HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-04-2010THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 4, 2010
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 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 and Assistant Fire Chief Oscar Abner.
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 January 28, 2010 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 in the amount of
$222,278.15. She explained of that total $175,103.50 was paid to Wayne County Insurance for
the first quarter payment of property and liability insurance and $25,813.03 was paid to Morton
Salt for road salt. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of
Metropolitan Development Tony Foster for the approval of Contract No. 9 -2010
between the City and Indiana Gas Company where Vectren wishes to contribute
$150,000.00 for the grant match for the remediation of the property known as the
Richmond Gas Company. 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 Assistant Fire Chief
Oscar Abner for the approval of Contract No. 10 -2010 between the Richmond Fire
Department and Webster Township Fire Department allowing them to purchase two
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of the department's surplus fire trucks in the amount of $10,500.00. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson took this time to announce that the bid award for the heating and cooling
system maintenance for the Street Department doesn't come before the board.
STREET CLOSURE EXTENSION
A. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval to extend the closure of South 13th Street for the Southeast
Basin Sewer Project to February 12, 2010 to complete the work that is being done.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
RESERVED HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 203
South 14t11 Street for William R. Hughes. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 222
North 20t11 Street for Judith A. Gentry. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 216
South 14t11 Street for Linda Davis. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
D. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 121 SW
"E" Street for Calvary Baptist Church. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
E. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 301 SW
3rd Street for Dorothy Traylor. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
F. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 405
South 13t11 Street for Betty Kenney. Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
G. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 139
South 5t11 Street for Therapeutic Alternatives. Lawson made a motion to approve with
a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
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H. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 224
North 21" Street for Mike Durham. Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
I. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 221
South 3rd Street for Mary Davis. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
J. Robinson made a request to the board that was submitted by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of the renewal of a Reserved Handicapped sign at 948
Sheridan Street for Jessica Cooper. Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Robinson took this time to announce that the previously scheduled hearing that was to be held at
this meeting concerning the disciplinary action of a Firefighter is being continued until a later
date.
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