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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 12, 1968
The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the City Hall, December 12, 1968, at the hour of
9:00 A.M. (EST) . Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following members being
present: Mr. Cecere & Mr. Jacobs. The following business was had-to-wit:
Police Chief Don Strahan recommended that Ronald Pennington, age 33, be
appointed to the position of Probationary Patrolman beginning Monday,
December 16. Mr. Jacobs moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Chief Strahan asked the Board's approval to authorize the Richmond Power
and Light to change the flashing amber control from the present City
Building to the Municipal Building, to be used only during fire runs.
Chief Strahan asked the Board' s approval to advertise for bids for 12
new police cars, with 11 trade-ins. He asked that bids be opened
January 2nd. Mr. Jacobs moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Captain Walter Stout reported that he had talked to Mr. Ronald Sabin, a
representative of Shell Oil, regarding the 16th and Main St. crosswalk
relocation. Shell Oil, according to Mr. Sabin, had been under the' im-
pression that proper permits for curb cuts had. been obtained, while actually
only a building permit had been applied for. Shell Oil indicated that they
did not want to follow the City's suggestions as to relocating their drive-
way because of the expense involved. Mr. Cecere felt that Shell Oil will
have to comply with City regulations. He moved that Shell Oil be informed
that the City would be willing to moved the crosswalk to the east, provided
Shell Oil would bear the expense. If not, that Shell Oil restore the curb
to its original condition and also move the light back to its original
position, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Captain Stout reported having received a letter from Councilman Blackwood,
requesting that street signs be erected in the Park Ridge Addition, east
of Garwood Road. Captain Stout further reported that the proposed street
signs were not included in the City' s 1969 list of priorities because
this list was necessarily limited due to budget cuts made by Council.
Mr. Cecere suggested that Captain Stout write a letter to Councilman
Blackwood explaining the situation.
Mr. Blackwood was also concerned about street lights in the same along
Garwood Road. Mr. Hoskins explained that the same situation existed with
regards to funds. The Council had cut the street lighting budget. Mr. Hos-
kins said that the City hoped to have street lights on Garwood Road south
of National Road in 1969.
Captain Stout read a letter to Mayor Klute from Clinton A. Venable, Traffic
Division Chief of the State Highway Commission, which accompanied an agree-
ment for the rerouting of U.S. 40 traffic through the downtown area of
Richmond. Mr. Jacobs moved for approval of agreement, seconded by Mr. Hoskins
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Hoskins read another letter from Mr. Venable concerning a request from
the City for a traffic light at Elks Road and National Road East. The
traffic light request was denied. The letter explained that after having
two surveys at the request of the City, Highway Commission felt that the
amount of traffic did not warrant a light. The letter suggested the pos-
sibility of having a right-turn lane off Elks Road.
Captain Stout asked the Board' s approval to bring to Common Council a request
for a transfer of funds. A resolution to transfer $475.00 from PM-7 to
PM-16 within the Parking Meter Budget. Mr. Hoskins moved this be approved,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Fire Chief Donovan Johnson reported that the Fire Department has not yet
completed its sutdy of bids for new fire pumpers, and asked for an extension.
Bidders were advised they would be notified when a decision has been made.
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Chief Johnson also asked that the Board approve a resolution asking
for a transfer of funds of $150.00 from M-12 to M-13 within the Fire
Department Budget. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded by
Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Hoskins moved the Board approve a resolution for a transfer of funds
from Board of Works Budget General J-8 to J-9, seconded by Mr. Cecere
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jacobs discussed the curb cut on National Road East for Rodefeld,
Inc. saying that the curb has been built without taking into consid-
eration additional layers of asphalts which had been poured since the
original curb had been built. Mr. Jacobs moved that Rodefeld' s be
directed to change the curb.
Mr. Richard Brantner appeared to ask the Board's approval of the second
addition to the Park Ridge subdivision. He brought in contracts for
sewers with DeLucio; streets with McGaw; and Rice for concrete. Mr.
Jacobs said that curbs and gutters should have a smooth finish and must
meet City standards. He then moved that the Board approve the Second
Park Ridge Addition and also approve the submitted contracts for improve-
ments, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Brantner offered to pay for street signs for the subdivision if the
City would install them. He was told to discuss the problem with Captain
Stout.
