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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, .00TOBER 1, 1981
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
2 in regular session October 1, 1981 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal
3 Building in said City. Mr. Meredith presided with Mr. Ryder and Mr. Webb
4 present. The following business was had, to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1981
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8 Mr. Webb moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved and placed
9 on file as prepared, seconded by Mr. Ryder and on unanimous voice vote
10 the motion was carried.
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12 SET DATES FOR LEAF BURNING- Mayor Dickman
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14 Mayor Dickman noted the following conditions for open burning of leaves
15 within the corporate limits of the City of Richmond:
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17 1. That the period for burning,is limited to 10+ weeks, October
18 1, 1981 thru December 13, 1981. Extensions may be requested
19 if unavoidable conditions arise.
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21 2. That the burning shall be conducted between the hours of
22 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM only.
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24 3. That the burning shall not be conducted during unfavorable
25 weather conditions such as high winds, rain, etc. -
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27 4. That the leaves shall be dry and burned in small piles. The
28 leaves should be ignited at the top of the piles.
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30 5. That the burning is restricted to leaves only. No other.
31 materials or chemicals such as oil, gasoline, paper, etc. shall
32 be used to start or sustain the fire.
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34 6. That an adult be in attendance at all times that the leaves
35 are burning or smoldering and shall be present until the fire
36 is completely out.
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38 7. That the burning shall not be permitted in any alley nor
39 within 25 feet of any structure or vehicle.
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41 8. That this permit may be terminated at any time if the
42 stated conditions are not being complied with.
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44 He presented_.a permit signed by Chief Paul Mullin of the Richmond .Fire
45 Department and Edmond Goodknight, Superintendent of the Richmond Sanitary
46 District.
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48 He requested the citizens comply with the rules and regulations.
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50 Mr. Ryder moved to set the period of October 1 to December 13 for leaf
51 burning according to the stipulations, rules and regulations mentioned
52 by the Mayor, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion
53 was carried.
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55 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF CCEMP - Mayor Dickman
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57 Due to the resignation of Ann Cline,. who hadbeen. Director of the Department
58 Energy for the past 2 1/2 years, the Mayor informed the Board that he is
59 appointing Jock Pitts, who has been the Energy Planner since 1980, as the
60 new Director with Board approval. Mr. Pitts is a graduate of the University
61 of Pennsylvania and holds a BS degree from Miami in aerononics. The De-
62 partment is solely supported by Federal Grants.
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64 Mr. Ryder moved to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Jock Pitts as
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1 Energy Director effective October 1, 1981, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous
2 voice vote the motion was carried.
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4 PROMOTION OF TWO (2) PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS - Chief Mullin
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6 Fire Chief Paul Mullin recommended John Rantanen and. Kevin Harrell be advanced
7 to the rank of firefighter. The effective date for. Mr. Rantanen is September
8 26, 1981 and Mr. Harrell effective as of September. 27, 1981.
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10 Mr. Webb so moved, seconded by Mr. Ryder and on unanimous voice vote the
11 motion was carried.
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13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO USE TWO (2) TRUCKS FOR HOMECOMING PARADE AND ONE (1)
14 TRUCK FOR HOMECOMING BONFIRE - Chief Mullin
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16 Chief Mullin requested the use of firetrucks for the Homecoming Parade and
17 bonfire for tonight, October 1, 1981.
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19 Mr. Ryder moved to approve the request to use two (2) aerial trucks for the
20 1981 Homecoming Parade as well as the bonfire, seconded by Mr. Webb and on
21 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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23 REQUEST FOR HYDRANT INSTALLATION AT WOODSIDE DRIVE & HAYES ARBORETUM ROAD -
24 Chief Mullin
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26 The Chief recommended installation on the southwest corner of Woodside Drive
27 & Hayes Arboretum Road. There is a hydrant at U.S. 40 and Woodside Drive and
28 the next hydrant is in front of the Plastics Company. It will be installed
29 yet this fall. There is a twelve inch (12") water main at this location.
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31 Mr. Ryder moved to approve the location of a. fire hydrant at Woodside Drive
32 and Hayes Arboretum Road, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote
33 the motion was carried.
