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The hour being 4:45 p.m. and no further business presented on motion duly.made,
seconded and carried the meetir . adjourned .
There will be a complete transcript of the proceedings of this meeting available.
Henry M. J „e son, President
Attest:
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WaRKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY CF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 31, 1966
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the . City of Richmond, Indiana met in
regular session in the City Hall in said City Thursday, March 31, 1966 at the hour
of 9:00 o'clock a.m.. Kest) . Mr. Keller presiding with the following member being
present: Mr. Gehr. Mr. Jameson being absent. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Gehr moved the minutes of the meeting of March 21/j., 1966 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.
Mr. Howard Brumley, 510 Peacock Road, appeared before the Board seeking informa-
tion about purchasing a plot of ground from the City of Richmond, Indiana which is
located on the west side of N.W. llth Street, between West Main Street and. Peacock
Road. Mr. Keller asked. Mr. Gedvillas, who was present, if he would make an investi-
gation of this plot of ground to see if it was of benefical use in the future :planning
of the City.
Mr. Gedvillas appeared before the Board and requested that his report on the
complaints on N. W. L. Street be deferred until the Board of.Wo:rks an prove an outline
of procedure to be folloUred if the complaints are valid. Mr. Keller asked that the
procedure be, placed in writing and be presented at the meeting of April 7, 1966 so the •
Board of Works can make a study before making a final decision.
Mr. Jack Turnbaugh appeared before the Board requesting that a. study be made of
providing 4 or 5 parking spaces on the west side of Whitewater Boulevard between the
two f ront entrances to the Richmond Senior High School for visitors only. ° This was
referred to the Traffic Division for study and recommendation.
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 March 7 - 14, 1966. Said notice designated the date of
March 31, 1966 until the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) that sealed proposals would be
received and opened for the construction of an alley as provided in Improvement
Resolution No. 1074-1966. 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. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
March 31, 1966 at, the hour of 10:00 o'clock am. (est) being the date and time
designated to receive and open sealed proposals to improve the alley between Lincoln
and Randolph Streets, from N. W. 3rd Street to N.W.4Street with concrete as per plans,
specificatio s and profile provided in I.R. No. 1074-1966. The following proposals
were opened. -and read aloud:
Henry L. Owens & Son
Cloyd McDowell ,
Mr. Keller.moved the proposals be referred to the City Engineer.for tabulation and
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gehr 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 March 7 14, 1966. Said notice designated the date. of March
31, 1966 until the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) that sealed proposals would be
received and opened for the construction of an alley as provided in Irrnrovement
Resolution No. 1075-1966. 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 was carried.
March 31, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and time
to receive and open sealed proposals to improve the alley between North 21st Street
and North ,22nd Street from North "C'! Street to North "D" Street with concrete per
plans, specifications and profile as provided in I.R. No. 1075-1966. The following
proposals were opened and read aloud:
Henry L. Owens & Son .
Cloyd McDowell
Mr. Keller moved the proposals be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation
and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Malvern Price and Roland Walls of tie Fire Department reported that they had
attended the 38th Fire Department Instructors Conference held in Memphis, Tennessee.
There were 4,177 registered from all the States and 13 other countries. Twenty-four
subjects were selected from a total of over three hundred submitted to the Planning
Committee to be presented to the Conference. Malvern Price spoke to this group On the
Telephone Company Fire and it was well received by those present . Both Price and Walls
stated that they brought home valuable information that can better the local department
Mr. Karl Kolger, a local attorney representing a local; corporation that is
planning to relocate a U.F.H. Television in the City of Richmond, Indiana in the near
future, stated that his appearance was to express that the corporation he represents
is not opposed to C.A.T.V. .-in the City of Richmond, Indiana.
The meeting recessed until the hour of 1:00 o'clock p.m. •
The meeting reconvened at the hour of 1:00 o'clock p.m. Mr. Jameson read the
following which was sent by registered. mail.
