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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-11-1969 Page 93 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