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Bd. of Works and Safety 6-20-68
An inspection made by Phillip E. Houser, Building Inspector, for the City of Richmond,
Indiana, of the area of 14th thru 16th from South "M" Street to South "0" Street revealed
the following:
1. Outside toilet facilities are prevalent and are not hooked to our
City sewer system.
2. There are approximately twenty (20) of these outside facilities in said area.
' 3. There are animals being kept on some premises of South 16th Street, namely
horses and swine.
4. The house at 1315 South "0" Street has two (2) outside tmlets and is for sale.
5. This overall area is littered with junk cars and debris.
6. The house at 1312 South 16th Street has a very neat appearance but doesIII
have an outside toilet.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Phillip E. Houser, Inspector
Mr. Cecere moved that whatever they deemed necessary be done about these conditions,
seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Don iiicBride, Park Superintendent, told the Board he would like to get his equipment
out of the old firehouse at South 9th and "E" where the Ambulance Service is as he is
tired of paying all the utilities. The Board told Mr. McBride they would try to work
something out with the Police Department for the storage of Hs equipment.
Mrs. Joan Killion and Mr. Rod Rohe, Officials of the Richmond Credit Union, appeared
before the Board seeking permission to put Credit Union advertisements in the City
Payroll envelope, Mr. Cecere moved this permission be given, seconded by Mr. Cook and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.
The Clerk was ordered to write a letter to the Fire Department asking them to investigate
the need for a fire hydrant at the Towne-House Village Apartments and report to the Board
next Thursday, June 27, 1968.
The Board approved the storm sewers and street plans for the Eighth Addition for the
Crestdale Sub-Division.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and� carried, the meeting
adjourned. A C i,
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%� /s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President
ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, City Cle
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 27, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session in the City Hall', Thursday, June 27, 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. Cook.
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 the following letter o.f retirement to the Board:
Gentlemen: June 26, 1968
Having completed 20 years of service with the Richmond Police Department, I wish to
submit my retirement from said department effective August 1, 1968.
My reason for requesting my retirement at this early date, is that I am leaving the City
or state on July 8, 1968 for Phoenix, Arizona. I have three weeks vacation from July 8,
1968 to July 29, 1968. July 30, 1968 is a make-up day for overtime worked and July 31,
1968 is my regular day off.
I wish to thank the City of Richmond for the privilege of working for said City these 20
years, I also want to thank the members of the Police Department for the privilege of
knowing and working with them these many years.
Sincerely,
/a/ Henry H. Wood
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Bd. of Works & Safety 6-27-68
Mr. Cecere moved this retirement be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice
vote was carried.
Fire Chief Donavon Johnson presented the following to the Board:
1. Recommended that James Turman be advanced to regular fireman, effective June 19,
1968, as he has completed his probationary period satisfactorily. Mr. Cecere
moved this recommendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous
voice vote was carried.
2. Recommended that two (2) fire hydrants be installed at the Towne-House Village
III Apts. and that he supervised the placement of these hydrants so they may take
care of any future expansion of the development. Mr. Cecere moved this recom-
mendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was
carried.
Chief Johnson also recommended the installation of four (4) fire hydrants in the Buchholtz
Addition. Mr. Cecere told the Board it would cost approximately $37,000.00 for these four
hydrants and feels that this should be held up until the rest of the people in that area
are ready to be annexed. The Board stated this would be discussed again at their next
Wednesday Board of Works meeting.
Chief Johnson also reported to the Board that the Fire Department had started a SCUBA-Diving
School and had six firemen who had already signed up.
Mr,;,' Norman Gilmer, 1235 Sheridan Street, reported the bad street conditions around the
Mary E. Hill Nursing Home (Zoar Ave. ). Mr. Cecere moved this be turned over to Mr. Elmer
Toschlog, the Street Commissioner, to take whatever steps necessary to remedy this situation,
seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Ralp/Wiwi appeared before the Board to get permission to move a house from 1725 W. Main
to .104 So. W. 14th Street. Mr. Wiwi reported that he had made all necessary arrangement
with the utilities companies. Mr. Cecere advised Mr. Wiwi to get a permit from the Building
Commissioner and notify the Traffic Division before he starts the project, seconded by Mr.
Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. James Ferguson, the Dog Warden, wanted the Board' s ruling on dogs that were running
loose but had owners. Mr. Cecere advised Mr. Ferguson that arrests should be made when
dogs are running loose if that is what necessitates the public respecting this Ordinance.
Mr. Claude Goins, Building Commissioner, reported to the Board that there were approximately
50 outside toilets south of "L" on 21st, 22nd and 23rd Streets.. Mr. Coins stated that this
condition exists because these people have no City water or sewage systems. Mr. Cecere
moved that Fire Chief Johnson check this area for city water installation and a fire hydrant
andfor Mr. Cook, the Engineer, to check with the residents about putting in a sewer on the
Barrett Law, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Coins told the Board that he and the City Engineer, Don Cook, checked the fence at the
CharlesStone-Tudela residence, 2708 South "D" Street, and found the fence in compliance
with the City Ordinance except the north end. The Board ordered Mr. Goins to notify Mr.
Stone-Tudela that the north end of hisience is in violation of the Swimming Pool Ordinance
and for him to bring it in to within five feet of the pool.
Mr. Dick Brantner, Jr. appeared before the Board and requested two street lights and fire
hydrants for the Parkridge Sub-Division. Fire Chief Johnson was ordered to check this
sub-division and give recommendation for fire hydrants. The Board stated they would consult
Bob. Reese from the Light Plant and get the cost on the two street lights before they give
it any consideration.
City Engineer, Don Cook, told the Board he was making a location study on the Penn Central
North 19th Street bridge to show to the County Commissioner. Mr. Cook stated their proposed
IIIplans were to use North 20th Street for the overpass instead of 19th Street as it is wider
for all types of moving traffic.
The Board approved the installation of the following street lights:
1. South .7th from "A" to "E" - install 29 and remove 14
2. South 7th from "E" to "L" - install 21 and remove 9
Mr. Don Cook moved these lights be installed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice
vote was carried.
Mr. Don Cook, City Engineer, presented two petitions to the Board of W?rks for sanitary
sewers in the U.S. 40 and Toschlof Road neighborhood. •This was referred to the City Engineer
for further study and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote
was carried.