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Home My Public Portal About10-31-1968 /47 Board of Works & Safety 10-24-68 Mr. Claude E. Goins, Bldg. Commissioner, reported that the structure at the rear of the property at 1316 No. "H" has been demolished, and that the bid for demolition of the Gurley Fox property has been advertised. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. 4 /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President ATTEST: Vir Lnia Cook, Acting City Clerk x x x*** -x- **********x x x********-w x--** **#*x-x x-x****-**- #***** *x x x -***** NEW VACATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1969 Employees with 6 months seniority 7 days 1 year seniority 14 days 2 years seniority 14 days 3 years seniortiy 14 days 4 years seniority 15 days 5 years seniority 16 days 6 years seniority 17 days 7 years seniority 18 days 8 years seniority 19 days 9 years seniority 20 days 10 years seniority 21 days 11 years seniority 22 days 12 years seniority 23 days 13 years seniority 24 days 14 years seniority 25 days 15 years seniority 26 days 16 years seniority 27 days 17 years seniority 28 days 111 18 years seniority 29 days 19 years seniority 30 days 20 years seniority 30 days maximum All vacations are inclusive calendar days. ****************************###**********-x-x-xxx-XFx-X--x-x-XHHF*****-X-x-*-W*** )HE-4 E-x-x•##-x-x** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 31, 1968 The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, October 31, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST). Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Cecere and Mr. Jacobs. The following business was had to-wit: Mr. Jacobs moved the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Johnson recommended to the Board that Melvin Ponder be promoted to Captain on the Richmond Fire Department, the appointment to become effective November 4, 1968. Mr. Hoskins moved this be accepted and expressed congratu- lations on behalf of the Board, seconded by Mr.- Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Johnson requested that the Clerk prepare an Ordinance for the trans- fer of funds within the Fire Department Budget for clothing allowance. Mr. Hoskins moved that this be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unani- mous voice vote was carried. Chief Johnson also asked the Board' s permission for Captain Harlan Green to attend an Arson Seminar in Cincinnati, Ohio on Nov. 7th and 8th. Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Chief Johnson reported that the specifications for the new fire pumpers can be met by bidders. The bids are to be let on Nov. 27th. Mt? Board of Works & Safety 10-31-68 Fire Chief Johnson reported on the complaint of residue from Raper Auto Sales. The residue is coming from the cleaning of car engines at this location. The Fire Prevention Bureau stated that this residue is not flammable and is placed in metal drums before being hauled away. Asst. Police Chief Doran requested permission from the Board to send Det. Don Kolentus and Capt. Charles Givens to a Homicide Seminar from Nov. llth to the 16th. Mr. Cecere moved this be granted and seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Sgt. Martin of the Traffic Division, reported on the request of the Boy's Club to close off the roadway that runs north and south on the east side of the'Boys' Club Building. Mr. John Brzuzy, director of the Boys' Club was present. They wish to close the un-named street because it is a traffic hazard to the boys that play in the Boys' Club playground area. Mr. Cecere and Mr. Jacobs are to check the location and see what action can be taken and report to the Board on Nov. 8th. Mr. Robert Rees of RP&L requested a temporary change of a light post on North "A" St. between 3rd & 5th. Mr. Jacobs moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Francis Daniels, Weights & Measures Inspector, requested the Clerk to prepare an Ordinance for the transfer of funds within the Weights and Measures Budget for a new portable scale. Mr. Hoskins moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Jarecki appeared before the Board concerning the intolerable health conditions, and the parking of trucks on the West Side Shopping Center's parking lot which is parallel to their residence. Mr. Cecere stated that the owner of Long' s Supermarket and Health Officials should be contacted and asked to appear before the Board to discuss this problem, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Terry Holladay representing an insurance company asked the Board for he ;p in deciding who owns the property known as the "Sunfish Hole" which is near the Johnson Street Light Plant. The Board agreed that this should be done and asked City Engineer Dale Jacobs to help determine ownership. Mr. Elmer Rogers of Rogers Pest Control appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of extermination of pests from the new City Building. The cost of monthly