HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-11-1974 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 11 , 1974
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session April 11 , 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. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Ms. Darlene Fleenor appeared before the Board requesting approval for March
of Dimes Walk-a-thon route to be held April 27, 1974, registration at 8:00 a.m.
the walk will start at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Mr. Judge moved to approve the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon route as presented
for April 27, 1974, starting and ending at the City Building, seconded by Mr.
Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved upon the recommendation of Administrative Assistant Charles
Howell , to award contract for Tandrum Truck for the Street Department to
Ross. Buick, Inc, with the exceptions determined by the Street Commissioner, in
the amount of $12,806.59, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Police Chief Lewis Doren presented the following letter:
Lewis E. Doren
Chief of Police
Police Department
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Chief Doren:
I , Officer Michael John Jennings, wish to submit my resignation
as a member of the Richmond, Indiana Police Department, for
personal reasons. I wish this resignation to become effective
4-10-74.
/s/ Michael Jennings
Time: 11 :45 a.m.
Date: 4-10-74
Mr. Burton moved to accept the resignation of Michael John Jennings effec-
tive April 10, 1974, and withdraw the charges and the hearing that was scheduled
today at 9:30 a.m. , seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Traffic Capt. Scott Loper reported the temporary signal located at South 13th
and "A" Streets has been replaced with a new permanent signal and is now in
operation. '
Mr. Willis moved to close the Municipal Building at noon tomorrow because of
Good Friday, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Mr. Burton moved to approve request for Curb Cut for McDonalds on South 17th
Street south of Main Street with the stipulation they close existing curb cuts
including all on Main Street and further that the underground tanks all be
removed, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Board of Works minutes
April 11 , 1974
Page 2
Fire Chief William Berry presented the following letter to the Board:
April 11 , 1974
Board of Public Works and Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana
Dear Board Members:
Many of our departments fire fighters have volunteered
their off-duty time to assist the City of Xenio, Ohio, due to
the tornado that recently struck their town. Richmond Fire-
fighters have been going to Xenia on 12 hours and 24 hours
shifts to help man their fire stations and relieve some of the
Xenia fire fighters of duty.
The following men have already been to Xenia or are planning
to go:
Robert Crawley Larry Bosell Marshall Kern
Robert McLear Elmer Wilmot Fred Goss
Richard McLear Marion Schweizer Don Ashenfelter
Mike Wilczynski L.V. Baker Donald Kemper
Wayne Jackson Leroy Clopp Terry Shores
Paul Turner George Young Jan Vogelsong
Cleal Rheuble Donald Atkins William Griffin
Charles Pennington Robert Johnson George Dillman
/s/ William H. Berry
Chief
Chief Berry stated these men should be commended as this shows when a
community is in distress everyone helps out.
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