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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-17-1968 Board of Works and Safety 10-10-68 Capt. Stout was instructed to check on trucks being parked at night in the alley north of Main Street between 9th and 10th Streets. Sanitation trucks are not able to collect trash there. Building Inspector Claude E. Goins reported to the Board that the fence around the swimming pool at the Stone-Tudela residence will be moved back in accordance with the pool Ordinance. Mr. Goins is to check on a basement at 1212 Boyer Street that has not been filled in and report back to the Board. Mr. Joseph Siebert, a professor at Miami University, in the Market Research Dept. , asked permission for thirty-five students to come to Richmond and run a door-to-door survey on a mouthwash product. They will arrive on Thursday, October 17th. Mr. Cecere moved this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice. vote was carried. Representatives from Roes' s, Inc. presented two chairs for the Board' s examination for the new City Building. Mr.Cecere suggested that other bidders bring their sample chairs before the Board at a special meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 1:00 o'clock P.M. at City Hall. Ed Goins is to advertise for bids for the demolition of the Hoosier Meat Market. Mr. Robert Hudson., owner of the Hoosier Meat Market building was advised that it is to be torn down by October 25th. Mr. Elmer Toschlog, Street Commissioner, is to check on an opening in the sidewalk on the north side of Main Street between 4th and 5th Streets. Mr. Toschlog asked that the Board permit the burning of leaves again this fall. He sand that neither the Street Department or the Sanitary Dept. could cope with the leaves if people swept them into the street. - Permission granted due to the emergency,on the motion of Mr. Cecere, 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 at 11:59 A.M. Ac4.2,6 • /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President ATTEST: /s/ Vir nia Cook, Acting City Clerk. ***********X X**********=**X X X-'X- #****X X##BHP*#*X X X X******X X x X X X X*X.X*X X***** • BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 17, 1968 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, October 17, 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. Cecere moved the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, -seconded by Mr.. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Chief Donald Strahan recommended to the Board that Officer Robert George Irvine be advanced from Probationary Patrolman to 1st Class Patrolman. Mr. Cecere presented a certificate of appointment to Officer Irvine along with the Board' s congratulations and best wishes for his future with the City. Detective Don Knoob presented a request to the Board regarding the use of spaces for vending machines in the new City Building in the spaces alotted on the ground floor and second floor. The profits from these machines are • donated to youth activity projects by the Fraternal Order of Police. Mr. Jacobs moved this request be granted, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Captain Walt Stout appeared before the Board to ask for its' final decision ofvthe bids for. the painting of parking stalls. Mr. Cecere moved that the /'"?g Board of Works & Safety 10-17-1968 Spinner Company bid be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Captain Walt Stout also reported on an accident at North 9th and "D" St. , the eighth one in this location in recent months. Mr. Cecere asked that City Council bring the Traffic Ordinance dealing with North 9th and "D" out of the Committee of the whole for consideration by the entire City Council. Fire Chief Johnson presented a letter requesting the closing of the north end of the alley running North and South from the south side of the Munin- cipal Parking Lot between 5th and 6th, on South "A". The closing of this alley is necessary in order to utilize all available space for the erecting of a No. 1 Fire Station. Mr. Cecere stated a legal description will be needed and moved this request be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. ' Mr. William Brandenburg appeared before the Board to answer to the complaints about his trucks driving over the brick sidewalk at South "B" and 5th St. damaging the sidewalk. Mr. Brandenburg asked if a curb cut could be granted. Mayor Klute requested that all curb cut applications be sent to the Plan Department and the Traffic Department for their approval before the Board of Works give final approval. Mr. Brandenburg also asked the Board for an unloading zone in front of the old Collie Grocery on South 5th. Mr. Cecere suggested he talk to Captain Stout in regards to this matter. Mr. Richard Brantner of Brantner Agencies appeared before the Board re- porting on the progress of paving South 19th from J to L. He also made the following requests: Fire hydrants for the Park Ridge Subdivision: the Fire Dept. is to check on this. Request for street lights between "I" and "J". A request for a street sign at Garwood Road and South "B" and South "B" and South 46th St. Mr. Jacobs is to check on the construction of a catch basin at South 19th and "J" for -;storm water. Mayor Klute stated that the specifications on the three new fire pumpers