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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-22-1969 Page 39 On Friday, April 11, 1969, Captain Crawley and Captain Williams showed a film, "Every_ Second" County" and gave a demonstration on Cardio pulminory- resucitation and First Aid. This was at the American Red Cross and 100 people were in attendance. Captain Crawley and Captain Williams gave a 45-minute recitation to voca- tional classes at Pleasant View School on "Making a Career of the Fire Department" . Slides on training were also shown, 55 pupils were present. The Fire Prevention Bureau had to close the' Clark' s Super 100 Service' Station at 110 East Main Street down for necessary gasoline repairs. Indianapolis sent over a repairman immediately. Repairs were made and the Station was re-inspected and allowed to reopen the same day. The Fire Prevention Bureau spent considerable time with Hayes Appliances Division to change their cutting torches from Liquid Petroleum Gas over to Natural Gas. The Fire Prevention Bureau is starting to make rooming house inspections with other departments in the City. The Fire Prevention Bureau is still working on the investigation as to the possible cause of the fire at W.T. Grants Store. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harlan Green, Captain- Fire Prevention Bureau John Miller of Miller' s Dairy appeared to ask permission to move a light pole in order to install a driveway for a new milkhouse. Mr. Cecere told him to submit a plot plan and get approval, then he can have the light pole moved. Mr. Howell moved that the Board refer the request by the South Side Baptist Church for a church parade on June 14 to Captain Stout, since no representa- tive of the Church has appeared. There being-no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. (40..)t _ - /s/ Andrew C. Cecere, President Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, ity Clerk ***x x x x*********x x*x x*****x x*****-x-**x x x****x x***********x x x*max-x x***x x****** BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 22, 1969 - The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. May 22, 1969, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (edst) . Mr. Jacobs presiding. Mr. Howell, City Controller present and Mr. Klinge sitting in an advisory capacity only, during Mr. Cecere' s absence for part of the meeting. 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. Denton appeared for the South Side Baptist Church to request permission to hold a church parade to promote Teen College for Christ, June 14, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. The parade will consist of about 10 decorated cars and will follow a short route in the vicinity of the Church at So. 6th and "0" Sts. Captain Stout of the Traffic Division foresaw no problems, and Mr. Howell moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Assistant Fire Chief William Berry recommended that Captain Harlan Green be promoted to Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau, effective May 23, 1969. Mr. Howell moved that the Board authorize the appointment, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Chief Berry recommended that Donald Atkins be appointed as probationary fireman effective May 24, 1969, having fulfilled all requirements for the Page 40 Fire Department. Mr. Howell moved the appointment be approved, seconded by 'Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote- the motion was carried.., Chief Berry reported having received a request for a fire hydrant in the Crestdale Addition on Idlewild Drive. Mr. Howell moved that Chief Berry investigate the situation and report back to the Board May 29, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was ,carried. Chief Berry gave the following Spring Clean-Up Campaign Report: SPRING CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN REPORT FIRE PREVENTION REPORT DATE: From 5-19-69 to 5-21-69 _ NUMBER OF HOMES ACTUALLY INSPECTED 61 NUMBER NOT HOME 78 NUMBER THAT REFUSED ADMITTANCE 6 NUMBER OF JUNK AUTOS FOUND 1 NUMBER OF ORDERS ISSUED 12' OUTSIDE OIL TANKS IMPROPERLY SET 2 TOTAL NUMBER OF STOPS MADE 148 ESTIMATED TOTAL ,NAN HOURS 492 ESTIMATED AMOUNT,OF GASOLINE 10 Gal. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robert A. Crawley, Captain Winchell Hays appeared on behalf of the American Legion to request per- mission to hold Memorial Services at, the FreedomFountain on May 30th at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Jacobs suggested he get in touch with Captain Stout to work out the details. Mr. Howell moved the request be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs reported having received a request for a curb cut at No,. 9th and "A" Sts. by the Palladium Item. Captain Stout recommended that the first two stalls at the entrance of the parking lot be eliminated to prevent people from backing out into the street. There were no objections from City Plan. Mr. Jacobs moved the request be approved, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs read a note from the Clerk stating that the deadline for the Council agenda for the June 2 meeting has been moved up from 11:30 a.m. Firday to the same hour on Thursday, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Mr. Howell read a notice of a hearing on the annual assessment for periodic maintenance of the Quigg Ditch, from the Joint Wayne County, Indiana & Preble County, Ohio Drainage Board. ' The hearing is, to! be held• 'at the Wayne Co. Courthouse, Surveyor' s Office, at 2:00 p.m. , Juen 23, 1969. Captain Stout reported a request from Magaw Construction, Inc. for parking restriction in front of their office on Hawkins Road. Captain Stout re- commended- that this be done for safety and better visibility. