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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-12-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE /O.- CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 12, 1973 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session July 12, 1973 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building of said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Burton and Mr. Willis present. 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. No one appeared against the final assessment roll for Improvement Resolution No. 1097-1972 for Curb and Gutter construction on Mendelson Drive. Mr. Judge moved to approve the final assessment roll for curb and gutters as per Improvement Resolution No. 1097-1972, seconded -by Mr. Willis and on unani- mous voice vote the motion was carried. Police Chief Lewis Doren presented the following letter: July 12, 1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Jerald J. Judge, President Dear Board Member: I recommend that Rex John Rakow,age 22, of 4120 Royal Oak Drive, Apt. #1 be appointed a Probationary Patrolman on the Richmond Police Department. Mr. Rakow has successfully completed all mental and physical examinations as required by this Department. Please make the appointment effective Monday July 16, 1973. Sincerely, /s/ Lewis E. Doren Chief of Police Mr. Judge moved to appoint Rex John Rakow as a Probationary Patrolman on the Richmond Police Department effective Monday, July 16, 1973, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Chief Doren asked the Board to accept the resignation of Richard Andrews effec- tive July 16, 1973. Mr. Judge moved to accept the resignation of Richard Andres from the Richmond Police Department effective July 16,1973, seconded by Mr. Willis and on unani- mous voice vote the motion was carried. One bid was received for Federal Revenue Sharing Concrete Curb and Gutter Construction, Section 5,6 & 7 from Jul Gerken, Inc. in the amount of $32,890.00 which represents $2.99 per lineal foot. Mr. Willis moved to accept the bid of Jul Gerken, Inc. for curb and gutter sections 5,6 & 7, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge moved to authorize installation of street lights as per request of Phil Marino- Chairman of the Street Light Committee, on the alley at South M Street between South 7th and South 8th Streets and to consult Jack Elstro re- garding installation, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Building Commissioner Claude E. Goins asked the Board to call in Richard and Jacquelyn Shaffer regarding demolition of dwelling they own at 419 North 14th Street Mr. Judge moved to set hearing for dwelling at 419 North 14th Street for Thursday, July 26, 1973 at 9:15 a.m. , seconded by Mr. Willis and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. 4- Page 2 L Board of Works Minutes - July 12, 1973 Building Commissioner Claude Goins requested Board action to clean up debris at 220 Northwest "K" Street owned by Mr. Gayle Eugene Reed, Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Reed was given a thirty day extension in December of 1972. Another letter was sent to him June 20, 1973 which was returned. o . Mr. Willis moved to have the lot at 220 N.W. "K" Street cleaned up and a lein put against the property, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Goins also reported a wrecking permit has been issued six years ago at 1212 Boyer Street and debris has not been cleaned up. The Board recommended the owner be given ten (10) days to clean up this lot. The following report was presented to the Board by Commissioner Goins: July 5, 1973 Board of Public Works and Safety 50 North 5th Street Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: The following is a report from the Bureau of Buildings for the month of June, 1973. Month No. of Dwellings Evaluation Total Permits June 1973 7 $174,000.00 123 June 1972 2 22,500.00 176 May 1973 3 75,000.00 117 Total Cost June 1973 $504,589.00 June 1972 566,286.00 May 1973 490,158.00 Total Permit Fees June 1973 $1 ,013.00 Total Permit Fees June 1972 1 ,337.00 Total number of inspections made by this department in the month of June 1973, 410. Richmond Systematic Housing Survey Inspections totaled 74 this month. Dwellings Condemned in June 1973 - 0 Outbuildings Condemned in June 1973 - 0 • Number of Dwellings Razed in June 1973 - 2 Number of Outbuildings Razed in June 1973 - 2 Number of Weed Inspections made in June 1973 - 121 Number of Compliances to the Weed Ordinance in June 1973 - 6 Number of Board of Works letter sent out in June 1973 - 43 Number of Cut Orders sent to the Street Department in June 1973 - 21 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner Bureau of Buildings City of Richmond, Indiana Fire Chief William Berry presented the following letter: Charles Horney was hired by the City of Richmond on January 1 , 1948. He has served this city for 25 1/2 years as a fire-fighter always there when someone needed help from the dangers of fire. During his years on the department he has seen many changes, such as updating of apparatus and equipment, firefighting techniques, shorter work weeks, and many others. He presently holds the rank of Cap- tain which he obtained in 1968. Most recently he has served as an inspector in the Fire Prevention Program. Captain Horney has always been dedicated to his job as a fire-fighter and the department thanks him for his many years of service. I ask the Board of Public Works and Safety to accept his request to be placed on retirement effective August 1 , 1973. Page 3 Board of Works Minutes July 12, 1973 Mr. Judge moved to accept the request for retirement of Captain Charles Horney from the Fire Department effective August 1 , 1973, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge presented a plaque to Captain Horney in appreciation for his years of service to the City and wished him good luck on behalf of the Board. July 4, 1973 Board of Public Works & Safety Municipal Building City of Richmond, Indiana William H. Berry, Chief Richmond Fire Department City of Richmond, Indiana Dear Sirs: I , Donald King, Engineer on the Richmond Fire Department, hereby present my resignation. It is to be effective on the 22nd day of July, 1973. I have enjoyed very much my seven (7) years on the Richmond Fire Department. Sincerely, /s/ Donald L. King Mr. Judge moved to accept the resignation of Donald King from the Fire Department effective July 22, 1973, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. City Attorney Robert Burton reported on the Richmond Water rate increase hearing he attended Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week at Indianapolis. Mr. Burton stated they increased the rate by 30% two years ago and now are asking 33% increase. He encouraged the public to attend the field hearings to be held on August 2, 1973. Mr. Charles Howell and Mr. Byron Fulle also attended the hearings at Indianapolis. Mr. Howell stressed the importance of attendance by the public at the August 2nd hearing. He stated Mr. Burton, City Attorney did a very good job of cross examining the Water Company officials. Mr. Howell said he was disappointed that the news media did not cover this important decision affecting the citizens of Richmond. 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