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Home My Public Portal About12-05-1968 140 Board of Works & Safety 11-21-68 Sanitary Commissioner Frank Robinson indicated that the City's landfills are inadequate to absorb the material being brought in by wrecking com- panies who are demolishing condemned buildings. He suggested that in the future wrecking contracts, the Board specify that wreckers have to dispose of material elsewhere. The problem of varmints in the City Building was discussed. Both the Fire and Police Departments had noticed rats in the building, believed to be coming from torn-down buildings. Mr. Hoskins moved that Roger Pest Control be hired to take care of the problem immediately, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The vacation of an alley next to the Earlham College campus from National Road to S.W. "D" St. west of College Avenue was brought up before the Board. Mr. Cecere moved that a resolution be passed confirming the Declaratroy Resolution 5-1968, vacating the alley. Mr. Cecere moved that a resolution be prepaired permitting the vacation of a portion of North 4th Street from "A" Street to "B" Street, North "B" Street from 4th to 5th and an alley running from North "A" to North 5th, provided the Post Office Department grant the City of Richmond a 10 foot right of way along the north side of North "A" Street from North 5th to the first alley East of North 3rd, together with sufficient area on North 5th to properly align the street, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. Ar d� '�� 61-69- /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President Attest: Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk --x-*********x-****x--x-***** -#ac-- *-x-****-**** **********#--x-*********-x- -*-x--x****** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 5, 1968 The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, December 5, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST). Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following mem- bers being present: Mr. Cecere and Mr. Jacobs. The following business was had to-wit: Two representatives from Jehovah's Witness Church, appeared regarding improvements on an alley from "J" to "L" Streets at So. 15th. It was arranged for them to return next week after the City Engineer has had an opportunity to check into it. Mr. Jacobs reported that the change order for modification of the manhole at N.W. 5th and "L" Street has been taken care of. Mr. Hoskins reported that he had a telephone conversation with a repre- sentative of the Penn-Central Railroad, Spiros Marcaletti, who assured him that the railroad crossings would be repaired now and completely rebuilt next spring or summer. Capt. Stout reported that work started on the N. W. 5th St. crossing this morning. Chief Don Strahan and Captain Walter Stout appeared to discuss the parking situation for the new City Building. The map of the parking area shows that only 139 parking stalls are available instead of the 185 as origi- nally announced. The Board ordered the Police Department to work out the proper parking and traffic markings, giving assigned slots to City officials. Mr. Jacobs reported that drawings and specifications had been completed for a sanitary sewer project along Toschlog Road and National Road West. Mr. Jacobs moved that Improvement Resolution 1089-1968 be approved and that a public hearing be scheduled for January 2, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. 141 Board of Works & Safety 12-5-68 Mr. Jacobs brought up the problem of street cutting permits. Cutting per- mits cost $5.00 per cut, of any length. A permit for miscellaneous cuts may include any number of holes. Mr. Jacobs' office incurs additional expense for more or larger holes because of the additional inspections required. Mr. Cecere agreed that the practice must be stopped, if only for purposes of keeping more accurate records. Mr. Jacobs suggested that permits be issued on a per square foot basis. Mr. Cecere was autho- rized to see about amending the City ordinance which regulates these practices. Mr. Hoskins moved that City Hall be closed during the holiday season according to the following schedule at the discretion of Department heads: All day Tuesday, Dec. 24, December 25, and January 1st, beginning at noon' December 31. Mr. Cecere seconded the motion and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mrs. Killion of the City Controller' s office submitted the following report of contractors' bills for the new City Building: 1967 CITY BUILDING FUND Cash Balance 12/3/68 