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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, DECEMBER 1, 1966
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
regular session in the City Building, Thursday, December 1, 1966 at the hour of
19.00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following member being
present: Mr. Keller. Mr. Gehr being absent. The followingibusiness was had to-wit:
Mr. Keller read the minutes of the previous meeting in full and moved the follow-
ing amendments be made: The paragraph pertaining to the condemnation proceedings of
the Julia Rhodes property and the paragraph pertaining to the condemnation proceedings
of the Wesley H. James property be stricken for reason that the Board ofWg���rk��s does
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not have the authority to grant extensions of time on such matters he parrs aph
pertaining to Mr. James Trimble being granted an extension of time to demolish the
properties at 112-114 North 5th Street for reason that the matter was not brought
officially before the Board. The paragraph pertaining to hearing dates on the con-
demnation of the properties of Harry B. and Ora C. Peters, 817 North 15th Street,
the property of Charles F. and Deloris Gellenger, 512 Porterfield Avenue; the property
of Mary Sasser, corner of Elm and Walnut Drive, be deleted from the minutes for reason
that the Board of Works sets the dates for hearing to show cause why the order of
condemnation hasn't been complied with. Mr. Jameson seconded the motion to amend and
on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Keller and on
voice vote was carried.
The Board next considered the matter of setting a date for hearing on the
condemnation of the properties owned by Harry B. and Ora C. Peters, Charles F. and
Deloris Gellenger and Mary Sasser. Mr. Keller moved the date of December 15, 1966
at the ! hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) be the date and time for the hearings to
show why the order of the Building Commissioner hasn't been complied with and notice
be sent to each person involved. Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote
was carried.
Mr. Pinky Webster appeared before the Board requesting an extension of 30 days
, on the order to demolish the property located at 213 South 13th Street. The records
in the Court House fail to show that Mr. Webster has any interest in this property.
Mr. Jameson moved the request be denied and further the Building Commissioner follow
through on the demolation order. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote
was carried.
Councilman Hilligoss accompanied by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Thompson, members of the
Baxter School P.T.A, discussed the placement of a crossing guard at the intersetion of
III West Third and Richmond Avenue. Mr. Hilligoss read the following and urged the Board
or Works give this request consideration.
110 Kinsey Street
Mr. John Hilligoss Richmond, Indiana 47374
1033 Boyer Street November 22, 1966
Richmond, Indiana 47374 -
Dear Mr. Hilligoss:
In response to your request of November 17, 1966, we have compiled the following
information for use in considering the request for an adult crossing guard at Northwest
3rd and Richmond Avenue.
L. Baxter school has an enrollment of approximately 300 pupils.
2. 86 pupils, as of November 17, 1966, living North of Richmond Avenue.
3. Traffic counts by patrons show the following number of cars using Richmodd
Avenue on recent date.
8:00 to 8:30 - 228 cars
11:13 to 11:45 - 106 cars
12:30 to 1:00 - 269 cars
3:30 to 4:00 - The count on different occasions
varied from 290 to 505.
The above hours are the times when our children are crossing Richmond Avenue in going
to and from school.
There is a traffic signal at Northwest 2nd and Richmodd Avenue. However, we
consider it a hazard to curchildren as cars are permitted to turn right on the red
signal.
III A traffic guard at Northwest 3rd and Richmond Avenue would offer protection to all
Baxter pupils living North of the Avenue. It is directly north of the school building
and would enable the parents and school personnel to direct all school pupils to cross
there.
We consider this request to be a reasonable butiurgent one. The street is wider
and the traffic faster and heavier than on many streets. There have been several pupils
hit crossing the street.
If our children followed the directions given by the safety patrol, not to cross
the street when there was a car within sight, they never mould get to and from school.
,We urge you to give this request your immediate attention and fullest support.
Sincerely yours
/s/ Mrs. William Taylor, Chairman
Traffic Safety Committee
Baxter P.T.A.
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Mr. Jameson moved that this request be referred to the Traffic Division and report
to the Board December 8th meeting. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote
was carried.
Captain Stout reported that he had contacted Mr. Earl Whitesell, Asst. Train-Master
of the Pennsylvania Railroad and discussed the complaint of the railorad crossing being •
blocked for excessive periods of time when movement of trains are the reason. Mr.
Whitesell stated that there is a study being made by the Engineers that made installation .
to eliminate the unnecessary blocking of the crossings. Every effort will be made to cease
excessive blocking of crossings until the Engineers make the proper changes in the system
that now exists.
Captain Stout presented and recommended the following locations that parking of
vehicles should be prohibited. 100 feet west of the intersection of Ft. Wayne Avenue
and North "F" Street on the south side of North "F" Street; 60 feet North of the inter-
section of Ft. Wayne Avenue and North "F" Street on the west sice of Ft. Wayne Avenue;
130 feet west of the intersection of Ft. Wayne Avenue and North 4!F" Street on the
North side of North "F" Street. The properties affected are those of the Mosey Tool
Company and Sam Jaffee Company, Both these firms have been contacted and filed no
objections. Mr. Keller moved the Board concur in the recommendation of Captain Stout
and further the "No Parking at any Time" signs be erected in the above areas set out.
Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Captain Stout recommended that the parking of vehicles be prohibited in the 700
block on East Main Street on the south side from the period of time between December 12,
1966 and including January 2, 1967. This would remove three parkingt,places and would
accelerate traffic in this block during the Xmas shopping days. Mr. Keller moved the
parking of vehicles be prohibited in the above area set out for the period designated
and the area be posted with the proper signs of "No Parking at any time". Mr.•'Jatneson
seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Chief Stultz presented the following which was read aloud:
December 1, 1966
Board of Public Works & Safety
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
With the boards permission the Richmond Police department will send specifications
to several local automobile agencies, and ask for bids to replace three (3) station _
wagons to be used as cruiser ambulances, and three (3) two door sedans to be used as patrol
units by the police department, with 1967 model vehicles.
The Police department has six (6) vehicles that it would like to trade off.
#1 1965 station wagon, Plymouth, Ser. #R951255948, Unit 101
#2 1965 station wagon Dodge to #W951255339, Unit 102
#3 1965 station wagon Plymouth " #R951255990, Unit 103
#4 1965 2 door sedan-- Ford " #5G53X143110 Unit 104
#5 1965 2 door sedan Ford #5G53X143108 Unit 108
#6 1964 2 door sedan Chev. #41211S148908 Unit 115
Specifications for the Station Wagons & sedans are attached.
With the Board permission will ask for bids as soon as possible. With delivery dat e
as soon as possible after Jan. 1, 1967.
Respectfully,
/s/ William K. •Stulta
Chief of Police
Mr. Keller moved that the request be granted and further the advertisement be prepared
to receive bids on the date of December 22, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m.
(est). Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Dudley Morten presented the following which was read aloud:
11/29/66
H. M. Jameson
. President, Board of Works
Would you please request the City Clerk to pimppre a resolution for presentation
to Common Council for the transfer of money in the Health and Sanitation Department
as follows:
From: 2-21-213 (N-5) Traveling Expense $35.35
To: 2-25-252 (N-81 Repair of Equipment $35.35
Same Classification - Services Contractual
This transfer is needed to ;bay the cost, of automotive repairs. The current balance
in Repair of Equipment is only $10.02.
/s/ Dudley Morgan •
Health & Sanitation Dept.
Mr. Jameson moved that a resolution be prepared for Councils consideration to make
the above transfer of funds.
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Fire Chief Price presented the following which was read aloud:
Ather Reeg, City Clerk November 30, 1966
City of Richmond, Indiana
Dear Mr. Reeg:
Would you please prepare a resolution for presentation to Common Council for the
transfer of monies within the Fire Department budget as follows:
From: 2-21-213 (M-4) Traveling Expense $35.00
To: 2-26-264 (M-10a) Other Administrative Expense $35.00
(Present balance in M-4 - $106.27)
Same Classification - Services Contractual
To cover the cost of entertaining guests from Yates County, New York, who
were here to view the City's Fire Training Area. We presently do not have an Other
111 Administrative Expense appropriation.
From: 7-71-711 (M-22) Bldg. & Fixed Equipment $315.00
To: 7-72-726 (M-24) Other Equipment 315.00
(Present balance in M-22 = $460.80)
Same Classification - Properties
Additional money is needed to buy shop tools and a tape recorder.
Sincerely,
/s/ Malvern Price, Chief
Richmond Fire Department
City of Richmond,Indiana
Chief Price commented that the tape recorder would be very valuable to the
department to use at conventions, etc. and be replayed back to the department
personnel.
Mr. Keller moved that a resolution be prepared for Councils consideration,
seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
The CityEngineer Department presented the following which was read aloud:
12/2/66
Ather Reeg
City Clerk
Would you please prepare a Resolution for presentation to. Common Council for the
transfer of monies within the Engineer's Budget as follows:
From: 2-21-211 (H-7) Freight, etc. 18.75 (Bal. $30.00)
To: 2-25-252 . (H-14) Rep. of Equip. 18.75 (Bal. $1.89)
III Same classification - Services Contractual
This transfer is needed to pay for typewriter repairs.
/s/ Maurice Kercheval
City Engineer's Office
Mr. Jameson moved a resolution be prepared for Councils consideration to make the
transfer of funds, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Don Cook, Asst. CityEngineer, reported that there would be several contractors
interested in bidding to do the work that is provided in I.R. No. 1080-1966 for
constructing a Sanitary Sewer on North 15th North of North "H" Street. Mr. Keller
moved the advertising be prepared to receive bids for the construction of said
Sanitary Sewer as provided in I.R. No. 1080-1966, and further the date of December
22, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) be the date and time to receive bids.
Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
The proofs of publication of notice printed in the Richmond Palladium-Item, a
local newspaper on the dates of November 7-14, 1966 stating that a public hearing would
be held on the date of December 1, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) to
consider Assessment Roll No. 1077-1966, for the a:econstruction of a Sanitary Sewer
on South Third Street in the City of Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Keller examined the proof
of publication and foumd the same to be correct and in order and moved the same be
received and filed. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was
carried.
December 1, 1966 being the date designated for hearing on said Assessment Roll
No. 1077-1966 construction of a Sanitary Sewer on South Third Street. The Board
then took up said Asdessment Roll for hearing and consideration. No remonstrances
IIIof any kind were filed or presented with the Board. All persons present were heard
by the Board pertaining to such assessments against their respective lands. The
Board then determined that the several lots and lands assessed under the Assessment
Roll for Improvement Resolution No. 1077-1966 are specially benefited by amounts
respectfully assessed against them in said Assessment Roll. After such hearing and
determination, Mr. Keller moved that such Assessment Roll and several assessment shown
therein against the lots and lands described therein be confirmed. 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.
dPresident
Attest; , p /i
A , er J. Reeg, erk I