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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND.INDIANA.FEBRUARY 19. 1987
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 19,
2 1987 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Ms.Silberstein presided with Mr. Brown and
3 Mr.Willis in attendance. Absent: None. The following business was had to-wit:
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5 UNSAFE ACCESSORY BUILDING HEARINGS
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7 338 Pearl Street
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9 Ms. Silberstein opened the hearing on an unsafe accessory building located at 338 Pearl Street pursuant to an
10 order issued on January 16, 1987 to Helen and Clifford Logue requiring the building be wrecked and removed
11 within thirty(30)days of the receipt of the Order.
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13 Ms. Silberstein requested Proof of Notification of the hearing and Mr. Barden stated one certified mail had been
14 received and the hearing had been publically advertised.
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16 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Proof of Notification, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice
17 vote the motion was carried.
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19 The Clerk administered the oath to give testimony to Mr. Dennis Bronston.
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21 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he had spoken with a Mrs. Van Winkle, the contract purchaser of the
22 property and they had started on the removal. He said there is only one wall in tact and there is a lot of debris
23 remaining. Mr. Bronston recommended the Order be affirmed since the building had been in a deteriorated
24 condition for a long period of time and had collapsed over the winter.
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26 There were no owners of record or other interested parties speaking. •
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28 Mr. Bronston stated he would attempt to contact the Van Winkles again and if they would clean up the property
29 within a week,the City would not have to get involved.
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31 Mr. Willis moved to affirm the Order issued on property located at 338 Pearl Street to wreck and remove an
32 unsafe accessory building within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Order, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
33 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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35 1020 South 8th Street
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37 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that the unsafe accessory building at 1020 South 8th Street had been
38 removed.
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40 Mr. Brown moved to dismiss the hearing on the unsafe accessory building on premises located at 1020 South
41 8th Street,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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43 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12.1987
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45 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
46 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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48 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT
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50 Mr. Brown moved to approve claims for payment in the amount of 14,318.96, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
51 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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53 PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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55 RESIDENTIAL HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES
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57 , The following applications for residential handicapped parking spaces were presented to the Board:
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59 407 South 6th Street-Thomas Johnson
60 512 North 17th Street-Winnie Mullins
61 245 S.W.3rd Street-Lowell Nesbitt
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63 Captain Williams stated that all three (3) requests meet theguidelines for residential handicapped parking and
64 recommended approval.
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February 19, 1987
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1 Mr. Brown moved to approve residential handicapped parking spaces at 407 South 6th Street, 512 North 17th
2 Street and 245 S.W.3rd Street,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 REQUEST TO RENAME PORTION OF NORTH 10TH STREET AS CHESTER BOULEVARD
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6 Councilmember Larry Parker of 117 Chestnut Circle spoke to the Board representing the businesses on North
7 10th Street from the railroad overpass to Sim Hodgin. Mr. Parker asked the Board to assist the businesses in
8 this area by changing the street name from North 10th Street to Chester Boulevard. He said there were two
9 North 10th Streets and the area is known by several street names including North 10th, Chester Boulevard, U.S.
10 27 North and 9th Street. Mr. Parker indicated the confusion for delivery people, especially those from out of
11 town to locate an address on North 10th Street.
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13 Mr. Willis asked what kind of problems it would cause the businesses to change their street address and Mr.
14 Parker stated that all but three of the businesses have been talked with and all have signed a petition in favor of
15 the name change. Mr. Parker said they were aware of the problems connected with the street change, but were
16 willing to handle the problem.
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18 Mr. Brown asked what area would be affected by the street change and Mr. Parker said 10th Street started at
19 North G Street and continued to Sim Hodgin where it became Chester Boulevard.
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21 Mr.Willis asked Mr. Barden who would be responsible for the action to change the name.
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23 Mr. Barden indicated he felt it would be Plan Commission and possibly the Council and he would investigate. He
24 also suggested contacting the Post Office regarding the street change.
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26 Mr. Parker stated the Post Office was aware of the situation an it was a major problem for persons not familiar
27 with the area.
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29 Mr. Willis suggested the item be tabled and referred to the proper authority, with the Board supporting the idea
30 and following through on the request.
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32 Mr. Barden stated he would recommend the Board of Works petition the Plan Commission to rename the area.
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34 Ms.Silberstein added that the Plan Commission would also give opportunity for a public hearing and for any one
35 in opposition to speak.
