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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SEPTEMBER 11, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the Municipal Building, September 11, 1969 at the
hour of 9:00 a.m. (edst) . Mr. Jacobs presiding with Mr. Howell, City
Controller, present. Absent: Mr. Cecere, City Attorney. The following
business was had to-wit:
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.
Rev. R. M. Ayers of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church appeared before
the Board to request a new street light or a stronger light at 321 S.W.
"C" Street. Mr. Jacobs stated that there is a priority list for the re-
mainder of this year for lights to be taken care of. Mr. Jacobs said that
this request would be referred to the Street Light Committee and that the
Board would do their best to see that it is put on the priority list for
1970.
Mr. Howell received a complaint of the problem of blocked alleys and streets
at llth and South "E" Streets. Mr. Howell moved that this problem be
referred to the Traffic Division for a recommendation and solution.
Mr. Jack Turnbaugh appeared in regard to a request to construct an entrance-
way from South "Q" Street to Southview School. This request had been
previously referred to the City Engineer. Mr. Turnbaugh presented plans
for the construction of the street to the Board, and after studying the
plans and finding that they meet City specifications, Mr. Jacobs moved
that the request be approved and construction begin, seconded by Mr.
Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs presented the contract for the construction of So. 17th from
South "E" to South "F" Sts. , a Barrett Law Project, awarded to Magaw
Construction Co. for the sum of $13,449.00. Approximately $1700.00 will
be paid by the City and the remaining sum will be paid by Barrett Law
Assessment. Mr. Jacobs moved that the contract be let and signed, seconded
- by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Paul Kettelforder and Mr. Dean Lewis appeared regarding a traffics
problem at N.W. 1st and Richmond Avenue during food distribution. Food
distribution is held on four days out of the month from 9:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m. usually at the first of each month. Mr. Jacobs moved that this
be referred to the Traffic Division to hold a study and recommendation
for a solution. Sgt. .Loper is to report the recommendation to the Board
Thursday, September 18, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Mr. Howell received a complaint from local merchants on the maintenance
of the trash receptacles in the downtown area. The trash receptacles are
not being kept in good repair. Mr. Howell is to write a letter to Unlimited
Services, Inc. , Columbus, Ohio, distributors of the trash receptacles and
advise them of the situation.
Fire Chief Berry requested permission to hold a study for the placement of
a hydrant in. the .Crestdale Addition, the exact location unknown at this
time.
Chief Berry reported that the Fire Department firemen will canvass the
City for a muscular dystrophy collection, definite date is not set. Each
fire house will cover its' own district.;using the fire trucks to gain the
residents attention for a better effect. The Fire Department had done
this in previous years as a project for a very worthy cause.
Chief Berry reported that the radios are being installed in the trucks and
are working out very well.
Chief Berry presented the following letter to the Board from the Perfect
Circle Sleeve Disvision:
Page 94 Bd. of Works & Safety _ 9-11-69
September 8, 1969
Mr. William Berry
Fire Chief _
#1 Fire Station
North 5th Street
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Mr. Berry:
Last Wednesday, at 1:40 p.m. , there was an explosion at' the Perfect Circle
Sleeve Casting Plant. Although no one seems to know who called the Fire
Department, everyone marveled at the speed with which they arrived on the
scene. They were here before the dust settled, of which there was a con-
siderable amount.
We are very grateful for this prompt service, and would like to take this
opportunity to thank your Department for all of the personnel at the
Sleeve Casting Plant.
Sincerely, .
/s/ R. C. Myers
Plant Manager - -
Letting of, bids for the removal of the Joe Bolt property on Locust Drive
was discussed. Mr. Howell reported that he had contacted the 1st National
Bank and that a loan is pending for Mr. Bolt and the bank will have an
answer for the Board early next week. Mr. Howell moved that 'a one-week
additional extension be given Mr. Bolt in this matter, seconded by Mr.
Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The following weed report was presented:
STATUS REPORT
Weeds
Complaints Received 198
Complete 145
Notified 15
Given to Hazelwander 17
Given to Toschlog 8
Being Investigated 13
Letters that have been sent this week -
Ivan Schaekel Penn-Central Railroad
424 Carol Drive North "E" Street
Commons Lumber, Company. Elgetha Huffman Jones
711 Sheridan Street 3001 So. Parkway
Chicago, Illinois
Cecil Leavell -
1009 South 12th Street
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Dale L. Jacobs,
Acting President
Attest: /s/ Linda Senese, representing
Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk