HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-05-1971 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 5, 1971
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The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond,_
Indiana, met in regular session May 5, -197.1 , at the hour of
9:00 a .m. in the Municipal Building of said City . Mr . Cecere
presided with Mr . Howell and Mr . Benner present . The following
business was had to-wit :
Mr . Howell moved to approve minutes- of . the -previous meeting,
seconded by Mr . Benner , and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried . .
Mayor, Kl.ute welcomed representatives of Elk 's Student Govern-
ment Day . - Mr.. Cecere explained the functions of the Board of
Works . -
Fire Chief William Berry read the following letter:
Board of Public Works & Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana -
Gentlemen:
I will have completed 23 years , 1 month, 12 days of
service on the Richmond Fire Department and wish to retire
effective May 13 , 1971 .
My years with the Fire Department have been most
enjoyable and educational . I want to thank the City of
Richmond for the years of steady employment . Throughout
the years -I have done myy very best to .be a good professional
firefighter and officer . -
111 I hope that in some small . way I have contributed to
11/ improving the department in education , fire causes, fire
prevention and extinguishment of fires and good public
relations . - - -
Again, thank you for the steady employment and good
working conditions . It has been my privilege and pleasure
to have served the citizens.: of Richmond and of the good
fellowship enjoyed with all other city employees .
Very truly yours ,
/s/ Roderick Rohe
Assistant Fire Chief
Chief Berry recommended the Board accept Assistant Chief Rohe ' s
resignation, the Pension Board having already approved . The
Board regretfully accepted the resignation .
John Weas , high school student, requested permission for students
to stop cars at a designated place in order to solicit for the
Cancer drive. It was suggested the solicitation take place at
the main exit from the Gateway Shopping Center . Mr . Benner moved
the Board approve the project, seconded by Mr . Howell and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was- carried.-
Mr . Benner moved .the Board approve• a curb cut request by Lou
Jaffe at 4300 National Road East , Traffic and Zoning having
II/- approved, seconded by Mr . Howell , and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried. - -
Park Recreation Director Robert VanPelt thanked the Board for its
cooperation on the ping pong trip to Gary, -and said he hoped
similar trips could be taken in the future.
Mr . Cecere reported that the Mayor , the Controller , and Clerk , and
he would go to Chicago to sign the bonds of the Richmond Power
& Light bond issue on Thursday and the transaction would be com-
pleted next Monday .
Board of Works Minutes
May 5, 1971
Page 2
The Clerk reported receipt of the following notice:
NOTICE OF OFFICIAL ACTION
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• I-NDIANA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION -
WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the Statutes of the State
of Indiana relative to traffic regulation,. the Indiana
State Highway Commission has the authority and the duty
to adopt and promulgate regulations in the interest of
the safety and convenience of the traveling public using
the highways , including streets in cities and -towns, under .
the. control of said Commission, be it known that the follow-
ing traffic regulation is hereby adopted:
Turning movements shall be regulated on US 40 .in the City of
Richmond, Wayne:. County, as follows:
"Right turn on red permitted after stop" for westbound traffic
on US40 (National Road West) at the intersection with South
West 5th Street .
NOTE: This action amends and/or supersedes previous official
action at the above named locations .
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April , 1971 .
APPROVED: . Clinton Venable, Indiana State Highway Commission
Chief, Division of Traffic
APPROVED: G. K . Hallock. BY: R . H . Harrell
Chief, Highway Oper . Executive Director
APPROVED: N . W. Sheistsand ATTEST: Edwin Simcox
Chief Highway Engineer Sec. to the Comm. 111
Mr . Cecere read the following letter :
May 4, 1971
Board of Public Works & Safety
Municipal Building
50 North 5th Street
Richmond, Indiana 47374
RE: SERVICE DRIVES - STREET LIGHTING
Gentlemen:
Recommendations for lighting the Service Drives and future
parking lots in the four block renewal area are hereby
submitted for you consideration and action.
First, we recommend that Richmond Power &- Light be .
authorized to install two 400 watt mercury lights along
each of the four service drives under construction .
Location of said standards should be in accordance with
plans prepared by our firm. These lights should be
installed on the same basis as all other street lights
in the City of Richmond.
Secondly, we suggest that Richmond Power and Light be
authorized to install lights in the future parking lots
associated with the Service Drives at such time as the
lots are improved and paved. Further , it is recommended
that these lights be installed on the same basis as street
lights with the stipulation that the monthly lease costs
will be assumed by the subsequent leasee and operator of
the parking lots . These lights should be located in
accordance with plans prepared by this firm.
Board of Works Minutes
May 5, 1971
Page 3
Your consideration of this request at your earliest con-
venience will be most appreciated. Please contact me it
additional information is required.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Dale L . Jacobs , P . E .
Mr . Howell moved the Board concur in the recommendation, seconded
by Mr . Benner , and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried .
Ralph Willis recommended the Board approve the installation of
lights and radius cuts at llth Street and Main and South llth
Streets, with the State to furnish the equipment and the City
the labor . Mr . Howell said there were some funds left in
North and South "A" Street Improvement Fund and moved the Board
approve the request, subject to money being available, seconded
by Mr . Benner , and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication for bids for backfill
for the new No. 5 Fire Station. Mr . Cecere examined the proof
of publication and found it to be correct . Mr . Howell moved to
approve proof of publication for bids for backfill for the new
No. 5 Fire Station, seconded by Mr . Benner , and on unanimous
voice vote the. motion was carried.
Two bids were opened as follows : Mike DeLucio & Son: $11 , 217 .50;
A & D Excavating: $8, 320 .00 . Mr . Benner moved the Board accept
the low bid from A & D Excavating, seconded by Mr . Howell , and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The Tarum Shrine asked for permission to hold a parade on August
7 , from 2:00 to 4: 00 p.m. to go along North "A" Street from 16th
Street to the City Building, fourteen temples are planning to
participate. Mr . Howell moved the Board approve the request,
seconded by Mr . Benner , and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried .
Captain Coons requested permission for a Veterans ' Day parade on
May 15, with a Judge ' s platform to be erected on the sidewalk
in front of the First National Bank, on Redevelopment ground .
Redevelopment has given its approval . Mr . Howell moved the Board
approve the request, seconded by Mr . Benner, and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Building Commissioner Ed Goins reported that the property at
1510 North "J" Street, which he had advertised to be demolished,
had been taken down by the owner . ' -
Commissioner Goins reported that a low bid which the Board
had accepted for demolishing the property at 737 North 16th Street
had to be rejected because the bidder did not carry the proper
insurance, and the next low bidder has been awarded the contract .
Consultant Dale Jacobs reported that the Fire Department is
working on making final changes on plans for the new no. 5 Fire
Station, and he expects construction to start by June 15, 1971 .
Mr . Howell expressed appreciation to the Board for the members '
cooperation during his term in office. Mr . Cecere thanked Mr .
Howell for his dedicated service and wished him good luck .
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
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