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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY`OF THE
CITY OF RICHMiOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 22, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
regular session in the City Hall, Thursday, August 22, 1968, at the hour of
9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST). Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following member
being present: Mr. Cecere. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Hoskins moved that the minutes of August 15, 1968 be amended to read that
Fireman Donald Ashenfelter was injured in the April 6th explosion instead of
Fireman Joe Pierce. Mr. Cecere moved that the minutes stand as amended,
seconded by Mr. Hoskins, and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mayor Byron E. Klute announced that Sanitation Engineer, Ed.Ross, would also
serve as acting city Engineer until that vacancy has been filled.
Police Chief Donald Strhan presented the following to the Board:
August 22, 1968
Board of Public Works & Safety
Richmond, Indiana
Att: Mr. Joesph E. Hoskins, Pres.
Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend John Philip Lantz, age 25, to be appointed to the position
of probationary patrolman on the Richmond Police Department,
Mr. Lantz has passed all the necessary requirements, including both physical
and mental examinations.
I wish this appointment to become effective with the pay-period beginning
Monday, August 26, 1968.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Donald L. Strahan
Chief of Police
Mr. Levi, Trustee of the Ekls Lodge, asked the Board' s permission to cut in
on the Light Plant water line that runs to the Whitewater River for the pur-
pose of watering their golf course greens. Mr. Levi was advisediby the Board
that the Mayor, Councilman Geier and Mr. Beck of the Light Plant, would look
the situation over on Saturday morning.
A Mr. .Beeson of Worley Court, reported to the Board that they have a water
problem at the south end of the court. Mr. Cecere advised him that Mr. Tosch-
log, the Street Commissioner, would investigate the situation, seconded by
Mr. Hoskins, and on unanimous voice vote was carried. •
Mr. Ralph Wiwi asked the Board' s permission to move a house from 917 Mendelson
Drive north to Westchester subdivision. Mr. Hoskins moved this be allowed
with the approval of the Traffic Division, Fire Department and State Highway,
seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Frank Robinson, Collection Supervisor, told the Board that they were•losing
time on shoveling trash'from open pits and wants drums to be +placed in the
pits for trash collection. Mr. Cecere. stated that the 'Presideht of Council
should be asked to bring the Trash & Garbage Ordinance out of Committee and
amend it if necessary, but get some kind of action on it..
Matt Parshall, the Wayne County Treasurer, told the Board that the speedy
progress on the new City Building is requiring funds more rapidly and asked
the Board for permission to sell investments totaling $100,000.00 to meet the
present payment on the new City Building. Mr. Hoskins-.moved this be approved,
seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
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Mr. Coins, Building Commissioner showed Proof of Publication for bids on
demolishing homes at 213 No. 5th & 1316 No. "H", Mr. Cecere examined Proof of
Publication and found same to be correct and in order. Mr. Hoskins moved that
Proof of Publication be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Ross and on unani-
mous voice vote was carried.
One bid was received by the Board from Potter & Burell for $650.00 per house.
The Board thought this bid was too high and took it under advisement until the
next meeting.
Mr. Coins presented the following Notices to Bidders for demolition of Main
Street property on Main Street.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notcie is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 1968, at 10:00
A.M. o'clock at the office of the Commissioner of Buildings in the Gilcrest
Building, 7 North Third Street, in the City of Richmond, Indiana, Claude E. Coins
Commissioner of Buildings will receive, accept and open sealed bids for the
wrecking and removal of certain building or structure (s) located at 522-526 Main
Street, owned by William F. and Roland B. Keys, according to the following terms:
1. Wreck and demolish structure (s) .
2. Removai'.of all materials and debris.
3. Notify all utility companies before beginning operation.
4. Plug sewer.
5. Fill in all holes and level lot.
All costs incurred will be paid for by the Board of Public Works and Safety
of the City of Richmond, Indiana, upon completion of the work.
Successful bidder will be required to perfect and obtain statutory lien under
statute relating to mechanic' s lien of the laws of the State of Indiana. Success-
ful bidder, will upon payment be required to assign all of his right, title, and
interest in his lien on the real estate upon which the demolition was performed to
the City of Richmond.
