HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-14-1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF. RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 14, 1972
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
regular session December 14, 1972, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal
Building of said City. Mr. Judge presided with Mr. Benner and Miss Wynegar
present. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Judge recommended the Board authorize the preparation of an ordinance for
Council consideration for a transfer within the Board of Works Budget for
$5,109.00 from Gen. J-14 Water (2-22-224) Services Contractual $2,089.00;
Gen. J-16 Publication Legal Notices (2-24-242 Services Contractual ) $1 ,977.00;
Gen. J-24 Fuel Oil (3-31-312 Supplies) $1 ,043.00 to Gen. J-12 Electric Current
Street Lights, seconded by Mr. Benner andon unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Mr. Judge recommended the Board authorize the preparation of an ordinance
for Council consideration for a transfer within theBoard of Works Budget
for $175.00 from Gen J-24 Fuel Oil (3-31-312 Supplies) ; to Gen J-18 Repair of
Equipment (2-25-252 Services Contractual ) $113.00 and Gen. J-30 Repair Parts
(4-43 Materials $62.00, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge recommended the Board authorize the preparation of a resolution
for Council consideration for a transfer within the Department of Parks and
Recreation for $135.00 from P-17 (2-21-213) Traveling Expenses (Services
Contractual ) to P-21 (2-22-224) Water (Services Contractual) , seconded by
Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Miss Wynegar movef for ratification of the Wayne Township and Spring Grove
Fire Contract with the City of Richmond, Indiana, seconded by Mr. Benner and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Charles W. Miller, Supt. of Mails , appeared before the Board to request
changing the official name for Abington Pike north of Test Road to Southwest
Second Street. He explained the Richmond Post Office is in the process of
changing Rural Route customers mailing addresses from a sequence of delivery
numbers to a street or road number. The problem now is that some residents
on the Abington Pike just north of Abington numbers would be duplicates of
those on Abington Pike between Southwest "E" Street and Test Road.
After considerable discussion on the matter, Mr. Benner moved to look into
the situation, take under advisement and try to follow up as soon as possible
seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Police Chief Donald Strahan presented the following letter to the Board:
December 14, 1972
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Jerald J. Judge, President
Dear Board Members:
I request this Board to-withdraw all Police Powers as a Special Police
Officer for Dog Warden from David A. Patterson as he is no longer employed
in this position. Please make this effective as of December 12, 1972
the date of his termination.
Sincerely,
/s/ Donald L. Strahan
Chief of Police
Miss Wynegar moved to withdraw all Police Powers as a Special Police Officer
for Dog Warden from David A. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Judge and unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire Chief, William Berry presented the following letter to the Board:
December 13, 1972
Board of Public Works & Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana
Dear Board Members ,
Page 2
Board of Works Minutes
December 14, 1972
Fire Chief Berry's letter cont.
I have found it necessary to bring charges against Fire Fighter
Mike Wilczynski for Violation of Rules , Article XIII, Section 1 ,
page 27, Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department of the City
of Richmond, Indiana, specifically for Absence Without Leave arid
Neglect of Duty. This violation occurred on December 13, 1972.
I ask the Board to take action on this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ William H. Berry
Fire Chief
Miss Wynegar made a-motion to set a hearing for Fire Fighter Mike Wilczynski
on December 28th, 1972 and write a letter to Mike notifying him of the hearing
date, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote motion was carried.
Police Chief Strahan presented specifications for (15) fifteen 1973 Department
cruisers. Sealed bids will be accepted December 28th, 10:00 a.m. by the
Board.
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 Board