HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-10-2004THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Wednesday, November 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 Assistant City Attorney Angela Raver, Director of
Community Development Tony Foster, Elizabeth Delucio, Brianna Butler and Chaunte Burkett.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Kenny called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal
counsel were present. He also noted that the meeting was a day earlier being held on Wednesday
instead of Thursday because of the Holiday.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to approve the minutes for the November 4, 2004 meeting. Flood made a
motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Kenny made a request to the board to approve an amendment to the claims for payment that was
for November 5, 2004 because of two checks that had to be added after last week's meeting. The
total amount was $174,356.90. The increase was for property tax payments for the Carpenter
Building. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed. Kenny then made a request to approve the claims for payment for the
check run on Friday, November 12, 2004 in the amount of $136,174.09. Flood made a motion to
approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. The request that was on the agenda for the alternate street lighting at 401 �/z So. 4th
street is being held. Kenny explained that they are continuing to set up meetings with
the parties involved.
B. Kenny presented to the board a request that was submitted by Jen Ferrell from Main
Street and approved by Captain Ponder, for the approval to hold the Annual Holiday
Parade on Saturday, December 4, 2004. It will start at 11:00 AM, begin at 161' and
Main street, continue west on Main street to 5t' street. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
November 10, 2004
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C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Tony Foster for the
approval of the Holiday schedule for Rose view Transit. The request was to stop
running the system at 2:00 PM on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2004 and shutting
down on Christmas Day, December 25, 2004. Also the request is for the system to be
shut down on New Year's Day, January 1, 2005 and would operate on Monday,
January 3, 2005. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
D. Kenny presented to the board a request to approve six curb cuts. They are as follows:
1) 71 South 37I' Street — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
2) 508 Meadowbrook Road — Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
3) 1524 South "J" Street — Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
4) 945 South 16I' Street — Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
5) 3405 Deer Park Court — Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
6) 1604 South "J" Street — Flood made a motion to approve with a second
by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
E. Kenny presented to the board a request that was submitted by Greg Steins for the
approval of a temporary closure of the Main Street Bridge. The closure is to repair a
bump that exists in the East approach of the bridge. The bridge will be closed starting
Monday, November 15, 2004 and will re -open Friday, November 19th 2004, weather
permitting. Flood made motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion
was unanimously passed.
Kenny recognized some students that were present at the meeting from Richmond Senior High
School. Those students were, Elizabeth Delucio, Brianna Butler and Chaunte Burkett.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
S/S John Kenn
John Kenny, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk