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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-16-1967 65 Mr. Jameson presented the following street light estimates: r= ELC#79 - N.W. and S.W. 18th from Nat'l Rd. to R.R. ESTIMATE NO. 3363 OPER.COST/LAMP/MO. TOTAL COST/MO. Install - 8 - 250 Watt on Wood Poles $4.00. $32.00 " .1 - 400 Watt on Wood Pole 4.75 4.75 01 20 - 400 Watt on Aluminum Poles 6.50 130.00 Total $166.75 Removed - 23 - 4000 Lumen Pendant on Wood Poles 2.35 54.05 Additional Cost Mo. $112.70 III Mr. Gehr moved Estimate No. 3363 be approved, and further the City Controller notify the Richmond Power and Light Plant of this action. Mr. Keller seconded the motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson reported that through a misunderstanding, the required letter to Mrs. Roberta Satterfield in regards to appearance before this Board to show cause why the order of Building Commissioner had not been complied with, had not been sent. Mr. Jameson will see that the required letter will be sent requesting the appearance of Mrs. Satterfield on the date of February 16, 1967 at 10:00 a.m. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. I , z,,f„.e,ez,. Henry ./ameson, President .. • Iplo Attest: ..L►21.j��:�—,. .♦ a�. At -r J. Reeg, C Clerk * � �tt ** ** �• -x*- X a� - ** .F ** ****** *iHH x **sac-x - ************* - ***** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 16,1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City•Building, Thursday, February 16, 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: IIIMr. 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; seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Chief Stultz presented the following which was read aloud: February 16, 1967 Board of Public Works and. Safety City of Richmond, Indiana Police cruiser #102 (Dodge-station wagon) requires a repair due to motor failure. The repair of equipment account 2-25-252 (L-8) has a balance as of this date of $232.05, remaining from an appropriation of $1,000. According to the Police garage mechanic the above balance or more will be required to put this ambulance in shape. Attached is a list of disbursements from thid account, leaving the above mention- ed balance still in the account as of February l6, 1967, which is a month and one- half since January 1, which exhausts the account for the year. Request an additional appropriation of $2,000, for repair of equipment account 2-25-252 (L-8). It is estimated that this amount might possibly keep all equipment in good repair. Respectfully, /s/ William K. Stultz Chief of Police Mr. Gehr moved the request be approved and further an ordinance be 'prepared for Council's consideration to make the transfer of $2,000.00 from General Cash Operating Fund to Police Budget Account NO. L-8 (2-25-252) Repair of Equipment. Mr. Keller III seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Chief Stultz requested permission to purchase two new cars for the Police Department and trade-in units Nos. 104 and 108. Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted and further the advertising be prepared to receive bids March 9, 1967. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Chief Price recommended that Jerry Cotter be advanced from probationary fireman to the rank of regular fireman as of February 16, 1967. Mr. Keller moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Fire Chief, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. Chief Price requested permission to attend Fire Instructor's Conference in Memphis, Tenn. March 20th through March 24th, 1967. Mr. Keller moved the Board grant permission to Chief Price, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. 1 Chief Price requested permission to attend and participate in the program of the Southern Indiana Fire Conference. in Evansville, Indiana on April 1st and 2nd, 1967. Mr. Keller moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. 0 The request for installation of a fire hydrant on Mendelson Drive for Green Acres Center was taken under advisement. Chief Price reported that Fire Station No. 2 was put out of operation due to a car °riven by Mr. Edward R. Lawrence on the date of February 15, 1967. The extent of the damage was estimated to be between $4,000.00 and $5,000.00. The driver of the car ' involved failed to have insurance. Mr. Jameson stated that he was making a study of this being paid from the insurance that the City_carries. Chief Price reported that study would have to be made relative to what type of fire alarm system should be used in the future. There now exists two systems on the market, mainly gamwell which is already in operation and the other is radio. Recently a truck ran off Bridge Avenue and disrupted service in the Northwest section of the city. The Board authorized.Chief Price to schedule a trip to Chicago, Illinois to find out complete details on both the radio and gamwell systems. Mr. Leonard Jackson appeared before the Board requesting permission to move a small utility building from 249 South 4th Street to 234 South 4th Street. Chief Stout file d no objections on the route to be taken to move the structure. Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Keller 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 January 30 and February 6, 1967. Said notice stated that bids would be received on the date of February 16, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) for furnishing one (1) 3/4 ton commercial pick-up truck to be used by the Richmond Fire Department. Mr. Keller examined the proof of publication and found the same to be in order and moved the same be received and filed. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. February 16, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and time to open and read aloud the bids received. The following bids were opened and read aloud: Fred First, Inc. $2,493.04 Kurdys Chevrolet, Inc. 2,496.11 Vivian Buick '2,687.50 Mr. Gehr moved the bids be referred to Chief Price and Mr. Jameson for tabulation and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. and Mrs. James Satterfied, -ownees9 of the structure located at 1242 North "H" Street that was ordered condemned, appeared. ' The Satterfields were ordered in to show cause why the order of the Building Commissioner to repair the structure to comply with the Code. Mr. Satterfield stated that windows had been replaced on the first floor and doors were up and locked at all opernings and now it is his intent to repair the heating system and have the house re-wired. He requested an extension of time to do this work which he will do as weather permits. Mr. Keller moved that the order of the Building Commissioner be modified to grant an extension of time which will be July 15, 1967 to have the structure remodeled to the code requirements. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr presented a request submitted by Mr. Ted Lyons to cut the curb in the rear of the Insurance Agency located at North 6th and "A" Streets. Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson presented the following street light estimate: South E Street, '16th,to Henley Rd. ESTIMATE NO. 3364 - OPER.COST/LAMP/M0. TOTAL COST/MO. Install 20 - 250 Watt Mercury Vapor Pendant Type on Existing Wood Poles $ 4.00 $80.00 Install 21 - 400 Watt Mercury Vapor Pendant Type 4.75 99.75 Total/Mo. 179.75 Remove. 5 - 4000 Lumen Pendant Type 2.35 11.75 Remove 7 - 6000 Lumen Pendant Type 2.75 19.25 Total/Mo. 31.00 Additional Cost/Mo. $148.75 Mr. KeI r moved. Estimate No. 3364 be approved, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice' vote was carried. Mr. Jameson presented the following street light estimates: S.W. D Street, 1st and 2nd streets. ESTIMATE NO. 3365 OPER. COST/LAMP/MO. TOTAL COST/MO. Install 3 - 250 Mercury Vapor Street Lights $ 4.00 $ 12.00 Remove 2 - 4000 Lumen Pendant Type Street Lights 2.35 4.70 Additional Cost/Mo. • $ 7.30 Mr. Keller moved Estimate• No. ,3365be approved, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice . vote was carried. 1 68 Mr. Keller moved the following men; namely, Orville Conyers, Harold Ryan and Paul Cornelison be appointed as Special Policemen of the City of Richmond, Indiana for services in connection with the armored car service operating under the name of Vivian Realty, I,nc. under the following conditions: 1. The expenses relating to the operation of said armored car service be borne by the Vivian Realty, Inc. - 2. The Vivian Realty, Inc. will hold the City of Richmond, Indiana harmless from claim or judgement made or rendered against the City of Richmond, Indiana. 3. The special police appointed tall be subject to rules and regulations of the Richmond Police Department and their dress and badge shall be approved by the Chief of Police of Richmond, Indiana. 4. The special police will be subject to removal without notice and without assigning any cause. Mr. Gehr seconded Mr. Kellers motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Keller moved the Board send notice to Noel-Titeropa to advise the tenants of the property owned by said ,Noel-Titeropa to vacate. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and onvoice vote was carried. The Board authorized Mr. Gehr to prepare specifications for the demolation of structures that are now located on the new City Building site. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. 40 64Ldaaceificee, / Henry M./James§ , President Attest: 'ther J. Reeg Cler XXXXXXX XXXX*XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXXXX-* - *XXX-IHHHHEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 23, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, February 23, 1967 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (eat). 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, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Price presented the tabulation of bids received February 16, 1967 for furnishing the Fire Department with one (1) 3/4 ton pick-up/truck for the Fire Department. - 9a Fred First, Inc. $2,429.04 Kurdys Chevrolet, Inc. 2,496.11 Vivian Buick 2,687.50 Fire Chief Price recommended the bid of the Fred First, Inc. Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Fire Chief, seconded by Mr. Keller and on ti voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Price presented a request for the installation of a fire hydrant at the intersection of Woodside Drive and Gravel Pit Road. The Board took this under ad- visement. Fire Chief Price reported that arrangements have been made to go to Chicago, Illinois March 7th and 8th to discuss the future fire alarm systems that the American Insurance Association recommended be done. Mayor Cordell and Harry Hengstler will accompany the Fire Chief. Captain Stout presented a plan of revamping the North 10th Street parking lot entrances. The south entrance will be made into an entrance and the north entrance will be made an exit. This should aid the flow of traffic. Mr. Gehr moved the plan be authorized, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. . Captain Stout pointed out that the City has a contract with the State Highway for painting aid maintaining the traffic signals in the City. The State furnishes the paint and the City the labor. The Board authorized Captain Stout to proceed with the painting of the automatic signals as soon as weather permits. Street Commissioner Burelison presented specifications for a new 1967 all purpose tractor mower for the Street Department. Mr. Gehr moved the specifications be approved, and further the proper advertising be prepared to. receive bids on the 16th day of March, 1967. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. George Tripp, Attorney for the Clearview Cable of Richmond, was present to report that Mr. Lahey, President of Clearview Cable of Richmond, would be at the Board of Works meeting March 2, 1967 to make final arrangements with the Board before the in- stallation of C.A.T.V. is started.