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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-01-1973 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 1 , 1973 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 1 , 1973 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building of said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Benner and Miss Wynegar pre- sent. The following business was had to-wit: Miss Wynegar moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr. Benner and°_on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Miss Wynegar stated notice of publication was in order for accepting bids on tree cutting service. One bid was received from Foster Miracle in the amount of $22.00 per tree for the cutting and removal of the debris. Awarding of the contract for tree cutting was taken under advisement , upon motion of Mr. Judge, seconded by Mr. Benner and carried by unanimous voice vote. Captain Scott Loper appeared before the Board to report on the following: The Traffic Department would like to change the color of cross walk markings from white to international orange. It will show up better and make the public aware that they are in a school zone. Hospital direction signs are up. There are thirteen (13) signs on U.S. 40 and U.S. 27. Starting Monday morning, February 5, 1973, Waterfall Road will be closed due to sewer construction in the area. Estimate construction will take seven to ten days. Miss Wynegar moved to sign a contract for the sale of two properties; the RP&L Office in the amount of $49,900.00, in the name of the City of Richmond being conveyed to the Redevelopment Office and $220.00 for a lot at North 15th and "J" Streets , making a total of $:50,120.00. Mr. Benner seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was passed. Occupancy will not occur until ninety (90) days after the sale. Mr. Judge recommended the Board authorized the preparation of an ordinance for Council 's consideration for a transfer within the Board of Public Works and Safety for $6,000.00 from Gen. J-32, Current charges - Hospital Insurance to J-21B, Services Contractual - Topics Study, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was passed. Police Chief Donald Strahan 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 Thomas Joel Moffet be advanced from the rank of Probationary Patrolman to that of Patrolman First Class on the Richmond Police Department. Officer Moffet has successfully completed one year probation as required. Please make this advancement effective February 4, 1973. Sincerely, /s/ Donald L. Strahan Chief of Police Miss Wynegar moved to advance Officer Thomas Joel Moffet to Patrolman First Class effective February 4, 1973, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was passed. Page 2 Board of Public Works Minutes February 1 , 1973 Miss Wynegar explained the use of Park & Load Stickers as follows: The problem of parked vehicles on Sayler Street and other downtown alleys has increased greatly in the last year. We thus have made up stickers which will be used by the Police Department to monitor vehicles in the alley. Downtown concerns which demon- strate a need for loading or unloading will be issued these. Police officers who find such vehicles parked in alleys will be able to recognize them as vehicles likely to be in the process of loading and unloading. However, such vehicles may not be there for several hours. This is not a parking permit. It is merely a monitoring device. Captain Scott Loper explained the permits would be issued thru the Traffic Division. Chief Strahan requested the Board's permission to become involved in the I .U. East Police riding program. The student rides with the police officer and can see what his problems and duties are. A release has been drawn up for the parents of the students to sign. Miss Wynegar moved to approve the I .U. East Police riding program, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge moved the Board authorize the preparation of an ordinance for Council 's consideration for appropriation of $182,632.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund for Certain Ordinary and Necessary Maintenance and Operating Expenditures and for Certain Ordinary and Necessary Capital Expenditures as authorized by the laws of the state of Indiana and by the ordinances of the City of Richmond, Indiana, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge presented a list of appropriations in the 1972 budget whitch are under contract and are to be carried over to the 1973 budget. Mr. James Seal appeared before , the Board concerning a complaint that semi- 111 trucks are parking and unloading in the lot next to his house, on the alley of 814 North "D" Street. Trucks are driving over the curb and have run into his house. Mr. Judge said the Board would look into the matter. Fire Chief William Berry and Ron Maze appeared before the Board to report the contract for No. Five Fire House has not been met. The doors are not working, cabinets have not been fixed and the beds are not finished. Mr. Judge said a letter would be written to Mr. Kutter concerning the matter. 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