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CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 11, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, January 11, 1968, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m.
(est). Mr. Hoskins presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Cook and
Mr. Cecere. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Cecere moved that the Minutes stand as read and was seconded by President Hoskins.
Mayor Klute remarked of heavy traffic on East Main around the Sparkle Car Wash and on
the Elks Road, and would like to have this checked by the State Highway. This matter
was turned over to Captain Stout of the Traffic Division.
Mr. Byron Davis and Mr. Bill Wilson of the Richmond Ambulance Service were consulted
further on their operation. They also presented to the Board the Insurance Policy they
carry on their ambulances. This is a 10 and 20 policy which Mr. Cecere was not satisfiec
with the coverage and will have it checked further.
Mr. Cecere presented an Ordinance to appropriate $200,000.00 from the cumulative fund fo:
storm sewers for the construction of surface water drainage 1963-64 program, Section A,
Berry Field Area Storm Sewer, (as revised December 5, 1967).
Mr. Jack Turnbaugh of the School City appeared before the Board in regards to sidewalks
in the Glenn Hills Area along the Elks Road, North from the new school to the entrance
of the Glenn Hills Addition. Mr. Cecere moved that this matter be turned over to the
City Engineer, seconded by Mr. Hoskins and passed by voice vote.
Mayor Klute recommended to Park Superintendent McBride to take before the Park Board
the question of getting a sidewalk through the park from the dead end of North 36th
Street to the new school. Mayor Klute stated this would be for the safety of the
children getting to and from school, and also suggested that Don Cook, the City
Engineer, attend the Park Board Meeting on this subject.
Mr. McBride would like to relocate the equipment he has stored at North 9th and E where
the ambulance service is so he can rid himself of paying this bill. Mr. Cecere said
the Board would work out something to help Mr. McBride.
Mr. McBride presented Specifications for tree removal in the City of Richmond and
would like to have them advertised as the money is already appropriated.
The Board had the following petitions on street lights to be installed:
1. 800 Block on North 17th
2. No. W. J. between 4th and 5th
3. First alley West of Sheridan Street on No. W. I.
4. South 23rd and "L" Streets
These were turned over to Captain Stout to be checked out.
Acting Chief Malvern Price of the Fire Department, turned in two specifications for
vehicles and asked for bids to be opened January 25, 1968. It was moved that this
be done by President Hoskins and seconded by Don Cook.
Acting Chief, Malvern Price, also requested the selection of men to be sent for
physical examinations on January 15, 18, and 22. Mayor Klute stated he would check
the matter over and let Mr. Price know.
Harold Earlywine of the Rogers Pest Control Company presented exterminating contracts
on extermination of the old fire house on South 9th and E. St. , seven remaining
buildings on North 3rd and 4th Streets, and birds under the bridge at North 9th and E.
Mr. Don Cook moved that this be taken under study and was seconded by Mr. Hoskins.
Mr. James Walters, President of Richmond Association of Firefighters, Local 1408,
presented the Professional Negotiation Agreement to the Board and went over it
clause by clause. President Hoskins said the Board will study this agreement and
have further discussion with the firemen.
Mr. Hoskins announced that the contractors had moved the completion date of the new
City Building up to January 1, 1968. Mayor Klute announced that Friday, January 19,
at 1:30 p.m. would be the ground breaking for the new City Building. He would like
for all former and present City Officials be present at ground breaking, and special
invitation to all former Mayors to be present for this occasion.
Chief of Police, Donald Strahan, presented Specifications for seven new police cars
and would like for the bids be entered on January 25, 1968. This request was moved
by Hoskins and seconded by Cook and was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Captain Stout explained to the Board why Mr. Mating of Marling Arms should not have
the loading zone in the first block on South 6th. Captain Stout stated that if this
was granted it would set a precedent for all businesses to want a loading zone. The
Board concurred and the request was denied. This was moved by Don Cook and seconded
by President Hoskins.
Captain Stout stated that in regard to a safety device at South 9th and E for the City
Ambulance Service, a button could be placed in the building that would change all
lights to red when the ambulance is coming out to go on a call. Don Cook moved
this to be taken under advisement and was seconded by Hoskins.
Captain Stout requested the Board write Governor Branigin for a traffic survey to be
made in Richmond, Indiana, by the Indiana Traffic Safety Survey Team. Mr.
Hoskins moved that Mayor Klute write this letter to the Governor and seconded by
Don Cook and was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Captain Stout requested a letter be sent to Clinton A. Venable Chief, Division of
Traffic at the Indiana State Highway Department for action on results of survey
conducted at eight most dangerous intersections in the City of Richmond conducted
in January of 1966. This letter was ordered written by Don Cook and seconded by
Mr. Hoskins and was carried by unanimous voice cote.
Captain Stout requested a letter be sent to the Richmond Power and Light Company
asking them to make a preventive maintenance check of all traffic signal light
controllers both State owned and City owned. This was ordered done by Mr. Hoskins
and was seconded by Don Cook and was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Sanitary Engineer, Ed Ross, had an Ordinance be prepared by the City Attorney that
would effect the removal of trash barrels on city stieets and limit the size of
trash containers to be used. Mr. Hoskins ordered this be done, seconded by Mr.
Don Cook and was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Klute commended Chief of Police Don Strahan and Captain Louis Gibbs for the
fast progress they have made in the Juvenile Division by enlarging it in personnel
and changing the office to a location where juveniles can be brought into the
City Building without being seen by everybody. The Mayor stated this was one
large step and there would be many more to follow in giving the citizens a better
Police Department.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the meeting adjourned.
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/s/
Joseph Hoskins, President
Attest: /s/ Harold W. Ryan, /ty Clerk