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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.
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September 27, 1973
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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
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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
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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