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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-03-1968 /17 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. .1/ . 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 Board !of Works & Safety 10-3-68 - 1/q• 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. Board of Works & Safety 10-3-68 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 14,4 ATTEST: VirL, nia Cook, Acting City Clerk X X X X-X X X X*;;-*H;* * X** Yi ** -):* *f-Y.*:i--3F* #***if-': X#XT* ;{-FX)F:H;-k*(:(--3F*-k****Y-3* 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.