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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-28-1971 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 8- SAFETY OF THE - CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 28, 1971 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session October 28, 1971 , at the hour of 9: 00 a.m. in the Municipal Building of said City . Mr . Cecere presided with Mr . Benner and Mr . Judge present. The following business was had to-wit: Mr . Judge moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr. Benner , and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried . Police Chief Don Strahan reported that, according to the traffic count taken at the intersections of South 24th and South "E" Streets , and South 27th and Reeveston, more children used the 27th Street crossing, but there was more vehicular traffic at the 24th Street intersection. The traffic study indicated a need for a crossing guard at the 24th Street intersection, how- ever none had been budgeted for and there has been a problem of hiring guards at the salary allowed, $1 , 100 .00 per year . Chief Strahan indicated that he would investigate a search for a crossing guard . He said he would probably have to ask for an additional appropriation after the first of the year . Planning Director Rick Freeman reported that he has been in touch with Mr . A .B . Morris regarding the ponies on North 16th Street and that the ponies have been removed . Mike Sbrocchi reported that he has canvassed the Ho1zapple Addition for junk cars and has found 28 unlicensed cars through- out the area . He will take a wrecker into the area and ask for voluntary compliance before resorting to legal measures . Mr . Don Bell , insurance agent , appeared to discuss insurance on the new City buses . Mr . Judge reported that he has checked with the bus company and that the vehicles are temporarily covered, until a decision can be made how it should be handled. He will discuss the situation further with the City Controller . Chief Strahan recommended the Board allow Court Bailiff Lawrence E . Turner to attand a school for "Records Systems for Law Enforcement Agencies", to be held at Indiana University, Indiana- polis , December 6 - 10, 1971 . Money is available. Mr . Judge moved the Board allow the request, seconded by Mr . Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Chief Strahan requested permission to send Patrolmen Charles Hunter , Dennis Rice, and Ron Williams to the 12th Session of Indiana Basic Law Enforcement Training Course at Indiana Univer- sity, Bloomington, November 8 - December 18, 1971 . All expenses will be paid by the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency, except transportation . The course will be required of all new police officers beginning July 1 , 1972 , by State Statute . Mr . Benner moved the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr . Judge, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried . Mr . Benner reported that he has checked into the feasibility of placing lights at the entrance of the Police Station, and that he believes it can be worked out . He will have a more complete report soon . Mr . Benner reported that he has checked into the claim against the City by Mr . Jett for sewer back-up at property on North llth Street . Sanitary Commissioner Ed Ross will be in ,.touch with the City Attorney . There being no further business on motion duly made seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. Andrew C . Cecere, President ATTEST: Lotte Hoskins, Clerk of the Board • • I . .