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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 structure should be wrecked and removed. I hereby direct that
such wrecking and removal be effected and completed by July 8, 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
Veach' s Dime Store request for a new sidewalk in front of their store was turned down by
the Board as Mr. Cook, the engineer, checked it out and stated two or three places in the
sidewalk could be repaired for the time being.
The Clerk was ordered to advertise for bids for a new truck in the engineering department.
A letter asking the Board of Public Works for a fire plug in the Bucholtz Addition was
referred to the Fire Chief and engineer for their recommendation.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 23, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, May 23, 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. Hoskins moved the Minutes of the previous meeting stand as read, seconded by Mr. Cook
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Chief of Police Donald Strahan requested permission from the Board to attend the Indiana
Chiefs of Police Convention in Michigan City, Indiana, June 10 to June 13, 1968. Mr.
Cecere moved this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice
vote was carried.
Fire Chief Donavon Johnson told the Board there would be a 15 day delay in locating the
Purex fire hydrant east of town. The State is resurfacing the highway in this area and
will not permit tunneling under the highway while they are working.
Fire Chief Donavon Johnson also told the Board that he had held a survey in Berry Field
on the need for more fire hydrants and stated that the pumper truck can take care of the
situation without additional fire hydrants.
Fire Chief Johnson also told the Board that fire hydrants for the Bucholtz Addition are
still under study.
The Board of Works authorized the installation of street lights in front of the City
swimming pool but stated the Park Department should be billed for the same.
Councilman Henn requested engineers study by Richmond Power and Light at Backmeyer and
Henley Road. He feels that street lights are incorrectly placed and inadequate. Mr.
Hoskins moved this be done, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Cecere stated that the ambulance service should bill the County directly for their
IIIshare of services, instead of billing the City and the City billing the County.
City Engineer Donald Cook presented to the Board estimates for the widening of North "E"
Street from 19th to 20th on the north side of the street. The estimate by contractor was
$2,628.00. Mr. Cecere stated the Board should hold upon this and figure it in conjunction
with the new 19th Street overpass bridge which is in the making.
The City Engineer presented specifications to the Board for repair and maintenance of
City Streets where utilities are involved.
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETS WHERE UTILITIES ARE INVOLVED
1. Any person or utility must first get a permit before cutting into a street, sidewalk
or any improved surface from the Controller's office.
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2. Repair and Replacement of Approaches, Curbs, Gutters, ,Lawns, Sidewalks and
Street Surfaces shall be repaired or replaced in the manner prescribed in the
following statements or as directed by the City Engineering Department and/or
the Board of Public Works and Safety.
3. Repair and Replacement Procedure:
(A) Any and all excavation under an Approach, Curb, Gutter, sidewalk or Street
Surface shall be backfilled with a granuhr material. The granular backfill
shall be placed in maximum of six (8') inch,:=slayers and composed with a vibrating
type compactor. The material shall be compacted to: 100% of the theoretical
density as set out in AASHO, T181.
(B) Granular Material shall meet the Indiana State Highway Commission' s Standard
Specification for Compacted Aggregate Base Designations #53 or #73 Aggregate.
Pit Run Gravel will not be acceptable unless it has been tested by an Inde-
pendent Laboratory and does meet the above stated specifications for Compacted
Aggregate Base Designation #53 or #73.
(C) Portland Cement Concrete Surfaced Streets:
The Portland Cement Concrete Surface shall be replaced to the same thickness
as the surrounding pavement, but shall not be less than six (6") inches in
thickness. The size of the opening of the surface to be replaced shall be
six (6") inches larger in every direction than the disturbed size of the
opening in the ground. Wherever the wearing surface has been cracked or
damaged by the work, the surface shall be repaired to meet this section.
(D) Aspahlt over Concrete, Brick, or Cobble:
The size of the opening in the wearing surface to be repaired shall be
repaired to a size of six (6") inches larger in every direction than the
disturbed size of the opening. The wearing surface shall be replaced with
. six (6") inches of Portland Cement Concrete and two (2) inches of Hot Bitum-
inous Asphalt Concrete. Wherever the wearing surface has been cracked or
damaged by the work, the surface shall be repaired to meet this section.
(E) Hot Bituminous Asphalt Streets:
The size of the opening in the wearing surface to be repaired shall be
repaired to a size six (6") inches larger in every direction than the disturbed
size of the opening. The Asphalt shall be replaced to the same thickness
as the existing pavement but not to be less than two (2) inches in thickness.
(F) Oil Mat, Gravel or Sealed Streets:
The size of the opening in the wearing surface to be replaced shall be repaired
to a size six (6") inches larger in every direction than the disturbed size of
the opening. The opening shall be repaired with Hot Bituminous Asphalt to a
minimum thickness of two (2) inches.
(G) Curbs, Driveways, Gutters, and Sidewalks and other installations that have to
be removed or are damaged during the construction shall be replaced by sections.
No Patching will be permitted on Concrete sidewalks, Driveways, or Curbs, the
entire section or block shall be replaced with the same material and quality.
When the excavation is immediately adjacent to or beneath a sidewalk or Curb
& Gutter, the trench and/or tunnel shall be backfilled to meet the standards
set out in these sheets.
(H) When the construction is in an unpaved area such as a lawn, the trench shall
be backfilled and compacted with the same material as removed. After backfilled
remove all excess material, regrade and leave the premises free and clean.
Areas which are sodded before Construction starts shall be resodded by the
company involved in the work.
4. The Company and/or Contractor taking out a permit shall be responsible for any and
all maintenance on a cut during the time the work is being performed and for a
period of eighteen (18) months after the date of final resurfacing is finished.
5. If the extent of damage to a street is excessive, the Board of Works and Safety
may require the holder of the permit or permits to resurface the street to their
satisfaction by means of a written letter to such effect.
6. If a permit holder fails to make the street, Curb, Gutter Sidewalk, etc. after a
written notification, the City Engineer or the Board of Works and Safety will direct
the Richmond Street Department to make these repairs and the permit holder will be
assessed the cost.
(QQ Bd. of Works Minutes 5-23-68
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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 southeastsection 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 South "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. A �q,
-e4f0 /s/ Joseph Hoskins, President
ATTEST: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, City "'lerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 29, 1968
The 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 a 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.