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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-01-1968 817 Bd. of Works & Safety 7-25-68 There being;no further business on motion duly made; seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. Age/ Yfit•r;is.i54,ta 'f1 /s/ Joseph Hoskins, President ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, City Cork *-x x*mac-x x*** ****-x--x*x x****x x*--x-****,r *x x**-x*x x x--****-x-*-x*******--x-**** *****-*************** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 1. 1968 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the.City Hall, Thursday, August 1, 19681 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST). •Mr. Hoskins presiding with following members being present: Mr. Cecere and Mr. Cook. The following business was had to-wit: Mr. Cook, City Engineer, moved the Minutes of the previous meeting be amended as follows: Mr. Ed Brantner of Brantner Realtors appeared before the Board and stated that he is going to pave the south side of South "J" Street between South 18th and South 19th Street and with recommendations of the City Engineer, the Board agreed to resurface the north half of South "J" between South 18th and South 19th in conjunction with Mr. Brantner' s work. Mr. Cook moved the Minutes stand as amended, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Donavon Johnson recommended the following to the Board: 1. Recommended that one (1) fire hydrant be placed 500 feet South of South "Q" Street on South 5th Street. 2. Recommended that one (1) fire hydrant be placed 500 feet South of South "L" Street on South 21st Street. 3. Recommended that one (1) fire hydrant be placed 500 feet South of South "L" Street on South 22nd Street. 111 4. Recommended that four (4) firemen from the Richmond Fire Department be sent to the Ohio State Fire School'. from September 9th to the 13th, 1968. The following men will atten: Melvin Ponder, Dale Knarzer, William Meinsen, Harlan Green. Mr. Hoskins moved these recommendations be approved, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Demps gave the following inspection report for District #4: INSPECTION REPORT DISTRICT # 4 • The house to house inspection of District #4 has been completed as of July 29, 1968, and the following existed. 69 - Junk autos and trucks were found on property. 73 - Properties that needed attention in District #4. • 46 - Needed attention concerning weeds, trash and rubbish. District #5 will be inspected next beginning August 5, 1968. /s/ Robert Demps Assistant Fire Chief Police Chief Donald Strahan presented the following letters of resignation to the Board: ' To: Chief Strahan July 31, 1968 City Building, Richmond, Indiana Dear Sir: Because of the high cost of living and the low rate of pay as a Police Officer, I am forced to resign my job on the Richmond Police Department. Bd. of Works & Safety 8-1-68 I have been given a position of higher pay in a good reliable business, and will be able to support my family without working at two jobs. Effective date of resignation August 3, 1968. /s/ John B. Fox Mr. Cecere moved this resignation be accepted with regret, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Sir: Because of reason I don't care to tell you about, I am leaving my job and moving to California. By the time you get this I will be on my way. All of my things are upstairs in my locker. The locker is a new one sitting by the window next to the lab door. /s/ William H. Wilson Mr. Hoskins moved this resignation be accepted, seconded by Mr. cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Chief of Police Donald Strahan made the following recommendation to the Board: It is our desire to discontinue the monitoring of Burglar-alarms for private business at the time we move into the new City Building. We feel that this is not the job of the Police Department, but is done as a courtesy service. When it was first started several years ago, it only involved the Bank hold-up alarms, now it has grown to the point that we have 32 alarms. These are located in the radio-room and requires the attention of the dispatcher. We feel that in the new radio-room this would be just too much distraction with all the other duties he will be performing. I might add that we are actually performing a free service for the alarm companies in monitoring their equipment, while they in turn charge the customer a fee for this same service. Anderson, Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis are some of the cities that we know have stopped having alarms placed in Police headquarter , and it is felt that this can best be handled thru a private answering-service. With the cooperation of Steve Williams of General Telephone Co. , we contacted .Imogene Schildknecht who owns the Richmond Answering Service, 1224 South "D" St. , and she could provide this service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We feel that a decision should be made now so that we can make our plans of operation for the new Building, and give the affected parties a chance to arrange for this alternate service. (We would retain the Bank Burglar-alarms, which dumber 10) . Mr. Cecere moved this recommendation be approved, seconded by Mr. Hoskins andon unanimous voice vote was carried. Captain Stout asked the Board to continue the insurance that Auxiliary Police have at the present time which is $5.00 per man per year. Mr. Cecere asked Mr. Stout if he could get the Auxiliary Police to sign a liability release form so they would not sue the City in case of injury. Captain Stout also told the Board that in making a survey of the industrial area on No. W. 5th Street that it would be unwise to make No. W. 5th Street one-way in either direction. Mr. Stout stated that by making No. W. 5th Street one-way, he would be penalizing businesses and other prople who do not work at the factories. Mr. Cecere stated that the Board should meet with Steeg & Associates for consul- tation on making No. W. 5th Street a four-lane highway as soon as possible. Captain Stout told the Board that the State Highway had completed their study of a traffic signal at U.S. 40 East and Henley Road and would give the City their decision in two or three weeks. Captain Stout reported the following work that has been completed by the State Highway Commission: 1. North 9th (US 27) and "D" ,St. By a letter dated June 16, 1967, we forwarded a set of concurrence forms to restrict left turns at this location and suggested that one way streets be established. As of this date we have not had any reply to this request, either concurrence or disagreement. (In Council) yy Bd. of Works & Safety 8-1-68 2. 