HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-11-1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 11 , 1972
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session May 11 , 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.
Judge, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire Chief William Berry recommended that Engineer David Russell be promoted to
Captain effective May 12, 1972, to serve at Co. 5 Fire House. Mr. Benner moved the
Board approve the promotion, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that Phillip Michael be promoted from Fire Fighter to
Engineer, effective May 12, 1972. Miss Wynegar moved the Board approve the pro-
motion, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett requested that a newly-installed street light at South
5th and "I" Streets be removed since it shines into their yard. Mr. Judge said the
Board would take the request under advisement, since others on the block had requested
the light be installed.
Assistant Police Chief Major Doren read the following letter:
Board of Public Works and Safety
Jerald J. Judge, President
Dear Board Members:
I have received a.letter from Officer Robert Irvine requesting a 2 year
academic leave of absence effective midnight May 16, 1972.
I recommend that this request for leave of absence be denied.
It is not the policy of this department to grant leaves for this purpose
or length of time.
Sincerely,
/s/ Donald L. Strahan
C ief of Police
Mr. Benner moved the Board deny the request, seconded by Miss Wynegar and on unanimous
voice vote e motion was carried.
David Denemark requested permission for from 50 to 100 people to walk to the City
limits Saturday, May 13, 1972 at the hour of 8:00 a.m. , leaving from Earlham College
to walk to Indianapolis. Mr. Judge explained that State Highway approval is necessary.
Traffic Captain Paul Martin gave the following report:
May 11 , 1972
Board of Public Works and Safety
Jerald Judge, President
Members of the Board:
At the Board of Works meeting April 27, 1972, it was announced that the Traffic
Division was initiating a study of North and South 10th Street from North "E" to
South "E" Street. This was being done to see if it would be feasible and bene-
ficial for the movement of traffic to convert the street back to a two-way street.
This was due to the closing of East Main Street for the construction of the Pro-
menade.
First, I would like to point out that approximately two years ago, it was recom-
mended that 10th Street be made one-way street south-bound due to the heavy
flow of vehiclular traffic on East Main Street. Also, the high volume of opposing
left turn movements at the intersection of 10th and East Main Streets. At that
time, the heavy flow of traffic on East Main Street and the opposing left turns
at the intersection was creating congestion at the intersection and a tie-up of
traffic along East Main Street. Now since 10th and Main has become a "T" inter-
section the flow of East bound traffic and the opposing left turns at the inter-
section have been eliminated. This being the case, there are now no warrants to
continue 10th Street as a one-way street.
Board of Works Minutes
May 11 , 1972
Page 2
(Captain Martin 's report continued. )
Secondly, I would like to point out that with 10th Street one-way south-bound,
all west-bound city buses on East Main Street must turn north onto North llth
Street to get to North "A" Street. If 10th Street was a two-way street, these
buses would proceed to 10th and Main and turn north to North "A" Street via North
10th. Likewise it is true of East bound city buses on South "A" Street who now
have to turn left off South "A" Street onto South llth Street to get to east
bound Main Street. If 10th Street was a two-way street, these would turn left
at South 10th and "A" Streets and then north to 10th and East Main Street. These
changes in the bus routes would make it more convenient for patrons, as they
would be picked up or discharge adjacent to the Promenade instead of a block
away. Thirdyly, it is a known fact with 10th Street one-way, motorists having
business in the 1000 block of East Main Street or the 1st block of South 10th
Street and desiring to go to 'the west side of the city vial North "A" Street
or to the north side, must drive atleast four blocks to do so. If 10th Street
was two-way, the distnace and travel time of these motorists would be greatly
reduced as they could proceed north on 10th Street from South 10th or East Main
Street to North "A" Street instead of making the four block loop via South "A"
and llth Street.
Fourthly, it is of the opinion of the Traffic Division that if 10th Street was
two-way, motorists, both traveling east on South "A" Street and West on East Main
Street, would have a more convenient access to the first block of North 10th Street
for either business purposes or to park on the North 10th Street Municipal Parking
Lot.
