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Mr. Jacobs reported that the Board has given five days' notice to cut
weeds to the following people:
Mr. George Jones, 907 No. "H" St.
Mr. Wilburn Longworth, 2010 So. 13th St.
James H. Ronald, 2015 So. "E" St.
Mr. Jacobs reported that his office has had 118 complaints with 64
voluntary compliances. This week 25 will either have complied legal
action will be instituted. He has been unable to locate seven owners.
Mr. Cecere said that notice should be sent to those who are listed.
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on the tax duplicate records as owners.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Andrew C. Cecere,
d- President•
Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk
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BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY
OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 24, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. July 24, 1969, at the
hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Cecere presiding with the following
members present: Messrs. 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 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Wayne Elliott, 1915 Straight Line Pike, appeared to complain of
sewage and storm water backing up in his house. Mr. Jacobs said that the
City is working on plans for a new sewer as well as for sewer repairs,
approximately a $2million project. He said the City has applied for and
is hoping to be granted matching funds from the State. He said he hopes
the City will make a decision on what to do about the problem within the
next three weeks. Mr. Cecere suggested that Mr. Jacobs take the matter
up with the Sanitary Commissioners.
County Commissioners Cliff Dickman and HermanWambo appeared to discuss
the possibility of a joint City-County ambulance contract. Mr. Cecere
explained that the County contribution of $2,000.00 annually was no
longer adequate, since it was based on the Police ambulance service.
Mr. Wambo suggested that a single tax levy should be used for the City
and the County together, with operations remaining much as they are now.
Mr. Howell said he would have to get some more figures before he could
make a definite proposal. The problem of jointly-operated land-fills
was also discussed.
Fire Chief William Berry expressed appreciation to all those firemen
who helped during last weekend' s emergency.
Chief Berry presented Irvin Perkins for promotion from engineer to
Captain, effective July 30, 1969. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the
promotion, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Chief Berry presented David Russell for promotion to Engineer, effective
July 30, 1969, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Perkins' promotion. Mr.
Jacobs moved the Board approve the promotion, seconded by Mr. Howell
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry reported that three companies worked on rescue operations
Wednesday, besides 14 men and 12 firemen who helped on their day off.
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Men from the Inspection Department also helped. The Fire Department,
Sunday, rescued 11 people near Bridge Ave. , pumped at least 18 basements,
had one drowning and one suspected drowning. Several men have severe
skin rash due to their activities in the water, and one man had to be
taken to the hospital for a tetanus shot with a cut arm. Mr. Cecere
expressed appreciation to the Department for its efforts.
Chief Berry read the following letter:
' Ill Chief William Berry
Richmond Fire Department July 21, 1969
Richmond, Indiana
Dear "Bill":
Just a note to thank you for your departments help at out
Johnson :Street Generating Station this last Sunday morning.
We had water within inches of our motors and pumps so your
quick response to our call for help literally kept us 1°on the line"
and prevented extensive damage to some of our equipment.
Again "Bill" many thanks to you and the men from No. 6 who
cooperated with us in every way.
Yours truly,
/s/ "Bob" Ray
Plant Sup't.
Fire Captain Larry Bosell of the Fire Prevention Bureau gave the
following report:
SPRING CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN REPORT - 1969
FIRE PREVENTION REPORT.
DATE: from June 25, 1969 DISTRICT # 1 and 2
• to July 16, 1969
Number of Homes Actually Inspected 162
Number Not Home 116
Number that Refused Admittance 38
Number of Junk Autos Found 55
Outside Oil Tanks Improperly Set 0
Number of Orders Issued 11
Total Number of Stops Made 316
Estimated Total Man Hours 93
Estimated Amount of Gasoline 20
_ _ Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Larry Bosell, Captain
Fire Prevention Bureau
Richmond, Indiana
Mr. Cecere read the following letter:
July 21, 1969
Mr. Elmer E. Toschlog
Street Commissioner -
City of Richmond
Dear Mr. Toschlog:
I was out of town all last week, and when I telephoned my wife Thursday
evening she said "you'll have .a very pleasant surpt±se when you get back"-
which I did. The new curb along the 20th St. side of our property is
just great, and I can't tell you how Truch I appreciate it.
