HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-27-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 27, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday, March
27, 2003 in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided, with
Bruce Metzger, and Assistant City Attorney Joel Harvey in attendance. Robin Henry was absent. The
following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes to approve
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
No claims for payment.
REQUESTS
A Goodwin requested approval for the use of the 10th Street Parking lot for the March of Dimes for
the purpose of a check in point. Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
B. Pastor Ron Chappell requested the use of the Freedom Fountain the last Saturday of each month
for the "Support Our Troops" rally until the war is ended. Metzger moved to approve, second by
Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Fire Chief Mike Allen requested the promotion of Probationary Firefighters Chris Chappel and Tim
Parrott to Firefighter 1St Class effective March 18, 2003.Metzger moved to approve, second by
Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. Chief Allen requested approval for a fire engine to lead the parade on March 29th at 11:30 for the
"Support Our Troops" rally. Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
E. Chief Allen requested that Fire Station #4 located at 801 South "L" Street, be used as a voting
site for the Primary Election. Metzger moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
AGREEMENTS
A. Goodwin requested Purchasing Director Vicki Stevens explain the agreement for two copiers, one
located in the Human Rights Office and the other in the Law Office. She said those copiers need
to be replaced since we have had them since 1995. Stevens said the City would like to lease the
copiers, one Xerox 425 for the Human Rights area for 48 months at $131.33 and Ricoh Aficio
1085 for 36 months at $206.83 for the Law Department, with a savings of $100.78. Metzger
moved to approve, and to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign, second by Goodwin. The
motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Harvey asked that the agreement for Professional Services for Design Work on the Skywalk
Rehabilitation be tabled until next meeting.
C. Harvey requested approval of the agreement for professional services for the design of the fuel
station canopy and said that would be Maze Design for $1,950. Metzger moved to approve,
designating the Chairperson to sign, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
March 27, 2003
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D. John Fox owner of Construction Resources requested the closing of the alley between Northwest
"E" and Northwest "F" for approximately five days for the safety of the scaffolding that will be in
in the area. Goodwin moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
REQUEST
A. Rhonda McKelvey requested Ice Cream Trucks be allowed on the streets of the City to sell for
her company Summer Song. Goodwin explained that she did not need permission from the
Board, but that she must be inspected by the Health Department and carry liability insurance.
Metzger moved to approve, subject to the two conditions set forth, second by Goodwin and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, and carried on a voice
vote, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Myra Miller, Deputy Clerk
Bob Goodwin, Chairperson