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Mr. Hoskins read Councilman Blackwood's letter to the Board requesting street lights for the
Hale Terrace Subdivision. The Board decided they would have different groups of people
living in this area to appear before the Board in two weeks declaring whether they wanted
street lights or not.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned.
Jospeh Hoskins, President111
Attest:
Harold W. Ryan, City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 189 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, April 18, 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 stand as read, seconded by Mr. Cecere and on unanimous voice
vote was carried.
Sgt. Martin reported to the Board that he had conducted a survey on No. W. H. Street
for the removal of traffic on the north side of the street. Sgt. Martin stated that
he had talked to 25 people in the neighborhood and only one objected to it. Mr. Cecere
moved that the Board concur with the Traffic Division decision, seconded by Mr. Hoskins
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Captain Stout reported to the Board that on Tuesday, March 26th, a traffic count and
survey was taken at First and Richmond Avenue in regard to a traffic light installation
at this intersection. Captain Stout stated that the traffic at this intersection does
not warrant a stop light but did recommend to the Board that an island be built in the
middle of the intersection, curbs be painted yellow 90 feet back for a better vision and
a flasher light be installed. Mr. Cecere moved that the Board accept these three
safety recommendations, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
The Traffic Division held a survey at West 8th and Main Street and reported to the
Board that this corner does not warrant a school crossing guard.
Chief of Police Donald Strahan told the Board of the loss of one of the department's
new police cruisers which was rammed in -the rear by a stolen truck.
Ben Kovach of 900 Mendelson Drive wants the City to remove a cul-de-sac from Mendelson
Drive as the street now extends on to the new school. He was advised by Mr. Cecere
to get a petition in order to have this done.
Mrs. Adelaide Goldenberg reported to the Board that the North 19th Street overpass is .
badly in need of repairs, and is too narrow for 2 cars to pass safely. Mr. Cecere
told her that the Traffic Division would check this out and see if one of the pedestrian
walkways could be removed and give cars more room to pass.
Mr. Hoskins checked with Elmer Miller of the State Highway Department about the hole in
the bridge on the North 9th Street overpass. Mr. Miller reported that they are fixing
it.
The Board advised Mr. Cook to check the oil that is leaking from one of the Machines
at the Mosey Tool Works and ordered the Clerk to send a letter to same requesting that
a representative of their company appear at the next Board of Works meeting.
Mr. Hoskins told the Board of several thank you letters he had received from Councilman
Blackwood expressing his thanks for jobs that the Street Department had completed in his
district. '
Mr. Toschlog asked permission to try a new type of sealer for the streets (it is called
Slurry Seal). Mr. Toschlog stated that this will not repair the streets but will seal
the streets and it is much cleaner than the gravel that has been used in the past. Mr.
Cecere told Mr. Toschlog to pick out a few streets with a godd base and let the company
demonstrate their product.
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Mr. Carl Crocker of 517 South 17th Street presented to the Board with an old petition
signed in 1966 for street curbs and gutters from "E" to "F" on South 17th Street. Mr.
Cecere advised Mr. Crocker to get a new petition to present to the Board and he would
get action on it.
Mr. Adler of the Parking Meter Department reported to the Board that his car is worn
out and beyond repair. Mr. Adler was advised by the Board to look around for a good
used car and he could purchase it out of off-street parking funds.
The Board received a report that the wood fence along side of the North 10th City lot
was badly in need of repairs and paint. Mr. Cecere moved this be done, seconded by Mr.
IIIHoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Goins, Building Inspector, told the Board that they would wind up their inspections
today. He stated that they had inspected 125 buildings and condemned 16. Mr. Goins also
stated that he would have a detailed report of all his inspections and condemnations for
the next Board meeting.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned. 1/ iy
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, APRIL 25, 1968
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The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, April 25, 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. Cecere moved the Minutes stand as read, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and _on unanimous voice
vote was carried.
Fire Chief Donavon Johnson recommended to the Board that David Paul Myers, 312 South West
3rd Street, Richmond, Indiana, has passed all physical and mental examinations to become a
probationary fireman, and recommended that he be appointed probationary fireman effective
April 29, 1968. Mr. Hoskins moved this recommendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook
and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Fire Chief Johnson recommended to the Board that Charles Edward Pennington, 724 North 15th
Street, Richmond, Indiana, has passed all physical and mental examinations to become a pro-
bationary fireman and recommended that he be appointed probationary fireman effective April
29, 1968. Mr. Hoskins moved that this recommendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook and
on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Fire Chief Johnson also recommended that the Board of Public Works and Safety approve the
suspension and loss of one (1) day pay for firemen Larry Bosell and Joe Perkins. The date
of suspension being from 6:00 P.M. April 19, 1968 until 6:00 P.M. April 20, 1968. The
suspension was imposed for conduct unbecoming a fireman. Mr. Cook moved this recommendation
be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Elmer Toschlog, Street Commissioner, recommended that the bid of $3,686.00 from Warfield
for a 2-ton GMC dump truck be accepted. Mr. Cecere moved this recommendation be accepted,
seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
IIIMr. Elmer Toschlog also recommended that the bid of $2,948.95 from Kurdys Chevrolet for a
1-ton dump truck be accepted. Mr. Cecere moved this recommendation be accepted, seconded
by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mayor Byron E. Klute told the Board that Senator Vance Hartke will visit Richmond on Satur-
day, April 27, 1968. The Senator will tour the Richmond disaster area with Mayor Byron E.
Klute at 1:30 P.M. , then will meet with City Officials concerning the April 6th disaster.
Chief of Police Donald Strahan and Captain Walter Stout of the Traffic Division told the
Board that they were having traffic problems resulting from permits to dig holes in the
`streets and the Police Department not being notified. Walter Epping of the Richmond Gas
Company appeared before the Board and stated that he would see that the Police Department
would be notified in the future when any holes are to be dug in the streets.