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CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JANUARY 4, 1968
The Board of Public Works and Safety of ithe City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session-in the City Hall, Thursday, January 4, 1968 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. (est).
Mr. Joseph Hoskins was nominated by City Attorney Andrew Cecere as President for the
Board of Public Works and Safety and on voice vote was carried.
Mayor Byron Klute stated it would not be necessary for department heads to attend all
meetings only when deemed necessary.
Mr. Hoskins moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved,seconded by City
Attorney Andrew Cecere and on voice vote was carried.
Mr William Wilson and Mr. Byron Davis City heads of : the new ambulance service appeared
before the Board and explained theltype and operation ofitheir department.
City Attorney Cecere moved for 1 n ordinance to cover an emergency appropriation to supply
the new ambulance service with radio or any other equipment that might be needed
seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on voice vote was carried.
City Attorney Cecere asked that Chief of Police Strahan have the traffic safety device
at South 9th and E Street be checked because of the new ambulance service located at
South 9th and E St.
Mr. Marting of Marting Arms asked for a loading zone in the first block of South 6th St.
This was referred to the traffic division of the Board.
Chief of police Strahan presented and recommended James Ferguson as dog warden. City
Attorney Cecere made the motion that Mr. Ferguson be appointed and seconded by City
Engineer Don Cook carried on voice vote.
City Attorney Cecere suggested an amendment to change the name of the Dog Warden which
will be taken under study: by the Board.
Dr. Siebert and Dr. Ralph Smith were appointed to the Animal Welfare Bawd. Mayor Klute
suggested operations of the Board be studied. Mr. Hoskins moved they be accepted,seconded
by Don Cook, City:? Engineer and on voice vote was carried.
Chief of Police Strahan suggested police cars be washed at the Sparkle Car Wash located
on East Main Street as he feels a better job is done. City Attorney Cecere moved
this be done and seconded by Mr. Hoskins to negotiate with the Sparkle Car Wash at
3519 East Main or at the discretion of Police Chief Strahan and on voice vote was carried.
Chief of Police Strahan asked for permission for bids and specifications on seven new
police cars. Motion was made by City Attorney Cecere and seconded by Mr. Hoskins and
on voice vote was carried.
Captain Stout of ,the Traffic Division asked for these places on North 3rd made private
parking places. Three places on the east side of North 3rd immediately off of Main be
reserved and four places with the 15 minute limit on the east side of North 3rd in
front of the Gilcrest building for people having business in the Gilcrest building.
Motion made by City Attorney Cecere and seconded by Mr. Hoskins and on voice vote was
carried.
Captain Stout of ::the Traffic Division requested that the west side of North 5th from
the alley to North A Street be for City employees parking, which wilithe designated by
Captain Stout. Motion made by City Attorney Cecere seconded by Mr. Hoskins to go into
effect immediately.
The following was presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety for action by the
Acting Chief of the Fire Department.
1. The contract for fire protection to Wayne Township and Spring Grove expired
December 31, 1967. The fire department requests permission to respond to any alarms for
fire until a formal contract is signed.
2 With the Boards approval a person retiring in January after becoming elgible for
pension be given the annual vacation before being placed on retirement.
3. The Board of Public Works and Safety outlined procedures for hiring men to the
fire department. The present procedure is followed:
A. Application is filed in the Fire Chiefs office.
B. Applicant must attend a pre-appointment class
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C. Applicant is interviewed by the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief.
D. Applicant is selected and brought to the Board for interview.
E. Board approves (or rejects) applicant subject to passing of physical exam.
F. Physical is taken 'by applicant at his own expense. Doctor approved by Board
of Trustees of Firemens Pension Fund.
G. Physical is reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees of Pension Fund.
H. The Board of Public Works and Safety then appoints the applicant to the Fire
Department as a probationary fireman for one year.
4. Request pemmission to prepare specifications for two motor vehicles to be used
in the fire department. The 1957 Ford Station Wagon and the 1960 Ford Falcon will be
traded in on the new vehicles. Account #M-27 will be used for this purchase.
5. After discussion with Mayor Klute and Mr. Hoskins the following changes are
recommended. Effective date January 1, 1968:
A. Harold Personette be reduced in rank to Captain and assigned to Company 6.
B. Donovan Johnson promoted to Battalion Chief.
C. Roderick RA promoted to Battalion Chief.
D. James Ghearing promoted to Captain and assigned to Company 5.
E. Robert Qemps promoted to Captain and assigned to Company 2.
F. The Fire Prevention Bureau be expanded with the addition of two men. Harlan
Green and Marion Williams be advanced to Captains and assigned to the Bureau.
6. Request permission for LeRoy Clopp to attend a Diesel Engine School, Columbus
Indiana for a week starting January 8, 1968. The only expense will be for room and
meals.
7. Recommend that the retirement of Captain Harry Leavell be accepted as of
January 21, 1968. Captain Leavells letter requesting retirement is attached.
Respectfully presented,
Acting Chief of Fire Department
Malvern Price.
Board of Public Works and Safety
City of Richmond
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
As I will have completed 20 years service on the Richmond Fire Department January
1, 1968 therefore in accordance with State Laws governing Firemen's Pension, I Harry
Leavell do hereby submit my resignation from the Richmond Fire Department, effective
date: January 21, 1968.
I will have served continuously for 20years and 21 days.
Let me thank you for the good working conditions and steady employment throughout
the years. My years with the Fire Department have been both educational and enjoyable.
Sincerely,
/s/ Harry Leavell
Captain. Engine Co. #2
Acting Chief of Fire Department Malvern Price
I have reached my decision relative to the ultimatum given me by Mr.Klute of either
accepting retirement or accepting a demotion to a Captaincy on the line.
Fire Fighting has been my life work, I have come up thru the ranks and I feel very
strongly that a Captain has the responsibility to actually lead his men into every fire.
I can still do this at age 58, but have been told it would be injurious to my health to
properly perform Ithe duties of a Fire Captain on the line.
I regret that my years of experience, knowledge and capability in the Fire
Prevention Bureau are of no value to the eew administration; under the circumstances I
feel that Mr. Klute has givenime no alternative but to accept retirement effective
January 24, 1968.
/s/ Rollf Wadman
8. Ronald Denton has completed a year as probationary fireman and should be
advanced to regular fireman effective date January 1, 1968.
9. Recommend that the retirement of Chief Rollf Wadman be accepted January 24, 1968
Chief Wadman"s letter requesting retirement is attached.
10. I wish to commend Asst. Chief Roland Walls for an outstanding job at the dis-
aster in Dunrith on January 1, 1968. The report from : the Indiana State Police land
other agencies were high in praise for the leadership and knowledge that he showed during
this emergency.
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Respectfully presented,
Acting Chief of Fire Department
Richmond, Indiana
Malvern Price.
The following action was taken ,: by the Board of Public Works and Safety for the
above requests.
1. The contract for fire protection to Wayne Township and Spring Grove will be
continued.
2. A person retiring in January after becoming eligible for pension to be given
the annual vacation was taken under study.
3. Hiring men to the fire depatment. The Board will check applicants.
4. The Board oked request ofithe Fire Department to prepare specifications for
two motor vehicles to be used in the fire department.
5. The Fire Prevention Bureau was given permission to add to and advance to
Captains Harland Green and Marion Williams.
6. Permission for LeRoy Clopp to attend a Diesel Engine School was granted. Motion
by City Atty Cecere and seconded by Don Cook.
7. Retirement of Captain Harry Leavell accepted with regret, by the Board
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8. City Attorney Cecere made the motion and seconded by Don Cook thet Ronald Denton
become a regular fireman effective date January 1, 1968.
9. The resignation of Rollf Wadman from the Fire Department was accepted with regret.
10. With permission of the Board a letter willibe sent to Asst. Chief Roland
Walls and his men for the outstanding job at the disaster in Dunrith on January 1, 1968.
Norman Pilgrim presented options on three properties in the 400 blk on East Main
Street which was as follows:
The City authorized the purchase of Part of lot #15 Jeremiah Cox addition with
frontage of 18 feet on Main Street at 404 East Main Street, representing all real estate -
owned by the vendor Albert Romain, in the block bounded by Ft. Wayne Ave; Main Street
North 5th and North A Street in Richmond, Indiana.
The City authorized the purchase of parts of lot 14-15-16 Jeremiah Cox addition
to the City of Richmond representing all real estate owned by the vendor Wm. F.
Brandenburg in the block bounded by Ft. 6'ayne Ave: Main St. North 5th and North D
Street in Richmond, Indiana.
The City authorized the purchase of parts of lot 15 Jeremiah Cox addition to the
City of Richmond fronting approx. 36 feet on Main St. representing all real estate owned
by the vendor Robert A. Ridgeway in the block bounded by Ft. Wayene Ave, Main St. North
5th Street and North A St. Richmond, Indiana/
Howard Earlywine of Rodgers pest control appeared and discussed extermination of
City property. He was told to come back for the next meeting.
There beinglno further business presented, on motion d y made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned. g?-
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/s/ oseph Hoskins
President
Attest 7Y���, —G�/ /Jti C��✓
Harold W. Ryan, City Clerk
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