HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-31-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 31, 2008
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, July 31, 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 Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, Captain Terry Hopkins, Donna
Chapman, Tony Foster, Tammy Glenn, Rob Leavitt, Don Smith, Thomas Ragan and Norma Ragan
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 24, 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 July 25, 2008 in the
amount of $227,973.70. She explained that $84,920.29 was for Wayne County Auditor for Election
Expenses; $74,453.07 for RP & L for Electrical Cost, $14,450.00 was for H.J. Umbaugh Assoc. of
TIF District parcels and $11,154.42 for Wetzel Ford Mercury for diesel engine assembly for city bus.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for July 31, 2008 in the
amount of $285,674.79. She explained that $66,395.74 was for Wayne County Auditor for Election
Expenses (amount on previous docket was voided because of an incorrect invoice), $33,989.76 was
for Wayne County Treasurer for 911 Salaries and benefits (City portion), $33,749.70 was for Bowlin
Construction for curbs sidewalks on Peacock Road, $21,896.00 was for Roseview Transit 2nd quarter
operating and capital match, $19,934.64 was for INDOT for 20% match for Hodgin Rd. Rehab,
$19,600.00 was for Nelda Grimes for Right of Way acquisition and $41,156.37 was for Pro Lawn for
curbs and sidewalks on North E Street. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson.
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 of the street closure on SW 13th Street from US 40 for 60 feet starting on
Monday, August 4th & 5th at 7:00 AM for two days Lawson made a motion to approve
with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
July 31, 2008
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HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins for
the approval of five Handicapped Parking Sign renewals. They are as follows:
1)
Mr. James Gregory @ 208 South 11th Street —Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
2)
Mr. Mark Carlson @ 327 South 10th Street — Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
3)
Ms. Marilyn Helms @ 325 South 10th Street — Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
4)
Mr. Robert Hofmann @ 325 South 10th Street — Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
5)
Ms. Rosalee O'Conner @ 326 South 15th Street — Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
6)
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Wolfinbarger @ 417 South 15th Street - Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
7)
Ms. Thelma Russell @ 511 North 17th Street — Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed
RESOLUTIONS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request for approval of Resolution No. 4 -2008 to fix the
compensation for the Richmond Fire Department. Lawson made a motion to approve
with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
HANDICAP RAMP
B. Robinson brought to the board a request for approval of a handicap ramp at 1114 South F
Street for Habitat for Humanity. Robinson said that it does not have to come before the
board.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request to give the authorization for the Board President
Vicki Robinson to sign the Towing Rotation Agreement with State Route 121 Service
Center, Inc. Towing as part of Contract No. 53 -2007. Flood made a motion to approve
with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board for the approval of Contract No. 95 -2008 between Fire
and Wetzel Dodge. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson opened bids for the Culvert Pipe Replacement — Hayes Arboretum
Road Those bids are as follows:
Board of Works Minutes
July 31, 2008
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1. Toschlog Excavating for $80,090.00 with an alternate bid of
$2,750.00
2. Calumet for $51,234.00 with an alternate bid of $960.00
3. Mike Delucio & Son for $56,018.75 with an alternate bid of
$2,500.00
4. Culy Construction & Excavating for $68,024.00 with an alternate
bid of $912.00
5. Hoosier Pride Excavating for $79,808.00 with an alternate bid of
$1,200.00
6. Miles Stone for $48,275.00 with an alternate bid of $1,500.00
7. Brackney Inc. for $41,813.25 with an alternate bid of $2,000.00
WEED LEIN HEARING
A. Robinson made a request to hear Thomas Ragan from Regan Rentals & Remolding of a
weed lien at 1121 Ridge Street. Lawson made a motion to accept $40.00 instead of the
$120.00 a second by Flood. 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