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Mr. Toschlog also requested the following appropriation: From MVH S-3,
S-7, S-10, S-13, S-14, S-18, S-19, S-21, S-23, S-27 to MVH S-29 (4-42-426)
Streets, Alleys Curbs & Sidewalks. Mr. Howell moved that the request for
an Ordinance for Council be granted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani-
mous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs reported that Jim Raper, owner of property between 25th and
26th Sts. on East Main, and John Robbins, owner of property at 918 Liberty
Ave. were in violation of the City Ordinance on weeds, and moved that the
Board order both property owners to comply within five days. Mr. Howell
seconded and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
A representative of consulting engineers Steeg and Associates appeared to
present a preliminary report of a traffic study for a new arterial road
between National Road West and Industry Road.
Mayor Byron Klute directed the Board' s attention to the fact the Pennsylvania
Railroad has not done anything about repairing its crossings in the City.
Mr. Cecere said that he has repeatedly written and called officials of the
Pennsylvania Railroad without success and that the railroad showed a com-
plete disregard for the public. The Board discussed various possibilities
of forcing the railroad to comply. The City Attorney said he would check
jurisdiction.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Andrew C. Cecere, President
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BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY
OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 3, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. July 3, 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.
Mr. Jacobs presented a request to prepare an ordinance to appropriate $2,875.00
from the Cumulative Storm Sewer fund to an account to be used for a preliminary
design of storm sewers in the downtown area. Mr. Jacobs explained that the
City would enter into a contract with the Plant Engineering Systems Corp. to
lay out plans for a sewer which is necessary for the downtown redevelopment,
these plans to be presented to HUD for approval to obtain matching funds. Mr.
Howell moved that' the Board authorize presenting the appropriation ordinance
to council, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board adopt Resolution 1091-1969, a Barrett Law
project, to improve So. 17th from So. "E" to So. "F" Sts. , and that a public
hearing on the Resolution be held July 24th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of
Public Works Room, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried.
Mr. Howell conveyed a request from Judge Burton, to increase the amount of the
additional appropriation from $500.00 as he had originally requested to
$1,300.00 to be used for special judges. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the
request, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Mr. Howell presented the following request:
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Transfers of approved Ordinances by State Tax Commission:
Please prepare a Resolution to transfer by check from the Cumulative Funds
to other funds as specified in the following Ordinances which have been
approved 'by the State Tax Commission: -
Ord. 2396-1969 Approved by State Tax Commission on 5/6/69
From: Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (Building Fund)
For Sprinkler System $ 17,768.70
From: Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (Cigarette Tax)
To complete City Building $ 52,500.00
To: 1967 City Building Fund $ 70,268.70
Ord. 2397-1969 Approved by State Tax Commission on 5/6/69
From: Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (Building Fund)
$117,231.30
From: Cumulative Capitalllmprovement Fund (Cigarette Tax)
$ 47,768.70
To: Fire Station Building Fund for $165,000.00
Fire Alarm System
Ord. 2385-1969 Approved by State Tax Commission on 3/4/69
From: Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (Building Fund)
$ 84,508.00
From: Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (Cigarette Tax)
$119,492.00
TO: . Fire Station Building Fund for $204,000.00
Construction
Ord. 2399-1969 From: Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (Cigarette Tax)
To: North & South "A" St. Construction
Fund $ 35,000.00
Reconstruction to comply with Indiana State Highway Commission, of US 40.
Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Jacobs,
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
The following request was presented from the City Planning Commission:
From: City Plan Cash Operating Fund $ 860.00
To: City Plan CP-8 (2-21-214) Telephone
"Services Contractual" $ 360.00
City Plan CP-11 (2-24-242) Publication $ 100.00
. of Legal Notices "Services Contractual"
City Plan CP-19 (3-36-363) Other Office $ 400.00
1 Supplies, "Supplies"
Total $ 860.00
Mr. Jacobs moved the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Howell
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire Chief William Berry presented Marion Williams and recommended that he
be appointed Battalion Chief of the Richmond Fire Department to take the
place of Rod Rohe, effective July 4, 1969. Mr. Jacobs moved the Board
appoint Mr. Williams as Battalion Chief, seconded by Mr. Howell and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that Larry Bosell be appointed Captain in the Fire
Prevention Bureau, effective July 4, 1969. Mr. Howell moved the Board
follow the Chief' s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani-
mous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that William Sparks be appointed Captain in Fire
Prevention Bureau, effective July 4th, 1969. Mr. Howell moved the Board
make the appointment, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
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Chief William Berry recommended that William Griffin be appointed Captain in
the Fire Prevention Bureau effective July 4th, 1969. Mr. Jacobs moved that
the Board make the appointment, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that George Daniel Diliman be appointed probationary
fireman, effective July 6, 1969, to bring the Richmond Fire Department to
full manpower. Mr. Jacobs moved the Board make the appointment, seconded
by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire Marshal Harlan Green gave the following report:
Fire Prevention Bureau
June Report
Inspections 331
Re-inspections 60
Compliances 31
Orders Issued 60
On June 19, 1969, the Fire Prevention Bureau gave a class on fire safety and
the use of the fire extinguisher to the school of practical nursing at Reid
Memorial Hospital: 30 nurses attended. _
The Fire Prevention Bureau gave a class on the use of fire extinguishers to
the employees of the lacquer department at the Belden Corp. at the request
of John Hilligoss.
The Fire Prevention Bureau asked for an air test on the gasoline storage tank
at Swayne-Robinson Company. Air test showed small leak and tank was taking
in water. The tank of 1,000_gallons -is going "to 'be 'replaced "immediately..
The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to announce that the Hayes Track and
Appliance Co. have completed their change over from L.P. gas to natural gas
and it is doing a fine job and all the L.P. tanks have been removed from the
building. This is a major step in the field of fire safety.
/s/.Respectfully submitted,
Harlan Green, Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention
City of Richmond, Indiana
Mr. Howell read the following letter:
June 27, 1969
The Honorable Byron E. Klute
City Hall
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Byron:
The City administration and the Citizens of New Castle wish to thahk you
and the Richmond Fire Department for their prompt response of help in our
recent Sears fire. A serious major downtown disaster was averted "thanks to
the combined efforts of all.
Such volunteer help in times of emergency is a wonderful thing, and we
want you to "know how much it was appreciated.
Sincerely,
Is/ G. Osborne
Mayor, New Castle
Three young people appeared to receive the following proclamation from the
Mayor, read by Mr. Cecere:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, young people ranging in age 16 to 21 are seeking summer jobs, and,
WHEREAS, YOUTHPOWER is sponsored by the largest temporary help firm specializing
specializing in employment, and
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WHEREAS, young. people need employment during the summer months in order
to continue their education and,
WHEREAS, YOUTHPOWER is a simple and effective clearing house for employers
and employees and reduces the time and cost of interviewing
dozens of young people,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Byron E. Klute, Mayor of Richmond proclaim July 7th
to 12th as
YOUTHPOWER WEEK
in the City of Richmond and urge all employers to cooperate
with YOUTHPOWER by making available part-time summer employment.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the Gas Co. would start downtown construction in
connection with the laying of a new pipeline Monday, July 7 at the corner
of South 2nd and Main Sts. It is planned that pipes will be laid in one
block while the concrete in the next block will be torn up. Existing
pipe will be deactivated and capped, with the Fire Prevention Bureau
keeping an eye on the operations. Sgt. Martin and Mr. Jacobs will work
out problems in the moving traffic. Care will be taken to keep noise and
inconvenience to .a minimum but it is expected that there will be some
disturbance.
Mr. Jacobs reported that those violators of weed complaints who were no-
tified after last week's meeting have all complied... He, requested that
the Board notify Ella Shockney, 415 W. Franklin, to comply within five
days to cut weeds on her property at 306 No. 14th St. Mr. Howell moved
that the Board notify Ella Shockney, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani-
mous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs reported that his office has received, as of July 2, .88 weed
complaints, 44 have complied and 37 are being notified, none have had to
be prosecuted.
Mr. Howell presented the following petition, signed by ,11names: . .
We the undersigned neighbors in the area of 109 S.W. "E" St. ,
Richmond, Indiana wish to file a complaint regarding the use
of the building and grounds near the area. Continued use of the
building and area for repair, storage of automobiles, painting
and welding. It has caused hardship on us in that the welder
interfers with our T.V. 's;. the noise until late hours prevents
us from getting the proper rest and storage of paint is a
hazard to our properties.
Mr. Cecere said that the activity is in violation of the Zoning Code, and
that the violators had been moved out once, but returned. Mr. Cecere
said he would prepare to file charges for Zoning Ordinance violation
against the owners.
A hearing on damages for Needmore sewer was held and all parties agreed to
accept the damages awarded. The Board confirmed the amount of damages set.
Mr. Cecere reported having had a communication from the State Highway
Department including formal notice of cancellation of the contract with the
City of Richmond for sweeping Richmond City Streets which are State highways.
July 23rd will be the last day of sweeping. Under the contract the Street
Department swept Main St. every day. Mr. Cecere expressed concern over the
action taken unitaterally by the State, and said the public and downtown
merchants should be informed that the responsibility is now the State' s.
He said he tried to find out how often the State intended to sweep, but
has had no answer. He said the man and machines formerly used to sweep
these areas will be used elsewhere. The contract has paid the City
$5,070.00 per year and Mr. Cecere said that the City has gone beyond its
contract obligation in keeping State roads clean, but will not sweep them
in the future.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
q1.4....tCLA-&41,-;AA_AIL /s/ Andrew C. Cecere, President
Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk