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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-31-1966 88 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: Athe: J. Reeg, erk *i3 �� �. BULLvv�i i�ia�.X2HH �i:: (-n-M•i �i��::is !iC��v.i E-3 .r S is 'inn rip i�i� i�i�.. "•c�i :i LJi :H8:3.8:�y nn��i�:n) �:_- __-__-_X •:X7��ri i� ..it�C i�n n n n n �•i... C ri t C7�in ��: .. �����: (i�i. h. i .i n i .r.n,....� � 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. 89 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. ( 72( .,/ 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.