HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-11-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 11, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
December 11, 2003 in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin
presided, with Robin Henry, Bruce Metzger, Assistant City Attorney Joel Harvey and City Attorney Bob
Bever in attendance. The following business was conducted:
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Henry moved to approve the minutes for the December 4, 2003 meeting, second by Metzger and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented two sets of claims from the Finance Department for $162,904.47 and $194,141.39 and
made a motion to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin read a letter from City Controller Ann Cottongim requesting approval of the Capital
Asset Policy. This policy establishes the City of Richmond's asset valuation threshold at $5,000
effective January 1, 2003. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
BID AWARDS
A. Goodwin read a letter from Purchasing Director Vicki Stevens for fuel /gasoline for 2004 for the
City of Richmond saying, the only bid received was from Harvest Land with various amounts and
recommended approval. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read a letter from Purchasing Director Vicki Stevens for Pest Control Service for the City
of Richmond and requested approval for Earlywine Pest Control for $2,255 for one year and
$4,510 for two years. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
C. City Engineer Charles Greene requested approval for a bid on Decorative Lighting and Planter
Project for the Leland Hotel be awarded to Bowlin Construction for $42,353 with an alternate #1
$1,060. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Greene, requested approval of change order #3 on the Main Street Bridge Project in the amount
of $16,978.83. All of the amount will be paid for with state funding. Metzger moved to approve,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CONTRACTS
A. Stevens requested approval for the renewal of the pager rental agreement with Beep Alert for one
more year. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
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B. Goodwin requested approval of an addendum for the Hylant Group, a consulting firm for our
present Insurance group J.F. Malloy, which extends the contract for one more year. Henry
moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Bever requested approval of a contract for the Clayton Group on the Carpenter building for IDEM
treatment on groundwater and soil contamination. The approval would be subject to the financing
of the Redevelopment Commission. Metzger moved to approve, with Goodwin signing the
contract as Board Chairperson, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
HEARING ON FIREFIGHTER LT. DAVID STOUT
Chief Mike Allen read his letter saying; on November 21, 2003 Lt. David Stout was charged with the
following criminal offenses: 1) possession of cocaine (Class D Felony); 2) neglect of a dependent
(Class D Felony); 3) possession of marijuana (Class A Misdemeanor); 4) maintaining a common
nuisance (Class D Felony); and 5) possession of paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor).
Allen is requesting that Lt. David Stout be placed on administrative leave without pay until the
charges are levied or dismissed.
Thomas Kemp Attorney for the Firefighter Union spoke for Stout explaining that over the twenty -three
years he has served the department he has been a dedicated firefighter and honored on many
occasions and asked that he not be suspended without pay.
Goodwin said they would come back next week with a decision. Harvey and Kemp both agreed to a
contract for Stout to work out his problems. He has agreed to random drug checking and enrolling in
the Aurora Program at Reid Hospital.
The tape and papers concerning this hearing are on file in the Clerk's Office.
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