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A letter of request signed by G . F. Douglas and others, requesting that the
Board give permission to hold a neighborhood block party on June 5, 1966 between the
hours of L :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the dead end section of Capri Lane, was read.
Mr. Keller moved the Board. grant permission as requested., seconded by- Mr. Gehr and
• on voice vote was- carried.
Mr. Jameson presented the Financial Budgetary, Memorandum No. 7, which was. dated
. January 12, 1966. This envolves the CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, which
receipts are received from the State Cigarette Tax. The amount in this fund is S112,579.`,
Mr. Jameson stated that he had met with Mr. Byron Nichols and discussed the method
• of appropriating this amount out of the fund so that it:nay be used. Mr. Nichols
recommended that the sum of $112,579.95 be appropriated as follows: ,
26. Other Services Contractual
261. Airport-Runways and Lighting 1��,000.00
262. All Other 68,579.95
Total Services Contractual 112,579.95
After much discussion on the matter, Mr. Jameson moved that an ordinance to
make the appropriation of the above funds<_:be prepared for Council's consideration.
Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned.
Attest: Henry L. meson, ?resident
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WCRKS AND SA±T,TY OF THE . -
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 9, 1966
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, June 9, 1966 at tle 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 reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with,
seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried'.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Keller and onvoice
. vote was carried.
Mr. Keller moved that note should be made in the record of this meeting that a
special meeting of the Board of Works was held on June 7, 1966 with all applicants that
had filed for a franchise for C.A.T.V. in Richmond, Indiana. Representatives of Clearviey
Inc., Meredith-Avco, Inc., Direct Channels, Inc., Richmond Cable Television, Inc.,
Community Television of Richmond and American Cable Television, Inc. were present. After
a lengthy discussion on the present franchise, it was agreed by all concerned that changes
should be made which were noted by the CityAttorney. The Board advised all applicants
that as soon as the corrections are made, each applicant will receive a copy of the
. corrected franchise and then a date will be set to receive proposals for a franchise.
Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Curtis, Mr. Goddard, and Mr. Winchester appeared before the Board to discuss
a Security Division for Earlham College at no -extra cost to the City. This group gave
emphasis that there is need for the Security Division to have power of arrest and also
have direct communication with the local Police Department. After iluch discussion,
the group was advised to place in writing their .plan and submit to the Board at a later
date.
Mr. Gehr presented plans submitted by the C & 0 Railroad, for' proposed rebuilding
of bridge for C & O Railroad, near South First and "A" Streets. Mr. Gehr moved the plans
he approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr presented a request from C& 0 Railroad to close the underpass located at
South 3rd Street and "D" Street. This underpass hasn't been used in years and has become
very dangerous to children thatmight be playing around this ,area. The C& 0 agreed to
fill in the hole and bring the grading to a level with the present right of way. Mr.
Gehr moved the C&O Railroad be authorized to close and fill the above underpass upon the
completion of a sanitary sewer which is to be built in this area. Mr. Keller seconded
this motion and on voice vofe was carried. -
. The Clerk presented proof of publication of Notice to Bidders presented in the
Richmond Palladium-Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Richmond,
Indiana on the dates of May 17-24, 1966. Said notice designated that on the date' of
June 9, 1966 until- the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) that sealed proposals vpuld be
received for construction of a concrete alley between Lincoln and Pearl Streets, from
Northwest 3rd Street to Northwest 4th Street as provided in Improvement Resolution No.
'1073-1966, Mr. Keller examined the proof of publication and found the same to be correct
and in order and moved said proof of publication be received and filed, seconded. by
Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried . -
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June 9, 1964 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) the time and date designated to open
and read aloud nrdnosals to do the work as provided in I.R. 1073-1966. The following
proposal was the only one received: • - •
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Henry L. 0 wens•and Son $3,479.75
City Engineers estimate - $3,515.00
Mr. Gehr examined the proposal and found the same to be in order and moved- the Board
' accept the bid of Henry L. Owens and Son in the amount of .$3,)479.75. Mr. Keller second-
. ed this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Two representatives from the Dille McGuire Manufacturing Company aopeared before
the Board and presented plans to construct a new ennloyees entrance on North "F" Street
and also requested permission to construct a concrete sidewalk on the north side of the
Dille McGuire building the full length. At present the curb line is 107 inches from
the building. The proposed entrance steps will extend 50 inches from said building
leaving 57 inches for pedestrian walkway. Mr. Keller moved the Dille McGuire Manu-
facturing Company be permitted to construct an employees entrance on North "F" as per
plans presented and also construct a concrete sidewalk' along the north side of the
said Dille McGuire Manufacturing Company the full length of said building. Mr. Gehr
seconded this- motion and on voice vote was carried.
Chief of Police Stultz presented the following letter:
June 9, 1966
Board of Public Works & Safety
Richmond,: Indiana
Gentlemen:
Will the Board consider transferring $20O.O0 from Motor equipment account 7-72-722
to Other equipment account 7-72-726 in the Police department budget.
The transfer is necessary because of the battery charger wearing out, and there
±sn't enough in other equipment account to purchase the type that is needed by the
Police department . .-
Resprtf ully,
/s/ William K. Stultz
Chief of Police
Mr. Jameson, City Controller, advised the Board that there is sufficient funds to
;make the _requested transfer of funds.
Mr. Keller moved the City Clerk prepare a resolution for Council's consideration
to make- the requested transfer of funds, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was
carried.
Chief of Police Stultz presented the following letter:
• Jufie 9, 1966
Board of Public Works & Safety
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Richmond, Indiana • - .
Gentlemen:
This is in regards to a complaint of junk cars ,in the rear yard of 132 N.T7. "E"
St. Home of Cecil Bryant.
Mrs. Cecil Bryant was contacted by the police approximately 13:30 P.M. June 6,
1966 and told that the police were getting complaints on account of them having 6 junk
cars in their back yard.
Mrs. Bryant stated her husband was out of town and just got home on week ends, but
that she would tell him that the police told them to get them moved, or they would have
to do it. - -
Mrs. :Bryyant was also told that they were violating the city Zoning ordinance, and
could be filed on by leaving them (Old cars) in her yard. •
The place is a mess, even had old car parts stacked on the front porch. •
Respectfully,
/s/ William. K.. Stultz
Chief of Police
Mr. Gehr moved that a copy of this letter be sent to Stanton Gedvillas for investi-
gation and report to the Board, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
The complaints of the Jaffe Junk yard of burning automobiles and tires were
brought to the attention of the Board. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Fire
Department to investigate all junk yards and request that the excessive burning of
junk cars and tires be controlled so as not to cause a nuisance.
Weeds on lots in the City were discussed. Mayor Cordell stated that he would make
arrangements with the Police Department to have one officer available to make investi-
gation of the complaints received. This officer will serve notice on the violator •
and also take a photograph of the weeds. Mr. Keller reported that if the order to cut
the weeds isn't cormlied with as set out in the ordinance, prosecution would follow.
Mr. Gehr presented plans, specifications and profile to construct a sanitary sewer
from trunk sewer west of South Third Street and South "D" Street, to first alley south
of South "C" Street, west of South Third Street by construction -of an eight (8" ) inch
Sanitary Sewer.
Mr. Keller moved the plans, specifications and profile to construct the sanitary
sewer be approved, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried . .
Mr. Gehr moved the adoption of Improvement Resolution NO. 1077-1966, seconded by
Mr. Keller and on voice vote -was carried.
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IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 1077-1966
RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and. Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
That it is deemed necessary to improve property from trunk sewer west of South Third
Street and South "D" Street, to first alley south of South "C"- Street, west of South
. Third Street by construction of an eight (8") inch Sanitary Sewer.
By the construction of a Sanitary Sewer in Accordance with the plans, profile,
details, drawings and specifications now on file in the office of the city engineer
and such improvement is now ordered.
The cost of said improvement shall be assessed upon the benefited property owners
all according to the method and manner provided for in an act of the General Assembly
of the State of Indiana, entitled; "An Act concerning Municipal Corporation", approved
March 6, 1905, and in accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of all amendatory
. and supplemental Acts thereto, passed by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana.
Assessments, if deferred, are to be paid in ten equal annual installments, with
interest of the rate of six (6%) percent, per annum. A bond. or bonds shall be issued
to the Contractor in payment of such work, uless the property owners pay said assess •
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ment before said bond or bonds are issued. Under no circumstances shall the City of
Richmond, Indiana, be, or be held responsible for any sum or sums, due from said •
property owner or owners for said work, or for the collection of the same, or for the
payment of any Bondy ,Bonds, Certificate .or Certificates, issued to said Contractor
in payment for such work, except for such moneys as shall have been actually received
by said City from the assessments for such improvement, or such moneys as said city
is, by said above entitled Act, required to nay. All proceedings had, and work done
in the making of said improvement, assessment of property, collection of assessments
and issuance of bonds, therefore, shall be as nrbvided for in said above entitled act
and amendments thereto. -
- - ADOPTED this 9th day of June, 1966.
BOARD OF RT BLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
- /s/ Henry M. Jameson
/s/ Bertwin. J. Keller
- ,�s/ Stanley B. Gehr •
Attest: /s/ Ather J. Reeg - .
Clerk of the Board .
Mr. Gehr'moved that the date for a hearing on I.R. No. 1077-1966 be set on
Thursday, June 30, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est). This motion was
III seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried .
A petition to surface South 14th Street, -from South "P" Street to Wernle Road,
was presented. Mr. Gehr stated that this petition should be taken under advisement
until the property owners file a petition to build curb and gutters along this street
and so moved that the Board take this action on all requests of this nature. Mr.
Keller seconded- this motion and on voice vote was carried.
The Board requested Captain Stout to notify Mr. Dorsey Campbell, owner of the
Richmond Cab Company, to give written notice to the Board the date and time which said
cab company ceased operation in the City,of Richmond, Indiana.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned.
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Henry M. a ,eson, President .
- Attest:
Athe J.- -eeg, Ci Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE -
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, JUNE 16, 1966
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session in the City Building, Thursday, June 16, 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 :
III Mr.. Gehr moved the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be -dispensed with,
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 voice
vote was carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks presented a request from C aotain Sprouse, a member of the
Fire Department, to reside less than ten miles outside the city limits. Captain Sprouse
has been on the department long enough to reside outside of the city limits as required
by law.
Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote ,
was carried.
Mr. Harold VanWinkle, 25L2 Zoar Avenue, appeared before the Board to reoort that
Bruce Rambler, Inc., 2500 National Road West, is making a junk car" yard in the. rear
of their building, also the weeds are being allowed to grow around the fire hydrants.
These complaints were referred to Mr. Gedvillas to make investigation and report to the
Board.