/s/ Claude_E. Goins, Commissioner
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 1968, at 10:00 A.M.
o'clock at the office of the Commissioner of Buildings in the Gilcrest Building,
7 North Third Street, in the City of Richmond, Indiana, Claude E. Coins, Commissioner
of Buildings, will receive, accept and open sealed bids for the wrecking and re-
moval of certain building or structure (s) located at 516-518-520 Main Street,
owned by Carl Mercurio, according to the following terms:
1. Wreck and demolish structure (s) .
2. Removal of all materials and debris.
3. Notify all utility companies before beginning operation.
4. Plug sewer.
5. Fill in all holes and level lot.
All costs incurred will be paid for iby the Board of Public Works and Safety
of the City of Richmond, Indiana, upon completion of the work.
Success ful bidder will be required to perfect and obtain statutory lien
under statute relating to mechanic' s lien of the laws of the State of 'Indiana.
Successful bidder, will upon payment be required to assign all of his right, title,
and interest in his lien on the real estate upon which the demolition was performed
to the City of Richmond.
/s/ Claude E. Coins, Commissioner
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Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 1968, at 10:00
A.M. o'clock at the office of the Commissioner of Buildings in the Gilcrest
Building, 7 North Third Street, in the City of Richmond, Indiana, Claude E. Goins,
Commissioner of Buildings, will receive, accept and open sealed bids for the
wredking and removal of certain building or structure (s) located at 512 Main
Street, owned by Ruthie Lee Smith, according to the following terms:
1. Wreck and demolish structure (s) .
2. Removal of all materials and debris.
3. Notify all utility companies before beginning operation.
4. Plug sewer.
5. Fill in all holes and level lot.
All costs incurred will be paid for by the Board of Public Works and Safety
of the City of Richmond, Indiana, upon completion of the work.
Successful bidder will be required to perfect and obtain statutory lien
under statute relating to mechanic' s lien of the laws of the State of Indiana.
Successful bidder, will upon payment be required to assign all of his right,
title, and interest in his lien on the real estate upon which the demolition
was performed to the City of Richmond.
/s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 1968, at 10c00
A.M. o'clock at the office of the Commissioner of Buildings in the Gilcre$t
Building, 7 North Third Street, in the City of Richmond, Indiana, Claude E.
Goins, Commissioner of Buildings, will receive, accept and open sealed bids for
the wrecking and removal of certain building or structure (s) located at 510 Main
Street, owned by Shafter Sprinkles according to the following terms:
1. Wreck and demolish structure (s) .
2. Remove all materials and debris.
3. Notify all utility companies before beginning operation.
4. Plug sewer.
5. Fill in all holes and level lot.
All costs incurred will be paid for by the Board of Public Works and Safety
of the City of Richmond, Indiana, upon completion of the work.
Successful bidder will be required to perfect and obtain statutory lien under
statute relating to mechani' s lien of the laws of the State of Indiana. Successful
bidder will upon payment be required to assign all of his right, title, and in-
terest in his lien on the real estate upon which the demolition was performed to
the City of Richmond.
/s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
-Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 1968, at 10:00
A.M. o'clock at the office of the Commissioner of Buildings in the Gilcrest
Building, 7 North Third Street, in the City of Richmond, Indiana, Claude E. Goins,
Commissioner of Buildings will receive, accept and open sealed bids for the wreck-
ing and removal of certain building or structures located at 435 Main Street,
III owned by Paul C. Davis, according to the following terms:
1. Wreck and demolish structure (s).
2. Removal of all materials and debris.
3. Notify all utility companies before beginning operation.
4. Plug sewer.
5. Fill in all holes and level lot.
All costs incurred will be paid by the Board of Public Works and Safety of
the City of Richmond, Indiana, upon completion of the work.
Successful bidder will be required to perfect and obtain statutory lien
under statute relating to mechanic' s lien of the laws of the State of Indiana.
Successful bidder, will upon payment be required to-assign all of his'; right,
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title,"_and interest in his lien on the real estate upon which the demolition
was performed at the City of Richmond, Indiana.
/s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner
The Board of Public Works & Safety ordered the following priorties:
Street Lights Approved for installation
S.W. 5th to S.W. "E" Street to Earlham Drive - install-10, remove-1.