Building Commissioner Claude E. Goins reported that DeLucio would wreck
the Keyes Building on Main Street; and that the building on N.W. "F"
Street will be wrecked.
The Board decided that Mr. Paul Davis, owner of 437 East Main Street,
be asked to appear regarding the condemnation and wrecking of his build-
ing.
Mr. Goins asked for the Board's approval to advertise for bids for a car
for the Building Commission. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded
by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jacobs reported that the Cleveland Wrecking Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio,
has a contract to wreck the Masonic Building, and wants permission to
construct an enclosed walk on No. "A" St. and North 9th St. during the
wrecking period. Captain Stout suggested that he wait until after the
holidays if at all possible.
Mr. W. E. Ross, Sanitary District Superintendent, submitted a communica-
tion to all departments that the Mayor has designated the Sanitary Depart-
ment garage as the location where all City vehicles will be inspected in
compliance with State Law.
Mrs. Jo Ann Killions, Deputy Controller reported that Blue Cross, begin-
ning Feb. 5, will be $.52 higher for single employees and $1.34 for family
plans. Last year there had been 105 claims. A diagnostic coverage has
been added which covered 337 outpatients.
Mr. Hoskins moved that the Board award the Weights and Measures car to
Kurdys Chevrolet on the basis of their low bid, seconded by Mr. Cecere and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Francis Daniels, Weights and Measures inspector asked for authorization
from the Board to attend a Weights and Measures training school, Jan. 15,
16, and 17th. Mr. Cecere moved permission be granted, seconded by Mr.
Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Ross reported that the Sunray DX Oil Co. had not sent a durvey team
as their representative had promised but that a Mr. McConaha had appeared
at the Sanitary District. He has promised to correct the fuel situation.
Mr. Jacobs asked for a change order for the new City Building in regard to
a counter in the engineer's office. He asked that the contractor be asked
to build such a counter, rather than having the engineers move the old one,
which, he said is in disrepair. Mr. Cecere moved this be granted seconded
by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
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Mr. Jacobs reported that the airport contract with Keene Electric for
new lights on runway did not contain a completion date.
Mr. Jacobs asked that the Board authorize Steeg to augment a contract
with the City, concerning a study of traffic movements in and out of
the industrial area on N.W. 5th Street. The contract now assumes
that N.W. 5th is the only way to move traffic in and out of the area.
Mr. Jacobs wants Steeg' s sutdy to consider alternative routes. Mr.
Hoskins moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unani-
mous voice vote was carried.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the meeting adjourned.
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/s/ Joseph E. Hoskins,
President
Attest: /s/ Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHNOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 19, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in the City Hall, December 19, 1968, at the
hour of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST) . Mr. Hoskins absent. Mr. Cecere pre-
siding with Mr. Jacobs present:
Mr. Jacobs moved that the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read,
seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Police Chief Don Strahan recommended that Timothy Michael Tevis, age. 21,
having passed all necessary requirements, be appointed probationary
patrolman, effective on Monday, December 23, 1968.
Chief Strahan recommended that probationary patrolman Terry Franklin
Bledsoe, having completed his 1-year probationary and training period,
be advanced to first-class patrolman.
Chief Strahan recommended that Charles Richard Chris, Jr. , corporal in the
Juvenile Division, be promoted to Detective Sgt. in the Detective Division
effective January 1, 1969. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded by
Mr. Jacobs and so moved.
Chief Strahan submitted the following letter to the Board:
December 19, 1968
Board of Public Works & Safety
Joseph E. Hoskins, President
Gentlemen:
I wish to call your attention to the eleven years of faithful service
rendered by Miss Alberta Moelk, whose untimely death on Sunday, December 15,
1968 cut chort her planned career as a member of the Richmond Police Dept.
She was a dedicated: individual, interested in her job, the community,
and her fellowman. She was pleasant, courteous, and well liked by everyone
she came into contact with in the performance of her duties.
Her passing has created a feeling of sadness among us, and she will be
greatly missed by each of us.
Sincerely,
/s/ Donald L. Strahan
Chief of Police