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Fire Chief Donavon Johnson rechecked the fire hydrants in Berry Field for Councilman
Hilligoss, and gave the Board the following report: There is a fire hydrant at Central
Drive and one at Middle Drive with 6-inch water lines and the house farthest away is
130 feet and Mr. Johnson stated that with the use of a pumper and if necessary two pumpers,
the fire situation in that area could be easily handled.
Mayor Byron E. Klute told the Board that weed complaints are being taken care of through
the City Engineer' s office and Duncan McKinnis is answering the complaints. The Mayor
also stated that people should have enough pride in their own property to cut the weeds
and asked for the cooperation of the community.
The following street lights were approved:
III1. South 5th St. , South A to South G Sts.
2. Northwest 2nd St., Richmond Ave. to Northwest F St.
3. Northwest F Street, Northwest 2nd to Northwest 5th St.
4. North 5th St. from North A to D Streets.
Mr. Cecere moved this be done, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was
carried.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned. � 9
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/s/ Joseph Hoskins, President
ATTEST: /s/;Harold W. Ryan, City C1Aer
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 13, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
in the City Hall, Thursday, June 13, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock A.M. (EST). Mr.
Hoskins presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Cook. Mr. Cecere, City
Attorney, was in New York on business and Mayor Klute was attending a meeting in Chicago.
The following business was had to-wit:
IIIMr. Cook moved the Minutes stand as read and was seconded by;Mr. Hoskins.
Fire Chief Donavon Johnson presented the following to the Board of Works:
Joseph E. Hoskins, President June 12, .1968
Board of Public Works and Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana
Dear Sir:
The following are presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety for action:
1. Robert Joe Thalls has successfully completed the one year probationary period
and I recommend that he be promoted to a regular fireman effective June 11, 1968.-
2. I recommend that Captain James Ghearing be promoted from Captain to the rank of
Battalion Chief effective June 17, 1968.
3. I recommend that Fireman William Berry be promoted from a regular fireman to the
rank of Captain effective June 17, 1968.
4. Recommend that Paul Mullin be suspended from the Richmond Fire Department for
• one (1) day commencing at 7:00 A.M. Friday, June 14, 1968, and ending at 7:00
A.M. Saturday, June 15, 1968. This suspension is due to violation of Article
10, General Rules, Section 8, of Rules & Regulations of the Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Donavon C. Johnson, Chief
Mr. Hoskins moved these recommendations be accepted, and was seconded by Mr. Cook.
Major Lewis Doren of the Police Department, representing Chief Donald Strahan, who is away
attending tht Police Chief' s Convention presented the following to the Board:
Board of Public Works and Safety June 13, 1968
Richmond, Indiana
Att: Mr. Joseph E. Hoskins, Pres.
Gentlemen:
I wish to recommend Edward Duane Bratton, age 30, to be appointed to the position of proba-
tionary patrolman on the Richmond Police Department.
Bd. of Public Works & Safety 6-13-68
Mr. Bratton 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, June 17,
1968.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Donald L. Strahan
Chief of Police
Mr. Hoskins moved this recommendation be accepted and was seconded by Mr. Cook.
Captain Stout of the Traffic Division reported to the Board that Councilman Henn feels111
that South 16th and "E" Street is a hazardous intersection. After making a -survey of
South 16th and "E" Street and finding that there has been four accidents in the past
year at this intersection, Captain Stout is in agreement with Mr. Henn. Captain Stout
told the Board that his department has several safety recommendations in mind for this
intersection and will hold another survey and made recommendations.
Mr. Charles Stone-Tudela of 1708 South "D" Street appeared before the Board with approval
of the Planning Commission and showed his plans to build a swimming pool in his back yard. '
Mr. Hoskins moved for approval if Mr. Stone-Tudela goes by the Swimming Pool Ordinance,
seconded by Mr. Cook.
The Clerk was ordered by the Board to write a letter to Kemper Bros. , 701 South "N"
Street, requesting that a representative of their company be at the Board of Works
Thursday, June 20, 1968 at 10:00 A.M. to answer complaints of neighbors on ashes and air
pollution coming from their factory.