In order to provide for a more better circulation of traffic in the east end of
the central business district and other reasons stated, the Traffic Division is
recommending that 10th Street be made a two-way street.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Paul Martin
Traffic Captain
Captain Martin said that the necessary signal changes would cost $2,475.00 which could
come from the Off-Street Parking Fund. Mr. Judge moved the Board hold the issue under
advisement, seocnded by Miss Wynegar, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication for street material bids . City Rttorney Jane
Wynegar examined the proof of publication and found it to be correct. Mr. Benner moved
the Board accept the proof of publication, seconded by Mr. Judge, and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
The following firms submitted bids: American Aggregates, DeBolt, Inc. , Magaw, Gulf Oil
Core, and Standard Oil Co. (Bid tabulations to be included in next week's minutes. )
Dale Jacobs, representing North Richmond Sewer, Inc. , explained that the Corporation
represents citizens who are interest in building a storm sewer to serve the area north
of I-70 under a 15-year reimbursement law. He asked that the Board give tentative
approval to the project. Miss Wynegar, City Attorney, said a few changes would have
to be made in the contract and moved the Board grant tentative approval , subject -to
changes, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry asked about the status of the flasher on South 5th Street which he had
suggested to be installed ay a previous meeting. Mr. Judge said he felt the project is
too expensive. Mr. Benner said that competive bids should be procured. Captain Martin
said he would get competive bids.
Chief Berry reported that there is a parking problem at the No. 1 Fire Station and
that the house next to the Station, 108, 108-1/2 South 6th Street could be purchased
for $11 ,000.00, with the total cost of paved parking area to be $16,000.00. The
Sanitary trucks could also use the area for their collections. May Klute added that
the purchase of this property had been contemplated at the time of the construction
of the Fire Station but no funds were available. Mr. Judge moved the Board take the
request under advisement, pending investigation of where funds would come from. seconded
by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous vice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Fehriman of A. & F. Engineering presented a traffic study which his company had
undertaken through the use of State Funds. The three part study included a four-year
accident analysis, a traffic signs inventory and a sign inventory.
Board of Works Minutes •
May 11 , 1972
Page 3
Mr. Judge moved the Board approve the preparation of an ordinance for Council con-
sideration, authorizing an additional appropriation for the Street Department to
be used primarily for gasoline, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried. Mr. Judge explained that the bus lines had been getting
their gas from the Street Department, and although they were paying for the gas,
the money has to be reappropriated before it can be used.The Clerk asked that an ordinance be prepared for Council consideration to transfer
$5.00 within the Clerk's budget from Postage to Subscriptions and Dues in order to
pay dues in the Indiana League of Clerks and Treasurers. Miss Wynegar moved the
Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Benner and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Mr. Judge moved the Board authorize the preparation for Council consideration of an
ordinance to appropriate $350.00 to the Airport Budget, seconded by Mr. Benner, and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Miss Wynegar moved the Board approve a Declaratory Resolution for Council to ask the
Judge of the Wayne Circuit Court to appoint appraisers of City-owned property prepar-
atory to selling the downtown business office of Richmond Power & Light, seconded by
Mr. Berner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Judge read the following petition, signed by 18 names:
This petition is drawn up to oppose the closing of the alleys on North "F"
Street to Fort Wayne Avenue and from North 8th Street over to that connecting
alley. Mosey Mfg. Company has requested that these alleys be closed.
We feel these alleys are an essential necessity to our community.
The reasons are:
A. These alleys are a public service to our community.
B. These alleys are not a financial burden to the tax payers.
C. Mosey Mfg. Company wants to put his machine parts in these
areas if he gets the permission to close the alleys. He
has been ordered by the City to remove these parts from a
vacant house lot on North "F" Street. He now plans to put
these parts in the alleys if permitted to close the alleys.
The Dog Warden submitted the following report: (See attached report.)
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