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Fire Chief Price presented the following which was read aloud:
May 3, 1967
Henry Jameson, President
Board of Public Works and Safety
City of Richmond,Indiana
Dear Sir:
Attached is a copy of a letter received from Captain Elwood Richardson
requesting his retirement, effective June 3rd, 1967.
I would recommend accepting this resignation with regret.
Respectfully,
/s/ Malvern Price, Chief
Richmond Fire Department
City of Richmond, Indiana
April 24, 1966
To: Chief, Richmond Fire Department
Dear Chief Price:
After having successfully completed thirty-two (32) years and five '(5)
months service, more than enough required by State Law.
I hereby respectfully request to be placed on pension from the Richmond Fire
Department, and removed from active service, effective June 3, 1967.
Sincerely and fraternally,
/s/ Addison Elwood Richardson
Captain, Richmond Fire Dept.
Richmond, Indiana
Mr. Keller moved the Board accept the request as above set out and further the
Clerk be authorized to send a letter to A. E. Richardson complimenting him on his
years of service as a fireman and that the administi.ation regretfully accepted
his request for retirement. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was
carried.
Captain Stout on behalf of the Richmond Unit of the Auxiliary Police thanked
the members of the Board of Works for their consideration regarding the purchase
of raincoats and boots for each Officer of the Unit.
The Board next considered the matter of the condemnation order of the
Commissioner of Buildings, relative to certain real estate owned by Charles F.
and DeloresGellenger located at 512 Porterfield Avenue, Richmond, Indiana who were
ordered to appear on May 4, 1967 to show cause why the structure has not been
demolished as of this date. Mr. and Mrs. Gellenger failed to appear and the Board
heard August H. Calvelage, Commissioner of Buildings, concerning the condemnation.
Upon motion by Mr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Gehr, the Board unanimously affirmed
the order of the Commissioner, condemning the structure located on said real
estate.
Mr. Keller reported that an agreement to settle the case against the McClain
Dray Line had been settled for $700.00 and a check was delivered in this amount
to cover the damages said McClain Dray Lines did to a fire truck belong to the City
of Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Keller commented that this is an excellent settlement
and one we can all live with.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the'
meeting adjourned.
Henry N. m son, President
Attest:
At r J. Reeg, C' Cler
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MAY 11, 1967
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
regular session in the City Building, May 11, 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. Keller moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved without being
read aloud, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, se o nded by Mr. Killer and on
voice vote was carried.
Mr. Raymond Knoll appeared before the Board and reported that a dangerous
situation exists on the South "A" Street between South 7th and 8th Streets. Since
the construction of office b uildings on South 7th Street by the Robbins Associates,
the alley running north and south has an increase in vehicle traffic. Mr. Knoll
explained that when there is a vehicle parked in the first space west of the alley on
the south side of "A" Street, the view of oncoming traffic from the west is obstruct-
ed and there is a possibility of wrecks being caused by poor vision. This was referred
to the traffic division for study and recommendation.
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Chief Stultz requested permission to attend the Indiana Association Convention to
be held in Ft. Wayne June 11 - 15, 1967. Mr. Keller moved permission be granted, second-
ed by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Chief Stultz on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police requested permission to
close South 4th Street, from Main to South "A" Street the week of July 17 through
July 21, 1967 for the purpose of holding a street fair which consists of only rides such
as merry-go-roudds and eft, Donald Knoob, President of the F,O.P. , Has received
consent of the-..County" Cwmmissioners/ Mr. Gehr moved permission be granted, seconded
by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Keller reported that a check in the amount of $4,700.00 had been received
from the suit against the International Salt Company and will be deposited in the
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund.
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 April 24 and May 1, 1967. Said notice stated that sealed bids
would be received on May 11, 1967. Mr. Keller examined the proof of publication and
found the same to be correct and in order and moved the same be received and filed.
Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
May 11, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and hour
designated in said notice to open and read aloud all bids received. The following
bids were opened and read aloud:
Gasoline, Fuel Oil and Grease
Texaco, Inc. , Sinclair Products, Warfield Oil Co. , Sunray D.X. , Gulf Corp,., American
Oil Co. , Standard Oil Co. , and Marathon Co.
Coal Bid
Muff Coal and Oil Co.
Cement
Commons Lumber Co.
Calcium Chloride and Salt
Commons Lumber Co. , International Salt Co. , Dow Chemical, Cargill and Diamond Crystal
Salt Co..
Piping
Logansport Piping Co.
Aggregates and Ready Mix Concrete
American Aggregates and DeBolt Concrete Co.
Bituminous Material
Magaw Hot-Mix, Inc. , Magaw Construction, Inc. and Magaw As{ahalts, Inc.
Mr. Keller moved all the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. John cones, representative of the Pure Oil Company presented a plan of better
ingress and egreee to the Pure Oil Station located on Richmond Avenue near the Sheridan
Street ramp of the 20th Century bridge. After study and consideration, Mr. Gehr
moved the plan be approved, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
A letter was received from Mr. John Upton requesting the curb on the west side of
North 10th Street, from North "A" to the first alley running east and west be painted
yellow. The later stated that this request was asked on behalf of the Senior Citizens
that meet on Tuesdays and Fridays in the evening of each week. There are several members
that have to use crutches and walkers. The Board after study denied the request and
ordered the Clerk to notify Mr. Upton of this action.
Mr. Jameson presented a request to appropriate the sum of $112,579.95 from the
Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund, to Other Services Contractual. The Board
authorized Mr. Keller to prepare an ordinance to make the appropriation and to be -
presented to the Common Council for their consideration.
Mr. Jameson presented a request to transfer the sum of $102,579.95 from the
Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund Budget Account No. 2 (2-26-262), Other Contractual
Services, All Others, to Budget Account No. 7; Properties, No. 73 Land.
The Board authorized Mr. Keller to prepare an ordinance to make the transfer and
to be presented to the Common Council for their consideration.
Mr. Jameson presented a request to authorize the purchase or condemnation of certtain
properties. The Board authorized Mr. Keller to prepare an ordinance for Council's
consideration.
There being no further business on motion duly e, � on ed and carried the
meeting adj�rne' . _� Gc /
' H my M. Ja, g'on, President
Attest: L i�.4..4..4' (/
''ther J. Re: , Cler