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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-24-1969 Page 70 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. III 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 *****XXXXXXXX**XX*XXXXXX*XXXXXXXXX**3F3***XXXX*XXx*XXXXXX*)O3(XXXXXXXXX*4E-- .)f 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. Page 71 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 Page 72 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; Page 69 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. Page 70 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 -*xx**-xxxx-**xx-**-xx**-xxxxxxxx*****-**-*-**xx-**xxxxxxxx*xxxxxx- xxxxxxxxx****- 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.