to access some bricks along the wall that is in danger of falling from
the building. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion
was unanimously passed.
CURB CUT
A. Robinson made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 3711 Sandbridge
Drive. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by City Attorney Walt
Chidester for the approval of Contract No. 78 -2008 that is a lease agreement between
the City and Rumpke of Indiana for the parking lot at 275 Fort Wayne Avenue.
Lawson made a motion to approve with the board President and Legal counsel to
work with Rumpke to establish the dates and to authorize the board President to sign
the agreement with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson brought to the board bids for the Stucco Application to the exterior of the
Public Safety Training Facility. There was one bid from Seagrave Walls & Ceilings
in the amount of $19,230.00.
Robinson took this time to announce a 5 minute recess then the meeting would reconvene for the
Grievance Hearing.
GRIEVANCE HEARING
Robinson called the meeting for the hearing of Grievance Number 08 -0036 from the
Amalgamated Transit Union 1474 to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and
legal counsel were present. She then explained what the procedure of the hearing would be.
After being sworn in President of the Amalgamated Transit Union 1474 Mike Lawson presented
to the board the grievance. He explained that the membership of the union felt that the City did
not bargain in good faith. It was felt that there was a discrepancy in Section 23 on personal days
and holidays. He went on to give dates and summaries of events that took place over this matter.
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When he was done Human Resource Director Bill Harris then asked him some questions of
which Mr. Lawson gave answers. Board Member Lawson then asked both parties several
questions. Then there were questions asked by the City Attorney Walt Chidester.
Human Resource Director Bill Harris was then sworn in to present to the board. He presented
many different documents in reference to language and areas of the contract that was singed off
by Mr. Lawson and ratified by the union members. Several questions were asked by Board
Member Lawson and questions and statements were made by City Attorney Walt Chidester.
Additional questions were asked by board members Lawson and Robinson on what transpired to
have this grievance filed. Amalgamated Transit Union President Mike Lawson then explained to
the board how the grievance came to be. There were additional questions from City Attorney
Walt Chidester and additional comments for Human Resource Director Bill Harris.
Both Amalgamated Transit Union President Mike Lawson and Human Resource Director Bill
Harris gave their closing arguments. Board member Lawson made a motion that the board takes
the grievance under advisement. There was no second so motion was denied. Board member
Lawson stated that she felt that something should be put in writing. City Attorney Walt
Chidester than explained that the contract clearly stated the amount of days that the union
members were to receive. Lawson made a motion to deny the grievance because the union
contract specifically stated the amount of days they were to receive with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
There are tapes on this hearing filed in the City Clerks Office.
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