HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-17-2009THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, September 17, 2009, 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
Metropolitan Development Tony Foster, Assistant Fire Chief Oscar Abner, Street Commissioner
Bill Smith, Captain Terry Hopkins, Richmond Senior High School Student Dakota Collins,
Marsheila McFarland and Rick Debruler.
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 September 3, 2009 meeting.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for September 18, 2009
in the amount of $294,333.44. She explained of that total $153,178.06 was paid to Milestone for
Phase 1 Paving; $31,456.00 was paid to Bonar & Associates for Engineering Services for
Salisbury Road; and $63,299.50 was paid to Butler, Fairman & Seyfert for Engineering Services
for terminal apron and taxi way to runway. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CHANGE ORDERS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of
Metropolitan Development Tony Foster for the approval of a change order for the
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Richmond Home Improvement and Repair Grant for 409 South 12th Street for an
additional $188.33 for painting windows. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant Fire Chief
Oscar Abner for the approval of the retirement of Lieutenant Kevin Jay Harrell
effective October 2, 2009. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Street Commissioner
Bill Smith for the approval of Contract No. 130 -2009 with Milestone Contractors for
the Phase 111 2009 Paving Program in the amount of $45,390.45. Lawson made a
motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
NOISE VARIANCE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry
Hopkins, Marsheila McFarland and Rick Debruler for the approval of a Noise
Variance on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM at Jus' 1
More Bar & Grill located at 743 South 5th Street for a "Customer Appreciation Day"
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 submitted by Kris Lopresti and
presented by Captain Terry Hopkins and Dakota Collins for the closure of SW 13th
Street between US 40 and West Main Street from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM for the staging
of the "RHS Homecoming Parade" with the parade beginning at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. A Rolling Blockade will be needed for the route
that will run from the Municipal Swimming Pool, down West Main Street to the High
School. 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
and submitted by Assistant District Engineer Elijah Welch for the closure of the 700
block of Sim Hodgin Parkway starting Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM and
ending on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM for the installation of a New
Sanitation Sewer. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
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TEMPORARY BANNER POSTING
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was submitted by Dave Burns and
presented by Captain Terry Hopkins for the approval of the posting of a temporary
Banner in the 200 block of South 5th Street in front of Seton High School from
September 19, 2009 to October 4, 2009 to advertise the "4th Street Fair ". Lawson
made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
RESIDENTIAL HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign Renewal at 210
Richmond Avenue for Ms. Vickie Toschlog. 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 a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign Renewal at 231 NW 6th
Street for Ms. Sally Maupin. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign Renewal at 306 NW "E"
Street for Patricia Burns - Shields. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
D. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign Renewal at 401 West
Main Street for Ms. Arlene White. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
E. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign Renewal at 408 Pearl
Street for Melissa Julien. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
F. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
for the approval of a Residential Handicapped Parking Sign Renewal at 908 Boyer
Street for Mr. Vernon L. Brubaker Jr. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
STREET CLOSURE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Captain Terry Hopkins
and submitted by Bruce Wissel for the closure of the 1900 and 2000 blocks of
Reeveston Road on Sunday, October 10, 2009 with a rain date of October 17, 2009
from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the " Reeveston Neighborhood Block Party ". Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
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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