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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-24-1968 • /-. Board of Works & Safety 10-17-68 be approved, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Ater appeared before the Board to discuss the contract stipulations in regards to emergency runs and non-emergency runs. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. Age./4E/4044• eeLetil /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President 111 ATTEST: Vir nia Cook, Acting City Clerk */,**'.:--Y. E*** *X--# ***X r,\-X **x x X-'**;'c***-X--k-ic-::'.:** *-?-X*X 7;** -X*-X k*x X****-;E-X-***-X-* BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 24, 168 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, October 24, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'-clock A.M. (EST) . Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following members being presetn: 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. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Johnson presented a letter of request for retirement of Cpptain Samuel Polver, who has completed 26 years of service with the Richmond Fire Department. Mr. Polver' s retirement is effective November 1, 1968. Mr. Cecere moved this request be accepted with regret, seconded. by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mayor Byron Klute reported to the Board on the department head meeting con- cerning the acceptance of the new vacation policy for City employees. The 111 new policy will become effective January 1, 1969. Mr. Jacobs moved that this be accepted, seconded by Mir. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. - Mayor Klute also reported on the meeting of the Indiana Cities & Tavns Assoc. who are setting up a legislation to increase the cigarette tax from 64 to 8ep with the increase to be used for costs of pension for police and firemen. Mayor Klute announced with regret the resignation of City Controller Joseph - Hoskins. Mayor Klute commended. Mr. Hoskins on the fine work and dedication he has shown in performing his duties as Controller. Mr. Hoskins stated that he would stay on until a replacement has been appointed. Police Chief Strahan presented a letter of request for retirement from . Richard Mason, who has served for 20 years on the Richmond Police Department. Mr. Cecere moved this request be accepted with regrets, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Mason' s retirement will be effective Nov. 1, 1968. Sgt. Paul Martin presented a request from the Custom Service Taxi Co. for loading and unloading zones on the west side of the Westcott Hotel. Mr. Cecere moved this request be granted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unani- mous voice vote was carried. Sgt. Martin also presented a request from Brandenberg' s Furniture Store for a loading and unloading zone in front of the old Collie Market on So. 5th St. Mr. Jacobs moved this be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unani- mous voice vote was carried. Mr. Frank Dungan, owner of the Bargain House requested- a loading zone along the north side of his business at 421 No. 8th St. Mr. Jacobs moved this request be granted, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The Board approved a permit for the annual Christmas parade to be held on Nov. 29, 1968. The parade is sponsored by the Downtown Richmond, Inc. businesses. Mr. Jacobs moved the permit be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cecere an on unanimous voice vote was carried. )) 4 Board of Works & Safety 10-24-68 The Board considered a request from Creech Contractors for a curb cut at 340 Lincoln Street. City Planning had denied. the curb cut and Mr. Cecere - moved that the petition be held up and that City Engineer, Dale Jacobs, contact the contractor on the plans and ascertain the needs and report to • the Board, seconded by Er. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. dr. William Hensley appeared before the Board requesting permission to move a Garage from 111 South 16th Street to Locust Drive. h.r. Cecere stated that Mr. Hensley would. have to apply for a moving- permit and meet with Sgt. Martin on keeping in accordance with the size of the moving load. The State Highway will have to approve the traffic plan since the garage must be moved along Highway 27. hr. Dale Jacobs, City Engineer, discussed with the Board the problems of the entry and exits at the proposed site for the new Post Office. He had consulted with Post Office Officials in Cincinnati earlier this week. Approval of the site for the new Post Office will be announced soon. Mr. Hoskins told the Board that an answer to the advertising in "American City Magazine" for the sale of surplus parking meters has been received from the City of Lancaster, Pa . They wish to purchase 905 meters for $8,245.00. Another 80 of the meters will go to Brookville, Indiana according to Mayor Klute. Mr. Cecere suggested that the Lancaster, Pa, proposal be approved by the Board and sent to Council for their approval seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Dale Jacobs reported to the Board that the Sanitary District Board voted to continue the night pickup of trash in downtown Richmond and not switch to an early morning schedule. The downtown merchants are asked to cooperate. Mr. Jacobs also reported that oil is being poured into a drainage ditch on N.W. 5th and Mendelson Road. The oil is believed to be coming from the Raper Car Sales. Mr. Cecere suggested that the Fire Prevention Bureau be contacted as this is a fire hazard, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. hr. Jacobs reported the request from Council for a corrective ordinance to be set up on proper height of hedges. Mr. Cecere is to research this problem to see what can be done. Mr. Claude E. Goins, Bldg, Commissioner, is to check on conditions at c•16 Sheridan Street. There is a vacant house, weeds and junk cars at this • property. Jr. Hoskins reported on the complaints of the health conditions at the rear of harsh' s grocery, Plaza Pizza Shop and Haag' s Drugstore. This situation was checked and everything is cleaned up. Mr. Cecere sug- gested that the owners of the businesses at this location be asked to purchase Leach 1-yard coverage containers. Mr. Cecere reported that the Public Service Commission gas hearings in connection with the April 6 disaster have been terminated. A decision from the P.S.C. should be made within a few weeks. Mr. Cecere commended the Fire Department for its efforts in this situation. The Board praised Mr. Cecere on his fine presentation for the City. 111 Mr. Robert Hudson, Jr. requested a 7-day extension on the demolition of the Hoosier Meat Market to check the possibilities of salvaging the building "since there was no permanent damage to the structure from the April 6 explosion." Mr. Cecere moved this be granted and that Mr. Hudson report back to the Board at the Nov. 1 meeting, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. /4 7 . - 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. j147AE40444.. 31-`4 /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President ATTEST: Vir ;inia Cook, Acting City Clerk *******x X x x x x X X********3-************************#X-X X-X-X-***X x X****X 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 18 years seniority 29 days 19 years seniority 30 days 20 years seniority 30 days maximum All vacations are inclusive calendar days. **** ***X X X X X***** ********************E*X 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.