HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-14-2011THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 14, 2011
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met at 5:00 P.M.,
Thursday, July 14, 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, David Mears, Don Benney and Gerald Showah.
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 July 7, 2011 meeting.
Lawson made a motion to amend the minutes to remove the name and address of the person that
was listed under the Non - renewal of a Handicapped Parking Sign with a second by Foster. The
motion was unanimously passed. Foster moved to approve the amended minutes 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 15, 2011 in the
amount of $106,047.66. She explained of that total $15,901.04 was paid to Milestone for Hot
and Cold Mix. Lawson moved to approve with a second by Foster. The motion was
unanimously passed.
ROAD CLOSURES
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Don
Benedict and submitted by Pastor Cassandra Brown from New Beginnings of Life
Ministries for the closure of 56 NW "H" Street, blocked at both ends, and Vine Street
on Jul? 31, 2011 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for a carnival. Foster moved to approve
with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. The closure that was on the agenda for the closure of Rich Road between Flatley
Road and NW 11th Street from July 18, 2011 through July 22, 2011 for a storm sewer
replacement was removed from the agenda and will be submitted at a later date.
Board of Works Minutes
July 14, 2011
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C. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Don
Benedict and submitted by A Plus Signs for the closure of East Main Street between
Stn and 9th Streets including the sidewalks on Monday, July 18, 2011 all day with a
rain date on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 to place a new sign on the US Bank building.
Foster moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously
passed.
DISPLAY OF AN ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Lieutenant Don
Benedict and submitted by Karen Chasteen, President of the Starr Gennett Foundation
for permission to display a Model T Automobile on the sidewalk in front of the Civic
Theatre on July 23, 2011 as a prop for the concert that will be Featuring the Music of
Louis Armstrong leaving, a 48" unobstructed pathway. 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 a Handicapped Parking sign renewal at 326 South 15th
Street for Rosalee C. O'Conner. 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 submitted by Community
Development Specialist Sharon Palmer for the approval of Change Order No. 1 for
Contract No. 115 -2010 with Thor Construction for the NSP Grant. Lawson moved to
approve with a second by Foster. The motion was unanimously passed.
B. Robinson told the board that Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 129 -2011 with Thor
Electric for Construction Rehab was tabled at this time.
AMENDMENTS
A. Robinson brought to the board a request that was presented by Assistant City
Attorney Kim Vessels for the approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 80 -2010
with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc for groundwater sampling and consulting
services for the former Carpenter Plant in the increased amount of $5,400.00. Foster
moved to approve with a second by Lawson. The motion was unanimously passed.
BID OPENINGS
A. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for Dump Trucks for the Street
Department. Those bids are as follows:
1. Shirk's International - $205,696.50 for two dump trucks
2. Selking International - $101,533.00 each
Board of Works Minutes
July 14, 2011
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B. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for Street Milling / Paving for 2011 —
Phase 1. There was one bid submitted by Milestone with a total of $183,021.85. In
addition to the bid was $285.00 for each manhole that needs to be adjusted and
$475.00 each to replace manhole castings and adjust to grade.
C. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for Washer / Extractor and Dryer for the
Fire Department. Those bids are as follows:
1. Haiges Machinery Co - $13,127.66
2. H -M Company - $15,888.00
D. Robinson brought to the board a bid opening for Bus Stop Shelters. Those bids are as
follows:
1. Tolar Manufacturing Co. - $119,115.00
2. Brasco International - $93,840.00
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