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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-10-1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 10, 1972 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session February 10, 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. The City Plan Department presented to the Board a plaque which represents a Distinguished Achievement Award given to the City for the second consecutive year for its Community Improvement Program in the National Clean-Up Contest. Assistant Police Chief Major Lewis Doren requested permission to send Sgts. Howard Crist and Richard Smith to a school for "Supervision of Police Personnel " , to be held at Indiana University, February 21-25, 1972, with all expenses except transportation to be paid by the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency. Miss Wynegar moved the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Major Lewis Doren recommended the Board appoint Michael John Jennings as Pro- bationary Patrolman, Mr. Jennings having complied with all mental and physical requirements, effective February 11 , 1972. Mr. Benner moved the Board approve the appointment, seconded by Miss Wynegar, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Judge read the following letter: February 9, 1972 Board of Public Works City Building Richmond, Indiana Dear Members, This letter is in reference to your plan for the removal of dead trees from city-owned areas. Perhaps it should be noted at this time that hundreds of birds and animals within the limits of our city depend upon dead trees for homes , as holes due to storm-damage and decay provide them with shelter and security. Since these holes are not closed up by growth, they are in continuous use. I would respectfully suggest that dead trees which are not too unsightly or hazardous be allowed to remain, out of consideration for our diminishing wildlife and the hardships these little creatures will suffer if their homes are destroyed in the cold season, or for that matter, in any season. It is a part of the natural order that cavaties in dead trees are necessary to certain animals and birds, among them, the fast-vanishing bluebird. Many dead trees are sturdy and well rooted. In some places, vines planted around such trees grow up to give them a decorative appearance and at the same time protect the lives and homes of wildlife. Sincerely, /s/ Esther Kellner (Mrs. ) Lee Kellner The Board ordered the Clerk to notify the Street Commissioner and the Park Com- missioner of the concern. Street Commissioner Elmer Toschlog complained that cars are being double parked at Garden Avenue and South "E" Street, so as to make difficult for Street Depart- ment trucks to pass. The complaint was referred to the Traffic Division. Board of Works Minutes February 10, 1972 Page 2 Street Commissioner Toschlog complained that Shook Company trucks are blacking streets at South Sixth and "A" Streets and leaving debris around. Mr. Benner explained that this is a Redevelopment project, but referred the complaint to the Traffic Division. Mr. Judge reported he had had a complaint from Councilman Williams that a house behind a former alley at 1414 North "G" Street has water entering it, coming from the former alley. Street Commissioner Toschlog said he would check it. Mr. Judge reported that he had checked Councilman William's complaint regarding parking tickets issued on South 9th Street,' and said that none had been issued for the past week. Tom Atkinson presented a petition for a sanitary sewer, to be constructed with Barrett Law funds on Straight Line Pike. Mr. Benner moved the Board refer the petition to the Engineer for study, Miss Wynegar seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Dr. Warrick, Tom Atkinson, and Sam Emrick appeared to discuss the sewer situ- ation on the Earlham compus. Dr. Warrick explained that a 66" (sixty-six inch) combination sewer line overflows during heavy storm water periods and leaves raw sewage in the valley, causing muchhunsightlyness and a bad odor, mainly in the vicinity of Yokefellow House. The problem has been discussed with the Sanitary District, but they were told to bring it to the Board of Works. . Mr. Benner explained that the problem is due to build-up of the area and poor planning many years ago. He said not only the immediate'area is concerned but the entire Whitewater Valley, that it is a joint problem between the City and the Sanitary District, and that the pollutant index of the ditch should be checked. He explained that it is possible to resolve the problem but that millions of dollars would be involved and that locally it could not be done except through directives and financial assistance from the Federal Government. He suggested Earlham tile over the opening of the sewer as an immediate solution and be,:said he would take it up with the Sanitary Commission to see how the City and the Sanitary District could help. 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