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1. That parallel narking of vehicles replace the right angle narking that-now exists on
the west side of the 600 block North 15th- Street and. also. prohibit.i;the parking in
two parking spaces on the Southeast corner. of North 15th and "F" Streets. The
Kemper Brothers which will be effected have no objection to tthis change. Mr. Keller
moved the Board concur in the request and further the area be properly posted with
signs, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
2. The Traffic impartment after a lengthy study of the flow of traffic between North
"A" and Main Street on North 8th Street now recommends that the parking be prohibited
on the west side of 8th Street in front of the Y.M.C.A., which includes three parking
spaces, on Fridays only from the hours of 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Mr. J. K. Wolfe, of
the Y.M.C.A., has been advised of this request and it is agreeable with him. Mr.
Keller moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Traffic Division and further
that this area be properly posted with signs. Mr. Jameson seconded this motion 'and
on voice vote was carried. -
3. The Traffic n ivision recommended parking be prohibited under the 9th Street over-
pass bridge in the 400 Block of North 9th Street between all the piers. The present
practice of permitting parking doesn't leave enough clearance for the North bound
traffic. It is recommended that "No Parking Anytime" signs be erected in the center
of each opening under the bridge . Mr. Keller moved the Board concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Traffic Division and further the area be properly posted with signs. This
motion was seconded ,by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
4. After much study by the Traffic Division of the flow of traffic on North 7th Street
between North it and Main Streets, it is now recommended the removal of parking space
on the west side of North 7th Street in front of No. 1 ., which is the establishment
of Kenny and Bob's. The traffic that flows in a southward direction would have
much more space when approaching the intersection of 7th and Main Streets. Mr.
Robert Murray, Owner of the establishment, has been contacted and did not object.
Mr. Keller moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Traffic Division
and further the area affected be properly posted with signs. Mr. Jameson seconded
this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson reported to the Board that .he was advised by the Insurance Company
that issued liability insurance to the Richmond Cab Company had cancelled the oolicy. Mr.
Jameson presented a telegram that stated another company had issued a new policy without
giving due information that is definitely required. Under the Municipal Code Book,Chaoter
37.25 sets out the. requirements, Mr. Jameson has taken the stand not to recognize the
policy as submitted. Mr. Keller agreed .with this.
A proposition was submitted to the Board by Mr. Wayne Duff to sell to the City the
properties located at 28-30-32 North 5th Street. This oroposition was ordered filed.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned.
Henry i. meson, President
Attest: .
At r J. Reeg ity C e r
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 17, 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 17, 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. Keller moved the minutes of -the previous meeting be dispensed with, seconded
by Mr. Gehr 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 the following tabulation of bids received March
10, 1966 forrnne Hi-Expansion Foam Generator for the Fire Department.
Bidder Price Remabhs
The Safety Corporation 51,095.00 Used
The Safety Corporation 1,365.00 New • Ill
John T. C rouch Company 1,260.00 New
Fire Equipment Service Company 1,250.00 New
Protection Instrument Company 1,365.00 New
Protection Instrument Company 1,195.00 Used
Midwest Fire & Safety Equipment Company, Inc. 1,430.00 New
Midwest Fire & Safety Equipment Company, Inc. 1,350.00 New
Fire Safety Service, Inc. 1,365.00 New
Fire Chief Fredrics stated that the Fire Department had made a trial. demonstration
Wednesday, March 16, 1966 on the' used unit of the Safety Corporation and said unit was
in excellent condition. This unit has only been used 30 minutes as a demonstrator and
carries the usual one year warranty as a new unit. Chief Fredricks recommended the
bid of the Safety Coroorati om for used unit in the amount of 1,095.00.
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Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Fire Chief and further
the Board sign the Acceptance of Proposal as Contract.. This motion was seconded by Mr.
Keller and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr presented and moved the following curb cut requests be granted: 301 Elks
Country Club Road and 16 SW 18th Street, seconded by Mr.. Keller and on voice vote was
carried.
