HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-01-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 1 , 1973
The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
regular session March 1 , 1973, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building
of said City. Miss Wynegar presided with Mr. Benner present. Mr. Judge was
absent. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Benner moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by
Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion was 'carried.
Police Chief, Donald Strahan, presented the following letter to the Board:
Board of Public Works and Safety and
Donald L. Strahan
Chief of Police
Gentlemen:
Having served on the Richmond Police Department twenty-two years and
seven months I am hereby submitting my resignation effective March
11 , 1973 at the end of my normal tour of duty.
I am resigning in order to be placed on pension effective March 12,
1973.
I have found in the past it has been an honor to have served the City
of Richmond and its citizens.
Respectfully submitted, -
/s/ Norman Seikel
The Board members expressed their appreciation to Norman Seikel for his years of
service and extended best wishes for his future endeavors.
Chief Strahan presented the following letter to the Board:
March 1 , 1973
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Jerald J. Judge, President
Dear Board Members:
Due to the retirement of Lt. Norman Seikel I wish to recommend the
following promotions in rank:
Sergeant Thurlow Harter advanced to rank of Lieutenant in the Patrol
Division and patrolman Technician Michael Tyra advanced to the rank
of Sergeant in the Patrol Division.
Both of these officers have performed their past duties with great
diligence and dedication, they have been tested and are well qualified
for these positions.
Sgt. Harter has been a member of the Department since April 16, 1956
and Officer Tyra has been a member of the Department since April 3, 1967.
Please make these promotions in rank effective Monday March 12, 1973.
Sincerely,
/s/ Donald L. Strahan
Chief of Police
Miss Wynegar moved to promote Sergeant Thurlow Harter to the rank of Lieutenant
in the Patrol Division and Patrolman Technician Michael Tyra to the rank of
Sergeant in the Patrol Division effective Monday, March 12, 1973, seconded by
Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan requested permission from the Board to take two police officers
and their cruisers to the New Castle 'regional basketball game.
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Board of Works Minutes
March 1 , 1973
Mr. Benner moved to grant permission to take two police officers and cruisers to
New Castle, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Miss Wynegar recommended the Board to authorize preparation of an ordinance for
Council 's consideration for transfer of funds from General Fund Cash Operating in
the amount of $4,081 .81 to General I-5a (2-26-261 ) Other Contractual Services,
Legal fees - services contractual $1 ,902.81 and to I-5b (2-26-262) Other Con-
tractual Services Accounting Fees - services contractual $2,179.00.
Final request forpayment of Fire Station #5 from Jacobs-Maze was taken under
advisement by the Board.
Mr. Benner reported receipt of letter from the State Highway Commission stating
their intention to abolish right-of-way of Cart Road.
Mr. Benner moved to send this information to the Engineering Dept. for their
consideration, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was passed. -
Mr. Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner, appeared before the Board requesting
a letter be sent to Mr. Russell Commons asking him to appear before the Board
at the next regular scheduled meeting, toshow reason why he has not complied with
the Housing Code Ordinance at property he owns located at 14 S.W. 2nd Street.
Miss Wynegar moved to instruct the Clerk to send a letter to Mr. Commons asking
him to appear, 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.
Jane Wynegar, Acting President
ATTEST: Margaret Mellen
Clerk of the Board