HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-30-2004THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 30, 2004
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, December 30, 2004, in the Community Room at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5t'
Street, Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members John Kenny, Dian Lawson and
Mary Jo Flood. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Angela Raver, Human Resource
Director Sonia Brock and President of FOP Dean Snap.
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 16, 2004 meeting. He also
noted for the minutes that this week's agenda included what was on the agenda for last week's
meeting. That meeting was canceled because of the weather. Lawson made a motion to approve
with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Kenny made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment. Since there was no
meeting last week there were two weeks to be approved. The first amount was for December 23,
2004 in the amount of $235,018.72. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed. The second amount was for December 31, 2004 in the
amount of $80,861.19. 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 City Attorney
Angela Raver for the approval to increase the towing prices effective January 1, 2005.
Raver explained to the board that the contract will be finalized at a later date but the
prices need to be in effect by January 1, 2005. Flood made a motion to approve with
a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
December 31, 2004
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CONTRACTS
A. Kenny made a request to the board to approve an Addendum between the City of
Richmond and Meyers Mechanical Corporation for an option to extend the contract
with them for a third year. They service the City Building's heating and air
conditioning. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Human Resource
Director Sonia Brock for the approval of the contract between The City of Richmond
and Waggoner, Irwin, Scheele & Associates. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Human Resource
Director Sonia Brock for the approval of the contract between The City of Richmond
and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1474. The contract is for three years.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
D. Kenny made a request to the board to approve the contract renewal between
Richmond Fire Department and Lowman Metal Shop for HAVC maintenance for
Station No. 1 for a third year. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by
Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
E. Kenny made a request to the board to approve the contract renewal between
Richmond Fire Department and Lowman Metal Shop for HAVC for Stations 1 -6 for a
second year. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion
was unanimously passed.
F. Kenny made a request to the board to approve the inspection agreement between the
City of Richmond and Rail works for the railroad crossing on Industrial Parkway.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
G. Kenny made a request to the board to approve the contract between The City of
Richmond and Boston, Bever, Klinge, Cross & Chidester. He explained that it
contained a 3% increase. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
H. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Human Resource
Director Sonia Brock for the approval of the contract between The City of Richmond
and John Hennigar Lodge 4 63, Fraternal Order of Police, for 2005 — 2006. Lawson
made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
L Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Human Resource
Director Sonia Brock for the approval of the contract between The City of Richmond
and Firefighters Union Local 1408 for 2005 — 2007. Flood made a motion to approve
with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
December 31, 2004
Page 3 of 3
RESOLUTIONS
A. Kenny made a request for the approval of Resolution No. 4 — 2004 to fix the annual
compensation of all Police Officers and Firefighters. Lawson made a motion to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Kenny brought to the board a request to approve the bid for the fuel / gasolines for
2005 for The City of Richmond to Harvest Land. They were the lowest and most
responsible bidder. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
Kenny wished everyone a Happy New Year. He also announced that Angela Raver was going to
be leaving the City Attorney's Office to take a job at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
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