HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-20-2009THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 20, 2009
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, August 20, 2009, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson and Dian
Lawson. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, GIS Coordinator Susan
Beeson, Director of Public Works and Engineering Greg Stiens, Captain Terry Hopkins, Delores
Goodson and Dave Mears.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that two board members and
legal counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the August 13, 2009 meeting.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Robinson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for August 21, 2009 in
the amount of $195,392.98. She explained of that amount $44,307.29 was paid to WCTV for the
second quarter Franchise Fee; $77.327.52 was paid to Richmond Power and Light for electric
cost and $41,436.25 was paid to Butler, Fairman & Seufert for Engineering Services for a
terminal apron and taxi runway at the Airport. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
ADDENDUMS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by GIS Coordinator
Susan Beeson for the approval of Addendum No. 3 to Contract No. 115 -2001 that is
the GIS Interlocal Agreement. She explained that this is for the City's annual
Maintenance Obligation for the year of 2010 of $30,000.00. This fee is down from
this year's $50,000.00 fee. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed. Lawson then made the motion to
allow Robinson as the board president to sign the addendum with a second by
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
August 20, 2009
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BID AWARD
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid award that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the City Parking Lot and Sidewalk
Replacement for the Elder Beerman Parking lot and South 6th 7th and Service Drive
Sidewalk Replacement. He recommended the bid be awarded to Pro Lawn Care and
Concrete not to exceed the amount of $75,752.00. Lawson made a motion to award
the bid with a second by Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BUS LOADING & UNLOADING SIGN INSTALLATION REQUEST
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
and submitted by Ronald Robinson for the approval to install a "Bus Loading &
Unloading" sign along the south side of Peacock in the 700 block, along Dennis
Middle School's property. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
STREET CLOSURES
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
and Delores Goodson for the approval of the closure of the 200 block of NW 3rd
Street on Saturday, September 5, 2009 starting at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a
Neighborhood Block Party. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Robinson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for the Milling and Paving of Richmond
Avenue approaches. There was only one bid from Milestone Contractors. Their bid
was as follows:
1. Richmond Avenue Bridge - $34,847.75
2. North 20th Street Bridge - $10,542.70
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