Mr. Cecere moved that this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unani-
mous voice vote was carried.
Dr. Lolli Alberico of Bologna, Italy, visited the Bead of Works & Safety as a
gues of Mr. Cecere. '
Mr. Duncan McKinnis, the weed control man, reported to the Board that the
Brantner Agency has weeds that they will not cut. The Board ordered a letter
written to Mr. Brantner ordering him to appear before the Board of Works on
August 29, 1968.
Mr. McKinnis presented the following weed report for the week ending ,Ausust 21: .
WEED CONTROL REPORT,.. ;
WEEK ENDING AUGUST' 21, 1968
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Number of Calls
August 8, 1968 . ---. 9 •
Vacation Week August 12 to 17
August 19, 1968 --- 11
August 21, 1968 --- 9
Total 29 calls
Jobs Completed
August 9, 1968 ---- 7
Vacation
August 19, 1968 --- 9
August 21, 1968 --- 9
Total 25
Jobs started but not complete 5.
Mr. Bill Manley asked the Board' s permission to cross the Elks Club Road with a
sewer. Mr. Cecere:moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unani-
mous voice vote was carried.
Approval of the subdivision plat for the Hale Terrace fourth Addition was brought
before the Board. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.•
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Mr. Bill Cooper asked the Board for a curb cut for a garage on South "0" Street
between. 3rd and 4th st. and told the Board this had already been okayed by the '
Engineer and the Traffic Division. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded
by Mr. Hoslins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
• Councilman Henn requested the Board to investigate the sweimming pool at 2708
South D St. for its compliance with the swimming pool ordinance. Mr. Cecere
stated that the Engineer and Building Commissioner had checked this pool and
found it in compliance with the ordiance.
The Board recommended that the 'Barrett Law be used for the sanitary sewers on
Toschlog Road and vicinity. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded by
Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
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Mr. Hoskins presented the following petition signed by thirty-four residents of
Elm Drive & Maple Drive which reads as follows:
August 16, 1968
Board of Works
We the property owners of Maple Drive and Elm Drive, would like to have something
done about the storm water that runs off of North 19th Street on to Elm and Maple
Drive. Also about the Dump, would like to have it doused over and covered up.
We also need a 3-way stop sign at North 19th and Maple Street, also some speed
signs.
Please try and help us, we would like to have a neighborhood cleaned up.
Mayor Byron E. Klute recommended to the Board that the plaque on the new City
Building contain the names of officials of the past administration as well as the
present. Mr. Cecere moved this be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unani-
mous voice vote was carried.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned.
ADAE44/4
ram' . s/ Joseph Hoskins, President
ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, C' ' Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 29, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
regular session in the City Hall, Thursday, August 29, 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. Ross. The following business was had to-wit:
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Mr. Cecere moved the minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, seconded by
. Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Chief of Police Donald Straharn presented Detective Sgt. James Hieger with a
diploma commemerating his graduation from the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and
Drug Abuse School at Chicago, Illinois, which is a division of the U.S. Justice
Department. Mr. Cecere represented the Board in congratulating Sgt. Hieger and
stated he hoped the city would never need to take use of this knowledge, but it
was nice to know that the Richmond Police Department had a man qualiified in this
field.
Mrs. Wayne Sitdham asked the Board' s permission for the closing of Todsbu ry Lane •
from 4:00 P.M. t6o8:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 1, 1968, for a childrens' s party.
Mr. Cecere moved this be allowed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice
vote was carried. •
Sgt. Martin of the Traffic Division presented a letter to the Board asking per-
mission from the League of Women Voters to operate a loud speaker from an auto
for the purpose of announcing a Special Voters Registration Drive on September
16, from 9:00 A.M. until 12a00 A.M. This was rejected by Mr. Hoskins, seconded
by Mr. Ross and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Sgt. Martin presented the Board bids for on-street and offstreet painting of
parking stalls. The bids were as follows:
BIDDER RESTRICTIONS AMOUNT
Pardo City furnished paint $1,500.00
• R. Lee Spiner Co. ,
of Cincinnati, Ohio City furnished paint $ .85 a stall