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Home My Public Portal About08-21-2008THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 21, 2008 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 21, 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, Community Development Specialist Sharon Palmer, Captain Terry Hopkins and Rebekah Farthing. 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 14, 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 $287,179.08. She explained that of that total $45,288.16 was paid to WCTV for their 2nd quarter franchise fee, $75,311.09 was paid to Richmond Power & Light for electrical cost including street lights, $27,768.85 was paid to Milestone for hot / cold mix and Calumet Civil Contractor was paid $75,998.24 for the installation of a new box culvert for the South 13th Street Project. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. CONTRACTS A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Community Development Specialist Sharon Palmer for the approval of Contract No. 99 -2008 between the City and Star Development, Inc for consultation services for the implementation of the City's Owner Occupied Rehab Grant in the amount of $64,025.00. She also explained that if the City doesn't receive the grant then this contract will not go into effect. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. Board of Works Minutes August 21, 2008 Page 2 of 3 STREET CLOSURES A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins for the approval of the closure of the 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 blocks of East Main Street on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the Richmond Art and Music Festival. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins for the approval of the street closures of the 100 to 400 blocks of South 4th Street on October 4th & 5th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the 28th Annual Fourth Street Fair. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. NOISE VARIANCES A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins for the approval of a Noise Variance, the Closure of the top floor of the Municipal Parking Garage and to give permission for alcohol to be served on Friday, September 5th from 8:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight for the 14th Annual Rooftop Rendezvous. Lawson made a motion to approve the Noise Variance with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. Flood made a motion to approve the closure of the top floor of the Municipal Parking Garage for the event with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. Lawson made a motion in the form of a statement that the board wouldn't prohibit the selling of alcohol as long as the proper permits and licensing is obtained by the vendor with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins and Rebekah Farthing for the approval of a Noise Variance at the Trader's Depot Parking Lot located at 4741 East Main Street for the International World Tour to be held on Friday, August 22nd from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. RESIDENTIAL HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins for the approval of two new Handicapped Parking signs. They are as follows: 1) 229 South 7th Street — Ms. Joan Barth — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. 2) 448 South 16th Street — Donald Hartman — 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 approval of three Handicapped Parking sign renewals. They are as follows: Board of Works Minutes August 21, 2008 Page 3 of 3 1) 2021 Glen Court — Mr. John Reeves — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. 2) 404 North 17t11 Street — Thomas Mong — Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed. 3) 309 North 18t11 Street — Mr. Kenneth W. Cuneo — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed. JURY DUTY PARKING AREA A. Robinson explained to the board that the request for the 300 Block of East Main Street along the Wayne County Courthouse sidewalk be designated as a Jury Duty parking area has been tabled for more information. 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