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Mr. Robert Rees of RP&L discussed a complaint by a resident of South
13th Street concerning a light pole located in front of her house.
She complained of the pole being made of wood rather than of aluminum.
He said he has also received complaints from people who wanted wooden
poles rather than metal and that nothing could be done to please each
individual house owner.
Board Chairman, Mr. Cecere, called a meeting of the Council's Street
Lighting Committee for Tuesday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Board of Works room.
Mr. Cecere read the following letter:
Board of Works
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your co-operation
in the training of our patrolman.
We have had this help since the term of Chief Mitrione, and it
has been valuable in our training program.
During my years on the force I have experienced the friendly re-
lationship between the two departments.
Being a samll department the opportunities to repay are few but
I assure you that if that time ever comes, we will be there.
Yours respectfully,
/s/ L. 0. Brankle, Chief
The Board approved on motion by Mr. Hoskins and second by Mr. Jacobs
a request for a transfer within the City Court's budget from Witness
Fees to Extra Help,. and ordered the Clerk to prepare a resolution for
Council.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the meeting adjourned. _
Andrew C. Cecere, Chairman
Attest: Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 20, 1969
The Board of Public;;Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the Municipal Building, February 20, 1969 at the
hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Cecere presiding with the following
members being present: Mr. Hoskins, and Mr. Jacobs. 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.
David Kelley of Firestone Stores, 15 South 9th St. appeared to request
permission to place ,,a .small trailer contining a pig on the sidewalk in
front of his store from Feb. 19 to 22. The Board decided unanimously
that no permit for such use of sidewalks had ever or should be issued,
and the request was denied.
Captain Stout of the Traffic Division read the following request from
John Geiger of the Tarum Shrine Club:
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February 19, 1969
Board of Public Works and Safety
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
The Tarum Shrine Club of Richmond, Indiana requests permission to have
a State Tarum Shrine Parade in Richmond on Saturday August 2, 1969 start-
ing at 3:30 p.m. The parade will form on the upper drive in Glen Miller
Park starting at about 2:00 p.m.
The parade route will be as follows:
Leave. upper drive of Glen Miller Park at 3:30 p.m. sharp heading West
on North "E" Street to North 15th Street, South on North 15th Street to
East Main Street, East on East Main Street to the 22nd Street entrance
of the park where the parade will disband.
The purpose of forming the parade in the park area is to offer better
facilities for those coming from out of town regarding off street parking
and picnic areas. There will be several bands, as well as marching units,
plus other units from out town Shrine Clubs. This request has been
cleared with Don McBride Park Department Superintendent and also Chief of
Police Don Strahan.
The Tarum Shrine Club of Richmond, Indiana would also request permission
to have the Cole Bros. Circus show two performances in Richmond on Wed-
nesday August 6, 1969 to be held in the area of the old "Shinkle Park"
near North 10th and "J" Street. Permission to use off street parking in
the area has been obtained from those property owners involved. This
request has also been cleared with Chief of Police Don Strahan and Don
McBride Park Department Superintendent. All necessary liability insurance
will be provided as in thepast.
Respectfully submitted
/s/ John Geiger
Tarum Shrine Club
Richmond, Indiana
Captain Stout explained that the request was approved by the Police Dept.
Mr. Jacobs moved that the request be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins
and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Jacobs moved for approval of the investment of $30,000.00 surplus
in the Barrett Law Waiver Fund in U.S. Treasury Notes, to mature not
later than August 1, 1969, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous
voice vote, the motion was carried.
Captain Stout reported that the order sent several weeks ago to the
managers of the Gateway Shopping Center to remove signs reading "no
• 'ter:
Parking by Order of Police," had not been complied with. The Board
asked the Clerk to request a representative to come before the Board
February 27, to discuss the matter.
Mr. Jacobs reported that: some of, the Porter signs on Waterfall Road do
encroach on City property. captain Stout was asked to request that these
sings be removed immediately.
Mr. Jacobs reported that he has set up a meeting of representative of
the Gas Co. , the Water Co , the Street Dept. and his office to dis-
cuss an equitable program for sharing the cost of repaving of streets
which have been dug up by utilities. The meeting is scheduled for
Feb. 28, and he will have a report b y March 12.
The Mayor appeared and voiced his concern over the showing of lewd movies
by local theaters. He said adults should set an example by not attending
shows which are not worthwhile. He said parents should encourage their -
children to choose a high caliber of entertainment. Mr. Cecere agreed
that the best way to make theaters 'show higher caliber movies is by
withholding of support of poor shows. He felt the. Board should not attempt
to tensor. He said the movie operators as well as the press have an obli-
gation to the public in this respect. Mr. Hoskins said that sometimes
the advertisements of these shows could be improved.
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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,
111 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.