HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-27-2005THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 27, 2005
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, January 27, 2005, 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 Adam Forrest representing the City Attorney's office,
Human Resource Director Sonia Brock, Chet Gamble, and Rachel Hickey.
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 the board to approve the minutes for the January 20, 2005 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 claims for payment in the amount of $120,312.60.
Lawson wanted to know why they had to approve monies that were already approved by the
redevelopment commission. She also said that she had a problem with the $20,762.00 that was
being provided for the uptown development for Kuntry Kitchen because she feels that no other
business that is on Main Street, of which she works for one, would be given the same
opportunities. She also noted for the minutes that John Kenny was going to check into why they
had to approve monies that were already approved. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Kenny. The motion passed with two for and one opposed.
REQUEST
A. Kenny presented to the board a request that was submitted by the Palladium — Item to
close the service drive on the south side of the Palladium — Item that runs from North
111' to North 12'h Street for their third annual Barks and Bargains Flea Market that is
to be held at the Palladium — Item on Saturday, May 14, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 2:00
PM. Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
January 27, 2005
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CONTRACTS
A. Kenny brought a request to the board that was presented by Human Resource
Director Sonia Brock for the approval of an Addendum for Health Insurance
Consulting Services with Hyland Group to extend the service for a two year period
through December 2006. Brock explained that they came back with an increase of
$15,000.00 for the 1st year and increased to $20,000.00 for the second. She also
explained that they had kept their fee at $10,000.00 for the last three years and she
felt that the money spent on their services was money well spent. They have really
helped the City immensely with their service. Flood made a motion to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENING
A. Kenny opened bids for the Star — Gennett area improvements. There was only one
bid that was submitted by Oberle & Associates in the amount of $1,090,000.00.
B. Kenny opened bids for the replacement of a hot water heater for the City Building.
There were two bids and they were as follows:
1) Meyers Mechanical - $5,568.00
2) Hill Brothers Plumbing & Heating - $6,595.00
A. Kenny presented to the board a request to approve the bid for the Heat Circulating
Pump for the City Building to Meyers Mechanical in the amount of $8,971.00.
Lawson made a motion to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
S/S John Kenny
John Kenny, President
ATTEST: S/S Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk