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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 25, 1974
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session July 25, 1974 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the
Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Burton
and Mr. Willis present. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Willis moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting,
seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Street Commissioner Elmer Toschlog reported on the problem of trash,
especially scrap metal shavings falling off of overloaded trucks
when being hauled on City streets, causing citizens to get flat tires.
He said Glazer and Jaffe have been contacted regarding this problem.
Mr. Robert Burton, City Attorney, said he would write a letter to
the parties involved concerning this problem.
Commissioner Toschlog said people are still extending drive-ways beyond
the curbs which causes problems for the Street Department equipment.
Capt. Scott Loper, Traffic Division presented the following letter:
July 25, 1974
Board of Public Works and Safety
Mr. Jerald J. Judge, President
Dear Board Members:
The Traffic Division would like to make the following recom-
mendations.
111 1 . Restrict parking on the south side of the street in
the 400 block of South "E" Street beginning at a point
84 feet west of the 5th Street intersection, west to
it's intersection of South 4th Street, and north on
South 4th Street for a total of 276 feet.
2. Restrict parking on the north side of the street in
the 400 block of South "E" Street beginning at a
point 74 feet west of the 5th Street intersection to
it's intersection of South 4th Street and north on
South 4th Street for a total of 172 feet.
South "E" Street at it's intersection with South 5th
Street is 28 feet wide but narrows to 26 feet in
the curve. (See attached diagram)
We have experienced problems with vehicles parking on
both sides of the South "E" Street at the entrance of
the curve. This causes any vehicle entering or exiting
the curve to cross the center line creating a hazzardous
situation.
There are only two houses on South "E" Street which
would be effected, however, both of these houses have
driveways for off street parking.
111 On approval of this request, the Traffic Division shall sign
the above mentioned area "No Stopping or Standing" and paint
the curbs. yellow.
Sincerely,
/s/ Scott Loper, Captain
Traffic Division
Board of Public Works and Safety Minutes
July 25, 1974
Page 2
Mr. Judge moved to approve recommendation o.f Capt. Loper as per
the above letter restricting parking on the 400 block of South "E"
Street, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved to restrict parking on North llth Street in the
700, 800 and 900 blocks to parking on the east side of the street
only, as per recommendation of Capt. Scott Loper, seconded by Mr.
Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Burton presented the following letter to the Board:
July 24, 1974
Mr. Jerald J. Judge, President
Board of Public Works and Safety
City Building
Richmond, Indiana 47374
Dear Mr. Judge:
As you know, the purchase by the Second National Bank of
Richmond of the real estate between 5th and 6th Streets on
Main Street was subject to the maintenance of it for public
off-street parking until completion of the new multi-story
parking facility. We have been able to reach an understanding
with the Elder Beerman Company for them to operate and
maintain the lot which shall be open to the public and with
any rates or charges to be upon the same basis as used in
other downtown public parking lots operated by the City.
Enclosed is this agreement signed by the officers of the Bank
and Elder Beerman. Would you please indicate the City's
consent to this by having the members of the Board of Public 111
Works and Safety sign it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours ,
/s/ Wayne Stidham
President
Mr. Burton moved to accept Mr. Stidham's letter and sign the agree- _
ment, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Fire Chief William Berry reported to the Board regarding the fire
• this morning at Greenwood Apartments. He said the fire was contained
to one room, but smoke damage was heavy. Most of the injuries
suffered were due to panic and people jumping out of two story win-
dows. He stated the Administrative Building Council does not
require fire escapes on two and one-half story buildings.
Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner, stated the plans for the
Greenwood Apartments were submitted to the Administrative Building
Council and approved by them. He also stated the State of Indiana
is working on a new building code.
Mayor Byron E. Klute said more effort should be made to emphasize 111
fire safety between the State Building Council and the State Fire
Marshalls ' Office.
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Board of Public Works and Safety Minutes
July 25, 1974
Page 3
Mr. Willis moved to sign the final Agreement with the Penn Central
Railroad on the 20th Street Bridge project and submit it to the
County Council , seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Mr. Willis moved to approve the plans to move back the wall at the
intersection of Northwest llth and Peacock Streets, seconded by
Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved to take under advisement the request for restricted
parking in front of the residence of Charles Walker, North 15th
and "A" Streets, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Robert G. Burton, City Attorney, encouraged people in the community
to observe the impeachment proceedings as it is a real lesson showing
how our government works. Without checks and balances as provided
in our constitution this country could get into a bad situation.
The whole proceedings show our system of democratic government really
works.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and
passed, the meeting was adjourned.
Jerald J. Judge
President
ATTEST: Margaret Mellen
Clerk of the Board