30th and East Main Street (US 40) Since this is some distance from other signals, our signal people will install 12" red indications at this location in the near future. (Corrected) An overhead warning sign has been inserted in the 1968-69 proposed pro- gram. If approved, monies will be available after July 1, 1968. However, plans and specifications must be prepared and this put into a contract. 3. West 1st and Main St. (US 40) Overhead lane indication signs have been included in our proposed 1968-69 program. If approved, monies will be available July 1, 1968. However, plans and specifications must be prepared and this put into a contract.. We will, with our own forces and the City's help, install 12" red indications on the signals at this location. (Corrected) 4. 18th and National Road West(US 40) This location was studied March 21 and 22, 1967 and did not meet warrants for left turn arrows. However, our Central Office has not processed this study as of this date, and due to the delay, are asking for a new study. This will be accomplished in the very near future and you will be advised of the results. (Corrected) 5. North 8th and "A" St. North 9th and "A" St. It is our intention to wait until the proposed Mall re-routing planning is completed before taking steps to change the signals or erect overhead signs at'these two locations. The signals here will undoubtedly become part of the overall improvement for the Mall (discussed February 9, 1968 in your office) while signage can be inserted in our program when the Mall plans near a finalized state. (Adequate) 111 6. West 5th and Main Sts. We feel that we must investigate this location a little further before making any changes or additions. It would appear that signage on NB SIN 5th St. , although technically US 40, would be primarily a problem for the City to work out since we do not direct any US 40 traffice that way. (Programmed for 1968) 7. North 10th St. (US 27) at "J" St. (SR 227) This request has not been previously investigated. We will conduct, in the near future, studies to determine if SB US 27 should have a left turn arrow to go E on "J" St. The same study will indicate whether larger red lens should be installed. (In 1968 program) 8. South 8th and UE" Sts. This location has been recommended for modernization in our 1968-69 pro- posed program. If approved, monies would be available. However, plans and specifications must be prepared and the work put into a contract. Mr. Cecere requested that the Ordinance to make North "D" Street one-way by the North 9th Street overpass be brought back to Council floor for its consideration, since there had been seven accidents at No. 9th and "D", seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mrs. Ethyl Gibson of 902 North "D" Street appeared before the Board and heard it delay its condemnation order against her property until she has consulted her Attorney Thomas Milligan and Luther Koehring of the Welfare Department. Mr. Ed Ross, Sanitation Engineer, told the Board Estil and Della Brock of the Gravel Pit Road, North of Woodside Drive, had erected a house over the permanent easement paid for by the Sanitary District. Mr. Cecere stated that he will file a mandatory injunction against the Brocks to get the house moved. Mr. Ed Ross also told the Board that they are getting cyanide in the sanitary sewer from the McClellan Casket Hardware Factory on No. W. "D" St. Mr Ross was told to contact factory officials to get this matter remedied. Bd. of Works & Safety 8-1-68 Mr. Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner, presented the following letters of condemnation to the Board: REPORT OF FINDING O.F. 134 Lot 12 J.C. 412 ft. W. end N2 412 ft. Front N. 5th in rear of O.W. 135 Lot 12 J.C. 213 North 5th Street Richmond, Indiana' As of this date, May 31, 1968 the taxing maps and transfer books of the Auditor' s office show the following ownership of the above property as: Pettitt, Benjamin F. & Cordelia c/o Cordelia Wise Gains Nursing Home A report of an inspection made by Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner, for the City of Richmond, Indiana, on May 31, 1968, of the above property: 1. House partially destroyed by fire. 2. Windows and doores open making a safety hazard for children. 3. Wiring and plumbing does not conform to Building Code. 4. Debris and trash scattered throughout house. 5. Outbuilding felling down. In my opinion the conditions of the building and structure located on said prop- erty are such that any remedy is not feasible and that in order to promote the public welfare, said building and structure should be and the same is forthwith condemned. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION To: Benjamin F. and Cordelia Petitt May 31, 1968 c/o Cordelia Wise Gains Nursing Home Route 2 Richmond, Indiana It is our understanding that you are the owner of certain real estate in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, located and described as follows: 213 North 5th Street Richmond, Indiana also known as: O.H. 134 Lot 12 J.C. 411 ft. W. End N 412 ft. front N. 5th in rear of O.M 135 Lot 12 J.C. The building and structure located at such address has been condemned. A copy of the order of condemnation entered May 31, 1968, is enclosed. The Order must be complied with by June 30, 1968. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner ORDER OF CONDEMNATION As a result of investigations and the written report of the findings of the Commissioner of Buildings, it is found that the improvement located on the real estate described below is in an impaired structural condition or state and is unsafe and dangerous to persons and property, a copy of which said report is on file in the office of the Commissioner of Buildings, and in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana it is hereby ordered by me, Claude E. Goins, Commiss- ioner of Buildings for the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the building and structure located at 213 North 5th Street • Richmond, Indiana also known-a: Bd of Works & Safety 8-1-68 O.M. 134 Lot 12 J.C. 412 ft. W End NZ ft. front N. 5th in rear of O.W. 135 Lot 12 J.C. be and the same is hereby oondemned, and all occupants of said building and all persons are to vacate and remain out of same. That in order to promote the public welfare and becuase any remedy is not, in my opinion, feasible, said building and structure should be wrecked and removed. I hereby direct that such wredking and removal be effected and completed by June 30, 1968. If not, the building and structure will be wrecked and removed by the 111 City of Richmond at the expense of the owner. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner REPORT OF FINDING 1316 No. "H" Rear February 16, 1968 Official Mqs #438 Richmond, Indiana As of this date February 15; 1968, the Taxing Maps and trnasfer books in the Auditor' s office shows the following ownership of the above property as: Susie and Christopher Hurd 811* No. 13th Street Richmond, Indiana A report of an inspection made by Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner and William Mullins, Building Inspector of the above property. 1. The electrical system is not up to code required by the City of Richmond. 2. Plumbing system is not up to code required by the City of Richmond and the Wayne County Heal th Department. 3. Windows are broken and the house is open, creating means of access to vagrants and derelicts. This property also presents a most undesirable 111 place for neighborhood children to congregate. The furniture and inside of the house has been destroyed. 4. The building is a fire hazard-dangers to life and property. 5. The weeds have grown so high around the house - the entire structure is in a deplorable condition. That in my opinion the condition of the building and structure located on said property are such that any remedy is not feasible and that in order to promote the public welfare, said building and structure was condemned. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION Febryary 16, 1968 To: Susie and Christopher Hurd 811* No. 13th St. Richmond, Indiana It is our understanding that you are the owners of certain real estate in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana located and described as follows: Official Maps No. 438 Rear 1316 No. "H" St. Richmond, Indiana The building and structure located at the above address has been condemned. A copy of the Order of Condemnation entered February 15, 1968, is enclosed. The order must be complied with by April 15, 1968. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner Bd. of Works & Safety 8-1-68 ORDER OF CONDEMNATION As a result of investigation and the written report of the findings of the Comm- issioner of Buildings and in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, it is hereby ordered by Claude E. Goins, Commissioner of Buildings for the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the Building and Structure located at: Official Maps No. 438 Rear 1316 No. "H" St. • Richmond, Indiana be and the same is hereby condemned. ' That in order to promote the PUblic Welfare and because any remedy is not in my ppinion, feasible, said Building and Structure should be wrecked and removed. I hereby order that such wrecking and removal be effected and completed by April 15, 1968. A wrecking permit must be secured from this office and demolition made by April 15, 1968. If not, the building and structure will be wrecked and removed by the City of Richmond at the expense of the owner. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner Mr. Don Cook, City Engineer, asked the Bard for twin curb cuts for 3013 South "E" Street. Mr. Hoskins moved this be allowed, subject to Traffice Division' s approval seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Cook presented the following weed control report to the Board:. Weed Control Report forc: Week ending July 31, 1968 Friday, July 25 7 calls made Monday, July 29 9 calls made Wednesday, July 31 7 calls made Total - 23 calls made - Jobs Completed • 7-26-68 - 3 7-29-68 - 4 7-31-68 - 2 Total 9 /s/ Duncan McKinnis The following street lights were approved: Ft. Wayne Ave. , Penn. R.R. to North H St. - install 18, remove 17 • Mr. Elmer Toschlog, Street Commissioner, appeared before the Board to report numberous holes on the City streets _that have been repaired by the Gas Company and are now sinking from 4 to 8 inches. Mr. Linburg of the Gas Company was con- tacted and appeared before the Board to answer these charges. Mr. Linburg stated it was due to the heavy rains we have had, but was told by the Board that the cause of the hole sinking was that they were no compacted when they were finished. Mr. Toschlog was ordered by the Board to get a list of holes that had been repaired by the Gas Company throughout the City and if they were not fixed correctly, the City would do it and charge it to the Gas Company. There being no further business on motion duly made, s onded a ) c dried, the meeting adjourned, :3 2"ve;�-%e^ ��-��i. ��� /s/ Joseph Hoskins, President ATTEST:, /s/ Harold W. Ryan, Ci iClerk