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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-02-1967 Chief Stultz stated that Kurdys' Chevrolet met the specifications and he would recommend their bid be accepted. Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommend- ation of the Chief of Police, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mayor Cordell stated that arrangements had been made to send three line police officers and four firemen to the Foreman's School which is being sponsored by Earl- ham College in the evening classes for 6 - 8 weeks. The police and fireman will be named at a later date. The Board will make arrangements to meet with local sub-division developers to discuss the subject of, providing the posting of various types before a sub-division is . started. Mr. Jameson reported that a deficit of $48,644.63 owned by the Civil City to the Richmond Power and Light for street lighting at the beginning of 1964 has been paid in full. The budgets for 1965, 1966 and 1967 were prepared by the Board of Works to pay $15,000.00 per year to pay off the deficit. Chief Price presented ,specifications for a pick-up truck to be used by the Richmond Fire Department for grass and brush fire fighting apparatus. Mr. Gehr moved the Board approve the specifications and further that the date of February 16, 1967 bids will be received and opened. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Chief Price recommended that Eugene Ward be appointed as probationary fireman, starting February 7, 1967. Mr. Ward has satisfactorily passed all requirements to be appointed to the Fire Department. Mr. Gehr moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of Chief Price, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. The Health Inspectors reported that fourteen merchants in the downtown area were not co-operating in the clean-up drive. Mr. Keller moved that letters be sent to the fourteen business firms stating that violations of the city trash ordinances must halt or prosecution will be initiated.0 Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mrs. Ray Swiney requested permission from the Board to place banner type signs across U.S. 40 and U.S. 27 calling attention to National Girl Scout Week, March 12-18, 1967. Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted provided permission is approved by the State Highway Department. Mr. Keller seconded this motion add on voice vote was carried. The Clerk to notify Mrs. Swiney of the action taken. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. 41 4001, enry[M, meson, President Attest: Adep//7msb 41, _ e her J. Ree r Clerk ############## #XXXXX#####***4(-3E-341(-4F-44###X'XXXX######XX.)13eXXX BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 2, 1967 Tie Board of Public''4'Vorks and-Safety of ilia City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, February 2, 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 busieess 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. Fire Chief Price presented the following which was read: January 31, 1967 Henry Jameson, President Board of Public Works and Safety City of Richmond, Indiana Dear Sir: Re: Leland Ramey Mr. Ramey's personal physician has recommended that due to physical conditions that Mr. Ramey be considered for disability pension. This recommendation was made by letter on January 19, 1967, by Charles V.Sage, M.D. James R. Guthrie, M.D. , the doctor..-for the firemen's pension fund, discussed the findings with Dr. Sage. Dr. Guthrie's opinion is that Mr. Ramey's condition warrants his retirement from active duty, due to his disability. With this report from these medical officers, I recommend that Leland Ramey be placed on disability pension, effective February 11,1967. Mr. Ramey was appointed to the Department October 1, 1948, and has fullfilled his duties as a loyal and hard-working fireman. - Sincerely, /s/ Malvern Price, Chief Richmond Fire Department City of Richmond, Indiana 162 Gentlemen: On October 27, 1966, the Board of Public Works and Safety consented that a permit- be'issued••for the remodeling and repair of-the-above condemned property. A permit was issued by the Building Commissioner to Mrs. Satterfield on November 2, 1966, to repair condemned house to code, including wiring, plumbing and general repair. This permit was issued with the provisions that windows and doors be in= stalled by November 19th, 1966, and the house be made livable by February 1, 1967. Windows and doors on the first floor were installed by specified date, but there are still no windows on the second floor. I request that you•cause notice to issue to the owner to show why the specifi- cations of the Building Permit have not been complied with. Thank you. /s/ August H. Calvelage,Comm. Bureau of Buildings City of Richmond,Indiana Mr. Keller moved that a