HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-09-2004THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2004
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, December 9, 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, Assistant Fire Chief
Jeff Gindling, Community Development Director Tony Foster, Terry Quinter, and Nicole
Shepherd.
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kenny made a request to approve the minutes for the December 2, 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 the claims for payment in the amount of
$813.569.32. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant Fire Chief Jeff
Gindling for the approval of Kyle Lee Kinnaman's hire date to be Monday, December
6, 2004. 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 Assistant Fire Chief Jeff
Gindling for the approval of Charlie Schroeder from Probationary Lieutenant to
permanent Lieutenant. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood.
The motion was unanimously passed. He also made a request for the approval of the
promotion of William McGathey from Firefighter to Probationary Engineer. Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
Board of Works Minutes
December 9, 2004
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C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Community Development
Director Tony Foster for the approval to increase the advertising fees for Rose View
Transit $5.00 a month. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood.
The motion was unanimously passed.
D. Kenny presented to the board a request to approve the appointment of Chris Benton
as the representative of the Board of Works for a 4 year term on the Planning
Commission. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
E. Kenny presented to the board a request to approve two curb cuts and they are as
follows:
F. 1) 544 Henley Road — Lawson made a motion to approve with a second
by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
2) 1118 Lancashire Drive — Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Kenny presented bid openings for Overhead Door Services for the Fire Department
Fire Stations. Those bids are as follows:
1) Smyer's Construction - $45.00 an hour per man, $67.50 overtime rate
and $90.00 on Sundays and Holidays. Material cost mark up 20 %.
Inspection twice a year for a flat rate for all 25 doors of $3000.00.
2) Scott Door - $64.50 an hour for the first and $59.00 for additional
hours. Overtime rate $96.75 and $129.00 for Sunday and Holidays.
Material costs mark up of 45 %. Inspection fee is $950.00 for each
door.
3) Overhead Door Company of Richmond - $55.00 an hour for the first
hour and $48.00 for additional hours. Overtime rate is $82.50 and
$110.00 for Holidays. Nothing listed for mark up rates or inspection
rates.
B. Kenny presented to the board bid openings for the Electrical Service for the Fire
Department Fire Stations. Those bids are as follows:
1) Hill Electric - $65.00 an hour for the first hour and $40.00 for
additional hours. Overtime rate and Saturdays is $60.00. Sundays
$80.00 and Holidays $120.00. Material cost mark up 25 %.
2) Cummins Electric - $56.00 an hour any additional hour is the same.
Saturdays $80.00 and Sundays and Holidays $98.00. Material cost
mark up 20 %.
C. Kenny presented to the board bid openings for the Plumbing Service for the Fire
Department Fire Stations. There was only one bid and Kenny explained that one bid
could be accepted as long as it meets all the qualifications and it can also be rejected
if it doesn't. The bid came from Reynolds Plumbing - $55.00 an hour for the first
hour and $50.00 for additional hours. Overtime, Saturday, and Sunday is $80.00,
Holidays $100.00. Material cost mark up 25 %.
Board of Works Minutes
December 9, 2004
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CONTRACTS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Community Development
Director Tony Foster for the approval of a contract between the City of Richmond
and Mr. Haskett and Locke Reynolds Law Firm. Foster told the board that the
monies for the contract would come from a grant and wouldn't be an expense to the
City. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
Kenny recognized a student that was present for the meeting from Centerville High School and
her name was Nicole Shepherd.
Tony Foster told the board that there would be a press release next week regarding Rose View
Transit accepting sealed nonperishable foods in place of fares Wednesday, December 13, 2004 to
Friday, December 17, 2004. The food will be donated to Circle U Help Center to give away to
families and individuals in need. He also said that if anyone else wanted to contribute they could
drop off the food items to the Municipal Parking Garage at So 7I' Street. The collection box will
be placed at the bus transfer terminal on the lower level of the garage.
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