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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-05-1971 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 5, 1971 • 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 OF • 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 - 1 111