HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-03-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 3, 1973
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
regular session May 3, 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. Judge stated that the Board welcomes Mr. Robert Burton, City Attorney, as
a member of the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Mr. Benner moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by
Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
11/ Public Safety Director, Donald Strahan, appeared before the Board to request
permission to attend a National Academy meeting at New Albany, May 10, 1973.
He stated that he is 2nd vice-president of the Academy.
Mr. Judge moved to grant permission for Public Safety Director, Donald Strahan,
to attend a National Academy meeting, May 10, 1973, seconded by Mr. Benner and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved the Clerk prepare an Ordinance on a request for a transfer of
monies within the Mayor's budget, (General Fund) from 2-26-261 , Promotion of
the City, $250.00 to 3-36-362, Stationary and Printing, $190.00, 5-5-55, to
Subscription and Dues $10.00 and to 3-36-363, Other Office $50.00, seconded
by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge stated the City is going to enter into a- contract with the Refridgera-
tion Equipment 'Cbmpnay of Dayton, Ohio for maintaining of the air-conditioning
and heating operations of the Municipal Building.
Mr. Benner stated that this is basically an insurance program. The Refridgera-
tion Company will insure full replacement of the airconditioning system. This
company also provides 24 hour emergency service. This contract will be on a
year to year basis.
Mr. Benner moved the Clerk prepare and Ordinance for Council 's consideration
to transfer monies within the Budget of the Board of Public Works and Safety
of the General Fund from 7-73, Land, San. Storm Sewer, $2,950.00 to 2-26-265
Other Contractual Services, $2,750 and to 2-21-213, Travel $200.00, seconded
by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote- the motion was carried.
Mr. Benner moved the Clerk prepare an Ordinance for Council 's consideration
appropriating $12,000.00 from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Building Fund
for Street Materials to reaurface and widen West Eaton Pike to the proposed
Industrial Park Site, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Mr. Benner moved that the Board approve a curb cut at South "B" Street behind
the First Christian Church, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Mr. Burton stated that proof of publication was in order for accepting bids on
Construction of Fabrication of Rubber Material of Railroad Grade Crossing.
One bid was received from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio in
the amount of $15,994.12 for the Rubber Railroad Crossing.
Mr. Judge moved awarding of contact for the Rubber Railroad Crossing be taken
under advisement, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Mayor Byron E. Klute appeared before the Bord about the problem of weeds in the y'
City. He stated that most abusers are repeaters, and if the Bureau of Buildings
is no met with cooperation the land owners will be cited into City Court.
Building Commissioner, Eddie Goins, stated that the weed ordinance goes into
effect May 1 , and will be in efeect until October 1 . After an owner is cited
he has 5 days to comply or he can be fined not less than $10.00 and not more
than $50.00.
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Mr. Judge moved the Board award contract for the Rubber Railroad Crossing to
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, for materials with work to
be preformed by Penn Central , seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
City Attorney Robert Burton stated that he and Mayor Klute will attend hearings
at the Public Service Commission regarding the proposed rate increase by Rich-
mond Water Works Corporation.
Elmer Toschlog, Street Commissioner, recommended awarding the bid for the High-
way Marking Machine to Kelly-Creswell in the amount of $7660 based on the
fact that the company is only a short distance away which would mean repairs
could be done in a shorter amount of time, the machine had two motors and
is narrower and better service has been gotten from Kelly-Creswell in the past.
Mr. Judge moved the bid for the Highway Marking Machine be awarded to Kelly-
Creswell on the recommendation of the Street Commissioner, 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: Wynona Adams
2nd Deputy Clerk