HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-17-2011THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 17, 2011
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, March 17, 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, Police Chief Kris
Wolski, Officer William Purcell, Lieutenant Don Benedict, Director of Public Works and
Engineering Greg Stiens, Director of Information Technology Doug Goss, and Assistant Fire
Chief Oscar Abner
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 10, 2011 meeting.
Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The motion unanimously passed.
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
Robinson made a request to the board to approve the claims for payment for March 18, 2011 in
the amount of $220,469.48. She explained of that total $45,151.71 was paid to WCTV for fourth
quarter franchise fees; $86,674.40 was paid to Richmond Power & Light for electrical cost and
$52,100.00 was paid to Lifestar Rescue for two used ambulances. Foster moved to approve with
a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Police Chief Kris
Wolski for the approval of the appointment of William Purcell as a Probationary
Police Officer for the Richmond Police Department. Lawson moved to approve with
a second by Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
March 17, 2011
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HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN RENEWALS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Don
Benedict for the approval of five Handicapped Parking Sign Renewals. They are as
follows:
1. 216 North 21" Street for Karen Chasteen
2. 110 Randolph Street for Ruth McFadden
3. 615 South 13th Street for Terry L. Pierson Sr.
4. 135 South 6th Street for Elaine Ponder
5. 35 South 15t11 Street for Gertrude Powell
Foster moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
CHANGE ORDERS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of Public
Works and Engineering Greg Stiens for the approval of Change Order No. 10 for the
Reid Parkway Project of the Retention Pond in the amount of $8,368.20. Foster
moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
CONTRACTS
A. Robinson explained that Contract No. 33 -2011 with Butler, Fairman, and Seufert, Inc
will be held until next week's meeting.
B. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Director of
Information Technology Doug Goss for the approval of Contract No. 47 -2011 with
IKON to replace a copier at Fire Station No. 1 in the amount of $7,713.00 including a
60 month maintenance agreement. Lawson moved to approve with a second by
Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
C. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant Fire Chief
Oscar Abner for the approval of Contract No. 48 -2011 with LifeGas for refilling both
D -size and M -size oxygen cylinders and tank rental for the Richmond Fire
Department. Foster moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was
unanimously passed.
BID AWARDS
A. Robinson made a request to the board to award the position of construction oversight
for the Scenic Byways Construction Project to Butler, Fairman and Seufert. Foster
moved to award with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Board of Works Minutes
March 17, 2011
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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