HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-15-1971 BOARD. OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUL:: ,.15,, 1971
The Board of Public Works and Safety, of the City of Richmond,
Indiana, met in regular session, July 15 , 1971 , at the hour of
9: 00 a .m. in the Municipal Building of said City . Mr . Cecere
presided with Mr . Judge and Mr . Benner present . The following
business was had to-wit:-
Mr . Judge moved to approve the minutes of th.e• previous meeting,
seconded by Mr . Benner ; and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried . -
A group of neighbors of the Test School area appeared to complain
of teenagers gathering and -causing disturbances on and around
Test field during evenings and late into nights . The group asked
to have individual names withheld for fear of reprisals ., Complaints
included littering, noise, car racing, 'profanity, blocking of drive--
ways, drinking, suspicion of use of drugs , 'vandalism, incidents of
sex acts, and disturbing the peace . The incidents , according to
the group, have taken place until 2: 00 a..m. -and in the 'streets and
on private property in .the area. Police have been called repeatedly
and do patrol the area, but the teen-agers reassemble when the
police leave. Mr . Cecere thanked the group for bringing their
concern to the Board and promised the City would do everything in
its power to eliminate the proble, such as strict curfew enforcement,
heavy patrati'ng"' 'of' the area, and a study by the Traffic Division to
see whether a better traffic pattern for—the' area' -could' be developed.
He also explained that in order forthepolice to make arrests , the
offense must be committed in the presence of a police officer , or
a citizen must signa complai-nt, thus the cooperation of the
neighbors was necessary . .'
The Clerk presented proof of publication for bids for the South 13th
Street storm sewer . Mr . Cecere examined the proof of publication
and found it to be correct . Mr'. Judge moved the Board accept the
proof of publication, seconded by Mr . Benner , and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried . The following bids were opened: A & D
Excavating; $57, 347 .00, deduct- $5,092 .00 for elimination of Item
1 ; deduct $15,379.00 for elimination of Items 1 and 2 . Weitzel
Construction, Indianapolis; ' $48,400 ..00; "'deduct $3 ,420 .00 - for elim-
ination of Item 1 ; deduct $12 ,200 .00 for elimination of Items 1 and
2 . Mr . Benner moved the Board refer the bids to the Engineer' s
Office for study and recommendation, seconded by Mr . Judge, and on
unanimous voice votethe motion was carried .Fire Chief William Berry read. the following letter:. _
July 4, 1971 •
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Board of Public- Works & Safety ' - -
City of Richmond; Indiana
Gentlemen:
As of June 25, 1971 , - I completed twenty . (20') years of consecutive
service with the Fire Department of the City of Richmond, Indiana .
Therefore, effective July' 1.6, 1971 , I will terminate my employment
with the Fire Department of 'the City of Richmond , Indiana .
I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude
to the citizens of Richmond 'for the continuous employment my
family has enjoyed since December 27, 1913, when my Uncle Harry
Williams and former Fire Chief was appointed tOithe Fire Department,
he died in office June 9, 1946; my father, Franklin Walls was
appointed February 19, 1931 and retired on December 1 , 1964
with more than 33 years of service, with my retirement effective
July 16, 1 971 , and, 20 year's . service, represents 58 continuous
years and 88 accumulated 'years of fire service to the City of
Richmond, Indiana .
•
Very truly yours,
/s/ Roland F. Walls Batln. Chief
Richmond, Fire Department
Board of Works Minutes
July 15, 1971
Page 2
Chief Berry recommended the Board accept Battalion Chief Walls '
resignation, effective July 16, 1971 , the Fire Department Pension
Board having approved. Mr . Benner moved the Board regretfully
accept the resignation, seconded by Mn Judge, and on unanimos
voice vote the, motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended the Board place Fire Marshal Harlan Green
on disability pension, effective July 16, 1971 , Marshal Green
being unable to perform his departmental duties and the Fire
Department Pension Board having approved the request. Mr . Judge
moved the Board concur in Chief Berry ' s recommendation, seconded
by Mr . Benner, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried .
Street. Commissioner Elmer Toschlog recommended the Board award the
bid for the Street Department dump truck to Fred First Ford for
$4, 876. 30 , Mr . Judge -moved the Board award the contract as re-
commended, seconded by Mr . Benner, and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried .
\Mr .' Benner. moved 'the :Board ,authorize the Richmond Power &. Light
Plant to install pedestal lights on S .W. 18th Street between "D"
and 1.'E" Streets and on South 4th, Street between !'M" and "Q" Streets
since the streets are being torn' up for construction, seconded by
Mr . Judge, and on uanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr . Benner moved the Board authorize Richmond Power & Light to
replace signal light ducts at 5th and 6th Streets at an estimated
cost of $200 .00, seconded by Mr'. Judge', and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried .
Mr . Cecere read the following letter: , -
Wayne County Insurance Service
Richmond, Indiana '
July 9, 1971
Board of Public Works .& Safety
Richmond, Indiana
Attention: Mr . Jerald Judge, City Controller
Dear Sir: . 0
On July 1 , 1971 , I was asked to provide cost of additional
excess cover above the one million now carried. The renewal
of the present amount will cost $6,428 .00, two million,
$9, 642 .00 and five million '$13, 997 .00 .
As you know these amounts are over and above the basic general
liability coverage of $100 ,00.0 .00 for one .person, $450,000 .00
for one accident with a limit of $50,000 .00 property damage in
either case.
I hope this will answer your` inquiry. and I believe that your
decision concerning this matter will be beneficial .
Cordially ,
/s/ Don Bell
Chairman -
Insurance Committee
Mr . Judge moved the Board refer the problem of whether or not the
City should by extra coverage to the City Controller ' s office for
study and recommendation, seconded by Mr : Benner , and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried .
Mr . Judge moved the Board advertise for bids to be taken for ten
new buses on July 29, . 1971 , at 10: 00 a .m. seconded by Mr . Benner
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Board of Works Minutes
July 15, 1971
Page 3
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