HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-04-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
September 4, 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:
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Henry made a motion to approve the minutes for August 28, 2003, second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for $222,990.64 and made a motion to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin said, the Fire Department, Police Department and Parks Department all agreed that
October 31, 2003 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. was the best evening for "Beggars Night ". Metzger
moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin requested approval of two access permits, 1843 Northwest "A" and 340 Hillcrest
Avenue. Metzger moved to approve, subject to conditions set by the Board of Public Works and
Safety, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote
C. Goodwin read a letter from Captain Don Ponder of the Department of Traffic Safety of the
Richmond Police Department, requesting the closing of South 10th Street at Park Place and
South "C" Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2003 for the Richmond
Parks & Recreation Department annual Family Fun Festival. Henry moved to approve, second
by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
D. Goodwin requested the closing of the 1St block of 5th Street from Main to South "A" Street for a
ceremony commemorating 9/11 at the Memorial Fountain, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Henry moved
to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
BID OPENING
A. The following bids were opened for curb and sidewalk projects Phase II: Bowlin Construction,
$279,497and TdM construction, $258,042. These bids will be reviewed and awarded at a later
date.
BID AWARD
A. Street Commissioner Gordon Moore requested that the bid for the South "B" and South "E" Street
project be awarded to TdM Construction with an alternate bid of $88,260. However, only
$70,000 was budgeted for this project, therefore quantities will be adjusted to match available
funds. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
September 4, 2003
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CONTRACT
A. Street Commissioner Gordon Moore requested approval for a contract with AGA Gas for the
lease of cylinders used at the garage and by his crews. The contract expires this year and will be
renewed for another 10 years at a savings to the City of $6,401.20. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Henry 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