HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-25-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 25, 1973
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular sesssion October 25, 1973, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Muni-
cipal Building of said City. Mr. Burton presided with Mr. Willis present.
Mr. Judge was absent due to attending a conference on Labor at Indianapolis.
The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Burton moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded
by Mr. Willis and on. unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Burton moved to accept proof of publication for bids to widen North "A"
Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Two bids were received, Jul Gerken, Inc. in the amount of $8,905.00 and Mike
Delucio in the amount of $15,990.00.
Mr. Willis moved to take bids under advisement so that Administrative Assis-
tant Mr. Charles Howell may review them, seconded by Mr. Burton and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Burton moved to accept and file proof of publication for hearing on the
final assessment roll for curb and gutter construction on South "J" Street
from South 19th to 21st Streets, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
No one appeared for the public hearing and on remonstrances were received.
Mr. Burton moved the Board sustain and confirm the final assessment roll
against all labor described in the roll as accepted and file, seconded by.
Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Park Superintendent Don McBride, a member of the Whitewater Valley Conservancy
District Board, reported being in Washington at a Sub-committee meeting of
the Public Works Committee. He stated he felt we would get some action in
the near future for financial help for ending the following problem in the
South Sixteenth and "L" Streets area. The conservancy board recently decided
to incorporate the plan into the district's East Whitewater Fork overall
Flood Control plan and is being studied by a federal public works committee.
Mr. Willis said Indiana Soil Conservation Service has information he has
compiled and they will be in the City for further study Monday, November 5th,
and if the benefits outweigh the construction costs there is a good possibi-
lity funds will be received.
Mayor Byron E. Klute stated that following approval of Congress, the bill
would have to be signed into law by the president in order to get the
appropriation.
Councilman Jack Elstro appeared before the Board with Mr. Rollie A. North
to request curb cut at South 10th and South "E" Streets for the A-1 Lock &
Safe Shop. The Board members complimented Mr. North on the nice appearance
of his remodeled shop.
Mr. Burton moved to take the curb cut request under advisement pending report
from Traffic Capt. Loper, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Mr. Willis moved upon recommendation of Administrative Assistant Charles
Howell to award the bid for automatic parking lot equipment to Dayton Stencil
Co. in the amount of $17,865 with the option to purchase equipment for the
same amount of money for the second . parking lot within 120 days and have a
letter from the company stating same, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Willis moved to advertise to take bids for one car and one station wagon
for the Fire Department on November 8, 1973 at 9:00 a.m. , seconded by
Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Burton moved to authorize Fire Chief William Berry to make a sgudy of
Fire Hydrant nees in Park Ridge addition, seconded by Mr. Willis and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Board of Works Minutes
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Fire Chief William Berry requested removal of two fire hydrants located
at 1210 South "Q" .Street, Leisure Village, Inc.
Mr. Burton moved to direct the Clerk of the Board to write a letter to the
owner of Leisure Village, Inc. advising them the Board is considering
removal of the two fire hydrants and requesting them to contact within
two weeks the Fire Chief and the Richmond Water Corp. , regarding removal of
the hydrants, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Fire Chief William Berry reported that the initial cost of fire hydrants for
the Eastern Indiana Industrial Park and the water line is being paid for by
Dunham Lehr, Inc.
Captain William Griffin of the Fire Prevention Bureau presented the following
list of gasoline service stations within the City of Richmond which are
closed and have been closed for several months:
October 25, 1973
Dear Chief Berry,
As per your request this is the list of gasoline service
stations within the City of Richmond which are closed and have
been closed for several months.
So. 9th and L Street: Revamping
So. 9th and J Street:
So. 9th and E Street:
No. 10th and I Street: Orders issued Oct. 24 to fill tanks.
No. 10th and I Street:
N.W. 5th and F Street:
Nat. Road West and 14th Street:
Nat. Road West and 15th Street:
30th and East Main Street:
Natl . Road East and Hayes Orboretium Road:
N.W. 5th Street and L Street:
No. 12th and I Street:
124 N.W. 5th Street: (Norman Frame and W. Nelson Burton)
No. 10th and H Street: (Mrs. Velma Ford)
N.W. 5th old Fire House No. 5: City of Richmond.
Sincerely,
/s/ William Griffin
Captain-Inspector
Captain Griffin said the Fire Prevention Code states that after a station
has been closed the gas has to be taken out of the tank and the tank filled
with water and carbon tetrachloride. After ninety (90) days the tanks have.
to be removed or filled with sand.
A study is being made to see if these stations are complying.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed,
the meeting was adjourned.
Robert G. Burton
Acting President
ATTEST: • Margaret Mellen
Clerk of the Board