HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-21-1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 21 , 1972
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session September 21 , 1972 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Works room of the
Municipal Building in 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.
Mr. James Williams of the American Legion Post #315, 1030 East Main Street, requested
permission for a flag burning ceremony at the City Building, October 7, 1972. If it
rains, he would like to schedule it for October 14, 1972. Mr. Williams agreed to
have everything cleaned up after the ceremony. Mr. Benner moved to approve the re-
quest as recommended, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Mr. Jack Burkhart of Pronto Service requested permission to place an awning over
Reeg's QuaintShoppe. This matter was taken under advisement after discussion with
Gerald Moore of the City Plan Department. The possibility of an ordinance regulating
projections in the downtown mall was also discussed.
Fire Chief William Berry requested the Board order an ordinance to be prepared for
Council 's consideration to transfer the sum of $945.00 from M-1 Payroll (1-11-111 )
"Services Personal" to M-5 Telephone & Telegraph (2-21-214) "Services Contractual "
($50.00) , M-11 Repair to Equipment ( -25-252) "Services Contractual " ($850.00) and
M-25 Subscriptions & Dues (5-55) "Current Obligations" ($45.00) . Mr. Judge moved
to approve the request as recommended, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry also reported there were still some things to be done to the No. 5 Fire
Station. He reported he would make a check list to see exactly what has to be done.
The Clerk presented proof of publication for bids for the construction of a storm
sewer on West Main Street from Northwest 20th to Northwest 24th Street. City Attorney
Jane Wynegar examined the proof of publication and found it to be correct. Mr. Benner
moved to accept the proof of publication, seconded by Mr. Judge and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
The following bids were opened: Kain Lakes Gravel - $16,446.55, DeBolt, Inc. -
$20,065.00, Mike DeLucio & Son - $16,996.70, and A & D Excavating - $27,770.00. The
bids were taken under advisement by the City Engineer, David Benner, for further
study and recommendation.
The Board will check with Elmer Toschlog, Street Department Commissioner, about the
complaint from Councilman Marino of Miller Pipeline digging the streets.
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