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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-30-1969 Bd. of Works & Safety 10-23-69 Page 111 police for various groups. He said he has discussed this with Mr. Williams and does not feel that Board action is needed for the function the group now fulfills. Mr. Howell moved the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to Mr. Williams explaining the Board' s decision, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Andrew Issen, President of American Towel and Linen Rental, Mr. Mark Issen, Vice-President, and Mr. Hector Vioni, their attorney, appeared to discuss the problem of barrles in the alley behind their place of business. Mr. Howell explained that the barrels were blocking the alley. Mr. Vioni said that the Company owns 32" beyond the building and that the barrels only measure 23" in diameter, allowing extra space on their own property. He admitted that barrels sometimes were misplaced to sick out into the alley. He said the owners are in the process of cutting a protective steel cable away from: the north end of the building and replacing it with a steel shield which will allow ample 'room for barrels. Mr. Jacobs suggested that the steel cable be placed around the barrels to hold them in place, to which the owners agreed. Mr. Vioni complained about a tree at the other end of the alley which is blocking traffic. Mr. Jacobs said the Board would see about the tree. Mr. Jacobs presented a curb cut request from Dr. Donald Burns, 2645 Pleasant View Road fo 101 Nat' l Road West. The request has not been approved by traffic zoning. The Board decided to hold the request under advisement. Mr. Jacobs moved the Board approve a curb cut request from the Masonic Temple at 131 So. 18th St. , the request having been approved by Traffic and Zoning, seconded by Mr. Howell 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, President Attest: /s/ T.otte Hoskins, City Clerk *xxxxxxx*xxxxxx*xxxx****xx*xx*****xx*****xx*****************Xx*******xx*** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 30, 1969 The Board of Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,:.met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. , October 30, 1969, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Mr. Cecere presiding with the following members 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 moved to approve the following Fire Dept. transfer: $500.00 from M-12 Fuel Oil & Gas to M-13 Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, this transfer is needed to pay for the filling of the gasoline tank located at the new #1 Fire Station and also for increase of gasoline being used by the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Department cars. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell moved to approve the following Board of Works transfer: $950.00 from Gen. J-34 Contribution Public Employees Retirement to Page 112 Bd. of Works & Safety 1030-1969 Gen. J-33 Contribution to OASI, this its needed due to additional Janitors, Asst. Attorney, Engineers Office summer help, restoring salary to City Clerk's Deputy, Fire Dispatcher and Communication Operators. Mr., Jacobs seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Building Commissioner Ed Goins appeared to discuss the buildings directly north of the City Building which need to be demolished. He said the buildings are under option to the Post Office and will constitute a fire hazard during the winter. Mr. Cecere suggested Mr. Coins get in touch with the Post Office to see what they want to do about the option. . Mr. Goins said that Redevelopment is accepting bids to demolish the Rex Hotel and Consolidated Bargain Barn and suggested that the Power House should be demolished at the same time. He is going to get in touch with the owners. Mr. Cecere asked whether any progress is being reported on the Bolt property. Mr. Goins said the front porch has been removed and he would check on further progress and report to the Board next week. Mr. Howell moved that a petition signed by twelve residents to have two street lights put in on Sedgwick St. be referred to the Street Lighting Committee, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs reported that the roll for Improvement Resolution 1090-1969 is ready, that the total cost would be $18,178.00 and moved that the Board set November 26th, 1969, at 10:00 a.m. for a public hearing, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell read the following letter: October 22, 1969 Mr. Frank Robinson City of Richmond Sanitary District Collection Department, Test Road Richmond, Indiana Dear Mr. Robinson: You were a lifesaver to us last week while our incinerator was out of service. I suspect I was as surpirsed as your collectors at how quickly the trash accumulates. Anyhow, your people were a big help in making extra trips and I wanted to thank you for the fine job. Sincerely, /s/ Kenneth R. Spoon Assistant Administrator Mr. Cecere read the following letter: October 21, 1969 Honorable Byron E. Klute Mayor of Richmond City Hall Richmond, Indiana Re: Northwest Industrial Area Traffic Study Dear Mayor Klute: Your recent letter submitting copies of the study report entitled "Northwest Industrial Area Traffic Study" has been received. The report has been read with interest by members of our planning staff. Both the City and consultant that prepared the report are to be congratulated _ on the fine presentation of the problems and alternative solutions for them. Bd. of Works & Safety 10-30-69 Page 113 As noted on page 1-2 and 1-4 the location of Interstate Route 70 with its interchange at Williamsburg-Pike, provides the entire Industrial area with easy access. The report notes that the route serves about 55% of all employees commuting from nearby towns as well as providing service for about 60% of the other traffics generated by the industries in the area. An interesting note included on table 4 of the report was the 111. large number of employees whose residence was noted as being in such far removed Indiana counties as Newton, Fountain, Lawrence and Whitley. The report notes that much of the congestion is due to traffic signals, stop signs, turning movements and un-separated railroad crossings. At the same time the average travel speed on all routes is slightly over 24 miles per hour which is a good average speed for urban areas, and that it is during peak hours that speeds below 20 mph are experienced particularly on Whitewater Blvd. and N.W. "L" Street. The report suggests. that some alleviation of existing problems could' be achieved by such methods as increasing intersection capacities, elimination of some on street parking and minor widening. These of course should be explores as a first-step solution as they can often increase efficiency