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Mr. Howell reported a request from Cox Excavating for a dumping ground
for demolished buildings. Mr. Cecere said that the problem would have
to be considered for all downtown area buildings which are to be de-
molished. He suggested that the City Engineer, the City Controller, and
the Mayor try to work out a solution.
Mr. Howell reported that the Ater' s Ambulance Service quarters needs
boiler repair work. Mr. Cecere said that no money should be spent on
the present location, and a different solution should be found.
11/ 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, MAY 1, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
regular session in the Municipal Bldg. May 1, 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.
Mr. Jacobs moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, with
the following amendments: In paragraph three (3) , two caps, having been
described as "metal"should be described as "concrete"; and the paragraph
dealing with new- bids for the Needmore Sewer project should add that speci-
fications Will be+'Tevisedi'' Mr. Howell seconded and on unanimous voice vote
111 the motion was carried. .
Representatives from Cox Excavating and Potter Excavations appeared to com-
plain that they are not allowed to dump on the landfill and can find no
other place to dump. Mr. Jacobs explained that it is the Sanitary Commission' s
policy not to allow commercial dumping in the landfill. Mr. Cox said that
factories dump in -the, landfill. The excavators suggested a small corner where
they could burn their combustibles without igniting the landfill, as is done
in Muncie. The problem was referred to the Sanitary Commission. Some solu-
tion was to be found between its next meeting and the present time. Mr. Howell
reported that he had, had no cooperation from the Cleveland Wrecking Co. in
cleaning up the situation on 17th St. , but he was pursuing it further.
Assistant Fire Chief William Berry recommended that the Board accept the
resignation of Captain Howard Sprouse and place him on pension effective
May 6, 1969, the;Pension Board, already having approved the request. Mr.
Howell moved the.,Board, approve the request, seconded by Mr.. Jacobs and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that Lewis Lakes be promoted to the rank of Engineer
effective May 7, 1969, Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the recommendation
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that Jack Cruse be promoted to the rank of Engineer,
effective May 7, 1969. Mr. Howell moved that the recommendation be approved,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that Probationary Fireman David Myers, successfully
having completed his probation, be advanced to regular fireman, effective
April 29, 1969. Mr. 'Howell moved the recommendation be approved, seconded
by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Berry recommended that Probationary Fireman Charles Pennington, having
successfully completed his period of probation, be advanced to regular fireman,
effective April 29, 1969. Mr.' :Howell moved the recommendation be approved,
seconded by Mr. ,J,.acobs; and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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Chief Berry asked the Board's permission to send Cleal Rheuble, James
Walters and Bob Bowen to a firs—Laid insturctors course at Camp Limber-
lost, LaGrange, Ind. , from June 8 to June 18. Mr. Jacobs moved- that -
the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried. -
Chief Berry reported that the Fire Department will hold a fire school
May 8, for new applicants. Mr. Cecere thanked the Department for the
fine-.work- done at the. two recent fires. - : : . - - =
John McGovern appeared to ask the Board's permission to block off the
alley at 400 So. 14th St. temporarily while he tears down a garage.
He would set up his own barricades and would clean up each day' s work.
Captain Stout saw no problem and Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board
approve the request, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
Captain Stout presented the following letter from thePost Office:
Dear Mr. Stout:
In a recent survey made by the Postal Inspection Service, we were
cited for not sufficiently protecting the exits from our Post Office
properties. I would appreciate it very much if you would arrange to
either place signs or paint warnings on -the pavement at these exits.
At the Main Office, at the exit of -the alley onto North "A" St. ; on
North 9th St. at the exit of the alley and at the end of our driveway
next to the building.
At the Friends Station, at the exit of the alley onto Northwest 5th St.
At the Parcel Post Station at the exit from the post-office lot.
I- would also suggest that signs be posted limiting speed to 5
miles per hour. A sign at the Friends Station "No Parking This Side
of Sign" would also be appropriate.
