HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-27-2003THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 27, 2003
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5 p.m. Thursday,
February 27, 2003 in the Community Room in the Municipal Building. Chairperson Bob Goodwin
presided, with Robin Henry, Bruce Metzger, and Assistant City Attorney Joel Harvey in attendance. The
following business was conducted:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Henry made a motion to approve the minutes for February 20, 2003, second by Metzger and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Henry presented claims from the Finance Department for $106,291.80 and made a motion to approve,
second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
REQUESTS
A Goodwin requested approval of a handicap parking space for Ruth Berry at 409 North 20th
Street, which was previously approved by the Traffic Division of the Richmond Police
Department. Metzger made a motion to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried
on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin requested approval of a handicap parking space for Maxcine Bragg at 1001 Boyer
Street, which was previously approved by the Traffic Division of the Richmond Police
Department. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
C. Fire Chief Mike Allen said that the official hire date for Douglas Gardner is February 25, 2003.
This did not require a vote as his hiring was approved at an earlier meeting.
D. Ron Chappel requested approval for the use of the Freedom Fountain for all Saturday's in
March, at noon, saying that he would like for all to come and show support for President Bush
and the troops. Henry moved to approve, second by Metzger and the motion was carried on a
voice vote.
E. Goodwin read a resolution requesting that Mayor Shelley Miller, City Controller Ann Cottongim,
and Director of Human Resources Kim Parker be authorized and empowered to act on behalf of
the City of Richmond to accept pension liability and to further execute and deliver documents
related to the Pubic Employees' Retirement Fund of Indiana. Metzger moved to approve, second
by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
CONTRACTS
A. Chief Allen requested approval of a contract with the Institute for Public Safety Inc. for $3,450 to
assist in the hiring process for the Fire Department. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
B. Goodwin read a letter from Interim City Engineer Greg Stiens recommending a contract with the
Bonar Group for the Storm Water Drainage Plan Review. Henry moved to approve, second by
Metzger and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
February 27, 2003
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BID AWARD
A. Goodwin read a letter from Interim Engineer Greg Stiens requesting approval for a bid to be
awarded to Beals Surveying for $2,000.00 for Land Surveying Services for the Bridge Avenue
road project. Metzger moved to approve, second by Henry and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
RID OPENING
A. One bid was received for a shelter for the fuel tanks at Roseview Transit and it was from Geier
Contracting for $9,400. This bid will be reviewed and awarded at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, and carried on a voice
vote, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Myra Miller, Deputy Clerk
Bob Goodwin, Chairperson