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Muncie board approves $1.06 million in claims, OKs restaurant patio and neighborhood street closure
Summary
At its April 23 meeting the Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety approved the register of claims totaling $1,059,323 and granted two community requests: temporary patio (flex space) for Herat Pub and Draft House and a street closure for a neighborhood picnic in the Old West End.
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety on April 23 approved the city—ontroller—iled register of claims totaling $1,059,323 and granted two separate community requests: temporary use of two parking spaces for an outdoor patio at Herat Pub and Draft House, and a street closure in the Old West End for a neighborhood picnic.
The claims register included the board—ontroller's routine monthly charges for traffic signals and street lights (identified in the meeting as a sizable $40,000 line item), a payment to Axon for police body cameras, and an $76.96 credit from Amazon Capital Services for items purchased but not received, the controller told the board. The board approved the register after questions were invited and none were raised; the motion carried by voice vote.
Bill Curran, who identified himself as representing Herat Pub and Draft House, asked for "flex space in front of our location. Basically taking up 2 parking spaces to extend the patio like we have in years past." The board approved that request; members said a document would be available for Curran to sign after the meeting. A staff member named Lacey indicated there is no fee for the request.
Paul Conlon, a member of the Old West End Association, asked the board to close a block in front of a house owned by Brad King for a neighborhood picnic, noting several neighbors use wheelchairs and would have difficulty maneuvering in yards. Conlon said the association planned to post signs stating "neighborhood picnic" and "no alcohol," and that Officer Phillips had been invited to stop by. The board approved the street closure and indicated closure paperwork would be signed after the meeting.
No ordinances, resolutions, or other legal authorities were cited during the three motions. The meeting record shows the board handled the items by motion and voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the transcript.
The meeting was short and convened to handle routine business; board members said documents related to the two community approvals would be available immediately following the meeting.