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board authorize the placing of two No Parking signs and have the curb painted yellow in the designated area, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. - Mayor Klute read the following letter: May 21, 1969 Mayor Byron Klute Richmond Municipal Building _,.Richmond, Indiana Dear Mayor:. . The City of Richmond, Indiana has experienced during the year of 1964 some 982 automobile accidents, with 5 persons being killed and 188 persons injured. During 1965 there were 1,060 accidents with 7 persons --killed and 192 persons injured. In 1966 there were about 1,271 accidents, 5 persons were killed and some 241 persons injured. During the year of 1967, 1,265 accidents took place killing only 1 person and injuring 282. Page 41 For the year of 1968 there were 1,285 accidents, 3 persons killed and 270 persons injured. There were about 45,000 auto license plates sold to residents of Wayne County during the year of 1967 and about 49,000 license plates sold during 1968. Since January 1st, 1969 to May 19, 1969 about 35,000 vehicle license plates have been sold to residents of Wayne County. We definitely feel there are two main reasons why the City of Richmond has been able to "hold the line" regarding the number of traffic accidents as well as persons being killed and injured. Those two reasons being first of all an excellent selective enforcement program involving quality of,. traffic arrests and not volume. We have taken a closer look at the major causes of accidents and their frequency regarding location and have attacked the problem in this manner. Secondly we feel an untiring amount of effort has been put forth to improve the method of handling traffic in the City. As a result of improved traffic engineering we have been able to widen streets, remove parking, added turn lanes, cut curb radius, retimed traffic signal lights, added pedestrian signals, broadened the street painting program, construction of traffic islands, improving the one way street program, and up-dating of all traffic control signs. Despite the fact the entire state as well as the nation has seen a definite increase in the number of accidents and persons being killed and injured, Richmond has been able to stay well below the average per registered vehicles and vehicle miles traveled. The citizens of Richmond and Wayne County as well as our Ohio neighbors deserve the most credit, as they have cooperated and have shown the proper attitude. _ Respectfully, /s/ Walt:Stout, Captain Traffic Division Police Department Mayor Klute commended the Police Department for their work in holding down the number of accidents, and proclaimed May 24 to May 30 Safety Week. He 111- said he believed it appropriate to call the publics' attention to safety this particular week because of the added traffic through Richmond due to the 500-mile race. Captain Stout thanked the Board for its cooperation in the safety program. Mr. Stephen Sherrow, who had been adked to appear before the Board concerning his property at No.. 5th and "C" Sts. , did not appear. The Clerk reported having sent him notice with a requested return. There had been no return, and the Post Office had been unable to deliver the letter. Since it is Post Office policy to allow the addressee ten days to pick up a registered letter, the Board .decided to wait until the May 29 meeting to see' if Mr. Sherrow would appear. Mr. PaullDavis, owner of the property located at 435-437 Main St. , appeared together with Mr. Richard Brantner, to show why a condemnation order issued by the Building Commissioner April 22, 1968 should not be complied with. Mr. Davis said that at the time he was under the impression that_ the entire block would be condemned and wrecked. . He said that he has a common wall with property owned by Mrs. Mercurio and' Mr.. Brandenburg, and to wreck his building separately of the other two would add considerable expense and might expose him to liability suits due to the common wall, and a common roof line with the Brandenburg building. Mr. John Sayre, representing Mrs. Mercurio, owner of the building located at 431-435 Main Street, agreed that both buildings should be wrecked at the same time. He asked for two week' s time to work out an agreement between Mrs. Mercurio and Mr. Davis. Building Com- missioner Ed Goins agreed that there was a problem. He said the Branden- burg building has not been condemned because it meets Housing Code standards. The buildings are in a Redevelopment area but can't be purchased until the Neighborhood Development Plan application is approved. Mr. Jacobs moved that both Davis and Mercurio be granted two weeks to work out an agreement on wrecking procedures, and that, meanwhile, Mr. Goins, Mr. Davis and Mr. Brandenburg meet to discuss the effects of the wrecking of the Davis Build- ing on the Brandenburg Building, seconded by Mr.. Howell and on unanimous voice; vote, the motion was carried. Page 42 Police Chief Don Strahan recommended the appointment of Garlan Joe McNew as probationary patrolman in the Police Department effective May 28, Mr. McNew having passed the necessary tests and requirements. Mr. Howell moved the appointment be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani- mous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Klinge examined proof of publication for the Needmore Sewer project. Mr. Jacobs moved that the proof of publication be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. One bid was opened from DeBolt Construction Co. for $20,150.20 at a unit cost of $7.00 per foot and $400.00 per manhole. Mr. Jacobs moved that the bid be referred to the Engineer for 'study and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Park Commissioner Don McBirde appeared to request that the Board remove parking at the entrance to Clear Creek Park at West Main and 13th Sts. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board approve "No Parking or Standing" on West Main St. (south side) from the entrance of Clear Creek Park to the 13th and Main intersection, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr.. Klinge examined proof of publication for the two bids for two-way radio equipment and alarm system for the Fire Department. Mr. Jacobs moved that the proof of publication be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The following bids were then opened: (see attached sheet) Mr. Jacobs moved the bids be referred to the Fire Department and the Engineer for study and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unani- mous voice vote the motion was carried. Chief Strahan requested permission to attend the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police Conference at Elkhart, Indiana, `June 8 through 12. Funds are available. Mr. Cecere moved for approval of the request,, set onded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs reported having received weed complaints about Lot 1, Lin-Kay Place and the property owned by Charles Smith on Pinehurst Drive. Both owners have been contacted and have not complied. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board order the weeds cut at both properties and bill the owners, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell presented a petition by residents of the 900 block of So. 17th to install a street light in the block, using the utility pole already in- stalled. Mr. Howell moved that the request be referred to the Street Lighting Committee, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell reported a request from Miss Hazel Risinger, 2002 So. 14th St. for additional street lights on So. "B" St. from the tenth St. Park east for several blocks. She complained of uneven sidewalk, littered streets, and a parked motorcycle. Mr. Jacobs moved the street light request be referred to the Street Lighting Committee, the sidewalk problem to the Engineer and the motorcycle to the Police Department, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Cecere asked the Board to consider the request by Councilman Hilligoss that Street Department employees be reimbursed for holidays worked on the same basis as are police and fireman., Mr. Jacobs moved that Street Depart- ment employees who work on holidays be given an additional day's pay at the rate of two holidays this year,, four next year, and six the following year. This schedule affects only one person since only one man is on duty for the Street Department on holidays, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Captain Stout recommended that the Board• approve a request from the Tarum Shrine Club for a change in a parade permit granted earlier. The new schedule calls for a parade on July 19 at 3 p.m. , to start in the 1500 block of East Main St. proceeding west on East Main to the 1st block South of 4th Street, where it will disburse. The Shrine asked for permission to. use the blocksof No. and So. 15th, 14th and 13th Sts.. for assembling the parade. The purpose of the parade is to promote a Shrine-sponsored circus Page 43 on August 6th. Mr. Jacobs moved the request be approved, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Richard Brantner requested permission to block off part of So. "B" St. east of 46th St. , and all of 45th St. from June 13-29, for the Homerarama show. There are no people living in those locations. Mr. Jacobs moved the request be approved and suggested Mr. Brantner get in touch with Cap- tain Stout for-arrangements, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice votethe motion was carried. 111 Mr. Brantner recommended to the Board that it study, together with the Fire Prevention Bureau, apartment projects in the City for adequate fire protection and fireproof construction. The Board approved that the City intervene in the Gas Co. rate increase case. There being no further_business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. 4.6„),,L,6 /s/ Andrew C. Cecere , President Attest: Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk **xx***xx**********xx*xx**xx**xxxx****xxx*xx***xx****xxxxxxxxx***xx***xx**xx BOARD OF WORKS & SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 29, 1969 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. , May 29, 1969 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (edst) . Mr. Cecere presiding with the following members y •present: , _Mr. Howell, City Controller and Mr-., Jacobs, City Engineer. The 111 following business was had to-wit: Mr. Jacobs asked that the minutes of the May 22, meeting be amended to show that he made the recommendation concerning the elimination of the two parking stalls at the entrance of the parking lot in regards to the Pallidium-Item curb cut request. Mr. -Jacobs moved that the minutes be approved as amended, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Cecere reported having attended a pre-trial hearing in Indianapolis ; before the Public Service Commission where the Gas Co. is petitioning for a rate increase. Future hearings are scheduled for August 4, and 25, in the Public Service Commission office in Indianapolis, and a field hearing to be held in Richmond in the City Council Chambers on Aug . 28 at the City' s request. The Board of Works has filed a formal petition to intervene- in the increase case because- it felt the increase excessive, the Gas Co. having failed to render all services required of it. The pre-trial hearing con- cerned itself chiefly with setting a test year for purposes of determining expenditures and income. The gas Co. asked that the year from-May- 1, 1968 to April 31, 1969 be designated as the test year, a position which Mr. Cecere opposed on the ground that it was not a typical year as to Gas expenditures on maintenance, however the Commission felt that the most recent year should be used, although proper adjustments will be made. Mr. Cecere urged all concerned citizens to attend the local hearing. Mayor Klute made the following request: May 27; 1969 - Board of Public Works-&- Safety - - - - Municipal Building City of Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: - . - . I am happy to report that the much needed repair--.of,rail crossings on North-South lines are now receiving extensive maintenance.