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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-23-1969 /57 Board of Works & Safety 1-16-69 There being no further business to come before Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner Bureau of Buildings City of Richmond Mr. Cecere moved that the Board accept the report, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote, motion was carried. Mayor Klute reported a meeting he had with representatives of HUD in Chicago recently, where he discussed Richmond's problems in acquiring property throughv the Redevelopment Commission. He ex- , plained that in order to keep up the momentum of the project, it was necessary for the Redevelopment Commission to purchase certain key properties before HUD had made proper appraisals. However he felt that the Redevelopment Commission was adhereing to HUD standards and that subsequent appraisals would meet with their approval. Mr. Jacobs inquired into the status of the building of the former Hoosier Meat Market on Main Street which had earlier been ordered condemned. Mr. Goins informed him that the building is now owned by the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Cecere moved that the Redevel- opement Commission be requested to have the building demolished. The Clerk submitted inventories made by all departments who will be moving into the new Municipal Building, of properties which they will not take with them. Mr. Cecere suggested that it must be es- tablished what is of value. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Clerk send a. memorandum to all department heads, asking them to come to the Controller's office, where the entire list of surplus will be kept, to see if there is anything on the list they could use. Mr. Cecere presented a request for a change order from the archi- tects for the Municipal Building, for $460.00 to go to Kain Electric 111 for four extra flourescent lights in the court room. Mr. Hoskins moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, and on unanimous voice vote, motion was carried. 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 -*******-x**********x x x*-x******** ***x x X** ******-** *******-***** ***********-*--* *** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF 'RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 23, 1969 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, January 23, 1969, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est) . Mr. Cecere presiding with the following memebers being present: Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Jacobs. The following business was had to-wit: The minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1969 of the Board of Works were amended to read: On the Township's Fire Protection Contract, Mr. Hoskins seconded and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. The January 16, 1969 minutes of the Board of Works were amended to read: concerning the motion made by Mr. Cecere to take the Pardo bid for painting stripes in the new Municipal parking lot under advisement, Mr. Hoskins seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote motion was carried. Also the January 16, 1969 minutes were amended to read: Mr. Jacobs moved that the curb cut for the East Main Street Branch of the Second National Bank be approved, instead of recommending that the curb cut be approved. Mr. Hoskins moved that the minutes of January 9, 1969 and January 16, 1969 be approved as amended, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. /31 Board of Works & Safety 1-23-69 Police Chief Don Strahan appeared to ask the Board to require a change in both the Gateway Shopping Center and in the Richmond Square Plaza, signs which read "No Parking by Order of Police". He said the order did not come from the Police; furthermore, the Police have no authority to set parking regulations on privately-owned lots. Mr. Hoskins moved that the Clerk be instructed to write to the managers of both the shopping centers requiring them to change the signs, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. Fire Chief Donovan Johnson submitted the following recommendations to the Board: January 22, 1969 Andrew Cecere, President Board of Public Works & Safety Dear Sir: The following is presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety for action: 1) Fred Goss has successfully completed his one-year probationary period on the Richmond Fire Department and I recommend that Mr. Goss be advanced to a regular fireman effective January 22, 1969. 2) Charles Hunter has successfully completed his one-year pro- bationary period on the Richmond Fire Department and I recom- mend that Mr. Hunter be advanced to a regular fireman effec- tive January 23, 1969. Respectfully submitted, /s/Donovan Johnson, Chief Mr. Jacobs moved the Board approve the appointment of Fred Goss as regular fireman effective January 22, 1969, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Board approve the appointment of Charles Hunter as a regular fireman effective January 23, 1969, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. Captain Walter Stout brought his recommended plan for signing of the parking lot for the Municipal Building. There are to be three (3) stop signs; "No stopping or standing' signs along the curbs by the building and along the main drive; fourteen (14) spaces reserved for City officials at the south side of the building are to be designated as "Reserved Parking" and numbered and assigned by the Board to individuals. Fourteen (14) parking spaces are to be assigned to police cares, the rest of the areas are to be marked "Public Parking". All signs except the stop signs will be white lettering on freen background. There are 139 parking stalls. The cost of the signs will be $450.00 with the Street Department doing the painting and installing. Mr. Cecere suggested that the number of signs be held to a minimum for aesthetic reasons. Captain Stout said they were fairly small signs. Mr. Hoskins moved that Captain Stout's recommendations be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. Captain Stout recommended that the Board order a street light to be installed at South 7th and "0" Streets near the Eaton Mfg. Co. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Clerk be instructed to order the RP&L to install such a street light, declaring the situation to be an emer- gency, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. S & H Green Stamp signs at some filling stations are placed between the sidewalk and the street. Captain Stout was asked to investigate this situation. • /59 Board of Works & Safety 1-23-69 The Mayor voiced a concern for a lack of sidewalks in the Fairview School area for school children to use. Captain Stout reported that a traffic study being conducted by con- sulting engineers Henry Steeg & Associates still lacks information from the Wayne Works. Mayor Klute reported having visited the legislature and said that the City should favor a sales tax bill which would return monies collected in a community to the community which collected it. He also spoke favoring the bill which will increase cigarette tax by four cents (40) , two cents (20) to go to police and firemen' s pension funds, one cent (1¢) to mental health, and one cent (10) to the General Fund. The Clerk presented Proof of Publication for the construction of Fire Station No. 1. Mr. Cecere examined the Proof of Publication and found it to be correct and in order. Mr. Jacobs moved that the Proof of Publication be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. The Board opened the bids for the construction of Fire Station No. 1, the bids were as follows: (attached sheet) Mr. Hoskins moved that the bids be awarded as follows, upon recom- mendation of C.C. Wilson, architect, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. OBERLE KELLER CONSTRUCTION $ 208,459.00 KEENCO, INC. ELECTRIC 37,298.00 B&B ELECTRIC PLUMBING & HEATING 55,275.00 TOTAL $301,032.00 111 Ralph Willis, chief draftsman in the City Engineer's office, reported having attended the 17th Annual Indiana Society Professional Land Surveyors Conference at Purdue. He thanked the Board for making it possible for him to attend. Mr. Jacobs remarked that it will be necessary to relocate the UIS. geodedic marker now on the City Building in the new Municipal Building. He also talked of establishing a standardization measuring device in the new building, which any surveyor in the county could use to adjust his measures. Mr. Rees of the RP&L appeared and it was decided that a meeting with the Board and Council would be set up to discuss the street lighting program. Mr. Robert Goens of the Board of Health appeared to show pictures of the air pollution device to be installed on the Municipal Building. He said the legs could be cut off the platform which holds the device, which would put it below the height of most of the vents already on the building. The Board approved lowersmg the measuring device as long as it does not interfere with the gathering of data. The problem of fire hydrants in Town House Village was discussed. Fire Chief Johnson said that the streets in the development have not been dedicated to the City. Mr. Cecere said the City must give the residents fire protection even though they don't live on dedicated streets. He suggested the use of easements. He said he would meet with the Board, the Plan Commission, and the Fire Department, to work something out. Building Commissioner Ed Goins appeared to ask the Board's approval for Clifford Hunt to attend the Annual Meeting of the Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, in Indiana- polis Feb. 5 through 7. Mr. Jacobs moved this be granted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. 14961 Board of Works & Safety 1-23-69 Mr. Goins reported that the building behind 308 N.W. "F" St. , is in the process of being torn down. A demolition permit has been issued. The owners had asked for six weeks extension about a month ago. Mr. Goins will report back to the Board on any progress. The Board ordered the Building Inspector to ask Mr. Orville Arnold, Route 3, Hudson, Michigan, to appear before the Board, Feb. 13, 1969 to show why he has not complied with a condemnation order, dated Dec. 4, 1968, for the building on Lot 55, Mary Mount Addition, South 15th and "M" Sts. Mr. Stanton Gedvillas, Director of City Planning appeared to request the Board to have a traffic survey and study made of the Schwerman Trucking Company' property, 620 No. 22nd St. , to determine the most desirable method of ingress and egress to the trucking facility. Mr. Jacobs moved the matter be referred to the Traffic Division, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. Mr. Jacobs added that at the time of the remodeling of the property, he wants to make sure that proper drainage of oil and grease is provided for. Mr. Gedvillas reported having made arrangements for some aerial photo- graphs of the City and surroundings. Eighty quarter sections will fit together to make a complete picture of the area, which can be run off on blueprint machines. The project is financed with Federal Funds. Mr. Jacobs reported buying a new blue printing machine for City-wide. use. Mr. Hoskins reported the purchase of two heaters fro the Fire Headquarters in the old City Bldg. , plus the bill from Sweet Heating for trying to repair the old boiler for a total of $1,544.00. The heaters are necessary for_ Fire Station No. 1, still located in the building, and can be resold at the end of this heating season. Mr. Hoskins reported that $73,291.50 invested from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (cigarette tax) and the Cumulative Building Fund, will bring an income of $1,700.00, due May 22, 1969. Street Commissioner, Elmer Toschlog, requested permission of the Board to trim trees on City streets where they hit the street sweepers. Mr. Hoskins moved that this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was carried. Mr. Toschlog reported a request from Kenneth Cross of Unlimited Services of USA, to relocate trash cans on City streets. Some of the cans have been moved since the explosion. Mr. Cecere said he wanted to know more about the contract with Unlimited Services and about the location of the cans before giving permission. 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 y-I a