Thank you again for fixing the situation and for the promptness with
which you handled the matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brice E. Hayes
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Mr. Howell presented a petition signed by 31 residents of the 600 block
of So:a:':1.2th :S't.! fo:r brighter str,ee,t lights. Mr. Howell moved to refer
the petition to the Street Lighting Committee, seconded by Mr. Jacobs
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Howell moved that the Board present a Resolution to Council to
authorize the spending of $41,601.15 for the construction and recon-
struction of No. and So. "A" Sts. , seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Howell moved to accept proof of publication on Improvement Resolu-
tion No. 1091-1969, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried. Mr. Victor Frisch said that the property
owners of the 500 block of So. 17th St. fElt that So. 17th St. , now a
gravel road, should be paved because they felt it a civic duty to have
a paved street, as well as an enhancement to pride in the neighborhood.
They felt it would alleviate a dust problem and save the City in
maintenance costs. They also felt that it would appreciate property
values and enable home owners to do some landscaping. Mr. Jacobs
answered questions of several property owners, saying that no property
lines would be changed, no sidewalks are contemplated, the Street would
be 30 ft. wide, the street would have a gradual slope, he did not
anticipate a parking or traffic problem, straight curbs would be pro-
vided unless openings for future driveways are requested. The possi-
bility of building a sewer was discussed. Mr. Jacobs moved that the
Board approve Resolution 1091-1969 with the modification that the
street should be extended to a point 528.25 feet south of the center
line of So. "E" St. , with the City paying the extra cost, and that the
Board advertise for bids to be opened for the paving on August 21, at
10:00 a.m. in the Board of Works Room, Municipal Bldg. , seconded by
Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Fred Adler, representing the Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. , owners of
the Richmond Square Mall shopping center and land west of it, appeared
to discuss the health hazard of which Mrs. Von Pine had complained in
the field adjacent to the Shopping Center. Mr. Adler presented the
following letter:
July 23, 1969
Board of Public Works & Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana 47374
Attention: Mrs. Lotte Hoskins, Clerk
RE: Richmond Square
Gentlemen:
We have received your letter of July 18, 1969 indicating a public health
hazard on the parcel of land adjacent to our Richmond Square Shopping
Center. I want to assure you that we want to cooperate with the City
of Richmond, Indiana in any way we can, and we do not want to be respon-
sible for a health hazard.
I have asked the Director of our Proprerty Maintenance Department, Mr.
Fred Adler, to personally meet with the Board of Public Works so that
this matter can be resolved to the full satisfaction of all parties
concerned. I understand the meeting will be at 11:00 a.m. on July 24,
1969. Please be assured that Mr. Adler is fully authorized to act on
behalf of our Company on this matter.
Kind personal regards. _
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert J. Schreiber
Secretary and Chief Counsel
Mr. Adler suggested that the Company is prepared to make 3 or 4 three-
- foot cuts toward the drainage ditch, which should drain the property,
after which they will cut the weeds. Mr. Philip Thornburg, County
Surveyor, Mr. Tom Atkinson, health officer, and City Engineer, Dale
Jacobs, all expressed satisfaction with this plan. Mr. Adler further
stated that the DeBartolo Co. has plans to develop a department store,
�overarsg120,000.00 sq. ft. on this spot within one year. Meanwhile;
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resignation from the Police Department effective Monday, July 21, 1969,
I am resigning in order to accept the job of head security officer at
the Second National Bank of Richmond.
I hope that I have contributed to the Richmond Police Department in some
small way, in making it a better department for the City and for the
officers that remain.
I have some regret for leaving the department as it has been good to me
in allowing me to maintain Rank in 12 of the 20 years that I have served.
