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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-29-1968 © Bd. of Works Minutes 5-23-68 Mr. Cecere moved the Board accept the low bids on the above, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mrs. Don Goodwell, a member of the League of Women Voters, was an observer at the Board of Works meeting. Mr. Don Cook, City Engineer, asked the Board' s approval for an Ordinance of $750.00 from the Cumulative Storm Sewer Fund to pay Steeg and Associates for their survey of a storm sewer in the southeast section of the City. Mr. Cecere moved this approval be given, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Ed Brantner, Sr. appeared before the Board requesting the installation of storm sewers between Sout "I" and "L" Streets. This proposed project of the developers would mean an expenditure of $160,000.00 for construction alone, and the City Engineer told Mr. Brantner and the Board of Works that the City has $72,000.00 in the Cumulative Storm Sewer Fund and could not take on such a project unless the developers were willing to share the cost. The developers will report to the Board of Works May 29, 1968 as to whether they can share the cost or not. Mayor Byron E. Klute reprimanded the builders of sub-divisions who do not put in storm sewers when they build their sub-division to take care of the water overflow, and the Mayor stated that anybody building a sub-division while he is Mayor will take care of their storm water situation. Mr. Charles Miles, sub-division builder, appeared before the Board and submitted contract agreements to be approved by the Board of Works for improvement in the eighth addition to Crestdale. This was approved by the Board subject to review by the Engineer's Office. Mr. Frank Robinson, Supervisor of Collections for the Sanitary District, submitted his resignation to the Board effective May 31, 1968 due to ill health. Mr. Robinson was advised to take this matter up with the Sanitary District Board at its May 28th meeting. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. �.W _ � ' 4 , /s/ Joseph Hoskins, President ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, City 'l'lerk **x x x-******-*-***********-x--x*********************x x x********x x************************-***-*- BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 29, 1968 Thd Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, Wednesday, May 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. 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. Mr. Tony Bucella, 930 South 18th Street, Bil Mercurios, 912 South 18th Street, Carl Buehler, 906 South 18th Street and Ted Westbrook, 918 South 18th Street, appeared before the Board to complain of sewer water backing up in their basements from a sanitary drain. Mr. Mercurio told the Board that sewage waste was backing up into their basements and was creating a health problem. He also stated that his family doctor had ordered his family to take typhoid shots. Mr. Don Cook, the City Engineer, stated he has checked this water problem on South 18th and many people are hooked into the sanitary sewer with their drainage problem which is illegal and is causing an overload for the sanitary sewer to handle. Mayor Byron E. Klute told the complainants that at the present time he was working on federal aid for new interceptor sewer in the southeast part of the City which would remedy this water situation. Mr. Ben Kovach of 900 Mendleson Drive presented a petition to the Board requesting curb, gutter and street cut down. Mr. Cecere moved that this petition be referred to the City Engineer for estimates and recommendations. Mr. Stewart Reller of the Planning Commission reported to the Board that a nursing home at 605 So. W. 19th Street was operating illegally in violation of the zoning ordinance and without a state license. They were given until June 10th by the Board to seize operation or face legal action. 6/ Bd. of Works and Safety Minutes 5-29-68 Mr. Ed Brantner, Sr. and George Borton of Commons Builders appeared before the Board and stated thay had analyzed their situation and according to the number of lots they had to construct homes on, they could not see their way clear to come up with $50,000.00 as their share in construction of storm sewers. Mr. Brantner also stated that the City would force builders to build in the County unless the City could contribute more to the City's growth. Mr. Brantner also said that he understood the City' s financial situation and the storm sewer fund but with the City inviting new industry to our City, new homes had to be builts for the people to live in. Mr. Cecere moved that the City build a storm sewer from South "J" Street to South "L" Street, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. IIIMr. Jack Phelps of the Richmond Power and Light Co. and Wendell Peters of the Telephone Company appeared before the Board concerning utilities for the new City Building and surrounding area. Mr. Cecere told the gentlemen that as soon as the streets are vacated the Board will work something out with them. Mr. Bil Jenkins ©f the B & B Appliance appeared before the Board asking for an extension on the time for their tent in the 1000 block of East Main. The Board granted a two week extenstion for the use of this tent and stated that would be the finis. Mr. Bill Manley told the Board he was building two apartment houses just sout of the entrance to the old Elks Country Club on Elks Road and wanted permission to connect to a sanitary sewer. City Engineer, Don Cook, told Mr. Manley to send a letter stating this request to the Sanitary Board. Mr. John Simeon, an architect, discussed with the Board the implementation of a temporary Mall from 6th to 10th on Main Street. He stated this would generate interest in the down- town area if the City would close off Main Street and make this area a temporary Mall while we are waiting for new buildings to be built. He also stated the lots where buildings are completely torn down could be free off-street parking to the shoppers. This was taken under study by the Board. Mr. Stan Gedvillas showed the Board a Workable Program the City had received from HUD showing that the City has qualified for Federal assistance. Mr. Bill Adler of the Parking Meter Department is checking with the factory to see what 111 used parking meters are worth as the City has '843 for sale. The Board approved the Charles Miles sub-division, 8th Addition, Crestdale. The Board authorized Stan Gedvillas to present an Ordinance to Council asking- for funds to replace the funds that' were taken away by the separation of County-City Planning. Mr. Francis Daniles, the Weights and Measures Inspector, asked permission of the Board to attend a four day convention in Washington, D.C. on weights and measures. This was approved by Mr. Hoskins, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Harry Bangeit' s petition for street lights on South 23rd from Main to "A" was referred to the 1969 Street Lighting Program. The following letter of resignation was presented to the Board: Board or Public Works and Safety City of Richmond, Indiana I regretfully submit my resignation of my post as Assistant City Engineer. I ask that I be relieved of my duties effective June 12, 1968. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dan Fienning The street lights for Hale Terrace was referred to the 1969 Lighting Program. 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 Clerk