HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-26-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 26, 2008
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, June 26, 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, Assistant City Attorney
Kim Vessels, Captain Terry Hopkins, City Controller Tammy Glenn, CEO/Manager of the
Richmond City Employee Federal Credit Union Clara Mathews, David Mears from Milestone
and Larry Mullins.
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 19, 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
$160,965.79. She explained of that total $16,028.82 was paid to Milestone for Hot & Cold Mix,
$51,841.24 was paid to Milestone for Frontage Road Project and $42,882.52 was paid to Pro
Lawn for sidewalks and curbs on North "E" Street. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of three Handicapped Parking Sign Renewals. They are as follows:
1) 200 South 6th Street — Four Handicapped Parking Signs for Bethel
A.M.E. Church - Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed. Flood abstained
from voting due to the fact that Bethel A.M.E. church is where she is a
member.
Board of Works Minutes
June 26, 2008
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2) 116 SW 7t11 Street — Ms. Ruth A. Baldwin - Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
3) 918 Sheridan Street — This is a transfer of sign for Ms. Jessica Cooper
- Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY SIDEWALK SALE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval for the local merchants to setup product displays on public sidewalks
in front of their businesses in the Historic Depot District on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, July 3 r 4th and 5th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 2785 Honeysuckle
Lane. 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 801 North "H" Street.
Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
BANNERS
A. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by the City Clerk Karen
Chasteen for the approval to allow Starr Gennett Foundation to place banners on the
railroad overpass at the east end of the Main Street Bridge for the following events:
1) July 11 -26 —Going Out In Style —Flood made a motion to approve
with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
2) August 6 — September 6 — Annual Walk of Fame Celebration — 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 Controller
Tammy Glenn for the approval of Contract No. 63 -2008 that is a Lease Agreement
between the City of Richmond and the Richmond City Employees Federal Credit
Union for a payment of $100.00 a month. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
June 26, 2008
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BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson brought bid openings to the board for Street Milling and Paving for 2008 —
Phase II. There was one bid submitted from Milestone in the amount of $398,601.55.
Larry Mullins took this time to ask to speak to the board. Robinson told him that he would have
to summit his request in writing to the Clerk's Office by noon on Tuesday to be put on the
agenda for the Thursday meeting to address the board.
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