I would suggest that the following signs be placed at the exits.
"STOP"
PEDESTRIAN
CROSSWALK
Your kind consideration and that of the Board, will be greatly
appreciated.
Gratefully yours,
/s/ A.R. Bietry,
Postmaster
Captain Stout recommended that the Board approve 18 by 24 inch signs,
reading "Stop for 'Pedestrians" to be placed at the No. "A" St. and No.
9th St. exits of the alley, at-N.W. 5th St. and on No. "E" St. in the
1000 block, the expense to be borne by the Post Office. Captain Stout
said he was against the speed limit. Mr. Jacobs moved that Captain Stout'
recommendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
Captain Stout reported having received revised rates from the taxi com-
panies on Monday. --He didn't feel that he had had time to check out the
fairness of the rates, but didn't think the changes accomplished much.
Mr. Cecere said it may be necessary to ask Council to change the ordinance.
Mr. Howell suggested writing: to.'cities comparable to Richmond to find
their way of handling taxis. The possibility of asking taxis to install
meters was discussed. Captain• Stout said he would look into the opera-
ting costs of taxis.
Sanitary Engineer Ed Ross appeared in regard to the dumping request at the
landfill. He said although some factories do use the landfill, they only
dump small waste, . but the City can't handle contractor' s dumping, because
of the large size:of the pieces. Mr. Cecere said he felt some provision
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should be.made _for contractors to dump if we allow industrial dumping.
Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Ross said they would try to find a solution.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the Municipal Bldg. landscaping has been started.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the No. 1 Fire Station construction is still being,
held up because no delivery date is available for Flexicore columns.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the Huffman Road widening project would probably
cost about $14,000.00. He said a map needs to be drawn up of the City
to designate arterial roads for purposes of obtaining matching funds from
the State.
The Board set June 22 for the date for the official opening ceremonies
and open house for the new Municipal Bldg. The open house is to be from
12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. , with official ceremonies of dedication to be
held at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Howell is to be general chairman of the committee,
with Mrs. Hoskins assisting him.
Mr. Howell reported two change-orders for the Municipal Bldg. , the ommission
of the West drive will subtract $640.00 from the cost; and the addition
of an additional speaker in the switchboard room and additional light
fixtures in the police department will add $115.02.
Mr. Jacobs reported that Johns Manville would like the City to take over
some land at Indiana Avenue, south of "L" St. which consists in part of
an unimporved road. The City would have to improve the road. If the City
is not willing to take it over, the land would be turned over to a private
contractor. Mr. Jacobs recommended that the City do nothing about it.
Mr. Jacobs reported that several requests have come in from industries for
the City to maintain roads which they have built on their own property,
for their own use, but which are being used by the public. He recommends
that the City not consider these requests.
111 The Board signed a contract with A & F Engineering Co. for a traffic signal
survey on No. and So. "A" Sts. for $12,000.00.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
4t)CT-,c4q-14.-Ld /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, MAY 8, 1969 • .
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the Municipal Building, May 8, 1969 at the hour of
9:00 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.
Mayor Klute presented representatives from the 8th grade class of St. Andrew' s
School who participated in a clean-up project for S oi th 9th Street. Mr.
Cecere expressed appreciation on beha,lf,;o;f., the -Board _to, ;the<.students for
their assistance in this project.
Mr. John Hitch and Mr. Carl Lipscomb appeared before the Board to request
that something be done about the protection of local merchants from transient
peddlers. Mr. Hitch suggested that the present Peddlers Ordinance be amended.
Mr. Cecere said he would check into this matter and see what could be done.
City,;Eng ,neer Dale Jacobs presented a contract to the Board for the construc-
tion of streets and dewers in the Idden Valley subdivision, 3rd Addition.
The Contract involves the Nicholson, Magaw and Delucio companies. Mr. Jacobs
moved that the contract be approved by the Board, seconded by Mr. Howell and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.