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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-31-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 31 , 1973 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session May 31 , 1973 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building of said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Benner and Mr. Burton present. The following business was had to-wit: Mr. Benner moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Robert Ball , 2431 South "G" Street, appeared before the Board requesting an ordinance be adopted by the City for control of cats. Mr. Francis Parks, President of Richmond Audubon Nature Club, appeared before the Board in favor of an ordinance controlling cats for the protection of the birds. Mr. William Hale, President Richmond Redevelopment Commission, and Mr. Matt Nepote, Director of Redevelopment, appeared before the Board regarding the down- town parking garage. Mr. Nepote stated that according to a survey the most desirable site for the parking garage was between 7th & 8th Streets, south of the alley and south of the Promenade. Threee sites of land must be cleared. The City has made one site available and the other two sites are awaiting a court decision. Mr. Judge moved to present a Resolution to the Common Council to authorize a contract for architectural and engineering services for the construction of the parking garage, seconded by Mr. Burton and on, unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Benner moved to approve the curb cut petition of the Northside Church of Christ on Chester Blvd. , subject to the approval of the State Highway Commission, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Burton moved to grant permission for the Northside Church of Christ to have Vacation Bible School promotional parade through the Crestdale, Oak Park and Berry Field areas, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner, appeared before the Board regarding the dwelling owned by Mr. Richard Smith located at 411 Soutn 9th Street. The Board recommended the Building Commissioner inspect the inside of this dwelling and report back to the Board next week. Mr. Sanders of Aid Ambulance requested use of a room in the Fire House on South 9th Street for sleeping quarters. Mr. Judge moved to take the request of Aid Ambulance under advisement, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Councilman Elstro presented a petition for speed bumps in the alley from resi- dents of S.W. 2nd Street between National Road and S.W. "D" Street. Mr. Judge moved to take the request for speed bumps in the alley under advise- ment, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Police Chief Lewis Doren presented the following letter to the Board: • BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Jerald J. Judge, President Dear Board Members: I wish to recommend that Officer Joseph Edwards be advanced from the rank of Probationary Patrolman to that of Patrolman First Class on the Richmond Police Department. Officer Joseph Edwards has successfully complete one year probation as required. Page 2 S6 Board of Works Minutes May 31 , 1973 Chief Doren's letter cont. Please make this advancement effective June 2nd, 1973. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lewi.s E. Doren Chief of Police Mr. Judge moved to advance Officer Joseph Edwards to Patrolman First Class effec- tive June 2, 1973, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Benner moved to award contract for street materials as recommended by Charles Howell , Administrative Assistant, in the attached report (See Exhibit "A") , seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell said no bids were received for gasoline and diesel fuel . He will report back to the Board after contacting the Petroleum Companies. Mr. Bill Lanman requested permission for the Rose Festival Parade to be held on June 23,1973 starting approximately at 1 -30 p.m. The parade route would be from North "A" and 13th Streets to 5th and Main. Mr. Judge moved to approve the Rose Festival Parade request, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Captain Scott Loper reported on the traffic study on South 23rd Street and South "A" Street. Mr. Benner moved to take:the request for barricades on South "A" Street between South 22nd and South 23rd Streets under advisement, seconded by Mr. Burton and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge moved to approve three fire hydrants in the Richmond Mobile Manor according to the plans as marked in the Public Safety Director's office, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Benner presented the following letter of resignation to the Board: May 8,1973 Mr. Jerald Judge President Board of Public Works and Safety Dear perry, I wish to tender my resignation as Acting City Engineer, to be effective on or before May 31 , 1973. My responsibilities as Assistant Superintendant of the Sanitary District require considerably more of my attention resulting in less than adequate attention being directed toward the affairs of the City Engineer's Office. I wish to thank you for having had the opportunity to serve this admin- istration as City Engineer and member of the Board of Public Works & Safety, considering the experience derived in each capacity as being invaluable. Respectfully yours, /s/ D.E. Benner Acting City Engineer Mr. Benner moved to approve the curb cut request on Garwood Road, North of Garwood Apartments and Garden Luther Church, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge moved to approve installation of street lights on Test Road at the entrance of the Waste Treatment Plant. seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. 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