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Home My Public Portal About02-29-1968 Bd. of Public Works and Safety 2-22-68 Mr. Cecere moved that Mr. Fox be given fifteen (15) days to obtain a building permit to bring this property up to the Code, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Dick Brantner of Brantner Development Corporation asked the Board for a sewer along South 16th between J and L as it would allow them to develop twenty (20) lots. Mr. Cecere stated that the City only has $70,000.00 in cumulative Storm sewer funds and - any sewer installation would have to be on a joint basis with help from the developers. Mr. Cook presented to the Board "Specifications for Wrecking, Removing Structures, Grading and Preparing Surface for Planting at the Site for the New City Building", and asked permission to advertise for bids. Mr. Cecere moved this .be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mr. Cecere moved the Board approve and accept bringing to full width the portion of South 24th adjacent to Dr. Parks lot on condition Dr. Parks improve the street, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Frank Robinson, Supervisor of trash and garbage collection, brought to the attention of the Board that 300 and 400 loads of trash has been unloaded at the dump monthly from areas outside the Sanitary District. It was noted this would no longer be tolerated as there is no agreement between the City and County or any individual outside the Sanitary District, to use said City Land Fill. The continued practice of this will lead to prosecution of the violators. Mr. Ferguson, Dog Warden, brought to the Board's attention the fact that dogs are running loose after they are ordered to. be confined. Mr. Cecere stated that any dogs whose owners would not comply to the confinement of their dogs and keep them from contact with humans or other animals, would be picked up and taken to the Animal Shelter and the owners would be billed. Mr. Hoskins stated that the State had been advised of the need for a stop light at U.S. 40 East and Elks Road and the State had promised a survey in the near future. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. 14414E4,440 Joseph E. Hoskins, President Attest: Harold W. Ryan, C; y Clerk *#X X X X**#XXX*****-X**X 3HF)F ,***********x X X;(X 3(X X***X X X**X X***UHF***** ****#**** -****X X X** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHIv1OND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 29, 1968 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, Thursday, February 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: City Attorney Cecere moved the Minutes of the previous meeting, February 22, 1968, stand as read, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. Fire Chief Donovan Johnson presented Richard Allen McLear, 408 South 10th Street, to the Board and recommended his appointment as a probationary fireman effective March 2, 1968. After interviewing Mr. McLear, Mr. Cecere recommended that his appointment be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. Fire Chief Johnson reported to the Board that the Fire Department was five men short and thirteen are eligible for retirement. Seven men are awaiting physical examina- tions so as to qualify for joining the department. Fire Chief Johnson showed. a letter to the Board from Industries, Inc. authorizing the fire department to burn down some old buildings on Northwest "V" Street for the purpose of firemen's training. Chief of Police Donald Strahan asked permission of the Board to send Officer Stephen E. Sanford to the Highway Patrol Academy for four weeks schooling and police work. This course begins March 4 through March 29 and tuition is $200.00 which is half the cost of tuition at I.U. Mr. Cecere moved this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. Captain Stout of the Traffic Division reported to the Board that the gates at North 8th and "E" Street crossing are stayina down too long when there is no train in sight. Captain Stout also reported that repairs were badly needed on No. W. 5th Street between "E" and "F" Streets. The Mayor was asked to write a letter to Penn- Central officials asking for a correction of these situations. S 5- Bd. of Works and Safety 2-29-68 Captain Stout reported to the Board that a traffic survey had been held by his department at South 11th and "L" Streets and requested the installation of three-way stop signs at this intersection. City Attorney Cecere moved this be done, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. Captain Stout asked the Board to allow two curb cuts on South 6th and the removal of one existing parking place in front of the Bonanza Steak House on South "A" Street, as this would permit a better view for vehicles leaving the Bonanza Parking Lot to turn east on South "A" Street. City Attorney Cecere moved this be done, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. IIIThe following street lights were submitted from Mr. EarlBeck, General Manager of R.P. & L. : ELC#121 - South 31st Street, S.E. Parkway to •South "B" - Rec'd 11-25-67 ESTIMATE NO. 3601 OPER. COST/LAMP/MSG. TOTAL COST/MD. Install 4 - 250 Watt Mercury Vapor Street Lights $ 4.00 $ 16.00 Remove 1 - 4000 Lumen Pendant Type Street Light 2.35 2.35 Total Increase/Mo. $ 13.65 Mr. Hoskins moved this estimate be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. Mr. Cook presented to the Board an updating map for street lighting in the City. Mr. Cecere stated that three steps should be followed in the lighting program which are: 1. See that all thoroughfares are well lighted. 2. Illuminate areas with the greatest concentration of people. 3. Illuminate special areas where Railroad or traffic hazards are present. Park Superintendent Don McBride presented to the Board an outline of their coming work schedule for the`•s' er.. y -" - Mr. Jack Turnbaugh of the School City advised the Board by letter that in reference to the sidewalk going through the east end of Glen Miller Park to the new Glen Hills School there would be 31 children from North 35th and North 36th and Elks Road who would be attending Glen Hills School. Mr. Hoskins reported to the Board that the Mayor and Chief of Police are staying in constant communication with the Richmond Ambulance Service to help make it better for the City. Mr. Cecere stated that the City was not negotiating with any other ambulance service and had no intention of doing so as long as the present company adheres to their contract. Police Chief Strahan reported to the Board that the firm now holding the contract for ambulance service has placed a new manager in charge which is improving the service. Mr. Tom Atkinson of the County Health Department reported to the Board that he had a request from. a citizen to install a septic tank on North 36th Street which is in the City Limits. The Board advised Mr. Atkinson that it was against any installation of septic tanks in the City Limits and for the person making this request to check the feasibility of connecting to a City sewer. The Clerk was ordered by the Board to write a letter to the Richmond Water Works asking for an explanation as to why City water facilities had not been extended to all the residents on North 36th Street. Mr. John Beals, a surveyor, appeared before the Board seeking financial assistance for installation of a storm sewer in the second addition to the Hale Terrace. Mr. Cecere moved that the Board pay up to $700.00 or approximately 50% for installation of a storm sewer in the second addition of Hale Terrace, seconded by Mr. Cook and on voice vote was carried unanimously. Mr. Cecere stated that deeds to all properties on the north side of Main Street in new City Building site had been acquired with one exception, the Amber Bar own derby Mr. Thomas, Mr. Stan Gedvillas of the Planning Commission presented to the Board of Works a map showing the proposed one mile jurisdictional area for planning and zoning that the City is requestin from the County Planning Commission. Ed. of Works & Safety Minutes 2-29-68 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. , i;, .:tom"",v"lt Jo eph Hoskins, President Attest: ✓/ f�� /� ti.� Harold W. Ryan, ity Clerk - **#x--x--x x-x-*-x-*- -x- -- - - *x--x- -- -x****-x-**- - -x-****-x*- -- -x -**x-*-x-*-x***x x x**************xxx***f*****-x--x- BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMJND, INDIANA, MARCH 7, 1968 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the City Hall, Thursday, March 7, 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: City Attorney Cecere made a motion that the Minutes stand as read, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Mayor Byron E. Klute stated that a workable program for community improvement will be submitted by Wednesday, March 13, 1968. Fire Chief Donavon Johnson recommended to the Board that Harold Wayne Jackson, 442 So. W. 4th Street, be appointed as a probationary fireman effective March 11, 1968. Mr Cecere moved that Mr. Jackson be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Chief Johnson recommended that James K. Shepard, 426 South 6th Street, be appointed a probationary fireman effective March 11, 1968. The Chief stated that both these men had passed all necessary requirements. Mr. Hoskins moved that Mr. Shepard be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Chief Johnson recommended that Richmond Water Works Corporation be authorized to install 1,030 feet of pipe and necessary fittings and two (2) fire hydrants for the Purex Corp. Mr. Cecere ordered the Clerk to write the Richmond Water Works ordering the two (2) new fire hydrants and necessary lines, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. • Chief Johnson also recommended that William Smith be promoted from probationary fireman to regular fireman effective March 4, 1968. Mr. Cecere moved this recommendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Police Chief Strahan recommended that Jack L. Myers be appointed to the position of probationary patrolman as Mr. Myers has passed all physical and mental examinations. Mr. Cecere moved this recommendation be accepted, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on unanimous voice vote was carried. The following report was submitted from the Bureau of Buildings for the month of Feb- ruary 1968: Number Total Total Cost of Number of Date Dwellings Evaluation Permits All Permits February 1968 7 $ 99,000.00 118 $ 180,544.00 February 1967 12 184,000.00 93 329,388.00 January 1968 1 18,000.00 78 1,311,898.00 A total of 144 inspections were made by this Department during the month of Feb. 1968. /s/ C. E. Coins Sgt.Martin of the Traffic Division asked the Board for permission to make parallel parking on the west side of North 3rd Street from Main to North "A" Street. Mr. Cecere moved this permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Cook and on unanimous voice vote was carried. Sgt. Martin of the Traffic Division presented the following letter and recommendation to Mayor Byron E. Klute and the Board of Works: