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Mr. Jacobs reported that the Street Lighting Committee recommends ordering
25 wood poles which are light grey and metallic-looking in appearance
to install as a trial on So. 13th St. to test public reaction to them.
The Committee also recommends the use of post-top units for residential
areas. Mr. Jacobs moved for approval of this action by the Committee,
seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Hoskins reported having talked to Mr. Sheffer of the City Bus Lines
and that bus motors are being given all possible attention to reduce
exhaust fumes.
Mr. Cecere presented a preliminary draft for a resolution for the Need-
more Sanitary sewer, a Barrett Law project. Mr. Jacobs moved that the
Board approve the improvement and advertise the resolution to be brought
to a public hearing March 20. Mr. Hoskins seconded and on unanimous
voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs asked the Board's approval to advertise for bids for a sani-
tary sewer on Toschlog Road, a Barrett Law project. He reported that the
Resolution was approved by the Board December 5, 1968, and a public
hearing was held on January 2, at which time no remonstrances were heard.
The City has acquired three easements, from Anna Thomas, George Huber, and
Tremarco, Inc. Mr. Jacobs moved that bids be opened March 27, Mr. Hoskins
seconded and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the vacation schedule for City employees did not
seem to work out for people on hourly rates, and a new schedule will have
to be worked out.
Mr. Jacobs reported that he has completed a list of matters to be attended
to by the railroads and that a letter to that effect will soon be sent to
the railroads.
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 PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 27, 1969
The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the Municipal Building, February 27, 1969, at the .
hour of 9:00 a.m. Mr. Cecere presiding with Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Jacobs
present. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Hoskins moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Russell Peterson of the Porter Sign Co. appeared to discuss a sign
on Sheridan St. at Waterfall St. which is located on City property. He
said the sign has been in the same location since 1948 with no complaints,
but he agreed to move it if it was decided how far. Mr. Cecere told him
the sign had to be moved back nine feet and asked that it be done immediately.
Mr. Peterson inquired about City policy for private property on City land.
Mr. Cecere said that rights-of-way belonged to the public and the City
had no right to grant to anyone their exclusive use.
Police Chief Don Strahan requested the Board's approval of the advancement
of Officer Dale Elvin Sharits from probationary patrolman to First Class
patrolman, effective Feb. 26, Sharits having completed satisfactorily one
year of probation. Mr. Hoskins moved this be approved, seconded by Mr.
Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
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Chief Strahan requested the Board's permission to send Detective Sgt.
James E. Hieger to a training seminar on narcotics and dangerous drugs,
to be conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics, Feb. 27 and 28, in
Indianapolis at the Federal Bldg. Mr. Jacobs moved this be approved,
seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was
carried.
Fire Chief Donovan Johnson presented the follovng request to the Board:
February 26, 1969
Board of Public Works & Safety
Richmond, Indiana
Dear Sir:
The following is presented to the Board of Public Works & Safety
for action:
1) Robert Bowen has successfully completed the one year probation-
ary period on the Richmond Fire Department and I recommend that Mr. Bowen
be advanced to a regular fireman effective February 26, 1969.
2) L.V. Baker, 83 North West "G" Street, has passed all physical
and mental examinations to become a probationary fireman. I recommend
that Mr. Baker be appointed a probationary fireman.effective February
28, 1969..
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Donavon C. Johnson, Fire Chief_`
Mr. Hoskins moved these requests be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs
and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Francis Daniels, Weights and Measures Inspector appeared to report on
his attendance of the Weights and Measures School in January and to ask
that the Board declare March 1-7 as Weights and Measures week. The
purpose of Weights and Measures controls and inspections. Mr. Jacobs
moved that this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous
voice vote, the motion was carried.
Dog Warden James Ferguson appeared before the Board. After a discussion
it was decided that Charles Howell, future City Controller would look
into;;the -problem of dogs at the animal shelter as well as in the streets
and would report back to the Board. A report by some local veterinairans
had been made early last year to council, but due to the explosion nothing
was done.
