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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 29, 1973
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session November 29, 1973 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.
Mr. Sherman Fleming appeared before the Board at the request of Building
Commissioner Ed Goins to show cause why he has not complied with his order of
condemnation on property Mr. Fleming owns located at North 10th and "B" Streets.
Mr. Fleming stated he is in the process of improving the outside appearance
of the building. He stated that vandals have been undoing all the work he
has done so far.
Mr. Burton moved to continue Mr. Fleming's hearing until the next meeting
at 9:00 a.m. at which time he would be required to show progress accomplished
on this building, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved to accept and file with the Clerk proof of publication for
bids to be taken at 9:15 a.m. for a small packer for the Park Department.
Bids were received for a ten yard refuse compactor for the Park Department
from the following companies:
New Way Mfg. Co. , Des Moines, Iowa $3,816.86
-Central Ind. Equip. Corp. Indianapolis 4,701 .00
Allied Truck Eqp. Co. , Indianapolis 5,822.00
Val-Jac Mfg. Supply Co. , Maize, Kansas 3,412.00
Fruehauf Trucking & Eqp. , Indianapolis 4,631 .00
Truxmore, Richmond, Virginia 7,540.00
Mr. Judge moved to take the bids under advisement so they could be reviewed
by Administrative Assistant Charles Howell and Don McBride, Park Superintendant
seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Ooyevaar appeared before the Board as a representative for Mrs. Katie
Ooyevaar, at the request of Building Commissioner Ed Goins, to show cause
why it's order of condemnation has not been complied with. He stated he has
been working on other buildings and has not gotten to the property located
at 410 North 15th Street.
Fire Chief Berry stated the building is a fire hazzard and that if anything
happened Mrs. Ooyevaar would be responsible.
Mr. Burton moved to continue Mrs. Katie Ooyevaar's hearing until December 13,
1973 at 9:00 a.m. at which time she will be required to show definite commitments
with a contractor or plummer to get work accomplished on this property or
to show committment with someone who will tear the building down, seconded
by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Victor Frisch appeared before the Board regarding the proposal for a
reduction in fares for the Rose City Bus Lines. Fares would be reduced to
twenty-five cents (25 ) or tokens can be purchased five for one dollar.
Mr. Judge stated the bus lines will be promoted on the radio and in the news
paper. The energy crisis could possibly have a good effect on bus usage.
Mr. Judge moved bus fares on the Rose City Bus Lines be set at twenty-five
cents (25¢) or five tokens for $1 .00, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Willis moved to approve a curb cut directly east of 2000 West Main Street,
seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Board of Works Minutes
November 29, 1973
Page 2
Fire Chief William Berry appeared before the Board requesting a transfer
of $2,400.00 within the Fire Department Budget.
Mr. Judge moved the Clerk prepare an Ordinance for Council 's consideration
requesting a transfer of $2,400.00 within the Fire Department Budget, seconded
by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Captain William Griffin of the Fire Prevention Bureau reported on gas stations
complying with the Fire Prevention Wde requiring that after a gas station
has been closed for ninety days the tanks have to be removed or filled with
sand.
Mr. Judge moved to take bids for a sweeper vacuum for the Street Department
on December 20, 1973 at 9:15 a.m. , seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Administrative Assistant Charles A. Howell presented the following recommendation
to the Board:
November 29, 1973
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
Jerald J. Judge, President
Dear Board Members:
I would like to recommend to the Board that the parking
fees adopted recently for the Municipal Lots be reconsidered.
I would further recommend that the present two (2) hour
free parking be retained until such time as we have completed
the parking garage.
This I feel will continue to attract and stimulate business
in the downtown area.
Charles A. Howell
Administrative Assistant
Mr. Judge moved to retain the present two hour free parking for the Municipal
Lots, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Safety Director Donald Strahan presented the following letter to the Board:
Mr. Donald Strahan, Safety Director
Richmond City Police Department
City Building
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Mr. Strahan:
I am writing to request approval for a stop sign at the end of the
east drive which leads out of our school onto Crestdale Drive.
Several citizens have suggested that something be done. This is
a dangerous intersection. I have talked with Elmer Toschlog and
he indicated that he would install the sign as soon as approval is
granted.
Your prompt consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
/s/ John A. Prall
Principal
Mr. Burton moved to approve the request for a stop sign at Crestdale School ,
seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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November 29, 1973
Page 3
Mr. Judge moved to prepare the following request for transfers for Council 's
consideration December 3, 1973, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried..
Transfer within the Street Department budget $200.00.
Transfer within the Department of City Planning budget the
sum of $559.77.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed,
the meeting was adjourned.
Jerald J. Judge
President
ATTEST: Wynona Adams
Asst. Deputy Clerk