letter signed by Mr. Jameson to Mrs. Roberta Satterfield requesting that she appear before this Body Thursday, February 9, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. to show cause why the order of the Building Commissioner hasn't been complied with. Mr. Gehr seconded this mottion and on voice vote was carried Mr. Gehr presented the final Assessment Roll No. 1078-1966 and moved its adoption and further that notice be sent to each property owner, and that a pu is hearing be held on the date of March 2, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. The Board recessed at the hour of 11:45 a.m. The Board reconvened at the hour of 1:00 o'clock p,m. Mr. Norman Pilgrim, Mr. Clinton and others met with the Board to report on the progress of the proposed new City Building. Chief Stultz presented a letter of attachment setting out charges against Hollis Lowe, a member of the Richmond Police Department in the capacity of the rank of a Captain. After considering the charges against Hollis Lowe as set out in the letter from Chief Stultz to the Board, Mr. Kel'er .moved that all the documents filed by Chief Stultz be received and filed, and further the date of February 9, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) be set as the date and time for the hearing to be held in the Mayor's office in the City Building in the City of Richmond, Indiana to hear charges filed by Chief Stultz of order of insubordination and conduct unbecom- ing' of an officer in refusing to attend the Foremanship Schooling which is being held at Earlham College. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was un- animously carried. p{lifr , t+,e,gah The Board instructed Gitief Stulte to prepare a letter informing Hollis Lowe of the date and time of hearing on the charges submitted and further this letter be delivered in person to Hollis Lowe or leave a copy of the same at the last and usual place of residence of Hollis Lowe. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. enry J son, President Attest: A er J. Reeg, erk ** ** - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 9, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, February 9, 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. - - Mr. Jameson presented the following which was read aloud: Richmond, Indiana Board of Public Works and Safety February 3, 1967_ City of Richmond Richmond, Indiana Gentleme: I acknowledge receipt of your letter of February 2, 1967, which informed me that the Chief of Police, William K. Stultz, has charged me with being guilty of disobedience of orders and conduct unbecoming an officer in my failure and refusal to attend a Foremanship school at Earlham College and that a hearing was to be held to determine whether or not I should be demoted to Patrolman. 6 Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Fire Chief, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Chief Price advised the Board that #2 Pumper which was damaged at the inter- section of North 5th and "A" Streets can be used in emergency. The body still is in need of repair. A notice of injury claim against the City was filed: NOTICE OF INJURY CLAIM AGAINST CITY TO: THE MAYOR OF CITY OF RICHMOND FROM: Richard Lykins RE: Injury Claim Kindly be advised that on December 2, 1966, at or around 3:30 P.M., I suffered personal injuries, in the City of Richmond, Indiana. The occurance complained of: My feet was caught in hole on your sidewalk located at South 3rd and National Road, City of Richmond. DATE: December 2, 1966 TIME: Around 3:30 P.M. INJURIES SUFFERED: Swollen knee, and probably a cartilage torn, scars to the leg and knee. EXTEND OF INJURY; I am as of this date still unable to work. DATED: February 2, 1967 SIGNED: /s/ Richard Lykins 737 South 12th Street Richmond, Indiana This notice is served pursuant Burns Indiana Statutes Annotated Section 48-8001. Mr. Keller moved the notice be received and filed and further the Mayor present a copy of the same to the Police Department for investigation. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Chief Stultz presented the following which was read: February 2,1967 Board of Public Works & Safety Richmond, Indiana Gentlemen: Ask permission to enroll the three line captains in:the Earlham College Foremanship Program. The program statts Thursday, Feb. 2, 1967, 11:30 A.M. and meets one day each week for a total of 8 sessions, approx. 36 hours. Total costs for the three officers Tuition & Etc. is $150.00. The department has money in the instruction account to cover the costs. Respectfully, /s/ William K. Stultz Chief of Police Mr. Gehr moved the three line officers be enrolled in Earlham College Foremanship Program, 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 16-23, 1967. Said notice designated that the Board of Public Works and Safety would on the date of February 2, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) open and read aloud bids received for removal of trees in City of Richmond. 