HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-17-2005THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 17, 2005
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, February 17, 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 was Adam Forrest representing the City Attorney's Office, Tony
Foster Director of Metropolitan Development, Chelsea Crammer, Zack O'Maley, Brianna and
Jacob Flood.
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 February 10, 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 the claims for payment in the amount
$404,368.26. He explained that the larger items were Workers Compensation premiums
monthly payments to RP &L for the street lights in the city, The City's quarterly portion of 911
dispatch service, annual payment for the physicals for the Fire Department, Sheridan Street
Rehabilitation Project from the street fund, and the franchise fee to Whitewater Television.
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 for a curb cut at 1119 Canterbury Trail. Flood
made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
Board of Works Minutes
February 17, 2005
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BID OPENING
A. Kenny opened bids for demolition of various condemned properties. The bids were
submitted for 11 properties. Those bids were as follow:
1) Mike Delucio & Sons Excavating Contractors — $6,500.00 to
$9,500.00.
2) Cox Excavating — $1,400.00 to $7,450.00.
3) Byrco Inc - $6,000.00 to $45,000.00.
BID AWARDS
A. Kenny presented to the board a request to approve the bid for the elevator
maintenance to Schindler Elevator Corporation for the elevators at the City Building,
Parking Garage and 2 different buildings in the Sanitary District in the amount of
$620.00 a month. Flood made a motion to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. The bid award that was on the agenda for CDBG Brownfield Project for Starr —
Gennett Area was put on hold.
C. Kenny brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Metropolitan
Development Tony Foster for the approval of the bid and giving the authority to John
Kenny to sign the contractor for the Comprehensive Plan Project. He requested that
Kisselman, Kline and Gossman be awarded the bid in the amount of $144,000.00.
$50,000.00 of that is covered by a grant. Lawson made a motion to approve with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
Kenny recognized there were students and visitors at the meeting. Mary Jo Flood introduced her
grandchildren, Brianna and Jacob Flood. The students were from Richmond High School and
their names were Chelsea Crammer and Zack O'Maley.
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