HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-27-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 27, 1973
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,met in
regulars session April 27, 1973 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building
of said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Benner present. The following business
was had to-wit:
Mr. Benner moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by
Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice the motion was carried.
Rev. Foreest Brock and Mr. William Manley of the First Christian Church appeared
before the Board to request the closing of an alley located south of South "A"
between South 9th and South 10th Street.
Mr. Judge moved to take the request for closing the alley south of South "A"
between South 9th and 10th Streets under advisement until the next meeting, seconded
by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Benner moved to approve installation of Street lights at Northwest "I" and
Hunt Streets as per conversation with Mr. Rees of Richmond Power & Light, seconded
by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Elmer Toschlog, Street Commissioner, recommended awarding the contract to Fred
First, Inc. for the Slurry Chassis and Street Flusher. Chassis. Mr. Toschlog
stated he based his recommendation on the following features: The Cab has a
tilt hood, making it more convenient to work on the engine; better tires; more
horsepower and local service.
Mr. Judge moved to award the contract to Fred First, Inc. for Slurry Chassis in
the amount of $11 ,912.17 and for Street Flusher Chassis in the amount of $7,284.05
seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Earl Liebert, Wagner Piping Corp. , appeared before the Board to present a
cost estimate for replacing the heating and air conditioning units at the No. 1
Fire House.
Mr. Judge moved to take the proposal from Wagner Piping Corp, under advisement
until the next meeting, 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