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. February 2, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) designated as the date and time to open and read aloud the following bids received: Foister Miracle $12.00 per tree Beaver Tree Service 40.00 " " Don McBride, Park Superintendent, was present. The Board asked if Mr. Miracle had performed according to specifications required the past few years that he has held the contract for tree removal. McBride stated that Mr. Miracle had performed according to specifications and would recommend his bid be accepted. Mr. Gehr moved the bid of Foister Miracle be accepted and further a contract be prepared for signatures of the Board of Works and Mr. Miracle. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Building Commissioner Calvelage presented the following which was read aloud: February 2, 1967 To: Board of Public Works and Safety Re: Condemned Property Located at 1220 North H Street Owned by: Mrs. Roberta Satterfield 747 North 12th Street Richmond, Indiana ae9 Gentlemen: On October 27, 1966, the Board of Public Works and Safety consented that a permit be issued for the remodeling and repair of'the above condemned property. A permit was issued by the Building Commissioner to Mrs. Satterfield on November 2, 1966, to repair condemned house to code, including wiring, plumbing and general repair. This permit was issued with the provisions that windows and doors be in= stalled by November 19th, 1966, and the house be made livable by February 1, 1967. Windows and doors on the first floor were installed by specified date, but there are still no windows on the second floor. I request that you cause notice to issue to the owner to show why the specifi- cations of the Building Permit have not been complied with. Thank you. /s/ August H. Calvelage,Comm. Bureau of Buildings City of Richmond,Indiana Mr. Keller moved that a letter signed by Mr. Jameson to Mrs. Roberta Satterfield requesting that she appear before this Body Thursday, February 9, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. to show cause why the order of the Building Cormissioner hasn't been complied with. Mr. Gehr seconded this mottion and on voice vote was carried.'' Mr. Gehr presented the final Assessment Roll No. 1078-1966 and moved its J adoption and further that notice be sent to each property owner, and that a pu is hearing be held on the date of March 2, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. The Board recessed at the hour of 11:45 a.m. The Board reconvened at the hour of 1:00 o'clock p,m. Mr. Norman Pilgrim, Mr. Clinton and others met with the Board to report on the progress of the proposed new City Building. Chief Stultz presented a letter of attachment setting out charges against Hollis Lowe, a member of the Richmond Police Department in the capacity of the rank of a Captain. After considering the charges against Hollis Lowe as set out in the letter from Chief Stultz to the Board, Mr. Kehler moved that all the documents filed by Chief Stultz be received and filed, and further the date of February 9, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) be set as the date and time for the hearing to be held in the Mayor's office in the City Building in the City of Richmond, Indiana to hear charges filed by Chief Stultz of order of insubordination and conduct unbecom- ing of an officer in refusing to attend the Foremanship Schooling which is being held at Earlham College. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was un- animously carried. Pav,;S-,a rAe.5d The Board instructed Gh�t -Stultz to prepare a letter informing Hollis Lowe of the date and time of hearing on the charges submitted and further this letter be delivered in person to Hollis Lowe or leave a copy of the same at the last and usual place of residence of Hollif Lowe. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. enry . J son, President Attest: A er J. Reeg, erk ** -x-*xxxxx x-cxxxxxx xx- aFxxxxxx-cxxx*****# ****** xxxxxxx BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 9, 1967 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, February 9, 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. Mr. Jameson presented the following which was read aloud: Richmond, Indiana Board of Public Works and Safety February 3, 1967 City of Richmond Richmond, Indiana Gentleme: I acknowledge receipt of your letter of February 2, 1967, which informed me that the Chief of Police, William K. Stultz, has charged me with being guilty of disobedience of orders and conduct unbecoming an officer in my failure and refusal to attend a Foremanship school at Earlham College and that a hearing was to be held to determine whether or not I should be demoted to Patrolman.