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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CITY
OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 6, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana
met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. November 6, 1969 at the
hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est) . Mr. Cecere presiding with the fol-
lowing members present: Mr. Howell, City Controller and Mr. Jacobs,
City Engineer. The _following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Howell moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and o'n unanimous voice Vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Howell reported that the City has had two offers from companies who
would like to place trash receptacles in the City streets, from Unlimited
Services of America, Inc. , and from Community Litter Control USA
presently has the contract with the City and is -of'fering to replace half
its receptacles with new ones, of a different design, with removable
sides, and will donate half of its old ones to the City to use where
it sees fit. The company will donate $500.00 to the Boys' Club. Mr.
Howell recommended that the City accept the offer from USA and moved
the Board execute a contract with them, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Robert Godsey of Earlham College, appeared to ask permission to
string a banner across National Road West near College Avenue, adver-
tising the National Intercollegiate Soccer Tournament to be held at
the College November 26 and 27. Mr. Cecere said he should get in
touch with the State Highway Department.
Mr. Jacobs reported that he has checked on the complaint of citizens
about the dumping of debris into the river by Richmond Auto Parts,
1133 No. 12th St. He said he found that large pieces of concrete and
stones had been dumped into the river to the extent that the embank-
ment has been moved, causing the water to back up into residents'
properties. He has talked to the owner who had indicated that he
would remove the debris, but has actually removed only a small por-
tion of it. He recommended the owner be called to appear before the
Board next week.
Police Chief Don Strahan requested permission to"- "send officers, Tevis,
LaFuze, and Davidson to the second session of the "Basic Law Enforce-
ment Training Course", at Indiana University, January 12-31. The pro-
gram is financed by federal grant money, the only City funds involved
will be for transportation and money is available. Mr. Jacobs moved
the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unani-
mous voice vote the motion was carried.
Traffic Captain Paul Martin reported that he checked the request of
Miss, Carolyn Smith to have a four-way stop made at the intersection
of So. 27th St. and Reeveston Road. He made the following recommenda-
tion:
First of-all, the volume of traffic on Reeveston Road is far below
the volume of traffic on South 27th Street. We do have an adult
school crossing guard posted at the intersection during school periods.
The foilage located on the southwest corner of the intersection was
checked and it was found that it caused no visiblity problem. However,
on the northwest corner of the intersection, it was found that there
was a large evergreen tree located approximately eight to ten feet
from the curb radius and this tree definitely creates a bad visibility
problem. Captain Martin talked personally with Mrs. Ray Dunning of
270 South 27th Street, who owns and resides on the corner, and the
problem was explained to her, She was very cooperative, and was
asked to have the tree removed, this she agreed to do. She stated
she would have this done in two to three days.
Due to the low volume of traffic on Reeveston Road, the adult school
crossing guard and the removal of the evergreen tree on the Northwest
corner, we are not recommending that this intersection be converted
to a four-way stop intersection.
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Mr. Howell asked whether there had been any accidents at the intersec-
tion and Captain Martin said no. Mr. Howell moved to accept Captain
Martin' s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
Captain Martin reported that downtown congestion was bad at certain
hours. He said some of the signals seemed to be out of synchronization,
which he has reported to R.P.&L. and will report again. He recommended
the removal of all parking on Main St. , about 30 stalls. The Board
asked him to study the situation further and report next week.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the work on No. "A" is progressing well and
hopefully No. "A" could be opened for tra.ffi'c. from 5th to, Main Sts.
within two weeks.
Mr. Cecere read the following letter:
Mr. Andrew C. Cecere, President
Board of Public Works & Safety
Richmond, Indiana'
Dear Mr. Cecere:
Several weeks ago we appeared before the Board of Works to request
assistance in obtaining relief from the health and nuisance problems
being created by the lack of proper water drainage from the field lying
between the Richmond Square Shopping Center and our property. You will
recall our complaint concerned the overgrowth of weeds and the creation
of a "swamp-like" area that had become infested with animals and insects.
Most certainly, you are now aware that the drainage problem has been
corrected by the owner of the property.
On behalf of'`our tenants and ourselves, we would like to express ..most
sincere appreciation for your quick and firm action which led to the
removal of the annoyances.
It is indeed encouraging when local government is responsive to the
appeals of .the citizens of the .community. ' We are aware your job is not
an easy one and that many times you are maligned for situations that are
difficult to rectify. In this instance, however, many compliments and
positive statements regarding the noticeable improvement have been ex-
pressed by people from all areas of the city.
We believe full credit is due you and the other members of the Board
for your positive efforts in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mr. & Mrs. John E. VonPein, Sr.
Mr. Cecere commended the owners of the Richmond Square Mall for their
splendid cooperation in the matter.
Fire Chief William Berry requested permission to attend a State Fire
Chief' s meeting in Muncie on Nove. 12, together with Assistant Chief Rod
Rohe and Fire Prevention Bureau Captain Harlan Green. Mr. Howell moved
the Board approve the request, seconded by. Mr. Jacobs 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/ Andrew C. Cecere,
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President
Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk