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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-26-1969 Page 59 BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 26, 1969 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. June 26, 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. 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. Kenneth Paust appeared on behalf of Downtown Richmond, Inc. to ask the Board' s permission to hold a promotional fiesta which would include putting up posters saying "Downtown Richmond Cares" ; the closing of Main Street from July 21 to July 25, from 6th St. through 10th St. leaving cross streets open, to hold a downtown fiesta, and a parade at 1:30 p.m. , Saturday, July 26. Also a hot air balloon ascension from the 6th and Main St. parking lot. The Board questioned the safety of the balloon ascension. Mr. Paust said that he checked with the owner of the balloon and the space provided is ample and he is covered by insurance. No landing place has been determined, and if there is no wind, the balloon may not get off the ground. The entire project is subject to state highway approval. Mr. Paust said that Downtown Richmond, Inc. hopes to bring many visitors to Richmond, having planned a large advertising campaign. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the plans, subject to coordination with the Traffic Division and the Fire Department, and the appointment of the City Engineer as coordinator for the Board of Works, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Fire Chief William Berry submitted the following report: SPRING CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN REPORT - 1969 FIRE PREVENTION REPORT DATE: from June 3rd, 1969 to June 24th, 1969 DISTRICT #2 - Number of Homes Actually Inspected 94 Number Not Home 95 Number that Refused Admittance 26 Number of Junk Autos Found 10 Outside Oil Tanks:Improperly Set 1 Number of Orders Issued _ 11 - Total Number of Stops Made ' - 215 - Estimated-Total Man Hours 70 Estimated Amount of Gasoline 20 gals. - Respectfully submitted, /s/ Larry Bosell, Inspector Fire Prevention Bureau Chief Berry read a -citation from Dunreith for services volunteered by the Richmond Fire Department on:January 1, 1968. Chief Berry read the following letter: June 22, 1969 Assistant Fire Chief Battalion Chief Fireman Cleo Rehuble Fireman James Walters Gentlemen: Ater's Ambulance Service, Inc. wishes to commend the Richmond Fire Depart- ment. We especially want to commend you, and the other members of the Richmond Fire Department -who so ably and efficeintly contributed to the rescue of the traffic accident victim, on the morning of June 22, 1969. Due to the professional ability of yourself and the other men of the Richmond Fire Department, the successful removal of the victim was achieved. The City of Richmond, Indiana should be proud that it has such men as you serving on the fire department. Page 60 • We at Ater' s Ambulance Service thank you for your contributions and look forward to working with you again. Sincerely yours, /s/ Victor E. Ater, Manager Ater' s Ambulance Service, Inc. Chief Berry asked the Board for permission to hold a fireworks display in Glen Miller Park on July 4th. Mr. Cecere questioned whether the City is properly protected by insurance. Chief Berry said he would check it with the American Legion. Representatives from UAW Local Unions in Wayne County appeared, with Mr. Richard Bodiker as spokesman, to ask about plans for the 10th St. Parking lot. Mr. Jacobs said that the area has been redesigned, but not yet scheduled, and he invited Mr. Bodiker to look at the plans. Mr. Bodiker also requested that the City consider the possibility of stationing an ambulance on the west side since, he said, 85% of the working population lives and works in that area. He felt that ambulance service should be available within two minutes. Mr. Cecere explained that it would be a good plan, but additional funds would have to raised to finance an additional unit. He questioned Mr. Bodiker on the possibility of getting help for financing, and appointed a committee consisting of the City Controller, a representative from Ater' s Ambulance Service, and a repre- sentative from the unions to look into the matter. Mr. Bodiker promised to submit a name from the unions within a .week. . Mr. Howell explained that the ambulance service is soing a creditable job of servicing, but is in financial troubles because of bad debts. He said that in cases where the ambulance is slow in arriving it is because all the units are in use. He has checked with other ambulance services on operating costs per unit and been given an annual figure of $35,000.00, where Ater's is only estimating $30,000.00. Property owners appeared in connection with condemnation proceedings for sewer easements, according to Resolution 1090-1969, a Barrett Law pro- ject.- Mr. Charles Livengood, attorney for John 0. and Norma S. Strater, wanted to acquant himself with the project and will appear at the hearing set for July 3, 1969. The Board postponed the taking of bids for the North "A" St. , Phase I project until July 10, due to improper advertising. Street Commissioner Elmer Toschlog appeared to recommend that the Board accept the bid for salt from the Cargill Salt Co. for $20.40/ton for salt. The higher price is sue to an added rust preventative. Mr. Toschlog said both Union City and Hagerstown use it and find it well worth the extra cost. He thought it would pay for itself in savings on the City-owned trucks. Mr. Jacobs moved the Board accept the Cargill bid, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell reported a request from the Dog Warden for a transfer of funds within his budget, as follows: from: Gen. 0-4 (2-24-242) Advertising and Publication'."Services Contractual" to: Gen. 0-5 (2-25-252) Repair of Equipment "Services Contractual", amount $25.00. The request is necessary because of a rash of flat tires on the dog warden's truck. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the transfer, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani- mous voice vote• the motion was carried. Mr. Howell read a request from the City Judge for an additional appropria- tion for the City Court budget for $500.00 for Special Judge Salary, since only $600.00 is now remaining in that budget of $2500.00 The Board questioned the necessity of the increase. Mr. Cecere explained that it is prescribed by law that anyone who asks for a special judge must be granted the request. Each special judge receives $25.00 each time he sits. Mr. Howell moved the appropriation be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Toschlog requested the following transfers within the Motor Vehicle Highway Budget: from: MVH S-28 (4-42-425) Sewer Materials to MVH S-29 (4-42-426) Streets, alleys, Curbs & Sidewalks, amount $2,000.00. Mr. Howell moved that the request for a Resolution for Council be granted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Page 61 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 Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk ********xx**xx****xx**xxx***xx**xx*******xx*****xx**xx*****xxx********xxxxxx** 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 hehad 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: