HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-11-2012THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 11, 2012
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M., Thursday,
October 11, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street, Richmond,
Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson, Dian Lawson and Tony Foster. Also
attending were Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, Street Commissioner Tracy Bossell; Fire Chief Mike
Crawley; Deputy Controller Valerie Fonzer; Grant Administrator Sharon Palmer; Director of Public Works
Greg Stiens; and, Mathew Baker, Fireman.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal
counsel are present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Foster moved to approve the minutes for the October 4, 2012 meeting seconded by Ms. Lawson.
The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Mr. Foster moved to approve the claims for payment for claims in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty
Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars and thirty two cents ($224,699.32) seconded by Ms.
Lawson. This amount included the following:
$75,722.85 — Richmond Power and Light — electric costs including street lights
$21,044.72 — J &B Medical Supply — heart monitors for the Fire Department
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
CURB CUT
A. 216 SOUTH 10TH STREET — Ms. Lawson moved to approve as presented, seconded by Mr.
Foster. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
CONTRACTS
A. CONTRACT NO. 123 -2012 - THE TOWN OF SPRING GROVE FIRE PROTECTION
Presented by Ms. Fonzer, this Contract is in the amount of Sixty Three Thousand Four
Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars and zero cents ($63,477.00). Payments will be made semi-
annually.
Ms. Lawson moved to approve as presented, seconded by Mr. Foster. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
Board of Works Minutes
October 11, 2012
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B. CONTRACT NO. 124 -2012 - WAYNE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION
Presented by Ms. Fonzer, this Contract is in the amount of Seven Hundred Four Thousand
Three Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and zero cents ($704,337.00). Payments will be made
quarterly.
Mr. Foster moved to approve as presented, seconded by Ms. Lawson. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
C. CONTRACT NO. 125 -2012 - SMARRELLI GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ROSE VIEW TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Presented by Mr. Stiens, this Contract is in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty Three
Thousand Fifty Dollars and zero cents ($283,050.00) and will be completed by February 20,
2012. This project is 100% funded with stimulus dollars.
Ms. Lawson moved to approve as presented, seconded by Mr. Foster. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
BID AWARDS
A. GRANT ADMINISTATIVE SERVICES FOR A HOMEOWNER REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Presented by Ms. Palmer, bids were taken under advisement by the Department of
Metropolitan Development and are recommended Star Development, Inc. in the amount of
Fifty Nine Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($59,000.00), plus lead testing at One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000) per house. Included in this amount was:
Grant Administration - $10,000.00
Environmental Review - $ 5,000.00
Program Delivery - $43,500.00
A minimum of fifteen (15) homeowner applications in the Vaile area are requested. If fewer
than 15 are submitted, the contract amount will be pro- rated.
Mr. Foster moved to approve as presented, seconded by Ms. Lawson. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
B. FOUR (4) TRAILER MOUNTED LEAF VACCUUMS
Presented by Mr. Bosell, the lowest bid was from Best Equipment (Indianapolis, IN) in the
total amount of Seventy Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty One Dollars and zero cents
($77,281.00).
Ms. Lawson moved to approve as recommended, seconded by Mr. Foster. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
FINAL ANSWER
A. FIREFIGHTER GRIEVANCE #27 -2012 CONCERNING MANPOWER
The Board voted 2 -1 in favor of the Petitioner. Dissenting was Mr. Foster.
Board of Works Minutes
October 11, 2012
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A recording of this meeting and statements by each Board member are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned.
S/S Vicki Robinson
Vicki Robinson, President
ATTEST: S/S Karen Chasteen
Karen Chasteen, Clerk