HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-18-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 18, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
December 18, 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:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve
OLD BUSINESS
The hearing for Lt. David Stout was continued from the last meeting. After a brief discussion, it was
agreed to by Chie Mike Allen, Attorney Thomas Kemp and City Assistant Attorney Joel Harvey, that a
contract be written and signed by all parties, that said Stout could return to duty with the following
stipulations: first 2 weeks with out pay; the rest of the time with pay; during this time period there would be
random drug testing and he must enroll in a drug program. Metzger moved to ratify the agreement,
second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for $49,480.58 and made a motion to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A. Goodwin requested that the time for the next two meetings be on December 24th and December
31St at 9:00 a.m. Henry moved to approve, second Metzger and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
CHANGE ORDER
A. Change order #2 was for the Northwest 5th Street Rehabilitation Project. City Engineer Charles
Greene said the change order was for additional handicap ramps due to the grade breaks
between the driveways and new sidewalks. This is an increase of $39,683 and the total contract
amount $330,224. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bever explained that the bids will be opened by this board, but will be taken to the Storm Water
Management Board to be awarded. This is actually not in the Mid West Industrial Park, but at the
Southeast corner of Salisbury across from the park. The following bids were opened: Cliff
Downing and Son Excavating, $69,900 and Paragon, $31,343.07.
CONTRACT
A. Goodwin requested approval of a contract for USEPA Brownsfield Assessment Grant to Burgess
and Nipple for $195,000. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
December 18, 2003
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B. Chief Mike Allen requested approval of the renewal of a contract from Overhead Door for
maintenance and inspection on doors at all fire houses. Henry moved to approve, second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
C. Allen also requested approval for a contract with Public Safety Medical for physicals to be
administered to all firefighters. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was
carried on a vice vote.
THANK YOU
A. Chief Allen thanked everyone for the kindness and courtesies extended to him during his time as
Chief and wished everyone well. The board also echoed there thanks.
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