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35 REQUEST FROM RALSTON PURINA TO LEASE CITY LAND FOR PARKING - John Ford, Manager
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37 Mr. Ford stated at the junction of 3rd and 4th Streets where the bridge goes
38 over the river on Richmond Avenue there is a parcel of City land approximately
39 55'x90' which Ralston Purina would like to lease for a parking lot for twelve
40 to fifteen cars. The land is 90% under the bridge. This will need County
41 approval. .Mr. Webb noted there would need to be access for maintainance of the
42 bridge stated in the lease agreement. The City Code _calls for a hard surface
43 of five (5) or more spaces. Mr. Ford presented a draft of the proposal. Mr.
44 Meredith requested Mr. Webb contact the County and see what requirements they
45 might have. Mr. Ford is to furnish more specific data on the location of two
46 (2) curb cuts so Traffic, Planning and Engineering can check the request. City
47 Attorney Ed Anderson is to check the statutes as to the City leasing property
48 and the terms.
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50 Mr. Webb moved the request be taken under advisement, seconded by Mr. Ryder
51 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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53 EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WATER. LINE SOUTH OF "G" STREET BRIDGE - Orville Allen
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55 Mr. Orville Allen, Manager of Richmond Water Works, stated the Water Works
56 would like to run a sixteen (16) inch water line approximately 990' east to
57 west fifty (50) foot south of the center line of the "G" Street bridge.
58 Presently there are two 8" steel lines located in tunnels in the "G" Street
59 bridge, which will be. abandoned. If approval is given, it is hoped to have
60 this new line in by mid December. There will be some exposed pipe_ on the east
61 and west sides of the river. Mr. Allen stated they have approval of the State
62 Board of Health,the Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of
63 Engineers. This will have no effect on the nature trails in the area.
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1 Mr. Ryder moved to approve the easement agreement with the Water Company,
2 seconded by Mr. Webb. Mr. Anderson noted that since the easements call for
3 exhibits which. are .not attached, that Mr. Allen see that his attorney receives
4 these before the easements are recorded. Other than that, Mr. Anderson finds
5 the easements in. order. On unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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7 SET NEW RATES FOR PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND GARAGE
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9 Mr. Ryder moved that the hourly rates for all the lots be changed as follows:
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11 1 hr. free
12 2 hr. free
13 3 hr. 35Q
14 4 hr. 55Q
15 5 hr. 75Q
16 6 hr. 95Q
17 7 hr. 1.15
18 8 hr. 1.35
19 9 hrs. up to 24 hrs. 1.50
20 effective November 1, 1981, seconded by Mr. Webb.
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22 This will represent an income of $49.55 per day when the present income is
23 $36.30 if the usage stays the same. The total increase should be $10,000.
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25 Mayor Dickman suggested this not go into effect until January 1, 1982 to allow
26 time for the streets to be repaired and users to put this new amount into
27 their budgets.
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29 Mr. Webb withdrew his second and Mr. Ryder withdrew his motion.
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31 Mr. Webb moved that effective January 1, 1982 that the hourly rates at the public
32 parking lots and garage be as follows:
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34 1 hr. free
III 35 2 hr. free
36 3 hr. 35Q
37 4 hr. 55Q
38 5 hr. 75Q
39 6 hr. 95Q
40 7 hr. 1.15
41 8 hr. 1.35
42. 9 hrs. up to 24 hrs. 1.50
43 seconded by Mr. Ryder and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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45 Mr. Ryder moved that the monthly rentals for parking be effective January 1,
46 1982 and be
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48 Garage $18.00
49 N. 7th lot 15.00
50 N. 10th lot 10.00
51 seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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53 BUREAU OF BUILDINGS MONTHLY REPORT - Charles Roberts
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55 Mr. Roberts presented his monthly report for September, 1981.
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57 Mr. Ryder moved the report be approved, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous
58 voice vote the motion was carried.
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60 REPORT FROM TRAFFIC APT. DAN WOGOMAN
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62 Capt. Wogoman reported the mast arms have to come out at South 6th.& "A" so
63 there will be no signals at that intersection during the sewer construction.
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1 MAYOR CONGRATULATES HILLS ROSES
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3 Mayor Dickman congratulated Hills Roses who are celebrating their 100th birthday
4 and also hosting the International. Convention of. Rose Growers today.
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6 ADJOURNMENT
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8 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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10 Donald E. Meredith
11 President
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13 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
14 Clerk of the Board