Mr. Pinkey Webster appeared before the Board in behalf of Mr. Joseph Payne, owner
of the property located at 238 South 13th Street. Mr. Calvelage, Building Commissioner,
was also in attendance to report that the property at 238 South 13th Street had been
condemned because of its deplorable condition. Mr. Webster. stated that he would like
permission from the Board to enter the building to clean it up for resale. Mr. Webster
stated that if he could clean said place up, Mr. Bud Cox would be a possible buyer
for said property. Mr. Keller moved that this Board take this request under advisement
' until Mr. Bud Cox has signified by letterthat he will make purchase and take out a
permit to make repairs to this house to eliminate the charges made to condemn said
property. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried:
Mr. Gehr presented a petition signed by more than 51% of the property owners
that would be effecthd by construction of a Sanitary Sewer on South 15th Street from
South "T" Street to South "U" Street.
Mr. Gehr presented plans, .profiles and estimate of cost to construct the Sanitary
Sewer as above set out, and moved the same be approved, seconded by Mr. Keller and
on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr moved the following Improvement Resolution Nol 1076-1966 be adopted,
seconded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
IMPROVEMiENT RESOLUTION 1076-1966
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
that it is..deemed necessary to construct a Sanitary Sewer on Southi5th Street from
South "T" Street to South "U" Street, in accordance with the profile, details, drawings
and specifications on file in the office of the Board of Public Works and Safety of
said City, and such improvements are now ordered.
The cost of said improvement shall be assessed upon the real estate abutting on
said improvement and on property abutting on the streets and alleys intersecting the
improvement area, and upon the City of Richmond, Indiana, if said City is benefitted
by said improvements,. all according to the method and manner provided in an ACT of
the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, entitled, "An Act concerning Municipal
Corporations", approved March 6, 1905, and in accordance with and pursuant to all
amendatory and supplemental acts thereto, passed by the General Assembly of the
IIIState of Indiana. Assessments, if deferred, are to be paid in ten (10) equal .
installments, with interest at the rate of Six percent (6%) per annum. A bond shall
be issued to the Contractor in payment of such work, unless the property _owners pay
all assessments before said 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 owners for said work, or for collection of the same, or for the payment
of any bond:;, bonds, certificates, issued to said contractor in payment for such
work, except for moneys as shall have been actually received by the City from the •
assessments or moneys as said City is by said entitled Act required to pay. 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 provided
for in said above entitled Act and emendments thereto. '
Adopted this 17th day of March, 1966. ,
/s/ Henry M. Jameson
/s/ Hertwin J. Keller
/sf Stanley B. Gehr
Board. of Public Works and Safety
Richmond, Indiana
Attest: /s/ Ather J. Reeg
• Clerk of the Board of _
Public Works and Safety
Mr. Gehr moved that Thursday, April lb, 1966 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) be
the date and time for public hearing on Improvement Resolution No. 1076-1966. This
motion was seconded by Hr. Keller and on voice vote was carried.
The proposition of Wayne Duff to sell the property known as 28-30-32 North 5th
Street to the City was continued to be under advisement.
A proposition, presented by Mr. Harold Yager, representing owners of the lot
#20 on North 5th Street which -abuttes the properties known as 23-30-32 North 5th Street,
to sell to the City, .was taken under advisement.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice printed in the Richmond '
Palladium-Item, a newspaper- of general circulation in the City of Richmond, Indiana on
the dates of February 21 ~- 28, 1966. Said notice designated that sealed proposals
would be received until the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) Thursday, March 17t1 ,
. 1966 for furnishing the Street Department with one (1) new street sweeper according
to specifications on file. Mr. Keller examined the proof of publication of notice
and found the same to be correct and in order. Mr. Keller moved the proof of publication
be received and filed, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
March 17, 1966 at the hour of 10`:00 a.m. (est) being the date and time designated
in said Notice to Bidders to open and read aloud proposals received. The following .
were opened and read aloud.
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D. L. Burke Company
Indiana Equipment Company •
Reis Equipment Company •
Fred Malotte Company
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Mr. Gehr moved all the proposals be referred to Street Commissioner Burelison and
Mr. Jameson for tabulation and recommendation, sedonded by Mr. Keller and on voice vote
was carried.
Chief of Police Stult7 reported on the tabulation of bids received March 10, 1966
for one (1) motorcycle for the Police Department. The -B & B Harley Davidson, Inc. of
Muncie failed to sign the non-collusion affidavit. The Flatter's Harley Davidson Sales
failed to enclose a satisfactory check with the bid. The only acceptable bid was the
bid of the Cassady's Motorcyle Sales, Dayton, Ohio in the net sum of $1,620.00. Fire
Stultz recommended the bid of the Cassady's Sales. '
Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Chief of Police and
further the Board sign the Acceptance of Proposal as Contract: Mr. Keller seconded
this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
The Rogers Bird 'Fxte rminating Company submitted an agreement t otreat, exterm
inate and control roosting of pige',?.ons for a period of one year for the old fire station
located at South 9th and "E" Streets for the sum of 8150.00. After much discussion
on the matter, Mr. Keller moved that the Board not accept the agreement. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
A letter was received from Mr. John M. Harlan, an attorney representing Mr.
Richard. M. Fairbanks of Indianapolis, a principal in Community`e levision of Richmond
for a CATV franchise now pending before the Board of Works, to withdraw his interest
in the matter. The reason given is that he wanted to remove even the remotest possibility
of a conflict of interest between his client and said Board of Works which Mr. Keller,
City Attorney and is a member of the Harlan, Harlan, Schussler and Keller ,law firm.
Mr. Jameson reported that there should be more money in Petty Cash for General
Fund. There now is the amount of $250.00 in which amount is the sum of $100.00 for City
Clerk, the sum of 8100.00 in the Police Department and the sum of P50.00 in the City
Controllers office. Mr. Jameson recommended that the sum of $250.00 be added making a
total of $500.00 which the State Statutes provides. This matter was discussed with
Mr. Bultman of the State Board of Accounts and met with no objections. Mr. Gehr moved
the City Controller be authorized to set up the sum of $250.00 or additional in the
Petty Cash for General Fund for the City Controller. Mr. Keller seconded this motion
and on voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Jameson reported that there are insufficient funds in the 1966 Official Bond
appropriation. There is need for more money for the following:
$101.00 Balance due on City Official Bonds
$$147.00 Due on Public Employees Blanket Bond
18.00 Due for the City Attorney
$266.00 Amount needed •
Mr. Jameson recommended that a resolution be prepared for Councils consideration
to transfer the sum of $266.00 from the Board of Works J19 (5-51) Insurance Premiums too
J-23 (5-56) Official Bond Premiums.
Mr. Keller moved that a resolution be prepared for Council's consideration to '
make the above transfer of $266.00 which are in the same classification of Current
Charges. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson 'reported that Mr. H. Bultman of the State Board of Accounts suggests
that the transfer of funds by resolution be made for the Park Department ;Official
Bonds. There now exists insufficient funds in Official Bond appropriation as follows:
5.00 Balance due on City Official Bond
$ 42.00 Due on Public Employees Blanket Bond
$ 47.00
Mr. Jameson recommended that a resolution be prepared for Council's consideration
to transfer the sum of $47.00 from the Park Department P-36 (5-51), Insurance Premiums
to Park]) epai?tment P-39 (5-56) Premiums on Official Bonds. •
Mr. Keller moved the Board concur in the recommendation of Mr. Jameson and a
resolution be prepared for Council's consideration to transfer the sum of $47.00 as re-
quested which is in the same classification "Current Charges". Mr. Gehr 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.
• enry 9son, Pree sident
Attest:
e r J. _ g, Cle