HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-10-2004THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, June 10, 2004, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 51'
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members John Kenny, Dian Lawson and
Mary Jo Flood. Also attending were City Attorney Walt Chidester, Assistant City Attorney Joel
Harvey, Director of Planning and Inspections Bob Goodwin, Jerry Kircher, Gil Klose, Jeff
Beigel, Rob Freistuhler, and Mark Vanderhuevel.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Kenny called to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal council was
present for the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to approve the minutes for the June 3, 2004 meeting. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Kenny presented claims for payment from the Finance Department for $244,158.53. Lawson
made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny presented to the board a request that was from Mark A. Robbins of
Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc and submitted by Captain Don Ponder for approval to
close South "N" Street from 61' to 8h on Saturday, June 12, 2004 from 12:00 PM to
4:00 PM for their annual plant picnic with the rain date to be Sunday, June 13, 2004
as the rain date. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Bob Goodwin to change
the 800 block of South "K" street to two way traffic. Since there was still some
question if all residents concerned had been notified, the board decided to table this
request for a future meeting.
C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was submitted by Jerry Kircher and
presented by Bob Goodwin for the approval to have "Roaming Hills" roads and
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sewers accepted into the City system for Maintenance. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
D. Kenny presented to the board a request that was submitted by Engineering to approve
Change Order No. 1 on The Emergency Lighting and Exit Lighting Project .Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
approved.
E. Kenny presented to the board a request that was submitted by Engineering for 3 curb
cuts and they are as follows:
1) 2641 Williamsburg Pike. This one was tabled by the board until a
future meeting because of some questions that the board had on some
comments that were on one of the recommendations submitted by the
City Engineer's Office.
2) 920 Progress Drive — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
3) 910 Progress Drive — Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Kenny brought to the board a bid award for the C.I.T. Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project that was submitted by the City Engineer's office. Since there was no one
from that office to present it, the board decided to table for a future meeting.
BID OPENING
A. Kenny presented to the board a bid opening for the remaining home to be repaired
through the IHFA Funded Owner - Occupied Rehab Grant. There was only one bid
submitted from RE Construction and Maintenance Service, Inc in the amount of
$72,534.68.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Jeff Beigel, the Attorney that represents ARMS. made a presentation to the board in behalf of
his clients. The contract that was between them and the Fire Department had been terminated by
the Fire Chief and he was hoping to be able show the board that it was terminated without cause.
He said that his clients would like to satisfy the city that they did a good job and would like an
opportunity to address the issues that caused the termination. They asked for an opportunity to
get with someone and talk over the issues that caused the reason for termination in hopes to be
able to finish out the term of the contract which is at the end of this year. Kenny told them that it
would be taken under advisement with legal and they would be contacted in the near future.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Kenny recognized some students that were attending from Centerville High School for credit in
their Government Class. From Mr. Frankie's class there were Brook Crist and Derek Johnson.
From Mr. Stephens's class there were Kayla Adams and Heather Foore.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk
John Kenny, President