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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-25-1968 D Bd. of Works & Safety 7-18-68 It would be appreciated if you could correct these deficiencies at your earliest conven- ience. A reinspection will -be made within thirty (30) days in order to ascertain the progress being made. If you so desire, our inspector will be happy to meet you at the property in order to discuss a repair program with you. A building permit must be obtained from' this office before work begins. Very truly yours, /s/ Phillip E. Houser, Inspector IIIBureau of Buildings The following street lights were approved by the Board: 1. North 8th St. , Penn R.R. to North "F" St. - install 2 2. So. W. 2nd St. - Nat'l Rd. to Earlham Dr. - install 23, remove 7 Mr. Hoskins moved these street lights be approved, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The Clerk showed Proof of Publication for the vacation of streets and alleys for the new City Building. Mr. Cecere examined Proof of Publication and recommended it be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Cecere stated that there were no remonstrances against this vacation as it was all City property and the vacating could continue as described. Mr. Cecere also stated he had refiled his petition with PSC. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. (4,4 Cl/ a a /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, :,4100,e0,4 - ��/- .� ,ter/' President ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, :/ IIICity Clerk ***xxxx**xxxx****x x***** *********xxx*******-x** *******x xxxx***********xxx********* ;* BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JULY 25, 1968 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Hall, Thursday, July 25, 1968 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST. Mr. Hoskins presiding with following members being present: Mr. Cook, Mr. Klinge, Assistant City Attorney, was sitting in for Mr. Cecere who was out of town on business. The Following business was had to-wit: Mr. Cook 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 Strahan presented certificates to the seven police officers who have successfully completed their course at Indiana University on the operation of the Breathalizer. They were as follows: George Brouse John Bowman Paul Alexander Michael Tyra Robert Irvine Robert Horner Cecil Loper Assistant Fire Chief Robert Demps reported the following house to house inspections for III District #3. HOUSE TO HOUSE INSPECTION DISTRICT #3 REPORT A total of 17 junk autos were foun on inspections. A total of 2 refrigerators were found on property in District #3. A total of 23 properties were in need of attention concerning trash and rubbish. A total of 4 homes needing attention were found. The Fire Prevention Bureau attended to two of these homes to have the defects corrected. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Demps asked the Board' s endorsement for the following plans for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 1968: FY. Bd. of Works & Safety 7-25-68 Joseph E. Hoskins, President July 22, 1968 Board of Public-.Works & Safety City of Richmond, Indiana Dear Sir: During the week of October 6-12 of this year will be designated as Fire Prevention Week throughout the United States. It is the desire of the Fire Chief and Assis- tant Chief of this department that we attempt to involve more community repre- sentatives in our local observance. In order for a program of this nature to be effective, it is important that we involve the entire community. Therefor, we are making the following recommendation. We recommend that a community fire safety committee be established consisting of representatives from the following: Two (2) representatives from the Fire Department One (1) representative from the Chamber of Commerce One (1) representative from the School Board One (1) representative from the Organized Labor Two (2) representatives from the Independent Insurance Association One (1) representative from the Service Clubs It is important that this committee be established immediately in order that we might establish our material needs and over-all program. We feel that this will be a worthwhile effort and will contribute to the Fire Safety of this community. Therefore, we ask the Board of Public Works and Safety for the endorsement of this program. /s/ Donavon C. Johnson, Chief Mr. Hoskins moved this endorsement be given, .seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Jack Fratillio, 112 No. W. 13th St. , a representative of the UAW asked. the Board' s permission for the use of South 6th from Main to"A", October 7 to 12, for a -special Armed Forces Week. Mr. Hoskins suggested that this be cleared through the Traffic Division, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Lewis Jordan, 2057 South llth St. , asked the Board about the sanitary sewer in that area. Mr. Cook, City Engineer, told Mr. Jordan he had two more easements to get and should have them by next Thursday, August 1, 1968 and the City would then be ready to start putting the sewer in. Mr. Gurley Fox _1102 Perry Street, appeared before the Board seeking more time to remodel his already condemned property. The Board told Mr. Fox they had been years trying to get him to fix and clean up his property and Mr. Hoskins moved that the condemnation of the Gurley Fox property stand and that Mr. Fox be given 60 days to tear the property down himself or the City would do it and present him with the bill, seconded by Mr. cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mrs. Ethyl Gibson of 902 North "D" St. , appeared before the Board to answer condemnation charges against her property at 902 North "D" St. REPORT OF FINDING 26 x 71 ft. Middle Division, Lot 301 Elizabeth Starr Addition, 26 x 26 ft. MD Lot 300 Elizabeth Addition 902 North "D" Street Richmond, Indiana As of this date, June 27, 1968, the taxing maps and transfer books of the Auditor' s office show the following ownership of the above property as: Ethel M. Gibson 902 North "D" Street Richmond, Indiana A report of an inspection made by Claude E. Goins, Building Commissioner, for the City of Richmond, Indiana, on June 20, 1968, of the above property: Bd. of Works & Safety 7-25-68 1. House is a fire hazard. 2. Wiring does not meet Code. 3. Plumbing is not adequate. 4. -House is unfit for human habitation. In my opinion the conditions 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 should be and the same is forthwith condemned. /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 m= , Claude E. Goins, Commissioner of Buildings for the City of Richmond, Indiana, that the building and structure located at 902 North "D" Street Richmond, Indiana also known as: 26 x 71 ft. Middle Division, Lot 301 Elizabeth Starr Addition, 26 x 26 ft. MD Lot 300 Elizabeth Addition be and the same is hereby condemned, 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 because any remedy is not, in my opinion, feasible, said building and structure should be wrecked and removed, I hereby direct that such wrecking and removal be effected and completed by July 27, 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 • NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION June 27, 1968 To: Ethyl M. Gibson 902 North "D" Street 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: 902 North "D" Street Richmond, Indiana also known as: 26 x 71 ft. Middle Division, Lot 301 Elizabeth Starr Addition, 26 x 26 ft. Lot 300 Elizabeth Addition The building and structure located at such address has been condemned. A copy of the Order of Condemnation entered June 27, 1968, is enclosed. The order must be complied with by July 27, 1968. /s/ Claude E. Goins, Commissioner Mr. Hoskins moved this be brought up again at the next Thursday Board Meeting which would give Mrs. Gibson time to consult an attorney, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Bd. of Works & Safety 7-25-68 The Clerk presented Proof of Publication for an Assessment Roll for the sani- tary sewer on South 19th from "J" to "L". Mr. Kent Klinge, Assistant City Attorney, examined the Proof of Publication and recommended it be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The following street lights were approved by the Board: Elks Club Road, East Main to City Limits - install 10 The, Board approved curb cuts for the Nixon Tool Company at North 4th and C Street, at North 10th and "H" St. for the proposed new Hooks Drug Store on the southwest corner and also at 420 South 4th St. , the Albert Gray residence for entrance to private home. Mr. Ed Brantner of Brantner Realtors appeared before the Board and stated he is going to pave the north side of North "J" in 1800 Place. City Engineer Don Cook presented improvement Resolution No. 1088-1968 which was in compliance with Barrett Law request for South 17th Street to be improved between "E" and "F" south and Mr. Cook recommended that a mandatory Barrett Law be used to build the street onto South "G" Street, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Norman Pilgrim of the Committe of Realtors presented the following letter to the Board: Report to: The Board of Public Works Richmond, Indiana Re: - Ordinance No. 2311-1967 Estimate to be Appropriated Disbursed Balance Disbursed Purchase Prices 109,000.00 109,000.00 -0- -0- Taxes, 1967 pay- able 1968 2,640.00 1,864.72 775.28 -0- Realtors' Fees 6,360.00 6,360.00 -0- -0- Abstracting 400.00 400.00 -0- -0- Contingency 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 -0- 119,400.00 118,124.72 1,275.28 -0- It is our understanding that this appropriation was consolidated into the City Building account before any disbursement were made from it. Accordingly, the unexpended balance is in the account and not eligible for transfer, but the above report indicated that disbursements were less than appropriated. We are unable to identify where recording fees have been charged to the account. It is presumed they may have been charged elsewhere. COMMITTEE OF REALTORS /s/ Norman W. Pilgrim . At the recommendation of Mayor Byron E. Klute, the Traffice Division will start an extensive study on traffic conditions in the vicinity of the new Mercury Record Plant. Mayor Klute also asked the Board to write a strong letter to Penn Central R.R. , Maintenance Division, on the repair of the railroad crossing at No. W. 5th St. Penn Central had stated earlier the corssing would be fixed in the early summer, and now they have moved it up to August and a possible delay is seen for that date. Mr. Duncan McKinnis presented the following weed report to the Board: Friday - 7-19-68 32 hours Monday - 7-22-68 32 hours Wed. - 7-24-68 3-2 hours Number of calls made -- 25 Jobs Completed -- 10 • 8'7 Bd. of Works & Safety 7-25-68 There being;no further business on motion duly made; seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. /s/ Joseph Hoskins, President ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, City C tork• 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, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock A,M. (EST). Mr. Haskins 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. 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.