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Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board award the contract for the Toschlog Road
Sanitary Sewer, a Barrett Law project, to L.S. Byrd and Son from Liberty
for $16,823.00, with the Street Dept. to do part of the work, seconded by
Mr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Fire Chief Donavon Johnson asked the Board' s permission to burn down a
house at 1217 So. "J" St. as part of the Fire Department's training pro-
gram. Mr. Howell moved the Board approve the request, seconded by Mr.
Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Andrew C. Cecere,
D President
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Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk
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BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY
OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 17, 1969
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the Municipal Bldg. April 17, 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. Reis of the RP&L appeared to ask the Board's permission to install
seven 175-Watt Mercury Vapor Post Top Mounted Street Lights in the Park
Ridge Addition at $3.75 each and a total cost of $25.25. Mr. Howell moved
the Board to order the lights installed, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani-
mous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs requested that the Board authorize an ordinance to be presented
to Council to appropriate $35,000.00 from the Cumulative Capital Improve-
ment Fund (Cigarette Tax) to be used as part of the expense of the $76,601.-
15 North "A" St.--Phase #1 Project. $41,601.15 is in the Construction and
Reconstruction of Street, Roads, and Thoroughfares (Services Contractual)
Fund. Mr. Jacobs said, that 2$ gasoline tax increase would provide matching
funds on a 3-1 basis, available July 1. .Mr. Howell moved the Board approve
the appropriation, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the
motion was carried..
The City Clerk requested that the Board allow $5.00 dues to the State organi-
zation of Clerk and Clerk-Treasurers be paid out of the Board of Works
budget, "Subscriptions and Dues, " J-26, since the Clerk's budget has no
such category. Mr. Howell moved the request be approved, seconded by Mr.
Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Police Chief Don Strahan appeared to ask permission for Captain Stout and
another officer, possibly Chief Strahan, to be permitted to attend the
Regional Workshop on Urban Arterial Traffic Improvements Seminar in Indiana-
polis, April 21, ,22 and 23. Captain Stout has been asked to be a speaker
for the seminar. " Money is in the Police budget. Mr. Jacobs moved the
request be appro.ved,, seconded. byMr. Howell and on unanimous voice vote
the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan requested that an ordinance be prepared for Council for a
transfer of funds within the Police Dept. budget, the sum of $1,625.00
from L-1 (1-11-111) Payrolls to L-5a (2-21-215) Teletype (LEADS) ($1425.00)
and- to L-18 (3-36-363) Other Office Supplies ($200.00).
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This transfer is requested for the purpose of enabling the Police Department
to participate in a contract with the OHIO LEADS (Law Enforcement Automated
Data System) for the remainder of the year 1969, and to purchase the
necessary office supplies to operate the teletype machine.
Mr. Jacobs moved for approval of the request, seconded by Mr. Howell and
on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Chief Strahan submitted the following letter:
April 17, 1969
Board of Public Works & Safety
Andrew C. Cecere, President
Gentlemen:
It is my recommendation that charges be brouht ,against Officer Gordon
Larry Jenkins, as it has been brought to my attention that he has been in
violation of Department Rules & Regulations, to-wit:
1. Under General Rules & Regulations
Article VI Section 1 under Sub-Section (M)
"All property or money taken on belief of:;having been unlawfully obtained
or of being the proceeds of crime and all stolen or other property seized
by the members of the Police force shall be deposited with the superior
officer on duty."
2. Under General Rules & Regulations
Article VI Section 2 under Sub-Section (F)
"Officers should use their revolvers only in case of self-defense or
other extreme cases and only then with great prudence. If a felon
escapes, or seeks to escape, every effort should first be made to
secure his capture without resort to weapons".
In a written complaint to the Chief of Police by Officer Jenkins' s immediate
superior, Captain Givens, it is charged that following a burglary of the
Mather Coal Company; 1028 North F Street the night of April 5, 1969, he4
recovered a radio near'a fence that was taken from the building by the bur-
lar. Contrary to Department rules, the Officer took this radio home with
him, and kept it until the morning of April 7th, when after a phone call
from Officer Harris, it was returned to Mrs. Emma Wissler, R.R.#2, Box 155,
the owner.