Thanking you for your consideration,
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Clarence W. Forenan
Mr. Cecere moved that the Board accept with regrets the resignation,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried:
Mr. Jacobs requested that the Board authorize the R.P.U. to move traffic
and street lights on No. and So. "A" Sts. on his direction, since it has
been found that both traffic and streets lights were in the way of changes
made in connection with the reconstruction of these streets in accordancee
with the agreement with the State Highway Commission. Mr. Howell moved
the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Howell requested authority from the Board to instruct R.P.U. to
complete the lights on Whitewater Blvd. with the understanding that
they would not be turned on until Nov. 1, 1969. Mr. Jacobs moved the
Board-authorize this order, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Cecere moved that the proof of publication on Installation of Traffic
Signals on No. and So. "A" Sts. be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr.
Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The following
bids were opened:
BIDDER LOCATION AMOUNT TIME
Pass Electric, Inc. No."A"&5th St. $ 7,O98W9O 8 days
Greenwood, Ind. No. "A" & "H" St. 6,515.50 8 days
So. "A" & 5th St. 6,548.75 8 days
_So.. "A" & .llth St. 3,773.30 5 days
$ 23,936.45
James H. Drew, Corp. No. "A" & 5th St. 8,315.00 60 days
No. "A" & llth St. 7,338.00 67 days
So. "A" & 5th St. 7,528.00 74 days
So. "A" & llth St. - 4,266.00 81 days
$ 27,447.00
Mr. Jacobs moved the bids be referred to the Engineer for tabulation
and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Howell and on':unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs moved the Board approve a request from the City Clerk to
transfer $25.00 within the Clerk' s budget from postage to repairs,
necessitated by a typewriter in steady need of repairs. Mr. Howell
seconded and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. A reso-
lution was ordered to be prepared for Council.
Mr. Howell moved that the Board approve a change order in the City
Building construction. The change involved duct workmarid registers in
the Council Chamber and was in the amount of $315.00. Mr. Jacobs
seconded and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Mr. Jacobs reported that the Board has given five days' notice to cut
weeds to the following people:
Mr. George Jones, 907 No. "H" St.
Mr. Wilburn Longworth, 2010 So. 13th St. •
James H. Ronald, 2015 So. "E" St.
Mr. Jacobs reported that his office has had 118 complaints.with 64
voluntary compliances. This week 25 will either have complied legal
action will be instituted. He has been unable to locate seven owners.
Mr. Cecere said that notice ,should be sent to those who are listed.
on the tax duplicate records as owners.
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
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BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF: THE CITY
OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 24, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. July 24, 1969, at the
hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Cecere presiding with the following
members present: Messrs. 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 on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Wayne Elliott, 1915 Straight Line Pike, appeared to complain of
sewage and storm water backing up in his house. Mr. Jacobs said that the
City is working on plans for a new sewer as well as for sewer repairs,
approximately a $2million project. He said the City has applied for and
is hoping to be granted matching funds from the State. He said he hopes
the City will make a decision on what to do about the problem within the
next three weeks. Mr. Cecere suggested that Mr. Jacobs take the matter
up with the Sanitary Commissioners.
County Commissioners Cliff Dickman and, Herman Wambo appeared to discuss
the possibility of a joint City-County ambulance contract. Mr. Cecere
explained that the County contribution of $2,000.00 annually was no
longer adequate, since it was based on the Police ambulance service. c-
Mr. Wambo suggested that a single tax levy should be used for the City
and the County together, with operations remaining much as they are now.
Mr. Howell said he would have to get some more figures before he could
make a definite proposal. The problem of jointly-operated land-fills
was also discussed.
Fire Chief William Berry expressed appreciation to all those firemen
who helped during last weekend's emergency.
Chief Berry presented Irvin Perkins for promotion from engineer to
Captain, effective July 30, 1969. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the
promotion, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
Chief Berry presented David Russell for promotion to Engineer, effective
July 30, 1969, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Perkins' promotion. Mr.
Jacobs moved the Board approve the promotion, seconded by Mr. Howell
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry reported that three companies worked on rescue operations
Wednesday, besides 14 men and 12 firemen who helped on their day off.