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Home My Public Portal About01-08-1970 Page 143 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 8, 1970 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg., January 8, 1970 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. (EST). Mr. Jacobs, City Engineer presiding with Mr. Howell, City Controller present. Mr. Klinge sitting in in an advisory capacity. The following business was had to wit: III Mr. Howell moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell moved to postpone election of new officers until the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Police Chief Don Strahan requested the Board take bids for eleven (11) new police cruisers on January 22nd. Mr. Howell said alternate bids should be required with or without trade-ins and with or without air- conditioning. He said all City departments should advertise for bids for cars at the same time. Mr. Howell moved the Board advertise for bids to be opened January 22nd for eleven (11) police cruisers, one car for the Fire Department, one car for the Bureau of Buildings, and one car for City Plan, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. M. Eugene Noufer, President, MENCO Industries, Inc., requested per- mission to move a piece of overweight equipment from NATCO to MENCO at 814 South "L" St., taking the following route: (1) Moving East from NATCO along Route 40 to the 1st street dead end. (2) Going south on 1st and following the traffic circle East and then North along Nhitewater Boulevard. III (3) Following the Blvd. North and East; turning South at State Route 27. (4) Passing over the bridge immediately North of Northbrook Pharmacy and continuing South going East of the overpass in front of Sam Jaffe Co. I (5) Moving over the railroad tracks; going South on 8th St. through:town to South "L" St. (6) East on "L" .Street to 9th Street, North on 9th Street to the alleyway immediately South of the Dairy Queen directly into the shipping area of MENCO. Mr. Noufer said he:has permission fromihe State Bridge Division. The Board decided to take the request under advisement until its next meeting so that the Traffic Division can check it out. Mr. Earlywine of Rogers Pest Control appeared to ask the Board to consi- der his proposal to service the Ambulance Building and the 20th Century Bridge for bird control. The Board took his request under advisement. Police Chief Strahan reported that he and the Traffic Division had carefully considered the request by Joy Ann Bakery brought to the Board's attention by Councilman Frank Marino, to allow a five-minute parking stall in front of the bakery, and Chief Strahan recommended that the Board not allow the request for the following reasons: As soon as the weather permits, Main St. will be signed and the curb lane will be a traffic lane and even one parking space would render the entire lane useless for traffic. He also •III - said there is a large parking lot across the street. Mr. Howell moved the Board concur in the Chief's recommendation and deny the request, Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The proof of publication on Tree and Stump Removal bids was presented. Mr. Klinge examined proof of publication and found it to be correct and in order. Mr. Howell moved to accept and file proof of publication, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Page 144 Bd. of Wks. & Safety January 8, 1970 The following bid was received from Miracle Tree Service: $16.00 per tree, $7.00 per stump. Mr. Howell moved the Board take the bid under advisement, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the following appropriations from the 1969 Budget to be carried over into the 1970 budget, since they are under contract: From: Cumulative Capital Improvement (Building) Fund for Amber Bar::settlement due to court decision pending condemnation. $11,563.82 From: Cumulative Storm Sewer Fund Contract with DeBolt & Steeg Associates for Sewer So. 16th from I to L Streets 242,585.76 From: Airport Operating Fund - due to contract with Stohler Landscaping, Hagerstown for evergreens & shrubs MA-34 "Land" per attached letter. 490.00 Contract with Keen Co., Inc. for completion of. Lights extension on airport runways MA-15a (per information from Dale Jacobs, City Engineer) . 1175.50 From: Fire Station Building Fund - Due to contracts with Wilson & Terwilliger, Architectural Service 4809.67 Oberle & Keller, Construction 43,756.17 B & B Electric, Co., Plumbing 8,733.00 Keenco, Inc. Electrical 16,043.00 Contingency for above 5,617.60 Eagle-Pitcher & Radio Corp. of America 165,000.00 From: Local Road & Street Fund (75%) Contracts for Phases I, II, III, Ord. 2439-1969 approved by St. Tax Comm. 11-13-69 balance of $84,000.00 38,628.12 From: North & South "A" Street Construction Fund (25%) Contracts in conjunction with Local Road & Street Fund on Phases I, II, III balance of $49,000.00 12,876.02 From: General Fund FIRE DEPT. M-25 "Furn. & Fixtures" Contracts per attached statements D. J. Hutchinson, Hagerstown Carpet 927.30 Richmond Restaurant Supply Grill 129.60 Gordon Gray Glass Co. Pictures 270.00 Snyder's, Liberty, Ind. Drapes 984.10 Indiana State Industries Furniture 5162.84 Total 7473.84 General Fund FIRE DEPT. M-24 "Bldgs. & Fixed Equip. " Contract per attached statement with Pi-Rod Tower Co. Plymouth, Ind. for Radio Tower for new Fire Station 2409.28 General Fund BUREAU OF BUILDINGS G-22 "Demolition" Contract with DeBolt for demolition of 431-435-437 E. Main St. Per attached statement 2100.00 General Fund BOARD OF WORKS J-12 "Rep. Bldg. & Structures" Contract with Wiggans Paint Contractor for painting #3 FireStation 1088.00 General Fund BOARD OF WORKS J-12 "Rep. of Bldg. & Structures" Contract with B & B Mechanical Con- struction Co. for construction of mechanical electric " feeders for water system in new City Building. 525.94 Bd. of Wks. & Safety, January 8, 1970 Page 145 From: General Fund BOARD OF WORKS J-21 "Other Supplies" Contract per attached statement with Del Chemical Corp. Menomonee Falls, Wisc. for Liquid Thaw 133.00 General Fund BOARD OF WORKS J-21 "Other Supplies" Contract with Gaar Nurseries for fertilizer 350.00 General Fund BOARD OF WORKS J-26 "Other Equipment" Contract with Richmond Auto Electric Co. for snow blades, etc, for new tractor 188.40 General Fund BOARD OF WORKS J-37 "Land; Sanitary Sewer-Barrett Law Improvement" Contract with Delucio for Peacock Road Storm Sewer project 1841.20 Contract with Magaw Construction Co. for South 17th Street Improvement Roll #1091-1969 1714.41 General Fund POLICE DEPT. . L-9 "Repair of Equipment" contract with Brower-Foley Co. Dayton, Ohio for line-up screen repair 278.13 Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. /s/ Dale L. Jacobs, 4-10U- 0"ettal Acting President Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk *3 38,HH88;:-HH (:H 8H;c -iHSH8-`S '8:-iE :::?HSHH£i:-;WHHHHH'c:8S ,:n;:-2S:3:-:-;C-8C BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 16, 1970 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg., January 16, 1970, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. (est.) . Mr. Cecere presiding with the following mem- bers present: Mr. Howell, City Controller and Mr. Jacobs, City Engineer. The following business was had to-wit: Mr. Jacobs moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell nominated Mr. Cecere for President of the Board for 1970, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. Mr. Howell moved the nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. Fire Chief William Berry recommended that the Board approve the following promotions effective January 15, since the Fire Department is goins on three platoons: I recommend that the following men be promoted to Captain effective January 15, 1970. Tom Barker Paul Mullins Robert Demps John Newland Robert Goodwin Cleal Rheuble Claud Loudy I also recommend that the following men be promoted to rank of Engineer. These men have served as 2nd drivers and have passed the requirements for this promotion. They are listed according to seniority. Effective: January 15, 1970.