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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-27-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE - -I CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 27, 1973 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session September 27, 1973, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building of said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Willis present. Mr. Burton was absent. 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. Transportation Director Elmer Toschlog reported the Dept. of Transportation met with representatives from Highway Products and Rockwell Standard regarding the excessive brake wear on the Rose City Buses. The problem is being solved. Director Toschlog stated the rubber railroad crossing on Northwest 5th Street is now completed and has been favorably accepted by the public. There is enough money left to rubberize the crossing at Sheridan Street and work is expected to start within the next three weeks. Director Toschlog gave notice that the street sweeping program will start Monday, October 1 , 1973 and there will be no parking of vehicles from the River to 8th Street, from "E" to "E" Streets. Any vehicle in the designated area Monday morning will be removed, as per Ordinance No. 2777-1973 passed by the Common Council February 19, 1973. Director Toschlog said sweeping will done on both sides of the street in the designated area. The program is set up to get into each area at least once a month for a thorough sweeping at which time all vehicles must be removed from the streets. Mr. Judge moved to accept proof of publication on bids for concrete curb construc- tion on South "J" Streets between South 19th and South 21st Streets,s.econded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. One bid was received for Concrete Curb construction on South "J" Street from Jul Gerken, Inc. in the amount of $2196.00. Mr. Willis moved to accept the bid from Jul Gerken, Inc. in the amount of $2196.00 for Concrete Curb Construction on South "J" Streets between South 19th and South 21st Streets, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Willis stated the bid is below the estimated cost. Representative of the Jaycees appeared before the Board requesting permission to set up three or four road blocks for the Mulitiple Sclerosis drive on October 6, 1973. Mr. Willis moved to grant permission for the Jaycees to setup road blocks at 8th and Promenade, 9th and Promenade, Henley Road and U.S. 40 and possibly 18th and National Road West forsoliciting funds for Multiple Sclerosis working with . the Red Traffic lights ,seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Traffic Captain Scott Loper recommended additional parking stalls be added to the following locations: One (1 ) parking stall in front of the old Firestone Store located on the east side of the street in the 1st block of South 9th Street. Four (4) parking stalls in the 1st block of South 9th Street on the east side of the street beginning at the promenade and running south to the first alley, (beside Readmore Store) . Eliminate three (3) stalls_ currently designated as restricted parking located in the 1st block of North 9th Street on the east side of the street just north of the alley and make them available for public parking. Four (4) parking stalls in the 1st block of North 9th Street on the west side of the street beginning at Sailor Street and running north to the alley between First Federal and the Post Office, after the Post Office moves. _ A 2 Board of Works Minutes September 27, 1973 Page 2 Traffic Division report cont. Four (4) parking stalls in the first block of North 9th Street on the east side of the street in front of General Telephone. Three (3) parking stalls in the 800 block of North "A" Street on the North side of the street where the Post Office drop boxes are now located. (Not to be put in till after post office moved to new location. ) Three (3) parking stalls in the 100 block of South 8th Street on the 111 east side of the street along side Richmond Automotive Supply. One (1 ) parking stall in the 100 block of South 8th Street on the west side of the street in front of the Citizens Mutual Insurance Company. Two (2) parking stalls in the 100 block of South 8th Street on the west side of the street in front of Dairy Whip. Ten (10) parking stalls in the 1st block of South llth Street on the west side of the street beginning at South "A" Street and running north to the alley. These recommendations are made as the result of a survey taken by the State Highway in the City of Richmond. They have given their approval for all the additions recommended except for the ten (10) stalls in the 1st block of South llth Street. However, Mr. Pope of the State Highway has indicated he will approve the additional stalls. The additional stalls are with-in the statutory limits from intersection and curb cuts. Mr. Judge moved to take recommendations for additional parking stalls under advise- ment until the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Police Chief Lewis Doren appeared before the Board requesting the Probationary period of Officer Robert Nickoli be extended by six (6) months. Mr. Judge moved to extend the Probationary period of Officer Robert Nickoli , by six (6) months, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Chief Lewis Doren designated October 31 , 1973 as official Trick-or-Treat night in the City of Richmond, Indiana, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Administrative Assistant Charles Howell requested the Board 's approval to set October 18, 1973 for public auction at 5:30 p.m. to be held at the Police Garage, 615 Garden Avenue to sell tools , appliances, bicycles and miscellaneous items which have been in the possession of the City of Richmond for a period in excess of six (6) months. Mr. Willis moved to approve October 18, 1973 at 5:30 p.m. for the Public Auction, seconded by Mr.Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge moved to approve the following transfer of funds to be sent to Council at their October 1 , 1973 meeting,seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. City Clerk Budget: transfer of $25.00 from Gen. C-8 Repair of Equipment to Gen. C-7 Telephone & Telegraph. Board of Works Budget: From Services Contractual 2-26-264 City Bus Services $1 ,600.00 to Services Contractual , $750.00 2-25-251 Repair of Buildings and Structures, $850.00 2-25-252 Repair of Equipment; $350.00 from 2-24-242 Publication of Legal Notices to 2-21-213 Traveling Expenses; $421 .49 from Current Obligations 6-61 Interest, Barrett Law to Current Charges 5-53 Refunds, Awards and Indemnities. Board of Works Minutes September 271973 Page 3 Fire Chief William Berry requested permission to make a study to determine fire hydrants necessary in the Eastern Indiana Industrial Park area as required by Dunham Lehr. Inc. Dunham Lehr, Inc. will have sprinkler system in their building and they are paying for thewater line. Mr. Judge moved to grant permission for Fire Chief William Berry to make a study to determine fire hydrants necessary for the Eastern Indiana Industrial Park area, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Executive. Director of the Redevelopment Commission Matt Nepote informed the Board that hopefully by the end of next week Redevelopment property located North of the Service Drive between North 6th and North 7th and South of North "A" Street will be conveyed to. the City for public parking. 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