service would be $15.00. The Board is to take this under consideration. Mr. Hoskins presented a request from City Court for the Clerk to prepare a resolution for the transfer of funds within the City Court Budget for pay- ment of Special Judges. Mr. Hoskins moved this be granted, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Cecere presented a resolution to be presented before Council for the author- ization to sell 905 parking meters to Lancaster, Pa. Mr. Cecere also pre- sented an Ordinance concerning the Interconnection Agreement with the Indiana & Michigan Electric Company and Richmond Power & Light. This ordinance is to Council. Mr. Cecere stated that he is still researching on the Ordinance concerning the proper height of hedges, schrubery, and trees at street intersections. Mr. Dale Jacobs, City Engineer, discussed with the Board the re-initiating of meetings for the co-ordination of City and County projects. City Plan, the 111 Street Department Commissioner and representatives of all utilities would be included in these meetings with the City Engineer. Mr. Cecere moved that Dale Jacobs set up these meetings, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Claude Goins, Building Commissioner, reported to the Board that the man who "takes care" of the property at 916 Sheridan St. has been contacted about the weeds, and junk car. The owner resides in California. These problems will be taken care of, according to Mr. Goins. 129 Board of Works & Safety 10-31-68 Mr. Robert Hudson appeared before the Board to ask for another extension on the demolition of the Hoosier Meat Market. The cleaning up of the interior of the store is just about completed. Mr. Hudson has future plans for the site and wishes to meet with City Planning and Redevelopment Com- mission to get their approval on his plans. Mr. Cecere moved that a two- week extension be granted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. 111 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. CI 1 l/ /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President ATTEST: Vir is Cook, Acting City Clerk *****xxx**-******xxx***-*************************************xxx**-x--x--x- - -- - * - - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF-RICHMOND, INDIANA, NOVEMBER 7, 1968 The Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, November 7, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (EST). Mr. Hoskins presided, with the following members being present: Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Klinge (in place of Mr. Cecere) . The following business was had to-wit: Mr. Jacobs moved the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, seconded by Mr. Hoskins. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Fire Chief Johnson presented Donald Lee Keeper, 2422 Birch Drive, as having passed all physical and mental examinations to become a probationary° fireman and he recommended that Mr. Kemper be appointed a probationary fireman effective November 10, 1968. The Board welcomed Mr. Kemper and approved his appointment. Chief Johnson also reported that during the month of October, 1968 Fire Marshall Klotz reported that 331 fire inspections had been made, 27 re- inspections, 52 orders issued, and 29 compliances made. Personnel from the Fire Marshall' s office have shown a fire prevention film and given a talk to 120 girls at the Richmond Senior High School; given a fire ex- tinguisher demonstration for the Golden Rule Nursing Home nurses and per- sonnel; ordered an air test because of a suspected leak at Oler' s Texaco Service Station at West 1st and Main Street; and continue to check Gas Company repairs. Chief of Police Strahan reported that Captain Robert E. Coons attended and successfully completed a Traffic Institute course at Northwestern University from October 7 to 25, 1968. A certificate of Award by the Traffic Insti- tute was presented to Captain Coons by Mr. Jacobs. The Captain thanked the Board for making it possible for him to attend the Institute and recom- mended sending other policement to similar courses in the future. James Ferguson, Dog Warden presented specifications for a new 1969 half- ton pick-up truck. Mr. Jacobs moved that bids on the specified truck would be accepted to be opened December 5, 1968. The motion was unani- mously carried by voice vote. A letter was received from Mr. John Newbold, Principal of Nicholson School, complaining of the condition of the truck approach to the school delivery door. Mr. Hoskins moved that the matter be referred to the Street Depart- ment for consideration. Mr. Jacobs seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. On a motion by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Hoskins, the Board unanimously by voice vote approved the following changes in street lights: Installation of three, 250-Watt Mercury 'street lights and removal of one 4000 Lumen Pendant street light on N.W. "E" Street, between N.W. 1st and Sheridan Streets;