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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-29-1973 / 13 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. 1—4 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. Board of Works Minutes 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