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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-15-1967 193 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 15, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, June 15th, 1967 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following member,: being present: Mr. Gehr. Mr. Keller being absent. The following business was had to- wit: Mr. Jameson moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be corrected as follows: the 9th paragraph be corrected to read "quotation" instead of the word "claim". . Mr. Gehr secondedthis motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson moved the minutes of the previous meeting as amended be approved without being read aloud, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. s Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voicd vote was carried. Mr. Russell Robbins presented the following petition which was read aloud: PETITION TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA: The undersigned hereby respectfully petitions your honorable Board for permission to construct a sewer, under private contract, pursuant to Chapter 182 of the 1955 Acts of the State of Indiana (Burns 48-3938), which said sewer line is described as follows: Being a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2 and the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 13 North, Range 1 West in Wayne County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the present South end of an 8" sewer located 150' , more or less, North of and 200' , more • or less, East of the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3; thence in a southwestwardly direction 400' , more or less, to a point on the East line of said Southeast Quarter of Section 3, said point being 175' South of the said Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of Section 3; thence South along the East line of said Section 3 to a point 640' South of the said Northeast corner of said • Southeast Quarter of Section 3; thence West parallel to the North line of said Southeast Quarter, 750' , more or less, to the present plugged end of an 8" sewer in Geraldine Lane, located in Hale Terrace First Addition to the City of Rich- mond, Indiana. Your approval of the plans and specifications for such sewer and a contract for the construction of such sewer is hereby requested. Respectfully submitted, WHITEWATER REALTY CORP. /s/ By Russell Robbins Dated June 14th, 1967 Mr. Gehr stated that he had made study of the plans and specifications for the construction of the sewer and would move that the petition, plans, specifications, and contract be approved, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson reported that the Board had made study of Rules and Regulations for the Police Department and moved the Board of Works adopt the Rules and Regulations as submitted, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson reported that the procedure for taking care of the weed complaints has been formulated and all complaints will be processed in order received. Fire Chief Price presented the following which was read aloud: June 14, 1967 Henry M. Jameson, President Board of Public Works and Safety City of Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: The following men received satisfactory grades from promotional exams and I recommend their promotion to the rank of Captain, effective June 18, 1967. 1. William Burke 206 N. W. 18th Street 2. Charles Horney 1206 Ridgedale Road 3. Donovan Johnson 316 North 19th Street Sincerely, /s/ Malvern Price, Chief Richmond Fire Department City of Richmond, Indiana Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Fire Chief, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on .voice vote was carried. Mr. Orville Ross appeared before the Board requesting permission to erect a 3 ft. • x 6 ft. sign in front of 115 South 5th Street and also place a 21 ft. canopy on the same building. Mr. Gehr stated that the request met with the Building Code and moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. 1941 Mr. Gehr presented requests to cut the curb at the following locations for . driveways: 601 North 12th Street and 313 South 27th Street. Mr. Gehr moved that both requests be granted, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Thomas A. Powell, representing the Unlimited Services of American, Inc. appeared before the Board to discuss the placement of trash receptacles upon the streetsof Richmond, Indiana. Mayor Cordell reported that the Optimist Club, Inc. has expressed that they will give up their contract with the City to furnish Waste Paper receptacles. Mr. Powell explained that the Unlimited Services ofAmerican, Inc. have Liability Insurance with the Republic Franklin Insurance Company. Mr. Jameson moved this matter be taken under advisement until a copy`of Liability Insurance is provided and further a contract be written by the City Attorney between the UnlimitedServices of American, Inc. and the City. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of hearing on Improvement Resolution No. 1082-1967 to improve the alley between North 13th and North 14th Streets, from North "A" Street, 187 feet south in an east and west alley, by con- struction the full width with concrete, printed in the Richmond Palladium Item on the dates of May 29 and June 5, 1967. Said notice stated that the Board of Public Works and 5-,fetyhad set the date of June 15th, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. as a date and time tYe t remonstrances may be filed or heard by persons affected by said improvement. Mr. Gehr examined the proof of publication and found the same to be in order and correct and moved the same be received and filed, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. June 15, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and time designated in said notice to consider all .remonstrances received or filed. After hearing all persons present and no remonstrances being filed, Mr. Gehr moved the Board confirm Improvement Resolution No. 1082-1967 as adopted and further the proper advertisement be prepared to receive bids on the 13th day of July, 1967 to do the work. Mr. Jameson seconded this motion 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 May 29 and June 5, 1967. Said notice stated that bids would be received on the date of June 15, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) for furnishing the Street Department with one (1) 1967 6 cylinder 1/2 ton truck according to specifications on file. Mr. Gehr examined the proof of publication and found the same to be correct and in order and moved the same be received and filed. Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. June 15, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and time designated in said notice to bidders that sealed bids would be opened and read aloud for furnishing 1/2 ton truck for the Street Department. The following bids were received, opened and read aloud: Warfield Oil Company One (1) 1967 1/2 ton pick up truck $2,514.00 Less trade-in 1957 Chevrolet truck 679.00 Net difference $1,835.00 Fred First, Inc. One (1) 1967 1/2 ton pick up truck $2,375.00 Allowance on 1957 Chevrolet truck 580.00 Net difference $1,795.00 Mr. Gehr and Mr. Burelison examined the bids and found the bid of Fred First, Inc. to be the lowest bid and met with the specifications. Mr. Gehr moved the bid of the Fred First, Inc. be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Police Chief Stultz presented the following which was read aloud: June 15, 1967 Eoard of Public Works & Safety Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: Ask permission to send four (4) officers to the Indiana Peace officers Training course, at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana July 10, through July 28, 1967. Officers Cecil Loper, Charles Benner, Gerald Hiatt and Robert Horner have been accepted. With the Board permission will send tuition fees, which is $75.00 per man. Tuition fees, board room, etc. will cost approx. $1,056.00 for the four men. There is funds in the instruction account to cover the expenses. Respectfully, /s/ William K. Stultz Chief of Police Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson presented a prepared resolution requesting the Common Council and the City Controller to take proper steps immediately to provide funds necessary by sale of General Obligation Bonds of the Civil City in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for use of purchase of lands and constructing of municipal improvements, such as the new city hall and three new fire houses. 195 Mr. Gehr moved the adoption of the resulution and further the resolution be transmitted to the Common Counci. Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. .enry i t. meson, President Attest: �� ' =' ' A , er . Reeg, �lerk J BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 22, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, June 22nd, 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. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Beck appeared before the Board with a contract to be signed by the B:..Tard of Public Works and Safety for the purchase of 112 customers and subject property from the Public Service of Indiana as was provided for in Ordinance No. 2279-1967 passed by the Common Council June 19, 1967. Mr. Keller moved the Board sign the Contract, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Calvelage and Mr. Goens appeared before the Board to discuss the subject of swimming pools. These two men have received complaints from various areas of the city that swimming pools of all sizes are being placed in yards and are not super- vised or constructed for safety. It was found that the City does not have an ordinance to control specifications for construction of swimming pools. The Board felt that an ordinance should be prepared for Council's consideration for the control over swimming pools in the City. Captain Stout appeared before the Board with recommendation that North "D" Street from North 7th to North 9th Streets be made a one-way street in a westerly direction and further that "No Left" hand turns be permitted between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Captain Stout related that the State Highway of Indiana has no objections to this recommendation. Mr. Gehr moved the Board approve the recommendation and further that an ordinance be prepared for Council's con- sideration to make North "D" Street a one-way street from North 7th Street to North 9th Street in a westerly direction and signs be erected that "No Left" hand turns be permitted between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Joseph Scleter, District Traffic Engineer of the Indiana State Highway Commission, was present. Mr. Scleter stated that he was in Richmodd to aid the Traffic Division of the Police Department to make study of traffic near the Crest- dale School. RATIFICATION OF DECLARATORY RESOLUTION TO VACATE EASEMENT STRIP WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, in the State of Indiana, did on the 1st day of June, 1967, duly adopt Declaratory Resolution Number 2-1967, to vacate a utility easement strip in the City of Richmond, Indiana, which said easement is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the southeast corner of lot 19 in Hidden Valley Sub-Division Second Addition to the City of Richmond, Indiana, and running thence west along the south line of said lot to the southwest corner thereof; thence north along the west line of sad lot 10 feet; thence east parallel to the south line of said lot to the east line thereof; thence south along said east line 10 feet to the place of beginning. WHEREAS, said Board has fixed Thursday June 22,1967 at 10:00 o'clock, A.M. (E.S.T.) as the date upon which remonstrances may be filed or presented by persons interested in or affected by said Resolution; and, WHEREAS, notice of said Resolution has been fully published in the Palladium- Item, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Richmond, Indiana, on the following dates: June 2, 1967 and June 9, 1967; and WHEREAS, no remonstrances have been filed or presented: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, in the State of Indiana, that it ratifies and confirms Declaratory Resolution No. 2-1967, and does now vacate said ten (10) foot utility easement strip in Hidden Valley Sub-Division Second Addition to the City of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, which easement is more particularly described as follows: