HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-04-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, September 4, 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, Director of
Public Works and Engineering Greg Stiens, Special Events Coordinator Katie Chaney and Tom
Cramer from Cramer Builders.
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 August 28, 2008 minutes.
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 September 5, 2008
in the amount of $83,714.13. She explained of that total $30,503.97 was paid to the City of
Richmond for Inter Governmental charges and $16,718.00 was paid to Richmond Community
Schools for lunches for the Juko program. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
CHANGE ORDERS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the approval of Change Order No. 1 to
Contract No. 116 -2007 for the Paved Side Ditch Project in the Mid -West Industrial
Park in the increased amount of $9,480.90. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
September 4, 2008
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CURB CUTS
A. Robinson made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 2500 Chester Blvd.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
A. Robinson made a request to the board to approve the 2009 Employee Holiday
Schedule. 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 that was presented by Assistant City
Attorney Kim Vessels for the approval of Resolution No. 5 -2008 authorizing the
Director of Human Resources to sign a release of property damage claims. After a
lengthy discussion it was decided to table this request until the next meeting.
STREET CLOSURES
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the closure of South 10th Street between Park Place and South "C" Streets starting
at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2008 for the Family Fun Festival.
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 Captain Terry Hopkins
for the closure of Hayes Arboretum Road between Woodside Drive and Elks Road
from Monday, September 8, 2008 to Monday October 6, 2008 to allow the
installation of a storm water culvert. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
RESTRICTED PARKING VARIANCE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Restricted Parking Variance on Friday, September 12, 2008
between 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a concert that is being held at Civic Hall at the
High School. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
SIDEWALK CLOSURE EXTENSION
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of an extension of the sidewalk closure at Sander's Jewelers at 831
East Main Street to Friday, September 19, 2008.
Board of Works Minutes
September 4, 2008
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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 for Melissa Julian at
408 Pearl Street. He explained the difficulties that faced Ms. Julian in getting her
wheel chair to the back of the house to and into the garage. According to the
ordinance a person that has off street parking is not eligible for a Handicapped
Parking Sign but he would leave the decision up to the board. Flood made a motion
to approve with a second by Lawson. 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