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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-24-1969 Page 29 BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 24, 1969 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. April 24, 1969, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock..-a..m. Mr. Cecere presiding with the following members being 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 reported having investigated a retaining wall along Ft. Wayne Avenue on Penn-Central property, according to a request by Councilman Frank Marino. He said the wall served no purpose, two metal caps which had been part of it are on the sidewalk, and he considered it a safety hazard. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board ask the Penn Central Railroad to remove the wallas a safety hazard, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unani- mous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs also reported that .he. has checked with Street Commissioner Tosch- lo.g,.:on the conditions_of railroad_crossings in the City and all were found to be in poor condition. No reports have been received on the progress of repairing railroad crossings, as had been promised by Railroad officials. Mr. Cecere said he would write to them. Sgt. Paul Martin of the Traffic Division recommended that the Board authorize the removal of parking on the north side of the 1100 block of South "L" St. He said a traffic hazard now exists because parents delivering and calling for their children double park because of parked cars. He said the school principal agreed to the change. Mr. Jacobs moved the Traffic Division!s recommendation be approved, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Sgt. Martin requested a 25-foot additional parking restriction on the south side of the 900 block of North "D" St. , and a 62-foot additional parking restriction on the north side of the 900 block of North "D" St. , the pre- sent restrictions not being sufficient for south-bound motorists on North 9th St. to negotiate a smooth left turn onto North "D" St. He said park- ing tooclose to the corner may be cause of some of the accidents occuring at that intersection. Two west-bound traffic lanes are to be installed; the center lane would be a THRU lane and the curb lane would be a RIGHT TURN lane. Mr. Howell moved the request from the Traffic Division be approved., seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. - Mr. Cecere reported that the hearing for the suspension of Officer.Gordon Jenkins has been postponed until May 8 because Officer Jenkins did not have enough notice. Mr. Froelicher representing the Red Barn Drive-In Restaurant appeared fol- lowing complaints concerning a damaged retaining wall and garbage litter and odor. Mr. Froelicher said that only trash was being disposed of in closed containers, and it is collected each day except Sunday. Mr. Cecere asked him to warn his employees to keep trash containers closed at all times. Mr. Froehlicher said he has plans for remodeling the front of his establishment and will also install a new furnace and air-conditioning system. Mrs. Edith Kees, 609 So. 13th St. appeared to complain about a-wooden light pole painted aluminum color which had recently been installed in front of her house. Aluminum poles have been installed from "A" Street to "E" Street on South 13th, and she wants one in front of her house. Mr. Cecere promised to get in touch with RP&L and see what could be done. Mr. Mosey of ,Mosey.Manufacturing Co. appeared to discuss-a complaint by Councilman Frank Marino-that-oil was leaking across the sidewalk out of drums-containing metal shavings, making the sidewalk slippery and unsafe. Mr. Mosey- said that his employees areas carefulas possible, . but oil will sometimes leak out. He said he is in need of more space and is trying to acquire additional property, and when he does, the situation will be taken care of. Mr. Cecere asked him to admonish his employees to be more careful. Page 30 Board of Works & Safety April 24, 1969 Street Commissioner Toschlog appeared to request permission to use an area owned by the City at 17th St. and New Paris Pike as a dump. He said 4.6 acres is available. A fence and a gate with a lock is needed. He said his department would keep the dump neat. Police Chief Don Strahan siad that for the past week a motorcycle patrol has been on duty constantly in the area to keep people from dumping. Mr. Jacobs moved that the request be approved, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Jimmy Johnson, representing the VFW Loyalty Day parade, asked that the City block off 12th St. on parade day, May 3, in addition to 13th, 14th and 15th, since 62 units are expected to participate, some of them con- taining as many as 150 people. Chief Strahan brought up the problem of leaving one lane of traffic open on 5th St. for the Fire Department, during the program. It was decided to hold the ceremonies on one of the Municipal Bldg. parking lots instead. Mr. Jacobs moved that the request to block off 12th St. for the formation of the parade be granted, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. A discussion was had about the use of brand names to designate standards in the specifications for the new fire alarm system. Mr. Jacobs said this is standard procedure in construction specifications and did not mean that one company was favored over another. Mr. Jacobs moved that the date for opening bids for the alarm system be set for May 22, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Assistant Fire Chief William Berry reported that the color chosen for the new rescue unit is red. Chief Strahan requested that the Police Department' s paid holidays concur with the schedule of the Fire Department. He said funds were available for this year, and the Department expects to ask Council for the proper appropriation for the future. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Police Department request be approved, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board reset the opening date for bids for the North "A" St. , Phase I project from May 8 to May 29. He said the State Highway Department has made some changes in their requirements and more time is needed. The later bid date is also advisable because disposition of the 2¢ gasoline tax increase may be made at that time, which will af- fect the financing of the project. Mr. Howell seconded and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs reported that the only bid received for the Needmore Sewer pro- ject was $23,164.11, which was approximately $5,000.00 over the estimated cost. According to Barrett Law, costs may not exceed the estimate. Mr. Jacobs moved that the bid be rejected and the Board readvertise for new bids to be opened May 22, 1969, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs reported that the sewer project for the So. 16th and "V" area would cost approximately::$14,000. The Board had decided to build the sewer since the people in the area are poor and it was considered to the best interest of the City to have a sewer line in the area. At present there are no funds available. Mr. Jacobs said he would check the possi- bility of financing the sewer. Mr. Howell explained that no funds are available for the street lights ordered installed at the previous meeting for the Park Ridge Addition and the porject had not been approved by the Street Lighting Committee. Mr. Howell moved that the order to install be rescinded until money can be appropriated. Mr. Jacobs seconded and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Howell reported that the budget for electric current for City facili- ties, judging by present bills, will have about a $3,000.00 deficit. He will make his report to the Council. Page 31 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. IIIThere being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. /s/ Andrew C. Cecere, President 141-,1Z--- --P-4--4---LAA Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk *- -x-******ESE-x--x-******** *********x x x-X-*************************x x x x-3HHf******* 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, revi'sed 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 sand 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 dire 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. ,y J 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. 4J;acobe and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.