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Connersville board unanimously approves Central Avenue closure, event street closures, contracts and police vehicle purchases
Summary
At its April 6 meeting, the Board of Public Works and Safety approved a five-week Central Avenue closure for CSX overpass work, event street closures, a $29,000 compost-site tiling contract, two police SUVs from Riedman Motors and several city and utility claims; votes were unanimous.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of Connersville City met April 6 in Council Chambers and unanimously approved a series of permits, contracts, purchases and claims, including a temporary Central Avenue closure while CSX repairs an overpass.
Andrea Janka, speaking on behalf of CSX, asked the board to close Central Avenue beginning May 4 for five weeks so crews can install bumpers and perform overpass work; an alternate truck route will be used during the closure. Jim Barrett moved to approve the closure; Diana Phillips seconded and the board voted yes.
Mayor Chad Frank requested permits for two public events adjusted for the bridge work: the Senior Parade on May 23 at 11:00 a.m., which will follow the usual route with an alternate section for the overpass work, and a Grand Avenue closure between 19th and 20th Streets for a June 7 graduation from noon to 3 p.m. Both event closures were approved by unanimous votes.
Utility/Street Director Jeremy Wilson requested and the board approved a new residential trash pickup at 1324 East 5th Street and new water service connections outside the city limits at 1504 Lakeview and 1501 Riverbend. Wilson also asked the board to award a contract to Friendly Contracting to tile the city compost site for $29,000; the motion to award the contract passed unanimously.
Police Chief Chris Scott presented three bids to purchase two Dodge Durango patrol vehicles: Riedman Motors at $39,647.00 each, John Jones at $40,934.50 each and Sutton Ford at $47,445.55 each. The board approved the Riedman Motors bid on a motion by Diana Phillips and a second by Jim Barrett. The board also approved the purchase of equipment from Safety Systems to outfit the new vehicles.
Finance items included approval of claims: City claims totaling $977,849.91, city payroll of $590,901.86 and Utility claims of $813,163.79; Jim Barrett moved to approve and Becky Gibson seconded. The board voted yes to adopt the claims.
All motions listed above were seconded and carried by unanimous vote. Following public comment, the board adjourned.
The board did not set additional follow-up deadlines during the meeting; approved closures and contracts will proceed according to their stated start dates and vendor agreements.