99,244.87 Invoice due to date 148,075.26 Balance 48,830.39 Short Letter 12/3/68 to Bank to sell investments 100,000.00 Approx. Balance 51,169.61 Invoices received 12/3/68 Fryman-Kuck 114,720.00 Fryman-Kuck 28,348.00 143,068.00 U. S. Treasury Bills Maturing 12/15/68 75,000.00 U.S, Treasury Bills Maturing 2/15/69 340,000.00 (Interest at Maturity $ 22,087.30) Balance City Building Fund Accounts 12/3/68: CH-1 General Construction 321,072.60 CH-2 Site Improvement 53,803.00 CH-3 Furniture & Fixtures 26,400.00 CH-4 Demolation -0- CH-5 Mechanical 29,160.36 CH-6 Electrical 65,098.75 CH-7 Elevator 6,950.85 CH-8 Professional 6,404.97 CH-9 Miscellaneous 11,492.82 Since the contractors are tunning about three months ahead of schedule, invested funds are not maturing at the time they are needed. Mr. Hoskins suggested that we pay as much as we can without losing accumulated interest by cashing in investments ahead of time. Mr. Sheffer appeared in behalf of the City Bus Line, in answer to a complaint which originated in Common Council regarding excessive fumes from some of the buses. He said they are doing all they can to alleviate the problem, but that the buses are getting old and buying new engines is prohibitive. Stacks which would vent the smoke upwards have not proved satisfactory because they blow a shower of soot into the air. Two rebuilt engines have been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible, probably within the next ten days. Mr. Sheffer agreed to report back to the Board on pro- gress in installing the rebuilt motors. Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M. for trucks for the Dog Warden and for the Weights and Measures Inspector. Proof of publication on both were examined by City Attorney Cecere who moved they be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr.9 Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. 142 Board of Works & Safety 12-5-68 Bids for the Dog Warden' s truck were as follows: BIDDER BID PRICE Raper Sales $ 2081.42 Without Trade-In Kurdy' s Chevrolet $ 1461.27 With Trade-In Warfield Motors $ 2518.50 Without Trade-In, 1926.00 Less fleet discount Fred First Ford $ 1997.21 Without Trade-In The advertisements for the Dog Warden's truck did not include the informa 111 - tion that there was a trade-in. Mr. Ferguson said he went to each bidder and told them about the trade-in but only one dealer included the trade- in when bidding. Mr. Hoskins moved that the bids be taken under advise- ment, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Bids for Weights and Measures Inspector: BIDDER BID PRICE Raper Sales $ 2499. 16 With Trade-In 3453.16 List Price Warfield Motors $ 3177.00 List Price 2489.00 With Trade-In Fred First Ford $ 2812.00 List Price 2712.00 With Trade-In Kurdy' s Chevrolet $ 2367.50 With Trade-In Mr. Cecere moved that the bids be taken under advisement, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Robert F. Casse of Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Co. , Inc. , appeared to advise the Board of additional information regarding a warranty in connection with a fire pumper bid. Mr. Robert Ridgeway appeared to ask to have an alley vacated on So. 6th Street, between 115 and 119, which separates two properties which he owns. He was advised by Mr. Cecere to file a petition to have the alley vacated. A letter from Father Dugan of St. Mary's Church was discussed in which he expressed concern over the proposed Main Street Mall. Mayor Klute has set up a meeting with Father Dugan for Dec. 17 to discuss the problem with him. Building Commissioner Claude E. Goins reported on the status of a house at 11 N.W. "F" St. , which has been condemned. The owner has a wrecking contract with DeLucio which has not yet been fulfilled. Mr. Goins re- ported having seen the owners once a week about the property. He has suggested that they contract with another wrecking firm. Mr. Cecere suggested that the City advertise for bids to raze the building if the owners refuse to get it done. Discussion of the curb cut at the Shell Oil Station at 16th and East Main Streets was postponed until next weeks' meeting. A contract with architects Wilson and Terwilliger for a proposed new Fire Station No. 1 was signed. Mr. Hoskins moved that the Board advertise for bids for the building , to be opened Dec. 26, at 10:00 A.M. , seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. There being no further business on motion duly made seconded and carried, the meeting adjoa rued. l / /e.4 /4Ju'� 2'vvU /s/Ooseph E. Hoskins, President Attest: Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk L -