HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-29-1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 29, 1972
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session June 29, 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:
Miss Wynegar moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr.
Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire' Chief William Berry read the following letter:
June 22, 1972
William Berry, Chief
Richmond Fire Department
101 South Fifth Street
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Chief Berry:
I ask to be relieved of my duties as a fire fighter fot the city of
Richmond, June 29, 1972.
My three years on the Depatment have been great years for me. I shall
always be a promoter of the "City of Roses" and especially her Fire
Department.
I am grateful for your friendship. May God grant you strength as a leader
of men.
Cordially,
/s/ Stephen R. Sebert
Chief Berry explained that Firefighter Sebert is going into religious work and recom-
mended the Board accept the resignation effective June 29, 1972. Mr. Benner moved the
III Board regretfully accept the resignation, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended the Board advance James Williams from Probationary Firefighter
to regular Firefighter, effective June 28, 1972, Fire Fighter Williams haveing success-
fully fulfilled his probationary period and having passed all examinations. Miss
Wynegar moved the Board approve the promotion, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved the Board order the Police Department to make a study of the traffic
island at Third and Main Streets, and make a recommendation to the State Highway
Department, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motiom was carried.
Police Chief Donald Strahan read the following letter:
148 Southwest 15th Street
Richmond, Indiana
June 20, 1972
Chief Donald L. Strahan
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Sir:
II/ Having been appointed a Police Officer of the City of Richmond,
Indiana, on June 16, 1952 and completing 20 years of service on the
department on June 16, 1972, I am respectfully requesting to be placed
on retirement as of July 5, 1972.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Richard D. Yoder
Miss Wynegar moved the Board regretfully accept the resignation as recommended, effec-
tive July 5, 1972, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Board of Works Minutes
June 29, 1972
Page 2
Chief Strahan requested permission to attend the F.B.I . National Academy Section II
Regional Training Session, to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 9th through
12, 1972, funds being available. Mr. Benner moved the Board grant the request,
seconded by Miss Wynegar, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan read the following letter:
June 29, 1972
Dear Board of Works Members,
I regret to inform you of my resignation effective July 1 , 1972.
I am resigning to pursue personal goals and in no way does this resignation
reflect unfavorably upon the Richmond Police Department or members of the
present administration.
I will always cherish my associations with the Police Department and
forever be proud to have been a member.
Sincerely,
/s/ Paul C. Alexander
Chief Strahan explained that Officer Alexander is going to pursue a career with the
F.B. I . Mr. Benner moved the Board regretfully accept the resignation, seconded by
Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Benner recommended the Board award the contract for the "D" Street Annex to the
lowest and best bidder DeBolt for $15,754.75. Miss Wynegar moved the Board award
the contract as recommended, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Captain Sparks of the Firefighters again requested permission to use located opposite
the Fire Department Training grounds for the annual "Kids ' Day" , which would necessi-
tate blocking off Sim Hodgin Parkway. He said he had the owner's permission. Mr.
Judge asked why they did not want to use Freeman Park and Captain Loper explained
that the Parkway is used as an emergency route and carries alot of traffic, and since
Freeman is available, he recommended the Firefighters use it. Mr. Benner said block-
ing off a public street would set a precedent. Captain Sparks agreed that the Fire-
fighters would use the Freeman Park.
Mr. John Day, owner of property located at 306 North 14th Street, appeared in answer
to a summons to show cause why the order of condemnation by the Building Commissioner
should not be complied with. Building Commissioner Ed Goins explained that the build-
ing had to be razed, either by Mr. Day or by the City. Mr. Day agreed to have the
Building Commissioner advertise for bids to have the structure razed. Miss Wynegar
moved the Board authorize the Building Commissioner to advertise for bids, seconded
by Mr. Benner, and on unaiimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting
was adjourned.
Jerald J. Judge, President
ATTEST: Lotte Hoskins, Clerk of the Board