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October 12, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) being the date and time
designated to open and read aloud the bids received. The following bid being the
only one received was read aloud:
Julius Gerkin S3,077.40
Engineer's Estimate $3,815.70
Mr. Gehr examined the bid and found it to be properly executed and moved the
same be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of Notice To Bidders printed in
the Richmond Palladium-Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Richmond, Indiana on the dates of October 2 - 19, 1967. Said notice stated that
bids would be received and opened on the 12th day of October, 1967 ,at the hour of
10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) for furnishing the City of Richmond, Indiana with one
(1) Van type Ambulance for use by the Ambulance Service of Richmond, Indiana. The
proof of publication was ordered filed.
October 12, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and
time designated to open and read aloud bids received. The following bids were
read aloud:
Warfield Company $7,824.O0
Vivian Buick, Inc. 7,138.00
Kurdys Chevrolet, Inc. 6,497.98 Alternate $5,617.90
All bids were referred to the Police Department and the Ambulance Service of
Richmond for tabulation and recommendation.
Mr. Jameson stated that there is need of a resolution to designate the First
National Bank and the Second National Bank for the handling of the principal and
interest for the bond issue of the new Municipal Building. The City Attorney
was authorized to prepare the resolution for Council's consideration.
The Board approved the following street lighting installation:
ELC#104 - Cobine Place
ESTIMATE NO. 3518 OPER.COST/LAMP/MO. TOTAL COST/MO.
Install 1 - 250 Watt Mercury Vapor Street
Light on Wood Pole $ 4.00 $ 4.00::,,,-
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded
and carried the meeting adjourned.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OCTOBER 17, 1967
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
Special Session Tuesday, October 17, 1967 at the hour of 10:30 o'clock a.m. (est).
Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Gehr and Mr.
Keller. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Jameson stated that this Special Meeting was called for the purpose of
discussing what action the Board would take on the problem of disposing of
leaves in the City. A short meeting was held on this date with the heads of
the Street Department and Sanitary District. Both Mr. Burelison and Mr. Ross stated
that their crews have been able to keep up with individual leaf calls but have been
unable to cover adequately the entire city. There just isn't enough manpower and
equipment to keep up with the heaviest downfall of leaves which is to come and
could be critical to that of clogging the sewers.
After discussion of the problem, Mr. Keller made the following motion: The
residents of the city be permitted to burn leaves on the streets during the daylight
hours during the period of October 17th to November 17th, providing that the burning
of leaves does not create a smoke nuisance and also there is present a responsible
III person in attendance. The Street Department to continue the hauling service with
the equipment and manpower that is available. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on
voice vote was carried.
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