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to cut weeds and he asked the Board to notify this property owner to cut
his weeds within five days. Mr. Cecere moved that the Board send such
notice and if the order is not complied within five days the City will
cut the weeds and assess the property for payment, and the City will also
institute proceedings for violation of City Ordinance. Mr. Jacobs
seconded and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Cecere suggested that weed complaints be takenere of as they come in
to the Engineer' s office and the Board issue orders to violators each
Thursday without giving the first five days' leeway. Mr. Jacobs reported
that the complaints made by two Councilmen have been so notified.
Mr. Cecere suggested that the Board hold up awarding the contracts for the
North "A" Phase I Project until it can be ascertained whether or not the
City will receive matching funds.
Mr. Howell reported that the Mayor has been notified'by R.P.U. that it
is stopping work on Whitewater Blvd. because they said the City asked it
to stop work on all projects. The Board informed Mr. Howell that the
work on Whitewater Blvd. should proceed.
Mr. Howell reported that the City has purchased a part of the residential
property owned by Mrs. Elsie Charmin, 508 South St. , for $1,260.60 and
a part of the Bull Properties, Inc. , located at the S.W. corner of 5th
and "A" Sts. for $18,739.40. These acquisitions were necessary for the
widening of South "A" St. in order to bring it to standards requried by
the Indiana Highway Commission in the overall plan of relocating Route
40. Funds for the purchases have come from the No. "A" St. Construction '
fund.
Mr. Cecere reported that a public hearing will be heard before the Public
Service Commission on the proposed reate change by Richmond Gas Corp.
beginning August 4th in Indianapolis. A field hearing is planned to be
held in Richmond at a later date.
Mr. Howell reported that Mr. Herb Norton is the representative from the
U•A.W.-C.A.P. who is to work with the Board on improving the local ambu-
lance service.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
d /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 17,
1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. July 17, 1969, at the hour
of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (edst) . 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.
Reverend William Ernst of St. Andrew' s Church appeared to request the
closing of South "C" St. between 5th and 6th Sts. on July 25 to accomo-
date St. Andrew' s annual auction conducted by their youth groups. Mr.
Jacobs moved the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Howell and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Robert Martin, Recreation Director of OEO appeared to request the
Boa-rd's help in soliciting merchants for support of a summer work project
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to be carried out by younsters of 14 and 15 in the Townsend Center
area. Mr. Cecere told him that the Board has no control -'over activities
of this nature, but wished him well.
Mr. and Mrs. John Von Pine of the Von Pine Mobile Home Courtappeared to
complain of the state of afield adjacent to their property on National
Road East. The field, they said, constitutes a health hazard in that
is is not properly drained and infested with mosquitoes, 'vermints, and
weeds. Mr. :Phillip'Thornburg, County Surveyor, said that the land used
to be farmed and was properly drained until it was robbed of topoil.
Mr. Ed Ross, Sanitary Commissioner said that dirt has been dumped but
not graded. He said the State Highway also added to the drainage problem.
Mr. Cecere moved that the Board issue an order to Mr. DeBartolo to
attend the meeting of the Board of Works on:,July 24,' to talk over the
problem, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the•motion
was carried. A letter was also ordered to be written to the State
Highway Department to ask them to be represented.
Mr. Tom Atkinson, Health Officer, complained of weeds and 'water on a
field at Rich Road and N.W. 5th St. , owned in. part by Cummings and in
part by Mendelson. The City Engineer said he would send a weed notice.
Mr. Cecere reported that following the letter written to the Penn Central
Railroad at last week's Board meeting, the Mayor and other City officials,
met with Mr. C. G. Und,• Division Superintendent of the Cincinnati Division,
who informed the City that he 'is -the man responsible for the railroad for
this area. He promised to,-be in touch with "the City this -week. Mr.
Cecere said that the City would go ahead with its plans to repair crossings
unless some definite word ishad from the Railroad. During the Board
meeting the following letter came to the City Clerk:
Board of Public Works & Safety
City Building
Richmond, Indiana '_
Attention: Mrs. Lotte Hoskins
Dear Mrs. Hoskins:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 10, 1969, re-
garding street crossings.
Mr. C. G. Yund, Division Superintendent, Cincinnati Division, and
I met with Mayor Klute on Friday afternoon, July llq We are aware of
the problems and Mr. Yund has a copy of your letter.
Mr. Yund is to advise Mayor Klute this week of what is to be done.
Yours very truly,
/s/ L.W. Davis
Trainmaster
The question of whether or not to honor President Nixon's request to
close offices on Monday in honor of the astronauts was discussed. Mr.
Ross said he would not be able to keep up with the work of his department.
Judge Burton said he would follow the City's direction in whether or no't
to hold court. Mr. Cecere moved that, Municipal Building offices be closed
but that other departments should make their own decisions. Mr. Howell
seconded and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Police Chief Don Stra'han presented the following letter and recommended
that the Board accept the resignation of Clarence W. Foreman:
July 17, 1969
President '
Board of Works
City of Richmond
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
Having completed 20 years of service on the Richmond Police Department,
ranging from July 1, 1949 to July 1, 1969, I ask that you accept my
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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 accordance::
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 thenderstanding 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. $ 7,098t090 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 onrunanimous 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 work-,arid 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.
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 skid 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.