HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-26-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 26, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
June 26, 2003 in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin presided,
with Robin Henry, Bruce Metzger and Assistant City Attorney Joel Harvey in attendance. The following
business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for $543,093.28 and made a motion to approve,
second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin read a letter from Captain Don Ponder requesting the closing of the 1St block of South
4th Street on Friday evening, November 28, 2003 until the trailers leave for Washington D.C. on
the next day. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
B. Goodwin requested approval of a handicap parking sign for Carolyn Carlin at 203 South 11 th
Street. Henry moved to approve, second by Goodwin and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
C. Fire Chief Mike Allen requested approval for the promotion of John Lakes and Rob Leavitt from
probationary firefighters to Firefighter 1 St Class, effective June 21, 2003. Metzger moved to
approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID AWARD
A. City Engineer Charles Greene requested approval for a bid to be awarded to Charles Robbins
Painting Contractor in the amount of $12,470 for the painting of the City Parking Garage. Henry
moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENINGS
A. The following bids were opened for the Pearl Street Improvement Project: Bowlin Construction of
Losantville, IN, $91,545 and TdM Construction of Centerville, OH, $77,841. These bids will
reviewed and awarded at a later date.
B. The following bids were opened for the South 18th Place Improvement Project: Bowlin
Construction, $81,000 and TdM $78,590. These bids will be reviewed and awarded at a later
date.
C. Business Development Coordinator Tony Foster explained the reason for the bids on the Logos'
reuse building. The City is trying to get a Brownfield grant application for the Starr - Gennett area
of the gorge. The bids were: CTG Associates, Lehman & Lehman Inc., Mishawaka IN $21,500;
Schmidt & Associates, Indianapolis, IN $25,000 and Woolen Molzan and Partners
Architecture, Indianapolis, IN with no amount. Bids will be reviewed and awarded at a later date.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
June 26, 2003
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CHANGE ORDER
A. Street Commissioner Gordon Moore requested approval of Change Order #1 for the North 22nd
Street Improvement Project. This is to repair a broken inlet on North 22nd and Grand Blvd., extra
concrete work and adjusting of two extra inlets casting to grade. The total of the change is
$2,637increasing the total to $102,470. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
AGREEMENT
A. City Engineer Charles Greene requested approval of an agreement with United Consulting
Engineers and Architects for inspection of the Reid Parkway in the amount of $210,000. Metzger
moved to approve, subject to approval of the City Attorney and only the Chairperson of the Board
required to sign, second by Henry and the notion was carried on a voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS
Students from Centerville High School were introduced.
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