Mayor Byron E. Klute wrote the following letter of appreciation to his secretary, Beverly
Senese, who is leaving her job Friday, June 14, 1968:
Mr. Joseph E. Hoskins, President June 11, 1968
Board of Public Works and Safety
Dear Gentlemen:
Friday will be the last day that Beverly Senese will be with our office.
During the past few months Bev has performed her duties in an outstanding manner. She
has always been helpful to the public and to city officials and department heads.
All of us will miss her a great deal, and, although we regret the fact that Bev is
leaving, we certainly hope and pray that she has good health and happiness in her new
challenge in the greatest careet known to any woman.
Sincerely,
/s/ Byron E. Klute
The Board approved an Ordinance asking Council for a $500.00 appropriation to cover
expenses in the disaster area that the insurance did not cover.
The bids for demolition of 209-211 No. 4th Street was opened by Mr. Don Cook, City
Engineer, and Proof of Publication was shown by the Clerk, Harold W. Ryan. The Clerk
examined ProoCof Publication and found same to be in order. Mr. Cook moved that Proof
of Publication be accepted and filed, seconded by Mr. Hoskins.
The following bid was opened:
Potter $450.00
Mr. Hoskins moved this bid be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook.
The Clerk was ordered to write a letter to Gurley Fox ordering him to appear before the
Board Thursday, June 20, 1968 at 9:00 A.M. to show cause why he has not complied with
a building permit that he had purchased some time ago for remodeling his property.
Mr. Hoskins told the Board that in a recent meeting with the Gas Company Mr. Linburg
had informed them that the downtown area is safe of any gas leakage.
Mr. Roy Steele of 1830 No. W. A. Street asked the Board' s permission to place a pre-fab
swimming pool 42-inches deep in his back yard. Mr. Steel was referred to the Planning
Commission by the Board.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting
adjourned. _
/s/ Joseph E. Hoskins, President
ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, City Clerk
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AGREEMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 4th day of April, 1968 by and between the
TOWN OF SPRING GROVE, INDIANA, acting through its Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred
to as "TOWN", and the CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, acting through its Board of Public Works
and Safety, hereinafter referred to as.. "CITY",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, said CITY maintains an efficient Fire Department and owns adequate and modern
fire-fighting equipment which is operated by well trained personnel, and
WHEREAS, said TOWN owns no fire-fighting equipment and employs no trained personnel nor
IIIdoes it maintain a voluntary Fire Department, and is therefore desirous of contracting
with said CITY for adequate fire protection, and
WHEREAS, said CITY is willing to and desirous of making its fire-fighting equipment and
personnel available to said TOWN for the protection of the residents of said TOWN and
their property from the hazards of fire.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants of the parties as hereinafter set
forth, it is expressly promised and agreed by and between the said CITY and the said TOWN,
as follows:
1. The said CITY shall, during the term of this agreement, cause to be issued to its
Fire Department a standing order to heed and respond to any call or fire alarm received
by it reporting a fire within the limits of said TOWN. Said order shall direct the Fire
Department of said CITY to dispatch such equipment and personnel to such location in said
TOWN as may be necessary for the purpose of fighting such fire, subject to the condition
that such fire shall be in a location accessible by road, involving only reasonable risks
to the safety of personnel and the protection of the equipment of said Fire Department
of said CITY.
2. Said CITY shall be responsible only for the use of due diligence by its Fire
Department in responding to any call pursuant to this agreement, and the personnel of
said Fire Department shall use its best efforts in fighting any such fires, considering
the equipment available at the time of any such call, the current techniques of fighting
any such fire, and the conditions and circumstances which may prevail at the time of and
III the scene of any such fire.
3. In the allocation and dispatching of the personnel and equipment of the Fire
Department of said CITY in response to any call or alarm pursuant to this agreement, or
in response to any other call or alarm, first .preference shall be given to any call or
alarm reporting a fire within the limits of said CITY; and the Chief of the Fire Depart-
ment of said CITY shall have the absolute and complete discretion to determine where and
when the fire-fighting equipment and personnel of the Fire Department of said CITY, or
any part thereof, shall be allocated or dispatched.
4. The said CITY shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage which
may be occasioned or result from any breakdown or mechanical failure in the operation of
any of the fire-fighting equipment to be used and provided under the terms of this agreement,
5. The TOWN shall not be liable for any personal injury or damage to any individual
member of the said Richmond, Indiana Fire Department, which injury or damage may be
suffered by any such individual while responding to any call for fire-fighting services
from any resident of said TOWN; and the said TOWN shall not be liable for any injury or
damage to any fire-fighting equipment or apparatus of any kind owned by said CITY which
may be injured or damaged while such equipment or apparatus is being used and employed
in fighting any fire within said TOWN.
6. The said TOWN shall pay from the public funds of said TOWN to the said CITY for
the fire-fighting services and equipment which are to be provided under this agreement,
the sum of Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-nine dollars ($6,229.00), the said sum to be
IIIpaid in two (2) installments as follows, to-wit: The Sum of Three Thousand One Hundred
Fifteen Dollars ($3,115.00) on the 15th day of June, 1968, and the sum of Three Thousand
One Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($3,114.00) on the 15th day of December, 1968.
7. This agreement shall continue and extend from January 1, 1968 until December 31,
1968.
8. That each of said parties will, in the event of termination of the above agreement
for any cause whatsoever, forward a notice of the termination of said agreement to the
Indiana Rating Bureau, 320 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis 9, Indiana, on or before
Sixty days prior to the effective date of such termination.
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Fire Protection Agreement for Spring Grove (Cont)
9. That said parties shall also forward such notice as is set forth in paragraph 8
above on or before Sixty days prior to the expiration of the current agreement for Fire
Department Services in the event an extension or renewal of the current agreement is not
agreed upon or a new agreement providing the same services are not agreed upon on or before
Sixty days prior to the expiration date of the current agreement.
10. This agreement is contingent upon the enactment of an ordinance by the Common
Countil of the CITY ratifying and confirming the same, as by law provided.
IN WITNESS WEREOF, said CITY has caused this agreement to be duly executed on its behalf
.by its Board of Public Works and Safety, and said TOWN has caused the same to be duly
executed on its behalf by its Board of Trustees, all on the day and year first above
written.
CITY OF RICHWOND, INDIANA
/s/ Joseph E. Hoskins
City Controller
/s/ Andrew Cecere
City Attorney
ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan,
City Clerk /s/ Donald R. Cook
City Engineer
APPROVED: /s/ Byron E. Klute
Mayor
TOWN OF SPRING GROVE, INDIANA
By its Board of Trustees
/s/ Paul R. Shores,
President
/s/ Everett L. Alexander,
Member
/s/ Marlin D. Hart,
Member
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 20, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, June 20, 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. Don Cook moved the Minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, seconded by Mr.
Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Sgt. Martin of the Traffic Division discussed the dangerous intersection at South 16th
and "E" Street with the Board. The Board authorized the Traffic Division to place transi-
tion lines at the intersection, remove a large tree on the northwest corner of the inter-
section to provide better vision to the west. The Board also stated the corner will be
illuminated as it is in the lighting program. The traffic safety at this intersection'
was prompted by Councilman E. C. Henn.
The Traffic Division also asked permission to make an unloading zone in the 700 block of
North "A", south side of street. Mr. Cook moved this permission be given, seconded by
Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote ,was carried.
Mr. Tomlinson of the REMC appeared before the Board to request the extension of side-
walks the rest of the way in front of his place of business as he stated they are half
way at this time. Due to the fact this sidewalk was promised Mr. Tomlinson a year ago,
Mr. Cook moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice
vote was carried.
Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Mikesell, Mrs. Fackler, Mr. and Mrs. Dupree, Mr. W. Cramer and Mr.
Jim Sittloh appeared before the Board to protest the fence Mr. Stone-Tudela is placing
around his swimming pool. The neighbors are questioning whether the fence is around the
perimeter of his lot or his swimming pool and they also questioned the height of the fence
and are very disgusted with the color which is red. Mr. Cecere recommended the City
Engineer, Don Cook, and the Building Commissioner, Claude Goins, check out the complaints .
of the neighbors and report back to the Board.