The night of April loth, Officer Jenkins fired several shots at a car that
he and Officer Bledsoe were chasing for a traffic violation, this is contrary
to Department rules. The Office did not report the use of firearms, until
he was questioned about it by his superior officer, Captain Givens.
/s/ Donald L. Strahan
Cheifcof Police
Mr. Cecere moved that charges be brought against Officer Gordon. Larry Jenkins,
and he be given notice to appear before the Board April 24, at 10:00 a.m. at
which time a hearing will be held. He may be represented by counsel if he
so desires, and the Police Department will have witnesses. Mr. Howell seconded
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The Clerk was instructed
to notify Officer Jenkins of the charges and of the hearing by registered
mail, return requested. -
Mr. Winchesl C. Hayes of the Hayes Track Appliance Co. appeared to request
that the Board authorize a restricted parking space on the west side of 3rd
Street near the intersection of No. "A", for the purpose of loading and un-
loading.mail packages. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board authorize a "loading
zone" area at the requested spot, seconded by Mr. Howell and on unanimous
voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Courtner of The Custom Taxi Cab Co. and Mrs. Jerry Good from Tag's Taxi
appeared to discuss rates. Mr. Howell explained that complaints have been
recieved by City offices as well as members of Council about Qdi-screpancies
in taxi fares. He said that if drivers overcharged without the owner' s.
knowledge, the cab. companies should be made aware of the practice. Both
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owners said that if riders noted the number of the cab and the time of
the rride, the driver could then be identified. Mr. Cecere explained
that it was the owner's responsibility to keep their drivers from over-
charging. Cab fares are determined by zones, but charges were not identi-
cal with the two companies. In addition, one company charges for packages,
the other doesn't. Mr. Cecere said that cab fares must be identical and
set by the company. The City, by giving companies a franchise, has the
responsibility to protect the public. He instructed the Traffic Division
and the City Controller to work together with cab company owners to draw
up a set of uniform rules.
Mrr Birck appeared to say that he had hired a contractor to tear down the
house at 1804 North "F" Street which had been condemned by the Building
Commissioner.
M . Cecere read a statement from Mayor Klute announcing that the "Sing
Out Indiana East"group has volunteered to clean an area from the birdge
at South "G" St. to Bridge Ave. , and to paint all the posts on Whitewater
Blvd. on April 26.
Proof of publication for bids for Sanitary Sewer (Needmore) So. 12th St. ,.
was examined, 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 recieved from Hibbert Construction, Inc. of
Franklin, Ind. , for $23,164.11. Mr. Howell moved the bid be referred to
the City Engineer for study and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Jacobs
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board execute the contract for the Toschlog Road
Sanitary Sewer with L.S. Byrd & Son of Liberty, Ind. The bid was $17,989.75
but the estimated cost was $16,823.00. :Consequently the contract contains
change orders to modify the cost to coincide with the estimate by providing
that the City will provide some of the materilas and labor, seconded by
Mr. Howell, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The con-
tract was signed.
Mr. Howell moved that the Board approve having an ordinance prepared for
Council for additional appropriations for Board of Works budget as follows:
FROM: .General Fund Cash Operating Fund $ 10,213.06
TO: General J-1 (1-114111) Salary, 9,258.06
Custodians, Services Personal
General J-13 (2-25-252) Repair of 500.00
Equipment, Services Contractual
General J-20 (3-36-363) Other Office 455.00
Supplies, Supplies $ 10,213.06
Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote the motion was
carried.
Mr. Cecere moved that the Board enter into an agreement with the Richmond
Professional Firefighters, Local 1408 I.A.F.F.-CIO. He explained that it
was basically the same agreement as was in effect last year, with slight
changes in work schedules. He said that relations between the firefighters
and the City had been good. Some of the changes include allowing firemen
who work either Christmas or Labor Day one extra day's pay, and specifying
that firemen are not to do maintenance work except that they carry the
responsibility for keeping their own quarters. The contract will run
for three years, with salry recommendations to be made to Council each
year. The contract does not set rates. Mr. Jacobs seconded the motion
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried and the contract was
signed.
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