March 23, 1966
-Board of Public WOrks
City of Richmond
City Building •
Richmond, Indiana
IIIGentlemen:
Due to the confusing conditions and misleading information surrounding the
selection of a CATV operator for Richmond, The Palladium-Item believes it can best
serve the public interest independent of any associatitnwith CATV.. You are hereby
notified, that" the Palladium Publising Corporation has disposed of its financial
interest in Community Television of Richmond and is no longer associated with any
CATV applicant.
Sincerely, •
• /s/ Edward H. Harris
President
cc: Mr. Kenneth Goodwell, President
. Community Television of Richmond .
Each applicant that had filed for a Franchise Agreement presented and filed the
proof of publications which were required. Those filing proof of publications were,
Richmond Cable Television, Inc., Community Television of Richmond, Inc., Direct
Channels of Richmond, Inc., Meredith-Avco, Inc. and Clearview Cable. of Richmond, -Incl.
The proof of publications were received and filed.
Mr. Lester Spencer, President of the Richmond Cable Television, Inc. spoke
on behalf of the said firm, Mr. Spencer introduced the following directors, who made
short remarks. Mr. Allen B. McCrea, James R. Quigg, J. Robert Quigg, S. Jackson Hunt
and DonCripe. Mr. Spencer outlined what his firm had accomplished toward being ready
to service the customers if the franchise is granted. This firm has an agreement
with the General Telephone Company subject to' the franchise being awarded and in-
stallation would start immediately. If this firm doesn't have a franchise awarded,
customers already signed will not lose their money.
Mr. Ken Goodwell introduced himself as spokesman for the Community Television
of.Richmond, Inc. Mr. Goodwell introduced and named the stockholders in the firm
and said '72;% of the company's stock is locally owned. Mr. Goodwell was very critical
of the tactics that were being followed by the Richmond Cable- Television, Inc. and
said such tactis showed a reflection on the authority of the local city government. '
Mr. Don Goodwell also spoke on behalf of this firm. -
Mr. Robert O'Maley, a local attorney for the Direct Channels of Richmond, Inc.,
spoke. Mr. O'Maley introduced Mr. Wright and Mr. Holland who are directors of this
' firm. Mr. O'Maley stated that there was no local ownership in the firm and also no
agreement had been s igned with the General Telephone Company. Mr.. Holland outlined
the installations that his firm had made in other localities. There could also be
a possibility that the installation of C.A.T.V. could be made in Richmond without -
having an agreement with the General Telephone Company.'
Mr. Andrew C . Cecere, a local attorney for the Meredith-Avco, Inc., Bpoke' on
behalf of said firm. Mr. Cecere introduced Mr. Shannon and Mr. McClannon, who out-
lined the installations that said firm had made in various areas in the U.S.A. This
firm doesn't have an agreement with the General Telephone Company. Mr. Shannon
invited the Board of Works to be the guest of the Meredith-Avco, Inc. to make a
visitation to any of their completed installations.
Mr. George Tripp, a local attorney, repvesenting the Clearview Cable of Richmond,
Inc., introduced. Mr. Lahey, who is ?resident of said firm. Nir. Lahey stated that he
had been a former resident of Richmond and was interested in installing radios and
televisions in Richmond and now is in the field of constructing and maintaining C.A.T.V.
in the U.S.A. Mr. Lahey pointed out -the installations of C.A.T.V. that his firm has
made and also the one that is now under construction in Danville,-Illinois. Mr.
Lahey stated that he is now constructing a C.A.T.V. that should allot more U.F.H.
channels for educational purposes. -
Mr. Jameson stated that the Board would like to know if all -applicants would
agree on more than one firm being granted a franchise. Richmond Cable stated that
it had no objections. The other four firms expressed that the City could be better
served if one franchise. was granted. All the firms stated. that there should be some
changes made in the original franchise.
Mr. Jameson asked if there was anything further to be presented by interested
taxpayers. There being none, Mr. Jameson said the Board of Works has done its best
to approach the problem with the best interests of the citizens in mind. It will
continue to handle the problem the same way and it should be solved before final
action is taken.
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and recommended that the Department be represented at the conference each year..
