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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•
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/s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President
111 ATTEST: Vir nia Cook, Acting City Clerk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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31-`4 /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President
ATTEST: Vir ;inia Cook, Acting City Clerk
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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.
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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.