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Mr. Hoskins asked the Board' s permission for the Clerk to prepare a resolu-
tion for the transfer of funds within the Board of Works Budget. This is
needed for outstanding invoices due to repairs of air conditioners, also
for advertising. Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Jacobs
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Don McBride, Supt. of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation, asked for the Board' s
permission for the Clerk to prepare a resolution for the transfer of funds
within the Park Dept. Budget. Mr. Hoskins moved this be allowed, seconded
by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Hoskins asked the Board' s permission for the Clerk to prepare an
Ordinance for the transfer of funds for the Dog Wrden. This is needed
for repairs on the Dog Warden' s truck. Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed,
seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Hoskins asked the Board' s permission for the Clerk to prepare an
Ordinance for additional appropriations for the IVlayor' s Budget. This
appropriation is depleted due to unusual circumstances existing in our city.
Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous
voice vote was carried.
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There being no further business on motion dull made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Josep . E. Ho,kVis, eres . nt
ATTEST: Virg nia Cook, Acting City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLICAORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 1.0, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in the City Hall, October 10, 1968, at the hour
of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST) . Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following
members being present: Mr. Cecere, City Attorney, and Mr. Jacobs,
City Engineer. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Cecere moved that the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Capt. Stout presented a letter from Ivlr. George Spear, Principal of
Charles School calling the Board' s attention to the intersection of
Southeast Parkway and Reeveston Road. Mr. Cecere moved that a 4-way
stop sign be placed at this intersection, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Capt. Stout presented a letter from Mildred Herd, Principal of Southview
School, requesting a traffic survey be made at South 5th and "P" Streets
for protection of school children traveling in this area. Capt. Stout
recommended that two additional speed limit signs be placed in this area,
one 'in the 1400 block of South 5th and one in the 1500 block of South 5th
for north and southbound traffic. Mr. Cecere moved this recommendation
be approved and a copy of the traffic survey be sent to Mildred Herd,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Capt.. Stout received a letter from David H. Cope, Co-Chairman of the
Earlham Homecoming Parade Committee, requesting the Board' s permission
for their parade to be held October 18, at 6:00 o'clock P.M. The parade
will begin at the Earlham campus and proceed along National Road to 1st
Street, and north to Main Street continuing to the Tivoli Theater.
Mr. Jacobs moved this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Francis Daniels, Weights and Measures Inspector, asked the Board' s
permission to attend the Annual Meeting of Indiana Assoc. of Inspectors
of Weights and Measures at Kokomo, October 20,21,and 22. Mr. Daniels
has been placed on the agenda to speak at the meeting. Mr. Jacobs moved
this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous
voice vote was carried.
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Mr. Arthur Cortner of Custom Taxi Service, Westcott Hotel, presented the
following cab rates to the Board:
(1) downtown area: 75(-single passenger, 25( per extra passenger
over 12 years old.
(2) additional zone areas: 25( per zone.
(3) waiting time: $5.00 per hour.
(4) outside city limits: 50 per mile.
111 Mr. George Borton of Commons Lumber Company appeared before the Board
in regards to the Park-Woods Subdivision storm water sewer plans.
Mr. Jacobs stated his approval of the plans, and Mr. Cecere moved these
plans be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was
carried.
Mr. Glen Stafford of 1214 South "L" St. , reported the need for repairing
the sidewalks in front of his house. He also requested permission to
construct a drain spout to extend from his house to the curb. I:'ir. Cecere
recommended that Street Commissioner, Elmer -Toschlog, be contacted on
these matters.
Mr. Ernest Davis of 120 South 14th St. , appeared before the Board and
expressed his feelings about the future plans for the City. He also
stated that the traffic lights need fixing on South"A" St. Mr. Cecere
stated that the Traffic Division has been alerted and these lights are
being shynchronized.
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Mr. Elmer Toschlog, Street Commissioner, asked AMr. Jacobs if the widening
of Flatley Road could be started. Mr. Jacobs stated that:~the Mercury
Records Company were to dedicate a road first and they would then give the
go-ahead sign on this project.
The Board instructed the Clerk to send a letter to Mr. William Brandenburg .
of Brandenbrug Furniture, requesting his appearance before the Board of
IIIPublic Works on October 17, to answer to the complaint about his trucks
driving over the sidewalk and damaging the walkway.on South :B" Street at
• 5th.
A petition was presented to the Board from residents of South 14th Street
between "P" Street and Wernle Road requesting a street light for this
_street. ivr. Cecere recommended that this request be placed on the 1969
priority list, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was
. carried.
Mayor Bryon Klute spoke to the Board about a request for an additional
street light for the northwest corner of South "E" and 27th Street.
The Traffic Division recommendation is needed on this request.
Mr. Dale Jacobs, City Engineer, reported to the Board a water drainage
problem, concerning water draining into a garage owned by a Mr. Wessler.
The water is draining from an alley on South 3rd Street. Mr. Cecere
recommended that corrective steps be taken by constructing a ditch on the
east side of the alley, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote
was carried.
Mr. Jacobs reported on the Sanitary District meeting concerning the disposal
of dead animals. There is a health problem developing in the burying of
the dead animals. Mr. Cecere suggested that a member of the Animal Welfare
League attend a Board meeting to discuss this problem.
III Mr. Jacobs presented the storm sewer plans for South 16th from "I" to "L"
and South "J" between 19th and 21st Streets. He requested that a public
notice for bids to be published and bids to be opened at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
on November 7th. The 16th street bids will be in three sections and the
"J" Street bid in one section. Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded
• by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mayor Byron Klute reported a fence in the Sheridan Street area is obstruc-
ting the use of the sidewalk. Mr. Jacobs is to check on this situation
and report to the Board.
Mr. Cecere stated that the public bids for the three fire pumpers should
include the total purchase price and meet spedifications of purchase.
The bids are to be opened at 10:00 o'clock A.M. on November 14th. .
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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. Toschloa asked that the Board permit the burning of leaves again this
fall. He said 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 Fr. 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.
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/s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President
ATTEST: /s/ Vi-�- nia Cook, Acting City Clerk.
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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
of -the bids for. the painting of parking stalls. Mr. Cecere moved that the