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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 30, 1980
1 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
2 regular session October 30, 1980 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal •
3 Building in said City. Mr. Meredith presided with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Webb
4 present. The following business was had, to-wit:
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6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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11/ 8 Mr. Webb moved to approve the minutes of October 23, 1980 as prepared,
9 seconded by Mr. Anderson and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT
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13 Mr. Meredith noted this is "Trick or Treat" night and care should be taken in
14 driving as there will be a number of children out and we want to have a safe
15 "Begger's Night".
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17 HOUSE MOVING REQUEST
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19 Mr. Ivan Foust requested moving a house from 1304 N. W. 5th to lot 60 at 1444
20 Ratliff Street. The house is 24 x 30 and he is going to remove the roof making
21 it 8 feet high so it will not be necessary to move wires. He plans to move the
22 house within the next month. Capt. Wogoman of the Traffic Department approves.
23 City Attorney Ed Anderson noted a bond will be required. Mr. Foust noted the
24 route will be N. W. 5th to Sheridan and down Sheridan to "N" and Ratliff. The
25 estimated value of the house is $20,000.
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27 Mr. Anderson moved to approve the moving of this house from 1304 N. W. 5th to
28 1444 Ratliff Street subject to the moving and wrecking procedures, seconded
29 by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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31 WEST RICHMOND FRIENDS VIGIL
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III33 Mr. Francis Hall, 345 S. W. 2nd, member of Ministry Team of West Richmond
34 Friends Meeting requested a silent vigil to be held November 3 from 12:00
34 to 1:,00 on the curbing along the Promenade at So. 8th by Birck's Hardware.
35 They have become concerned to witness for a spiritual approach to the prob-
36 lems of the times and endeavor to call the City to a time of prayer for the
37 anniversary of the taking of the hostages in Iran. There will be eight to
39 twelve persons holding posters and handing out pamphlets.
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41 The Clerk read the following:
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43 VIGIL OF HOPE
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45 A great many people feel a deep sense of despair these days. It is a
46 feeling that the strongholds of our culture are breaking down--integrity,
47 respect for persons and property, moral responsibility in business and
48 government and religious foundations.
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50 We of West Richmond Friends Meeting (Church) are aware of the increasing
51 evidence of this erosion. However, we believe that people can change,
52 attitudes can be reversed and the trends of society altered. Right-
53 eousness can return to nations and peoples. Wars do not have to be.
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56 There is light for the darkness and a way for those who stumble. The
57 light of God is unchanging and leads us aright in any age. Faith in
58 God gives stability and a reason to have faith in people who turn to
59 the values of the Kingdom of God.
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61 Our vigil today is one of hope and a call to all concerned people to
62 join us in prayer that we may be a power for changing the moral dir-
63 ection of the time.
Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
October 30, 1980
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1 Our vigil is a prayer for the safety and return of the hostages
2 held in Iran and for their families as they suffer the agony of
3 this prolonged imprisonment.
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5 Our vigil is for peace in the Middle East and specifically for
6 the United States to make every effort to avoid military action
7 in Iran.
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9 You are welcome to join us in this vigil to demonstrate and call
10 forth a people dedicated to moral renewal in our own society and
11 peace among all peoples.
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13 West Richmond Friends Meeting
14 609 West Main Street
15 Richmond, Indiana
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17 Mr. Anderson moved to grant permission for the West Richmond Friends to have
18 a silent vigil for the purpose of witnessing and expressing their concern for
19 the approaching anniversary of American hostages being held in Iran and for
20 the safety and return of said hostages by being located for such vigil south
21 of the 8th Street Promenade along the curbing located near Birck's Hardware,
22 seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
23
24 HIGH SCHOOL PARKING
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26 Mr. Ron Maze, Jacob-Maze and Associates, acting as agent for the School
27 Administration, requested parking be allowed for thirty (30) days in front
28 of Joseph Moore School on the west side of 1st Street between "D" and "E".
29 With construction of the new parking lot and sewers on the existing parking
30 facilities they have no place to park construction vehicles. Capt. Wogoman,
31 Traffic Department, recommends approval.
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33 Mr. Anderson moved to grant permission for parking on the west side of
34 S. W. 1st Street between "D" and "E" for a thirty (30) day period, seconded
35 by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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37 ROOF BID AWARDED
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39 Mr. Webb stated the roof bids have been reviewed. He recommended a tentative
40 award to Chomel & Sons for the lowest and best bid of $52,060.39. He also
41 recommended that we enter into a contract with Chomel & Sons upon receipt of
42 proof of insurance, performance bond, payment bond and sample of warranty.
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44 Mr. Anderson moved for a tentative award, seconded by Mr. Webb and on
45 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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47 MONTHLY REPORT OF RADIO TECHNICIAN
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49 The monthly report for radio repair for September, 1980 was given to the
50 Board members.
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52 Mr. Anderson moved to accept the report, seconded by Mr. Webb and on
53 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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55 POLICE DEPARTMENT - Hiring
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57 Chief of Police Charles Chris recommended hiring the following applicants
58 for the positions of Probationary Police Officers with the Richmond Police
59 Department effective November 3, 1980: Terry Hopkins, Emma Smith and
60 Jacqueline Moody.
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62 Mr. Anderson moved to accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police,
63 seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes Cont'd.
October 30, 1980
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1 HORSESHOE COURT - Lois Bennett
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3 Mr. Dennis Bronston of the Plan Department submitted pictures taken
4 yesterday afternoon showing the nuisance does still exist on the Horseshoe
5 Court premises owned by Lois Bennett. The Charger was ordered to be re-
6 moved by October 2 and the '73 Chevrolet to be removed by October 30.
7 The Charger had been ordered removed by the City and Mr. Bronston reported
II/ 8 the Street Department wrecker was out of service.
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10 Mr. Anderson moved the Board's order of October 2 regarding the inoperable
11 Charger located on property on Horseshoe Court be enforced and that the
12 thirty (30) day period having expired on the 1973 Chevrolet and evidence
13 showing that it still is there that the Board order it removed at the
14 same time by the zoning enforcement officer, seconded by Mr. Webb and on
15 unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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17 NUISANCE HEARING - 400 North 9th Street
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19 Mr. Meredith turned the chair over to Mr. Anderson to conduct the hearing.
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21 Mr. Anderson announced this is the hearing on William Bishop and Connie
22 Toole for two (2) inoperable vehicles located at 400 North 9th. Mr.
23 Bronston stated he received a complaint several months ago and sent a
24 letter to the residence at the above address in August. He filed a
25 complaint on the two (2) inoperable vehicles on October 2 and since
26 that time has talked with Mr. Bishop who is the owner of record of the
27 property as recently as yesterday and he expressed a desire for an ex-
.28 tension of time to do the removal. Mr. Bishop is employed at Alcoa and
29 did not want to take off work to attend this hearing. Mr. Bronston noted
30 the vehicles are unlicensed and have been ih the same position for a long
31 period of time. They have been in the same location since August of this
32 year. The vehicles belong to Mrs. Toole. She is supposedly in the process
11/ 33 of getting them licensed or removed.
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35 Mr. Meredith moved that a nuisance does exist at 400 North 9th and that
36 the two (2) vehicles either be removed or licensed within the next thirty
37 (30) days, seconded by Mr. Webb and on unanimous voice vote the motion
38 was carried.
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40 ADJOURNMENT
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42 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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44 Donald E. Meredith
45 President
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47 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
48 Clerk of the Board