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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 3, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the City Hall, October 3, 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:`,
Ivir. Dale Jacobs, newly appointed City Engineer, attending his first meeting
was welcomed by the Board.
Mr. Cecere moved the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, seconded
by Mir. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
111 Mr. Jack Fratillio asked permission to block streets from 15th to 3rd Streets
along Main Street for the October 12th Armed Forces Parade. They will have'
a 100 foot rocket on display. Main Street from 15th Street to 3rd Street
will be closed to vehicular traffic at noon. The parade will start at 2:00
P.M. This permission was granted by Mr. Cecere, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Capt. Walter Stout of the Traffic Division, presented the following letter to
the Board from Councilman John Hilligoss:
Mr. Walter Stout, Capt.
Traffic Division
City Hall
Dear Walt:
For the past two or three years we have had this problem of Mr. William E.
Williams' hedge blocking the view of traffic at Pearl and N.W. 5th Street.
Now that the new ordinance is past and in effect, are there anyway we can
enforce this ordinance. As you know Mr. Williams does not seem to want to
cooperate with the City.
I still receive calls complaining that it is dangerous at this intersection
because of this hedge.
I would appreciate anything you can do. •
/s/ John Hilligoss
In answer to this Capt. Stout read the section of the Ordinance governing
this problem which states: "In any R-District on any corner lot, no fence,
structure or planting shall be erected or maintained within twenty (20)
feet of the corner (the point of intersection of the right-of-way lines)
which interferes with traffic visibility across the corner." Mr. Cecere
stated that since the hedge had been at the location before this Ordinance
was adopted, no legal action could be taken, he suggested that Mr. Williams
be notified and asked to conform with the request of Councilman Hilligoss.
Capt. Stout asked the Board' s permission for the High School Homecoming
Parade to be held on October 10th at 6:30 P.M. The parade will begin at
Glen Miller Park and proceed to Lybolt Field. Mr. Cecere moved this per-
mission be granted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote
was carried.
Capt. Stout-presented a petition to the Board from Barbara Barnhizer,
President of the Crestdale P.T.A. and residents of Crestdale asking the
reduction of the speed limit in Crestdale to 20 m.p.h. Mr. Hoskins re=
commended that an Ordinance be prepared on this request, seconded by
Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The petition reads
as follows:
We have a signature for every one of the 105 homes contacted. In all of
the 105 homes we have the signature of both householder except in 7 where
the one partner was unavailable or could not sign due to work situation,
in 6 homes we have only one signature because the people are single. In
5 homes we have more than two names because there are more than two who
are adults, own cars and contribute to the living expense of the home.
There are five such homes represented on the petition where there are more
than two names. The number of additional names over the two householders
in these 5 homes is six for the five houses.
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Board of Works & Safety 10-3-68
This petition was over-whelmingly received. The residents of Crestdale
have wanted a reduction of speed and posting of speed limits for a long
time.
/s/ Barbara 'Barnhizer
Crestdale P.T.A. President
Joe Cook of Richmond Cab reported to the Board on local cab rates and stated
that he would bring a typed listing of the rates to the Controller' s office.
John Sayor of Mercury Record Company asked the Board for permission for a
30-foot right-of-way for a service road to be didicated to the City. These
plans were taken under study.
Mr. Charles McGuire appeared before the Board in regard to his store front
extending one foot beyond 'the property line. The Board approved this on
the condition there would be no danger to pedestrians.
Noah Berry told the Board the Masonic Lodge will lay a cornerstone for
their new lodge on November 2nd, and asked permission to block. No. 10th
and Main to North "A". Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by
Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Carl Crocker asked the Board what the delay was on the work to be done on
South 17th from South "E" to "F" St. , as some properties need condemning.
Mr. Cecere stated this would be looked into and he would have a report at
the next Board meeting.
Arthur Courtner of 101 South 32nd St. , told the Board that he had a room
at the' Westcott Hotle to be used for a new cab office and he needs no park-
ing area. Mr. Cecere told Mr. Courtner he would have to get the necessary
permits and license to start his buisness and Mr. Courtner stated he would
get them.
The Clerk showed Proof of Publication on bids for carpet and drapery for the
new City Building. Mr. Cecere examined the Proof of Publication and found
it to be correct and in order, and moved that it be accepted and filed,
seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Furniture, carpet and drapery bids for the new City Building are still under
study and will be ready at the next meeting of the Board, October 10, 1968.
Asst. Fire Chief Demps presented the following letter to the Board:
• October 2, 1968
Joseph E. Hoskins, President
Board of Public Works & Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana
Dear Sir:
The following is presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety for
action:
1) The Fire Department requests permission to have one extra phone
installed in our communicstion headquarters. The cost of instal-
lation is $10.50 and the monthly fee is S11.00. At the present
time we only have one phone 'to receive fire calls. The American
Insurance Association recommends for a city this size that -there
should be at least three (3) fire lines available at 'all times in
order 'that you may receive more than one (1) fire call by telephone .
We feel by adding this extra phone that -the public will receive
much greater fire prevention.
2) The Fire Chief recommends the approval of the pumper specifications
as specified in the copies distributed to the Board of Public Works
and Safety members.
Respectfully submitted
/s/ Robert Demps, Asst. Chief
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Asst. Chief Demps asked the Board' s approval of new pumper sepcifications,
the specifications were approved by the Board. Mr. Cecere asked Mr. Demps
what type of financing would be used for the purchase of the pumper. Demps
stated the lease-back (rental) plan would be the best plan to follow, as
the equipment could be bought more quickly and at less cost since interest
would have to be added to the purchase in either instance of borrowing or
renting, with an agreement to buy. The City Attorney, Mr. Cecere was
ordered to prepare a bid form to buy the pumper, setting the pumper speci-
fications and rental agreement terms.
Asst. Chief Demps presented the following report to the Board:
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU INSPECTIONS
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1968
Inspections 314
Reinspections - - - - 42
Orders 46
Compliances 23
Attended Public Service Commission Hearings 3 days.
145 Gasoline Service Stations were inspected. Many leaks in pumps were
found. Orders were issued.
Fire Prevention talks, demonstrations and films were presented to the follow-
ing:
Reid Hospital School of Nursing 35 nurses
Pleasant View School 75 girls
Test Junior High School 183 girls
Dennis Junior High School 137 girls
Lewisville, Indiana Fire Department, parent-teachers assoc. Gas Company
repairs are still checked daily.
/s/ Fred Klotz, Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Bureau
Mr. Holthouse asked the Board' s permission to put a trailor display at
South 9th and "A" for Holthouse Furniture. Mr. Cecere moved this be re-
jected, seconded by Mr. Jacobs and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
A contract for emergency ambulance service was signed by the Board of Public
Works with the Ater' s Ambulance Service, Inc. The new ambulance firm was
set up earlier to replace the defunct Richmond Ambulance Service, owned by
a Muncie firm.
Dan Fienning of the Engineer' s Dept. asked the Board' s permission for the
Clerk to prepare a resolution for the transfer of funds. Ivir. Cecere moved
this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was
carried.
Ed.Goins, Commissioner, Bureau of Buildings, asked the Board' s. permission for
the Clerk to prepare a resolution for the transfer of funds within the Bureau
of Buildings Budget. Ivir. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Jacobs
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Hoskins asked the Board' s permission for the Clerk to prepare a resolu-
tion for the transfer of funds, and an Ordinance for the appropriation of
funds within the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. This transfer is needed for
slurry seal to be used on streets before winter weather. Mr. Cecere moved
this be allowd, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was
carried.
Dr. Gerald Morris, Board of Aviation Commissioners, asked the Board' s per-
mission for the Clerk to prepare a resolution for the transfer of funds within
the Airport Budget. This transfer is needed for the purchase of fire equip-
ment and a riding mower. Mr. Morris also asked for permission for the
Clerk to prepare an Ordinance for the transfer of funds within the Airport
Budget. Mr. Hoskins moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on
unanimous voice vote was carried.
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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 R,creation, 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 W.rden. 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 Mayor' s Budget. This
appropriation is depleted due to unusual circumstances existing in our city.
Pr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous
voice vote was carried.
There being no further business on motion dull made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
�/ /s/ Joseph? E. Hoskins,, 4 resd'c nt
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ATTEST: VirL, nia Cook, Acting City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC-WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 10, 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 Mr. 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.