Jim Johnson, 736 South 6th St. , 10th District Loyalty Chairman of the VFW,
appeared to request permission to hold a loyalty day parade on May 3,
to promote loyalty to the U.S. and as a way of offsetting the May 1
Communist celebrations. Participating in the parade will be, besides the
VFW, service groups, Boy Scouts, various bands, and any groups and persons
interested in showing their loyalty to the U.S. The parade is to form at 15th
St. , and go to the Municipal Bldg. at 4th St. along Main St. , and traffic
will have to be kept off Main St. from 1 to 3 p.m. Mr. Jacobs moved that
permission be granted and asked Mr. Johnson to work with Captain Stout on
details, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion
was carried.
Bill Adler, from the Bureau of Buildings appeared to talk about sanitary
conditions in the 2000-2100 block of So. 16th Street, where no sanitary
sewer exists and where each side on the west side of the street has
outhouses, and where there is no pavement or gravel on the street. He
showed a sketch of the area. Building Commissioner Ed Goins said that
his department has worked in the area for about six months, and the resi-
dents have been approached about the construction of a sanitary sewer
under the Barrett Law, but that they are financially unable to participate
in such a project. Mr. Jacobs said that such a project would cost about
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$6,000.00. Mr. Cecere said that he thought the City should construct
the sewer without the Barrett Law, in the hope that some of the residents
would build indoor facilities. He expressed doubt as to whether the
people could afford to hook into the sewer even if one existed. Mayor
Klute expressed regret that a federal home improvement law is not in
effect, which would allow the City to build the sewer, then declare the
area code enforcement area, which would make the residents eligible for Fe-
deral grants of up to $1500 to construct indoor bathrooms and make other
needed improvements in their homes. Mr. Goins said that most of the houses
in the area are condemnable and are being condemend as soon as they become
vacant to prevent others from moving in. Mr. Cecere moved that the
Engineer prepare plans and specifications to construct a lateral sanitary
sewer on South 16th St. between "U" and "T" Sts;, seconded Mr. Hoskins
and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Ed Goins brought up a concern over fire protection on South 20th, 21st
and 22nd Sts. , and said that the Board had ordered water for the area
but the Richmond Water Co. had not yet complied. Mr. Cecere said hem
would meet with Water Co. officials and request that they comply.
Mr. Goins reported that February had been a goodbuilding month with
approximately $3,800.00 worth of building permits issued.
Mr. Ed Ross, Sanitary Engineer suggested that a sewer interceptor be
extended into the Riley school area.
Mr. Jacobs said that the Shell 0i1 Co. had never been notified of the
Board' s decision, December 12, 1968, that it should bear the cost of
relocating a pedistrian signal at the Shell Oil station at 15th and
East Main, where an opening in the curb has been placed contrary to
City regulations. Mr. Cecere said, he would notify the Company.
Mr. Robert Hudson local theater owner appeared to explain the policy
on movies. He said that the Supreme Court has ruled movies as pieces
of art and that obscenity is to be judged by legal standards as entireties.
No segment may be taken out of the context and judged separately. He
explained that movies are labeled G,M,R or X. G movies (general) are
for everyone; M (Mature) may be seen by children at their parents' dis-
cretion; R (restrictedto persons over 16) no children are admitted un-
less their parents insist on it; X movies are not shown in Richmond.
Mr. Cecere expalined that the Board does not intend to censure movies
or anything else, but that the responsibility rests with the general
public, with people of standing in the community, and also with theater
oweners to impose self-discipline. Mr. Hudson said that he has accepted
his share of the responsibility because about 20% of the movies made are
not shown in Richmond. He added that it does not mean that youngsters
will not see these films because theater owners in nearby cities do not
exercise the same restraint. He said that churches have endorsed the
rating system and rating letters always are prominently displayed on
the box office and in advertisements.
Mr. Jacobs filed the cost estimate for a sewer in the Needmore area,
Resolution 1090-1969 at $18,178.00.
Mr. Jacobs asked that the Board accept the dedication of a 10 foot wide
strip of Hayes track land on N. "A" Street, for the purpose of widening
the street. Mr. Jacobs moved that this be approved, seconded by Mr.
Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Cecere thanked Mr. Hoskins, who is retiring from his City position
at the endoof this week, for his dedicated work during the 14 months he
served as City Controller.
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