do not include specifications as to the size of the engine in horsepower and cubic displacement. Fire Chief Johnson is to see that these specifi- cations are complete before the purchase of the new pumpers. The Board received a copy of a letter from Claude E. Goins, Building Inspec- tor, concerning the demoltion of the Hoosier Meat Market, owned by Robert Hudson, Jr. The building is to be torn down before October 24. Mr. Hoskins asked the Board' s permission for a transfer from the City Hall Building Fund. Mr. Hoskins moved this be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. A request from R.W. Clinton and Assoc. for a change order for the instal- lation of the public address system for the New City Building was brought before the Board by Mr. Hoskins. The public address system will be handled from the switchboard only. Mr. Hoskins moved this be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. A request for permission from Commons Lumber Company, Inc. to construct a sewer from Brandon Griffis property to the interceptor sewer manhole to Glen Miller Park was brought before the Board. Mr. Cecere moved this permission be granted subject to the approval of the final drawings by City Engineer, Dale Jacobs, and that the company constructing the sewer be held responsible for repairing the area where the sewer is constructed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Cecere presented a Deed on the right-of-way for construction of a service road for the Mercury Records Plant. This Deed was recorded and accepted. Board of Works & Safety 10-17-68 Mr. Jim Bolyard of RP&L came before the Board reporting on the priority list for the remainder of the year of 1968. The following street lights are expected to be completed by October 31, 1968. Est. No. Location $/Increase/Mo. 3675 Bridge Ave. , - N, 6th to N.W. "L" $ 71.55 3668 N.W. 2nd, Richmond Ave. to N.W. F 28.95 3690 N,8th to 12th F to "J" _122.25 3698 S. L. , 5th to 9th, 16th to 22nd 38.75 3707 Elks Club Road, Main to City Limits 40.00 3637 S. 8th to 13th, J to Q 65.55 3743 S.W. 21st 16.00 Total $ 383.05 The following Street Lights are expected to be completed. by November 30, 1968. Est. No. Location $/Increase/Mo. 3747 S. 13th, Main to City Limits S 275.85 3723 S.W. 1st, Nat' l to S.W. "E" 42.90 3727 S.W. 5th, E. to Earlham Dr. 53.50 3750 N. 15th, E to H 8.00 374E N. 14th, F to G 4.00 3752 S. O. , 8th to 9th 8.00 3700 N. 8th, P.R.R. to N. F 8.00 3762 Lin-Kay 1.65 3726 S.E. , 4th thru 7th 61.75 Total S 471.65 Mr. Cecere urged that Sheridan Street be given top priority. Mr. Jacobs suggested a letter be sent to Mr. Rees so that a meeting can be arranged for the discussion of the 1969 priority list being started, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The Board then awarded the following bids on furniture, carpet & draperies for the new City Building: Drapery - including rods and installation, awarded to Roses' -with a total bid of $1,828.94. Carpet - awarded to Rosa' s with a total bid of $1,964.20. hr. Cecere moved these bids be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. • Furniture bid awarded to McClurg' s, Greenville, Ohio, with a total bid of $21,174.99. Mr. Hoskins moved this bid be accepted with a guarantee of delivery within eight weeks, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Bob Miles of Mutual of Omaha appeared before the Board in connection with setting up a new insurance plan for City employees. Mr. Hoskins suggested that Mayor Klute appoint a committee to study different types of insurance and see what can bedone. Mr. Elmer Toschlog presented a specification sheet .for street sweeper specifications to be advertised for bids. The bids are to be opened on November 14th. Mr. Hoskins asked Elmer Toschlog about the resurfacing of S.W. "G" and College Avenue where it was torn up by Richmond Water Works Corp. Mr. Toschloo said he would communicate with them about adequate repairs. Mr. Jim Raper is to be notified of weeds on his property that should • have been cut weeks ago, putting him in violation of the Munincipal Code under Section 11.03. He is to remove the weeds within five days or procedures to enforce the code will be taken. Mayor Klute requested to Richmond Power & Light for additional lighting to be placed in the back of the Baxter School. Mr. Hoskins moved these / f 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. clOy4E4044.1 111 /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President ATTEST: Vir nia Cook, Acting City Clerk -T* k'(*H:-3i=r'r3:--3;X* -3* -?--X a.'-*k*h*'4 X-'*;;-3'c=r:':*-Y X X * )E X*******X**h X* 'H:Y'C-;:* *** *-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. Ivir. Cecere moved this request be accepted with regret, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mayor Byron Elute reported to the Board on the department head meeting con- cerning the acceptance of the new vacation policy for City employees. The new policy will become effective January 1, 1969. Mr. Jacobs moved that this be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mayor Klute also reported on the meeting of the Indiana Cities & Towns Assoc. who are setting up a legislation to increase the cigarette tax from 6¢ to 8( 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. Ivir. 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.