HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-08-2010THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 8, 2010
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, July 8, 2010, in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 50 North 5th Street,
Richmond, Indiana. In attendance were Board Members Vicki Robinson, Dian Lawson and
Mary Jo Flood. Also attending were Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels, Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler, Director of Information Technology Doug Goss, Director of Metropolitan
Development Tony Foster, Police Chief Kris Wolski, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Greg Stiens, Park Superintendent Bill Thistlewaite and Dave Sweet.
The following business was conducted:
CALL TO ORDER
Robinson called the meeting to order and noted for the minutes that all board members and legal
counsel were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the minutes for the June 24, 2010 meeting.
Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for July 2, 2010 in the
amount of $129,637.43. She explained of that total $10,920.00 was paid to Safety Systems for
lights and sirens for the Richmond Police Department; $39,105.10 was paid to Milestone for
Hot /Cold Mix and $11,304.00 was paid to Pro Lawn for curb and sidewalk improvements on
South 10th Street. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was
unanimously passed. Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment
for July 9, 2010 in the amount of $87,013.65. She explained of that total $30,928.14 was paid to
the Wayne County Treasurer for the City's portion of 9 -1 -1 salaries and benefits. Flood moved
to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
ROAD CLOSURES
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler and submitted by Renee Oldham from Center City for the approval or the
closure of Main Street Between 8th and 9th Streets on July 20, 2010 from 11:00 AM to
1:30 PM for the Uptown Picnic. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood.
The motion was unanimously passed.
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July 8, 2010
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B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler and submitted by Secret Ingredient for the approval of the closure of East
Main Street between 7th and 8th Streets on July 16, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
for their Annual Butterfly Release. Flood moved to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. The request that was submitted by Northfolk- Southern Railroad for the approval of
the closing of City Railroad Crossing throughout the City was tabled until further
information could be given to the board.
NEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a new Handicapped Parking sign at 305 Pearl Street for
David L. Julien. Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a new Handicapped Parking sign at 423 South 6th Street
for Juanita Bromagen & Tim Webb. Flood moved to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 116 SW 7th
Street for Ruth Baldwin. Lawson moved for approval with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 208 South 11th
Street for James Gregory. Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
C. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 217 North 20th
Street for Marilyn Helms. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood. The
motion was unanimously passed.
D. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 325 South 10th
Street for Robert Hofmann. Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
E. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 326 South 15th
Street for Rosalie O'Connor. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood.
The motion was unanimously passed.
F. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 511 North 17th
Street for Thelma Russell. Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The
motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
July 8, 2010
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G. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 615 South "C"
Street for Bonnie Van Ausdal. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood.
The motion was unanimously passed.
H. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler for the approval of a Handicapped Parking Sign renewal at 417 South 15th
Street for Rick & Debbie Wolfinbarger. Flood moved to approve with a second by
Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
SIDEWALK ENCROACHMENT
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Kevin
Wampler and submitted by City Planner Scott Zimmerman for the approval of a
Sidewalk Encroachment permit for Little Sheba's. Mr. Zimmerman's recommended
approval with the following conditions:
a. Seating would be kept a minimum of 18" from the back of the curb
b. 48" of clearance be maintained between the bench and the table seating to
insure wheelchair passage among other things.
Lawson moved to approve with the conditions stipulated by Mr. Zimmerman with a
second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
CURB CUTS
A. Robinson made a request to the board to approve a curb cut at 3730 Sandbridge
Drive. Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of
Information Technology Doug Goss for the approval of Contract No. 95 -2010 with
IKON Office Solutions for a copier for Rose View Transit in the amount of $3,115.00
with a 60 month service in the amount of $117.00 a quarter. Lawson moved to
approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of
Metropolitan Development Tony Foster for the approval of Contract No. 97 -2010
with Community Redesigned to prepare the Neighborhood Plan for the North End.
Flood moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
C. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of
Metropolitan Development Tony Foster for the approval of Contract No. 98 -2010
with INDOT for the oversight of the redevelopment of the Whitewater Gorge Project.
Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
D. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Police Chief Kris
Wolski for the approval of Contract No. 99 -2010 with IBT Video Systems Inc. for the
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July 8, 2010
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supply and installation of video recording equipment in the two Investigative Services
Division Interview rooms at the Police Department in the amount of $5,121.20.
Lawson moved to approve with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously
passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid award that was presented by Director of
Metropolitan Development Tony Foster for the Housing Counselor for the
Neighborhood Stabilization Project to Beth Fields. Flood moved to approve with a
second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson brought to the board a bid award that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the Liberty Avenue Curb and Sidewalk
Project Phase 2 to Pro Lawn in the amount of $51,575.25. Lawson moved to approve
with a second by Flood. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson explained to the board there were no bids received for the Decorative
Pedestrian Bridge at Glen Miller Park.
B. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for the Park Board for the Stone Arch
Bridge Restoration at Glen Miller Park. There was one bid submitted by Crane Inc.
in the amount of $67,000.00.
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 Monica Burns
Monica Burns, Deputy Clerk