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37 Mr.Willis moved to request the Plan Commission to change the name of North 10th Street from North G Street to
38 Sim Hogdin to Chester Boulevard,seconded by Mr.Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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40 Ms. Silberstein requested the City Attorney and the Plan Commission to put the motion into action.
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42 Police Chief Nimitz requested the Police Department be notified for the E 9-1-1 data base.
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44 DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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46 POLICE DEPARTMENT
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48 Retirement of Lt. Denzel Williams
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50 Police Chief Nimitz read the following letters to the Board:
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52 Board of Public Works and Safety
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54 Attached find a copy of the letter of retirement of Lt. Denzel Williams, effective February 19, 1987.
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56 I recommend acceptance of Lt.Williams'retirement as he has exceeded the minimum 20 years service
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59 Lt.Williams has served the City of Richmond for twenty years,four months and nineteen days, having
60 been hired on October 1, 1966.
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62 /s/ Joseph A. Nimitz
63 Chief of Police
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd
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1 Board of Public Works&Safety
2 Joseph A. Nimitz, Chief of Police
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4 I am requesting as of February 19, 1987 my retirement will become effective. Also, request to be
5 placed on the pension rolls effective February 20, 1987.
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7 I have been a member of the Richmond Police Department for 20 years, four months and nineteen
8 days. It has been my pleasure to be a member of this Department and to serve the citizens of
9 Richmond.
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11 /s/ Denzel Williams
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13 Chief Nimitz told the Board that the Police Department would miss Lt. Williams and his abiity to do the street
14 work in obtaining needed information. He also congratulated Lt.Williams in his retirement.
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16 Mr. Willis moved to accept the retirement of Lt. Denzel Williams effective February 19, 1987 and to offer the
17 Board's best wishes , regards and thanks for his twenty years of service, seconded by Mr. Brown and on
18 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 Removal of Stop Signs at Old National Road and Industrial Parkway
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22 Traffic Captain Ron Williams told the Board that due to the extension of Industrial Parkway to US 40,the present
23 Stop Signs located at Old National Road and Industrial Parkway need to be removed. The Stop Signs presently
24 control East-West traffic. Captain Williams added that traffic flow will need to be controlled for Southbound
25 Traffic only on Old National Road. Captain Williams requested a Stop Sign in that location and it would become
26 effective when the road was open.
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28 Mr.Willis asked Captain Williams is he was aware they intended to remove a portion of the old existing pavement
29 and make it a T-intersection.
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31 Captain Williams stated they would still want a Stop Sign for control of southbound traffic.
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33 Mr. Willis moved to approve the removal of existing Stop Signs at the intersection of Old National Road and
34 Industrial Parkway and to place the necessary signs at Industrial Parkway for southbound traffic control,
35 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 Mr. Willis also moved to have the Police Department notify the Public Works Department on completion in order
38 that an inventory update be completed, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
39 carried.
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41 Replacement of Yield Signs with Stop Signs
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43 Captain Williams requested the Board to approve replacing Yield Signs with Stop Signs at the following
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46 South West 16th&D for Eastbound Traffic
47 South West 16th&E for Eastbound Traffic
48 South West 17th&D for Eastbound Traffic
49 South West 5th&Earlham Drive for Northbound Traffic
50 Woodland Trail and Autumn Way for East Bound Traffic
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52 Ms.Silberstein asked if this was in the State guidelines and Captain Williams stated it was. •
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54 Mr. Willis moved to approve the replacement of Yield Signs with Stop Signs at the requested locations,
55 seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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57 Police Rules and Regulations
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59 Ms. Silberstein presented the newly revised Police Department Rules and Regulations and stated that they have
60 been looked at and gone over and some minor revisions have been made and now a final copy is being presented
61 to the Board for their approval.
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63 Mr. Willis asked if the Rules were mostly in house regulatory devices and Chief Nimitz stated yes and the
64 Department has been working under antiquated rules and regulations. The Chief indicated that members of the
65 FOP had researched the rules and regulations and presented revisions to the Chief for approval. Chief Nimitz
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February 19, 1987
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1 said Ms. Silberstein had also added input and the final draft was now presented for approval. The Chief stated
2 the rules and regulations include job descriptions and accepted conduct of a law enforcement officer.
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4 Ms. Silberstein stated the Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department had been revised in 1986 and had not
5 been revised in twelve years. She said the Police Rules and Regulations had not been revised since 1972.
