HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-07-2011THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 7, 2011
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 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, Lieutenant Don
Benedict, Captain Terry Hopkins, Todd Hobson, Fire Chief Mike Crawley, Assistant Fire Chief
Oscar Abner and Firefighter Doug Gardner.
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 March 31, 2011 meeting.
Foster 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 April 8, 2011 in the
amount of $78,752.47. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The motion was
unanimously passed.
HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Don
Benedict for the approval of two Handicapped Parking sign renewals. Those are as
follows:
1. 928 South 11th Street for Mabel Lycnch
2. 439 South 15th Street for Elisha Clark (William Clark, Father)
Foster moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
STREET CLOSURES
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Don
Benedict for the closure of South 1st Street from East Main Street south into the
Gorge on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM for access to the Starr
Gennett area for staging of the STARR Riders that are an honor escort for Project
911. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The motion was unanimously
passed.
FINAL ANSWER
A. Robinson announced that the board was ready to vote on their final answer for
Grievance No. 01 -2011. Each member gave a brief explanation of their views of the
grievance. Lawson then moved to approve Grievance No. 01 -2011 with a second by
Foster. With the motion on the table there was a roll call vote than taken. The motion was
denied with the only "yes" vote being cast by board member Lawson. Board members
Robinson and Foster cast a "no" vote. A recording of these proceedings is on file in
the Clerk's office.
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