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Mr: Jameson, City Controller, noted that both bids submitted exceeded the amount
of $2,000.00 which was provided in the 1966 budget for a: new car.
Mr. Kemper moved that all bids received be rejected, seconded by Yr. Gehr and
on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Goens submitted new specifications for a new car for the Department of
Health and Sanitation and trade-in on a 1959 Lark Studebaker.
Mr. Kemper moved the Board approve the new specifications and further that
the Clerk prepare the advertisement to receive bids until the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est)
February 10, 1966. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote vas carried.
Mr. Gehr, City Engineer, presented specifications for purchase of a new car
for the City Engineer Department with a trade-in on a 1961 2-door Ford.
Mr. Kemper moved the specifications be approved and further the Clerk prepare
the advertising to receive bids until the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) February
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10, 1966. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion. and on voice vote was carried.
Police Chief Stultz presented the following:
January 20, 1966
Board of Public Works and. Safety -
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
Request permission to have officer Howard Allen Bailey moved up to rank of
regular officer. He completed his one (1) year probationary period January 16, 1966.
Respectively,
/s/ William K. Stultz
Chief of Police
Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Police Chief of
advancing Howard Allen Bailey from the rank of probationary officer to that of
regular officer as of January 16, 1966. Mr. Kemper seconded this motion and on
voice vote was carried.
Captain Stout presented a request from the Richmond Lions Club to stage a
_ Parade on Main Street between 4th and 13th Streets on the date of April 30, 1966.
The Richmond Lions Club is host to the Lions State Convention for the year 1966.
Captain S tout said his department would co-operate with the Lions Club and super-
vise the safety factors that will be needed on this date.
Mr. Gehr moved the Board approve the request and that the Traffic Department
give full aid in providing all safety measures that will be required. Mr. Kemper
seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
III Orville Conyers of the Police Department reported that he had made investi-
gations of complaints of residents on Richmond Avenue, and 200 block No:rth79th Street.
Mr. Conyers stated that both parties reported were harboring junk cars on the
premises. He recommended that he be supplied with the recent Ordinance that was
passed by Common Council defining "Junk Yards" and he will present them to the
parties involved to show them that they are in violation. The Clerk will provide
the copy of the ordinance to Mr. Conyers. ,
Two petitions for a franchise to operate a C.A.T.V. in the City of Richmond,
Indiana were filed. Those filing were the Meredith-Avco, Inc. and the Direct
Channels of Akron, Ohio. Mr. Kemper moved the tiro petitions be received and filed.
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.
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Henry . son, President
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANtA, JANUARY 27, 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, January 27, 1966 at the hour
IIIof 8:30 a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present:
4r. Gehr and Mr. Kemper. The following business was had to wit:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. There being no corrections
or additions, Mr. Kemper moved .the minutes be approved as read, seconded by Mr. Gehr
and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote
was carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks requested permission to send Asst. Chief Mel Price and
Captain Roland Walls to attend The Fire Department Instructors Conference to be held
in Nemohis, Tenn., March 20th to the 25th, 1966.
Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice vote
was carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks recommended that Donald Tibbot be promoted from the rank
of Fireman to that of Probationary Captain for one year\effecti ve February 1, 1966.
Donald Tibbot has been a regular fireman for 15 years.
Mr. Kemper moved Donald Tibbot be promoted from fireman to the rank of Probation-
ary Captain effective February 1, 1966. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote
was carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks presented specifications for purchase of a High-Expansion
Foam Generator for the Fire Department.
Mr. Gehr moved the -Board approve the specifications and further the Clerk pre-_
pare the advertisement to receive bids for the High-Exoansion Foam Generator on the
} date of. February 17, 1966 until the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Kemper
`\ seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
` Fire Chief Fredricks received a request from the residents in .the area of South
-1bth and "I" Streets The Fire Chief stated that he had made investigation and this
request warranted the fire hydrant for fire protection in this area.
Mr. Kemper moved the request be granted of installing a fire hydrant in the III
area of South 14th and "I" Streets and further the Clerk :notify the Richmond: Water
Works Corporation to make installation of this hydrant to serve as fire protection
in the above area. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Chief of Police Stultz presented the following:
January 26, 1966
Board of Public Works
City Building
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
Having been a member of the Richmond Police Department from December 16, 1945 to
February 1, 1966 ;;.rid serving twenty years, one month and sixteen days I hereby submit
my resignation for purpose of retirement.
Sincerely,
/s/ Daniel A. Harper
Chief of Police Stultz recommended the resignation be accepted and stated that
Daniel A. Harper had served the Police Department for 20 years in a very efficient
manner.
Mr. Kemper moved the Board accent the resignation of Daniel A. Harper, second-
ed by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
The Clerk submitted a petition that Councilman Cyrus Hollingsworth filed January
26, 1966. The petition was .signed by residents ip the area of North "E" Street from
North 8th Street to North 20th Street requesting that the street lighting be improved
in the area set out. The petition was signed by 301 residents.
Mr. Kemper moved the petition be referred to the City Controller to have the
Light Plant prepare plan's and estimate of costs. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and
on voice vote was carried.
The Clerk presented proof of publication printed in the Richmond Palladium-
Item, a local paper of general circulation in the City of Richmond, Indiana on the
dates of January 10th and 17th, 1966 that sealed proposals would be received on the
date of January 27, 1966 until the hour of 10:00. o'clock a.m. for furnishing the
Police Department with cars according to specifications on file. Mr. Kemper examin-
ed the proof of publication and found the same to be correct and in order. Mr.
Kemper moved the proof of publication be received and filed, seconded by Mr. Gehr
and on voice vote was carried.
January 27,. 1966 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. .(est) being the date and time
designated to open and read aloud the proposals received. The following nroposals
were opened and read aloud.
Raper Plymouth, Inc.
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Kurdy's Chevrolet, Inc.
Fred First, Inc.
Mr. Gehr moved the bids be referred to the Police Chief and Mr. Jars: son for
tabulation and recommendation, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice vote was carried.
There beingm further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned. 6;LWW_g45
Henry I . Json, President
Attest:
Ather J. Ree Cle k