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Home My Public Portal About12-29-1966 14 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, December 28, 1966 at the hour of 2:00 o'clock p.m. (est) in the Council Chambers in the City Building in said City. Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Gehr and Mr. Keller. The following business was had, to-wit: Mr. Jamesom called the meeting to order and stated that this meeting was called for the express purpose of discussing the awarding of a non-exclusive franchise for C.A.T.V. The Board of Public Works and Safety has made every effort to follow procedure set out by the Statutes of the State of Indiana in regards to awarding a franchise. All of the proposals that had been received were tabulated and each applicant had been furnished with the final tabulations. After careful study and consideration of all proposals received it is agreed by all members of the Board of Public Works and Safety that the proposal of the Clearview Cable of Richmond, Indiana was the best bid received for the City of Richmond, Indiana and to the citizens that it will serve. This being a public meeting, and all applicants were advised of the same, the Board of Works would now hear ayr1one who desired to express themselves. Mr. John Von Pein requested that the Board of Public Works and Safety make further study on two subjects. Do the citizens of Richmond really want C.A.T.V? The City should postpone action until a ruling is made by the U.S. Congress to control C.A.T.V. in the United States. Mr., Lester Spencer questioned the term "In no event shall a redetermination of rates be made within five (5) years after the date hereof, and thereafter, made only with the express written approval of the Board of Public Works and Safety of said City". The question was "is it meant from time of the agreement is signed or after service is installed?" Mr. Ken Goodwell and Mr. Robert O'Maley also- asked the same question. Mr. Keller stated from date of signing contract after ratification by Council. Mr. Keller also stated that all applicants submitted their proposals on the basis of same non-exclusive franchise. This franchise had been studied with all applicants at many meetings and it was agreed by all that it was the best franchise written for the present day operation of C.A.T.V. He also stated that this Board of Works realizes that there are some parts that wouldn't apply to the future, but this body would be open-minded enough to receive and make study of any amendments that would be best suited to give the City the best service available. This should hold true to the successors of this board. It was noted that the Clearview Cable, Inc. did file with the City Clerk, proof of publication of Notice Of Hearing printed in the Richmond Palladium-Item on the date of November 21, 1966. There was also filed Proof of Posting of Notices in ten different public places in the City of Richmond, Indiana. After hearing all persons present, Mr. Jameson stated that the City Attorney would prepare an ordinance for Council's consideration to authorize the Board of Public Works and Safety to enter into and with the Clearview Cable, Inc. of Richmond Indiana. The meeting adjourned at the hour of 3:45 p.m. (est). 41-e-tee>/ilee-e€04, Henry M. eson, President Attest: Ath r J. Reeg, ity Cl rk *** ********x x x x* - *** -**** a********** **********x x x x**x x x x*****x x x************** BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 29, 1966 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Building, Thursday, December 29, 1966 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 11/ voice vote was carried. Chief Stultz reported that he and Mr. Jameson had tabulated the bids received for furnishing 3 new 1967 station wagons and 3 new 1967 2-door sedans and found that the bids exceeded the money that was appropriated in the 1967 budget. The Chief recommended that all bids be rejected and readvertise for 3 new 1967 station wagons which are urgent- ly needed at this time. Mr. Gehr moved all the bids for the police cars be rejected and the Clerk prepare the advertising to receive bids for 3 new 1967 station wagons with trade-in allowance on 2 1965 Plymouth Station Wagons and 1 1965 Dodge Station Wagon, and further the bids be received Thursday, January 19, 1967 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. 155 Chief Price submitted the following which was read aloud: December 28, 1966 Henry Jameson, President Board of Public Works and Safety City of Richmond, Indiana Dear Sir: 1. I recommend that - Ronald Eugene Denton, 23 yrs. old 1817 Chester Blvd. Richmond, Indiana be appointed as a probationary fireman, starting January 1, 1967. Mr. Denton has satisfactorily passed all requirements to be appointed to the Fire Department. 2. DelLayhe, Inc. has requested additional fire hydrants in;the Richwood sub-division. After checking this request it is found that two (2) new hydrants III should be installed. The hydrants should be located at the - (a) corner Pecan Drive and West Main (b) corner Willow Drive and Pecan Drive Sincerely, /s/ Malvern Price, Chief Richmond Fire Department City of Richmond, Indiana Mr. Gehr moved the appointment of Ronald Eugene Denton as probationary fireman as of January 1, 1967, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Geer moved the request of two additional fire hydrants be installed in the DelLayne, Inc. , Richwood Sub-division at the above locations to serve as fire protection. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson presented the following and stated that all monies are needed for the year 1967 and all are under contract. 12/28/66 CARRYOVERS FROM 1966 BUDGET TO 1967 FROM: CUMULATIVE CAPITA,. IMPROVEMENT FUND Attached letter dated 12/8/66 for "Airport Runways and Lighting" contracted with Kain Electric Service, Richmond, Indiana dated November 30,1966 Balance - $3,662.60 FROM: GENERAL FUND J-6a - Street Light Extension" Bd. of Works Due- to contracts with RP&L. Balance - 4,811.15 B-12 - "Stationery & Printing" Controller's Office. For new journals, payroll schedules, checks, etc. Contracted with Burroughs Corp. , Todd Division, Cincinnati, Ohio November 1966 Balance - 611.11 G-20 - "Board of Works Demolition" Contract dated 12/2/66 with Laurence D. Cox, Richmond, Indiana for demolition of house at 238 South 13th Street Amount of Carryover - 575.00 II=7 - Department of Law "Consulting Services" Amount of Carryover - 500.00 J-34 - "Land-Sanitary Storm Sewer - Barrett Law Improvements" Contracted with DeLucio & Son, Richmond, Indiana for construction of a sanitary sewer on South 15th St. , Improvement Roll 1076-1966. 5,000.00 Contracted 12/22/66 with Mike DeLucio & Son for sanitary sewer North 15th & H Street per Roll 1080-1966. 1,633.00 Per Mr. Gehr 12/22/66 FROM: CITY PLAN COMMISSION Cp-16 - "Consultant Fees". Ladislas Segoe & Associates per contract See attached letter. 2,000.00 FROM: CUMULATIVE STORM SEWER FUND Contract with Mike DeLucio for construction Storm Sewer on N.W. "X" Street from N.W. 14th to N.W. 17th Sts. Bid approved by B/W 10/27/66 9,180.00 Plus Balance of $10,000 appropriated 820.00 III Per Resolution #32-1966 by Council 9/6/66 10,000.00 For extra cost due to inability to secure easements. Per Mr. Gehr 12/21/66 Contract with Engineers Steeg & Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana Per Resolution 25-1966, adopted by Council 8/1/66 for construction Storm Sewer along N.W. 5th St. north from Chicago Div. of Penna.RR to Rich Road. Per Mr. Gehr 12/21/66 81,000.00 FROM: MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & RECONSTRUCTION FUND Contract with Kahl & Mahan Construction Co. of Liberty, Indiana. Per Resolution 34-1966 adopted by Council 9/6/66 for construction od approaches to new Test Road Bridge at south edge of Richmond. 7,000.00 Per Mr. Gehr 12/21/66. Contract with Engineers, Steeg & Associates of Indianapolis, Indiana for widening N.W. 5th from N.W. "J" Street to intersection of Williamsburg Pikeand Rich Road and construction of sidewalks. Per Res. 33-1966, adopted by Council 9/19/66 85,000.00 Per Mr. Gehr 12/21/66 Mr. Keller moved that all the above carryovers be approved and made a matter of record of this meeting, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson reported that he had requested the traffic department to make a survey of additional street lighting that is needed in various sections of the city as a safety precaution. Captain Stout reported the following: December 28, 1966 Mr. Henry Jameson City Controller Dear Mr. Jameson: Listed below are streets and intersections that we believe should be considered for additional street lighting during 1967 street lighting programs. The Police Department are recommending these locations not only from the standpoint of traffic safety but also for the prevention of crime. 1. West Main Street from 5th Street to 18th Street 2. Whitewater Blvd. from National Road West to South West "G" Street 3. The Intersection of South West 1st and "D" Street 4. The Intersection of South West 1st and "E" Street 5. The Intersection of South West 2nd and "E" Street 6. The Intersection of Whitewater Blvd. and Bridge Ave. 7. The Intersection of South 5th and "G" Street 8. The Intersection of South 5th and "H" Street 9. The Intersection of South 5th and "L" Street 10. South "E" Street from South 4th Street to Henley Road South 11. North "E" Street from North 8th Street to North 24th Street 12. Richmond Ave. from the 20th Century Bridge (West End) to North West 5th Street 13. North 5th Street from North "A" Street to North "D" Street 14. Ft. Wayne Ave. from North "A" Street to North "E" Street 15. The Intersection of North 8th and "D" Street Respectfully submitted, /s/ Walter Stout Capt. Walter Stout Traffic Division Police Department Richmond, Indiana After discussing each location and setting out that the City does have a responsi- bility for the safety of the citizens, it was moved by Mr. Gdhr that all of the above installations be approved and further the Controller advise the Light Plant of this action. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson stated that the chair would receive nominations for President and Vice President for the ensuing year of 1967. Mr. Gehr moved the name of Mr. Jameson be placed in nomination for President. Mr. Keller seconded this nomination. Mr. Gehr moved the nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Keller moved the name of Mr. Gehr be placed in nomination for Vice President, seconded by Mr. Jameson. Mr. Jameson moved the nomination be closed, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Jameson was elected as President and Mr. Gehr as Vice President for the year 1967. The Board signed agreements for the Fire Department of Richmond, Indiana to serve Spring Grove and Wayne Township. The agreement is based on the same amount paid in taxes by Richmond citizens for fire protection. There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. Henry M. meson, President Attest: o A er J. Reeg, lerk