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7 Chief Nimitz stated his appreciation for the input from the FOP on the rules.
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9 Mr.Willis moved to adopt and execute the Rules and Regulations for the Richmond Police Department effective
10 immediately, seconded by Mr. Brown and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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12 Ms.Silberstein thanked all who worked on the revision of the Rules and Regulations.
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14 PLANNING. PERMITS AND INSPECTION
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16 Set Date for Unsafe Building Hearings-Accessory Buildings
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18 Mr. Bronston requested the Board to set hearing dates for unsafe accessory buildings located at 300 South 3rd
19 Street,411 South 10th Street,200 North 15th Street and 419 South 4th Street.
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21 Mr. Brown moved to set March 26, 1987 at 9:00 A.M.for Unsafe Building Hearing on accessory buildings located
22 at 300 South 3rd Street, 411 South 10th Street, 200 North 15th Street and 419 South 4th Street, seconded by
23 Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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25 Weights and Measures Monthly Report
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27 The January through February Monthly Report of the Division of Weights and Measures showed a total of 3,046
28 inspections being made.
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30 Mr. Brown moved to accept and file the Monthly Report of Weights and Measures,seconded by Mr.Willis and on
31 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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33 Report on Unsafe Premises at 820 North 18th Street
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35 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that the Planning Department had issued Building Permits for repairs and had
36 received copies of quotes for electrical repairs. He said that nothing had been issued for hearing or hot water
37 heater and no time was set for completion of the repairs.
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39 Mr. Bronston informed the Board that he understood that Mrs. Robinson had sold the property on contract to an
40 Edward Kenny Marsh.
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42 Ms. Silberstein stated she was able to do some investigation at the property and did see a furnace and hot water
43 heater.
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45 Mr.Willis added that the Gas Company would have to inspect heaters before lighting the pilots.
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47 Ms. Silberstein said she was also concerned with with porch and a supporting post.
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49 Mr. Bronston stated pursuant to the order repairs must be completed within six (6) months of the permits being
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52 Mr. Edward Marsh, contract purchaser of the property at 820 North 18th, informed the Board that the furnace
53 and water heater do work and he would be doing the inside work himself. He asked the Board who he should talk
54 with if problems arise.
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56 Mr. Willis stated he should keep in contact with the Planning Department and they will notify the Board if there
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59 Report on Unsafe Premises located at 326 North 10th Street
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61 Mr. Bronston reported to the Board that he had been notified by Mr. Robert Delaney, Attorney at Law, that he
62 was no longer representing Mr. Laswell, owner of the property at 326 North 10th Street. He said the Order had
63 required a repair schedule and a performance bond and neither had been turned in. Mr. Bronston stated he felt
64 the Order should be enforced,but there is a considerable amount of interest in the building.
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February 19, 1987
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1 Ms.Silberstein suggested that the City proceed administratively with the order as issued and Mr. Bronston work
2 with the Mr. Barden to advertise and receive bids.
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4 Mr.Willis stated he was formally making a motion to receive bids for removal of the structure.
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6 The motion died for lack of a second.
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8 Ms. Silberstein stated she would prefer to proceed administratively with the removal of the structure.
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10 BOARD OF WORKS MISCELLANEOUS
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12 Set Date for Executive Session on Personnel Matters
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14 Mr. Brown moved to set February 24, 1987 at 3:45 P.M.for an Executive Session of the Board of Public Works
15 and Safety regarding personnel matters, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
16 carried.
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18 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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20 Date to Receive Bids for Aerial Platform Changed
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22 Purchasing Director Rita Stout requested the Board to change the bid date for the Fire Department Aerial
23 Platform truck to April 9, 1987 since more time was needed to include a pre-bid conference.
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25 Mr. Brown moved to set April 9, 1987 at 9:00 A.M. as the date and time to receive bids for the Fire Department
26 Aerial Platform truck,seconded by Mr.Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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28 PUBLIC WORKS
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30 Set Date to Receive Bids for Street Sweeping31
32 Mr. Willis informed the Board that the Council had appropriated the funds for contracting the sweeping of City
33 streets and he requested the Board to set a date to receive the bids.
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35 Mr. Brown moved to set April 2, 1987 at 9:00 A.M.to receive bids for street sweeping, seconded by Mr.Willis and
36 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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38 ADJOURNMENT
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40 There being no further business,on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting was adjourned.
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44 Susan Silberstein, President
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49 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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