HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-22-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 22, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
May 22, 2003 in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided,
with Robin Henry, Bruce Metzger, and Joel Harvey in attendance. The following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Henry moved to approve the minutes for May 15, 2003, second by Metzger and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims for payment from the Finance Department in the amount of $572,698.99 and
moved for approval, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. City Controller Ann Cottongim requested approval for the City to pay $250.00 to PERF for David
Leffel, retired employee, to prove that he was in fact employed by the City during the 1 st half of
1982 so that he does not lose a full quarter of PERF. Henry moved to approve, second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read a request for an access permit at 1374 Aspen Court. Metzger moved to approve,
subject to conditions of Public Works, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
C. Goodwin read a request for an access permit at 4464 Hughes Lane. Henry moved to approve,
subject to condition of Public Works, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
D. Goodwin read a letter from Mark Robbins of MasterGrand Cabinets, Inc., requesting to close the
700 block of South "N" Street on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. during a
business ceremony. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on
a voice vote.
E. Goodwin read a letter from Rick McCarty of the Richmond Dream Center requesting to close the
300 and 400 blocks of North 19th Street from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and a noise variance from
10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Saturday June 28, 2003 for the Dream Center Fun Fair. Metzger
moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
F. Goodwin read a letter from Allen Williams of the Rock Sold Ministry at 1024 East Main Street,
requesting to close the east half of the 1000 block of north service drive and use the far north city
owned parking lot on North 10th Street on Saturday, June 14, 2003 from 9:30 A. M. until 4:30 P.M.
This area will be used to park motorcycles that will be attending a ride sponsored by the
ministry. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
G. Goodwin read a letter from Police Chief Greg Pipes requesting permission to promote
Probationary Officer Michelle Morrison to the position of 1 st Class Patrol Officer effective June 10,
2003. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
May 22, 2003
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H. Goodwin read a letter from Chief Pipes requesting permission to promote Probationary Officer
Alysha Tonuc to the position of 1St Class Patrol Officer, effective June 3, 2003. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID AWARD
A. Goodwin requested that a bid for the Fire Suppression System at the Carpenter Plant, interior
only, be awarded to Protek in the amount of $11,700. Henry moved to approve, second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
AGREEMENTS
A. Goodwin requested approval for the farm lease agreement between the Economic Development
of Wayne County, Indiana and Tom Hutchings of 2076 Abington Pike, Richmond, Indiana 47374.
Hutchings is leasing 270.08 acres at $151.75 per acre. Henry moved to approve, second by
Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote. Metzger abstained because his partner is
the attorney for Economic Development.
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
Robin Henry, Vice Chairperson