HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-05-1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 5, 1972
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session October 5, 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. Benner moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Miss
Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
A curb cut petition at 2325 Chester Boulevard for the Indiana University East con-
struction program was presented to the Board. David Benner, City Engineer, moved
to approve this curb cut stating it does require State Highway approval , seconded
by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Regarding the request of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Moore, 3490 Dorothy Lane, at the previous
meeting, Captain Scott Loper stated a survey was made at Backmeyer & Henley Road.
He stated there was not enough room for a three way stop sign at this intersection.
He recommended a three way stop sign at Reeveston and Henley Road and stated this
should slow down traffic. David Benner, City Engineer, stated this was not a prob-
lem that could be resolved overnight and there was no means at the present time to
install sidewalks other than Barrett Law assessment. He stated he would go with
the Street Commissioner and check this area to see what can be done and will try to
have a plan set up by the next meeting. City Engineer, David Benner, moved to
approve a three-way stop at Reeveston and Henley Road, seconded by Mr. Judge, and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Due to City Attorney Jane Wynegar stating the advertisment for curbs and gutters
on Mendleson Drive was illegal because of not enough time was allowed from the last
date of publication, it was ordered readvertised and the hearing set for October 26,
1972 at 9:30 a.m.
Mrs. Joe Makela appeared before the Board requesting approval for the Bike-a-Thon
set for October 28, 1972. If raining on October 28, 1972, it will be scheduled
for October 29, 1972. It will start at 9:00 a.m. at Clear Creek Park and will
proceed to Cambridge City. Mrs . Makela requested a police escort from Clear Creek
Park to the City limits. Chief Strahan stated he saw no problem in giving them an
escort but requested a letter as to the date and time. Mr. Benner moved to approve
the request, seconded by Mr. Judge, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Mr. Joe Roark appeared before the Board requesting a 14 foot easement closing on
Toschlog Road to Meadowbrook Lane. City Attorney Jane Wynegar stated this easement
belongs to the four property owners and not to the City. She recommended he see
his attorney regarding this request.
Chief Strahan recommended that Paul Alexander be reappointed to the Richmond Police
Department as a First Class Patroman effective October 7, 1972, waiving his proba-
tionary period. Mr. Benner moved the Board approve the request as recommended
seconded by Mr. Judge, and=on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan recommended that Phillip Ritter be appointed as probationary police
officer to the Richmond Police Department effective October 6, 1972. Mr. Benner
moved to approve the recommendation, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan presented a request from Earlham College to have Jon Allen Alexander
to function as a campus policeman on Earlham Campus. He requested the appointment
to be made effective October 5, 1972. Mr. Benner moved to approve this appointment,
seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan requested permission to send Captain Scott Loper, Detective Sgt. Jack
Meyers , Sgt. Richard Smith and Lt. Terry LaFuze to a Homicide Seminar at Cincinnati ,
Ohio from October 30th to November 4th, 1972. Mr. Judge moved to approve the request,
seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The Dog Warden's report for September, 1972 was presented to the Board.
Claude Goins , Building Commissioner, presented thefollowing report to the Board:
(See next page.)
Board of Works Minutes
October 5, 1972
Page 2
The following is a report from the Bureau of Buildings=for the month of September
1972.
Month No. of Dwellings Evaluation Total Permits
September 1972 5 $ 99,000.00 144
September 1971 2 $ 27 ,000.00 140
August 1972 4 $105,000.00 176
Total Cost
September 1972 $ 496,654.00
September 1971 $1 ,506,114.00
August 1972 $ 424,897.00
Total Permit Fees September 1972 $ 744.00
Total Permit Fees September 197] $2,762.00
Total number of inspections made by this department in the month of
September 1972, 255
Weed inspections for month of September 1972, 93.
Dwellings condemned in September 1972, 0.
Outbuildings condemned in September 1972, 0.
Number of dwellings razed in September 1972, 4.
Number of outbuildings razed in September 1972, 3.
Respectfully submitted,
Claude E. Goins , Building Commissioner
Jane Wynegar, City Attorney, stated repairs were necessary at the railroad tracks
on Northwest 5th Street. Mr. Judge moved to approve the repair and send Penn Central
the bill , seconded by Miss Wynegar, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire Chief William Berry stated October 8, 1972 begins Fire Prevention Week. All
fire stations will be open to the public from 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. He also
stated the Fire Conference was to be held October 7 and October 8 at the Armory.
Mr. Judge read a release from the White House press concerning the Domestic Council
Committee on Aging announcing a "Rent Watch" for elderly Americans.
M r. Judge read the following letter from William W. Misner, Jr. regarding the digging
of holes on South 10th Street:
October 4, 1972
Mr. Jerry Judge
Controller, City of Richmond
City Building
Richmond, Indiana 47374
Dear Jerry:
With reference to your telephone call yesterday, October 3, 1972, I 'll try to
explain about our digging holes on South 10th Street, which is also they reason
we dig holes anywhere in town. Following are some of the reasons we do this:
1 . To install a gas service to a house in order for that person to use gas
for heating, cooking, water heating, etc.
2. To install gas mains which carry and distribute the gas via a gas service
to our customers.
3. • To install gas mains which carry and distribute gas at a higher pressure
than that used in your homes . Some streets have both types of these mains ,
such as South 10th Street between G and E. These types of mains usually
known as belt lines
4. We may dig holes to visually check the condition of our mains .
5. We may dig holes to install an anode which is a sacrifice metal used
in corrosion control .
Board of Works Minutes
October 5, 1972
Page 3
6. We dig holes to maintain and to repair leaks on our system.
On South 10th Street we have used several types of maintenance repair.
1 . We have renewed numerous customer services which requires_ a hole in the
street and one at the curb.
2. We have installed repair clamps on many of the cast iron joints along
South 10th Street from E Street south.
3. We have replaced two blocks of main which is used as a belt line.
We cannot clear our records until a follow-up check of these holes is made and
this check shows that all presence of gas has disappeared. If a follow-up check
shows that it is not clear, then we must dig again and locate the trouble.
In some instances, a hole is opened one day and temporary repairs made, so that
the hole can be closed up for the heavy traffic periods and overnight use, which
is requested by the City. Then the hole is reopened the next day, or as soon as
a fitting has been fabricated at the welding shop or on the job, in order to
make a permanent repair.
It would appear at times that we are digging unnecessary holes, but believe me,
we are only digging with regards to a maintenance problem or expanding our
facilities for use by our customers.
One other question asked, was why are there two pipes in one hole. When our
mains are renewed, the new main is installed adjacent to the old main to facili-
tate the changing over of service lines. Also, there are other utilities located
in the street or parkways. Water pipes are alos located in streets, sometime in
close proximity to our mains. Sewage is transported through viteous tile,
cement pipe, ect, but usually deeper than our mains.
I hope this helps you to answer some of the questions you have been asked.
Respectfully yours ,
/s/ William W. Misner, Jr.
Superintendent - Distribution
Richmond Gas Corporation
City Attorney Jane Wynegar requested the Clerk to readvertise for a public hearing
to close the 10th Street alley to be held October 30, 1972 at 9:30 a.m.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting
was adjourned.
Jerald J. Judge, President
ATTEST: Virginia Cook, Acting City Clerk