Mayor Cordell said he would by letter compliment these two men for the reports
The, Board of Works also expressed that they too joi 'n the compliments. 'A
There. being no further business presented on,�moti n duly made, seconded and
carried .the meeting adjourned.
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Bel—Win J. Kell�r, President. Prd-tem
Attest:
Atli J. neeg, C rk.
BOARD OF PUBLIC TORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, April 7, 1966 •
The Board of Public Works and. Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met, in regular
session in the City Hall in said City, Thursday, April 7, 1966 at the hour. of 9:00
o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Keller presiding with the following member being present:
Mr. Gehr. Mr. Jameson being absent. The fonowi ig,b t ee8 in:§ hadr. o:-iait:
There "being no correctionsor additions to the minutes of the previous meeting
of March 31, 1966, Mr. Keller moved the minutes be dispensed with. Mr. Gehr seconded
thisemotion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed. and paid, seconded by M r. Keller and on
voice vote was carried. •
Mr. John Snarr, representing the Harry Ray Post of the American Legion located at
109 North 6th Street, appeared before the Board requesting permission to erect a base
and flag pole between the sidewalk and. curb in front of the Legion building. Mr. Gehr
moved the request be granted provided the base is constructed far enough south of the
entrance to the municipal parking lot to permit traffic to flow in a safe manner.
Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Carl Lipscomb, Jr. appeared before the Board requesting permission to block
off 50% of the sidewalk in front of. 908 East Main Street to permit the remodeling
of the front. of the building for a period of approximately three weeks. Mr. Gehr moved
the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr presented the following tabulation of bids received. March 31, 1966 for
'furnishing the labor and material necessary to construct a concrete alley between North
21st and 22nd Streets from North "C" to ".D" Streets as provided in I.E... No. 1075-1966.
'Me City Engineer's estimate being $2,020.00
Henry L. Owens and Son $1,844.00
Cloyd McDowell $2,015.00
Mr. Gehr moved the Board accent the proposal of Henry Owens and Son, seconded
by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr presented the following tabulation of the bids received March 31, 1966
for furnishing the labor and material necessary to construct a concrete alley between
Lincoln and Randolph Streets, from Northwest 3rd to Northwest 4th Streets as provided
in I.R. No. 1071h-1966. The City Engineer's estimate being $3,500.00 .
Henri L. Owens 63,345.00
Cloyd McDowell $3,499.75
Mr. -Gehr moved the Board accept tte proposal of Henry Owens and Son, seconded.
by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr noted that one year ago the bid received for the same project under the
Barrett Bond was quoted at $$4,458.00. Under the General Improvement Fund as received on
• this date the amount was $$3,3415.00 which is a savings of $1,113.00. -
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice of a public .hearing printed
in the Richmond Palladium-Item, a local newspaper of general circulation in the City
of Richmond, Indiana, on the dates of March 7 - 1)4, 1966. Said notice stated that
April 7, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a:m. (est) had been the date. and time specified
to hear all persons interested in Improvement Resolution No. 1073-1966, to improve
the alley between Pearl and Lincoln Streets from Northwest 3rd to Northwest 4.th Streets
with concrete. Mr. Keller examined the proof of publication and found the same to be
correct and in order and moved, the proof of publication be received and filed. Mr.
Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
April 7, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) being the date and 'time for bearing
on said Improvement Resolution No. 1073-1966 for hearing and consideration. No
remonstrances were filed", but Mrs. Nora Weidman appeared to protest. The City Engineer
presented his estimate of the total of the work to be done and all'persons who would
be effected by the proposed work under Improvement Resolution No. 1073-1966 were heard
and all questions and matters pertaining to said Improvement Resolution No. 1073-1966.
The Board decided that the special benefits that will accrue to the properties abutting
the proposed improvement will equal or exceed the estimated costs of said Improvement
Resolution No. 1073-1966.
After such hearing, Mr. Gehr moved the Board confirm Improvement Resolution No.
1073-1966 as adopted March 3, 1966. Mr. Keller seconded this motion and on voice
vote was unanimously carried.