of the facility at a comparatively low cost. The ultimate, is of course, as suggested, a modern truly adequate facility to move the people of Richmond to and from their homes and place of employment. The route analysis of the consultant certainly appears valid and the recommended construction should provide for the traffic needs. The State Highway Commission properly has the responsibilitie,s111 . for providing for inter-city or inter-regional traffic as is being provided by I.R. 70 and other state routes in the Richmond area. However, those traffic facilities that do not serve a state highway function cannot and should not be a part of the state:.system. Therefore, the suggested route improvement was reviewed to see if the Highway Commission could logically be involved in its contruction. The route should not be used for USR 40, we feel, as the relocation of USR 40 onto I.R. 70 to bypass the Richmond downtown area should logically be carried much farther west to keep it completely out-of the urban area rather than merely creating adverse distance fdr the route by taking it around the northeast portion of the City then re- turning it back down into the heavy developed northwest side of the City then west on the already highly developed existing USR 40. Therefore, it is respectfully suggested that the proposed construc- tion must be considered as being logically and properly the responsi- bility of local governmental agencies. There are, of course, various sources of funds to aid in defraying a portion of the costs of the improvements. The route can be placed, upon proper application and approval, on the county federal aid secondary system,; thus making it eligible: for use of Federal Aid funds to reimburse up to one-half of the costs of preliminary engineering, land acquistion and construction. As suggested by the report cummulation building funds or a bond issue could provide a portion of the costs. Also the use of the newly created Arterial Road and Street Funds could provide for up to 75% of the construction costs of the facility. .. . However, it is not felt that the route would primarily serve a state highway function and there state highway funds would not be available. . Page 114 Bd. of.Works & Safety 10-30-69 Again, our congratulations on the preparation of a fine report, and best wishes for success in meeting the traffic needs within the City of Richmond. Yours truly, /s/ F. L. Ashbaucher Chief Engineer Indiana State Highway Commission Fire Chief William Berry presented the following letters, read by Mr. 11/ Cecere: October 28, 1969 The Honorable Byron E. Klute Municipal Building Richmond, Indiana Dear Sir: I wish to thank you and_ Chief William Berry for the excellent co- operation we received from the Richmond Fire Department in connection. with the burning of "the vacant building located at 114 North 36th Street. I also wish to express a special thanks to the men who participated. All preliminary details and the actual fire were handled in a very professional manner. Yours truly,' /s/ Louis M. J,affe September 29, 1969 Fire Chief Berry Richmond, Indiana Dear Chief Berry: The Richmond High School Athletic Department wishes to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in acquiring the fire hose for use in our football program. We also appreciate very much the efforts of your firemen in repairing the chain on the flag pole at Lyboult Field. Sincerely, /s/ Charles Hilton Athletic Director October 15, 1969 Chief William Berry Fire Department . City of Richmond, Indiana Dear Chief Berry: Last week, our school was visited by Captain Melvin Farr and his driver with aerial truck, and Captain Charles Carrol and his associates from No. 3 fire house. .Captain Bosell also had a hand in making the arrangements. I wish to commend these men to you. We found..them to be plea- sant, informed and very patient, as they answered questions from our young children. Repeating the same routines and discussions over and over can become a very dull taks, but your "teachers" were as enthusiastic at 11:15 as they were at 8:45. The teachers join me in a sincere expresion of appreciation. Kindly share our feelings with the concerned ones under your command. Cordially yours, /s/ George A. Spear Principal Charles Elementary School Bd. of Works & Safety 10-30-69 Page 115 Chief Berry requested the following appropriation: $4,300.00 from M-1 Payroll to M-8 Repair of Building & Structure, this transfer is needed to repair the boiler and furnace at #2 Fire Station and to install new doors at #3 Station, since the new Fire truck's will not firt the doors which were built when horse-drawn fire trucks were in use. He suggested the possibility of widening only one of the doors at present and Mr. Cecere suggested that the Fire Dept. do this. Mr. Howell moved the request be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Chief Berry reported that the Fire Dept. could burn down most of the buildings north of the City Building as part of its training program. He had reservations about one of the buildings because of some wires. Mr. Jacobs reported that, after checking the curb cut request by Dr. Burns, he has found that it probably will not be needed. Mr. .Howell moved that the Board authorize the City Building to be closed on Veterans' Day and the day following Thanksgiving, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs moved that proof of publication be accepted for a hearing on Dec. Res. 4-1969, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. No remonstrators appeared. Mr. Jacobs moved the Board confirm Dec. Res. 4-1969, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs moved that proof of publication be accepted for bids on a police cruiser, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. One bid was received from Raper Plymouth, Inc. for a total of $3,092.78. Police Chief Don Strahan examined the bid and said it met with specifi- cations and recommended the Board accept the bid. Mr. Howell moved the Board accept the bid, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell moved that the Board order a street light installed at No. 17th St. where one had been removed to make room for a curb cut. He said there would be no cost to the City, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell reported that Richmond Auto Parts has been dumping debris into the river to the point where it was damming the water and causing water to flood the surrounding area. Mr. Jacobs said he would check it. Mr. Jacobs moved the Board order a "Stop" sign erected at the N.W. corner of No. "A" and 6th Sts. facing southbound traffic, as a temporary measure during construction work on No. "A" St. , seconded by Mr. Howell 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, President Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk .