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Home My Public Portal About08-17-1967 204 Whitewater Blvd. 1st to G & S.W. 1st St. ESTIMATE NO, 3469 TOTAL COST/MG. Install 28 = 250 Watt 20 Amp. Series on metal poles $224.00 34 - 250 Watt 20 Amp. Series on Metal Poles 157.25 Total 381.25 Remove 28 - 6000 Lumen 20 Amp. Incandescent 133.00 34 - 6000 Lumen 20 Amp. Incandescent 102.00 Total $235.00 Total Increase /Mo. $146.25 w. Mr. Gehr moved the above installations be approved, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. There being no further business on motion duly made seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. enry A. J Rson, President _Attest: G A e e lerk *******#*SHE**4 X X***' X-****** ***** c****X X***X X***#SHE***X X***** ******** *****-H**3t** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 17, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, August 17, 1967 at the hour of 9:00 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. Gehr moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved without being read aloud, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mrs. John A. Angi. , 1347 Hunt Street, appeared before the Board to discuss the Ice Cream Trucks on the streets. She is of the opinion that if the trucks would sell their wares in the alleys instead of the streets the children would be less exposed to being hit by motorists. After much discussion, the matter was referred to the Traffic Department for study and recommendation. A petition signed by George Ashley and others requesting the vacation of a 12 foot alley running east from Brown Drive (26thStreet) for 115 feet was referred to the Plan Commission for their study and recommendation. Chief Stultz presented the following which were read aloud: August 12, 1967 To whom it may concern: This is to say that I John Thomas Wyatt am resigning from the Richmond, Indiana police department as of this date August 12, 1967. /s/ John T. Wyatt Board of Public Works & Safety August 17, 1967 Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: Recommend that the resignation of officer John Thomas Wyatt be accepted. Mr. Wyatt came in Saturday August 12, 1967, and stated he did not want to be a policeman. That he was undecided about what he was going to do. He hasn't been to work since. Respectfully, /s/ William K. Stultz Chief of Police Mr. Gehr moved the Board accept the resignation of John Thomas Wyatt, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. The Gateway Builders, Inc. presented a petition for street signs to be located at S.W. 20th and S.W. "E" Streets; S.W. 20th and S.W. "D" Streets; S.W. 19th and S.W. "D" Streets; S.W. 18th and S.W. "D" Streets, all within the Pine Manor Estates. Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted and further the Traffic Division be notified of this action, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. The Gateway Builders, Inc. request for street lighting in the Pine Manor Estates was referred to Mr. Jameson. The Board granted an extension of time for Joe Tally to move a trailer from 735 North 18th Street. The final date extended was September 15, 1967, The Office of Economic Opportunity requested permission to block off North "G" Street between North 10th and North llth Streets Monday, August 21, 1967 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for activities planned on this day. The Board approved the request. C P Mr. Gehr moved that the Clerk prepare the advertisement to receive bids to do the work as provided in Improvement Resolution No. 1083-1967, and further the date to receive bids be set as of August 31, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o*lock a.m. (est). Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Merle Carver presented the following letter which was read aloud: August 8, 1967 Board of Works City of Richmond City Building Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: As you are aware, the Redevelopment Commission has fulfilled all the legal requirements to start our first project with the exception of a public hearing which will be held on August 15, 1967. It is the opinion of the Commission that we must demonstrate our belief in this project by initiating a program of public improvements in this area. One of the frequent comments of residents of the area is the lack of adequate street lights which, they say, they have tried to obtain for manyyears. The area to which we refer is bounded by North G Street on the south, North 13th Street on the west, North J Street on the north and North 16th Street on the east including the cross streets. The Commission is therefore requesting that the Board of Works give this proposal top priority and immediate consideration. We will appreciate your answer as soon as you give our request proper. considera- tion. Sincerely yours, /s/ James Carter, President Redevelopment Commission Mr. Merle Carver presented the following letter which was read aloud: Board of Works and Safety August 9, 1967 City Building Richmond, Indiana Re: Adequate Street Lighting Gentlemen: Redevelopment Area In supplement to our letter dated August 8, 1967, the following streets are in urgent need of adequate lighting: North 13th Street from G to J Streett Inclusive North 14th Street from G to J Streets Inclusive North 15th Street from G to J Streets Inclusive North 16th Street from G to J Streets Inclusive Also the following cross streets: North G Street from North 12th Street thru to and including North 16th Street North H Street from North 12th Street thru to and incljding North 16th Street North J Street from North 12th Street thru to and including North 16th Street • The attached map has "broken red lines" which also indicate the above streets. Sincerely yours, /s/ Merle E. Carver Executive Secretary Redevelopment Commission Mr. Gehr moved the City Controller send a letter to the Light Plant to make a study of the adgquttte street lighting that is necessary in the areas set out. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson presented the following street lighting installations: North 7th St. from No. A to No. D Sts. ESTIMATE NO. 3460 OPER.COST/LAMP/MO. TOTAL CO$'T/MO. Install 15 - 400 Watt Mercury Vapor on Aluminum Poles $ 6.50 $ 97.50 .Remove 6 - 6000 Lumen Ornamental St. Lights 3.00 18.00 Total Increase/Mo. $ 79.50 Ilis No. 6thiPto Ft. Wayne Ave. Ft. Wayne Ave. No. A to No. D ESTIMATE NO. 3468 OPER/COST/LAMP/ND. TOTAL COST/MO. Install 7 - 250 Watt Mercury Vapor on Alum. Poles 5.75 $ 40.25 12 - 400 Watt Mercury Vapor on Alum. Poles 6.50 78.00 Install 4 - 400 Watt Mercury Vapor 'on Wood Poles 4.75 19.00 Total , 137.25 Remove 4 - 6000 Lumen Orna. 2.50 10.00 2 - 4000 Lumen Orna. 2.00 4.00 4 - 4000 Lumen Pendants on Steel Poles 3.00 12.00 1 - 2-Lite 6000 Lumen Pendant on Steel Pole 6.00 6.00 $ 32.00 Total Increase/Mo. $105.25 200 Mr. Jameson moved the minutes show that the State Board of Tax Commissioners of Indiana on the 10th day of August, 1967 approved the 104 tax levy for accumu- lative building fund as provided in Declaratory Resolution No. 13-1967; also the 54; tax levy for building and construction of storm water sewers as provided in Declaratory Resolution No. 14-1967. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. There being no further business on motion dul mad , seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. Venry . J eson, President Attest: Ather J. Reeg, Clerk -*******-x* -x x x******x x x******x x x x*******x x x******************************** *-****** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, AUGUST 24, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond., Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, August 24, 1967 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jamesom presiding with the following member being present: Mr. Gehr. Mr. Keller being absent. The following business was had to-wit: Mr. Gehr moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved without being read aloud, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. - Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr presented plans and specifications for the construction of a sidewalk along the east side of U.S. #27 North and moved the same be approved,• seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr moved that bids be advertised to do the work for the construction of the sidewalk and further the date of September 7, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) be the date and time to receive bids. Mr. Jameson seconded the motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr moved the Clerk send notice to Captain Stout to proceed with the purchase and installation of "flasher lights" for the Crestdale School area, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried, Mr. Jameson presented the following which was read: August 24th, 1967 Ather Reeg City Clerk RE: Request for additional appropriation for the Board of Works for Insurance. Please prepare an Ordinance for presentation to Council on September 5th, for the following: FROM: General Fund Cash Operating $1,000.00 TO: General J-21 (5-51) Insurance 1,000.00 The balance in the Insurance appropriation after paying current invoices will be $385.95. This is insufficient to take care of insurance coming due on the following: Auto Physical Damage Ins. $ 604.00 Marine Insurance 654.00 Additional audits, etc. 127.95 1,385.95 Less Balance - 385.95 $1-,000.00. needed. /s/ Henry M. Jameson City Controller. Mr. Gehr moved an ordinance be prepared for Council's consideration for the transfer of money, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson moved the following street lighting be approved, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. ELC #97 - No. 13th between G & J Sts. ESTIMATE NO. 3476 OPER.COST/KAMP/M0. TOTAL COST/MO. Install 6 - 250 Watt Mercury Pendant Street Lights on Wood Poles $4.00 $ 24.00 Remove 3 - 4000 Lumen Pendant Street Lights on Wood Poles 2.35 7.05 Total Increase/Mo. S 16.95 There being no further business on motion duly made, conded and carried the meeting adjourned. Henry M. Ja on, President Attest: Ather J. Reeg, Clerk