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and the additional cost would be $110.00 per month. Mr. Kemper moved the Board concur
in the recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson presented Estimate No. 3011 to install 1-250 Mercury Vapor Light
and remove 1-6000 lumen Ornamental Light to lie instAlled at North 10th and "E" Streets
at an additional cost of $1.00 per month. Mr. Kemper moved the above est-mRte be
approved, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice ,vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson presented_Estimate No. 3039 to install 6-250 Mercury Vapor Lights
on :Aluminum poles. This request was made for Locust Lane. :All utilities are now
underground. The members of the Board took this under advisement for reason it was
questionable if a new policy would be set-for-giving street lighting on aluminum poles
instead of wooden poles in this type of additions. This will be taken up with the
Street Lighting Committee of Council by Mr. Jameson.
Mr. Gehr reported that he had contacted the proper officials of the Richmond
Square on the subject of the construction of a guard rail along the west side of
Garwood Road. Mr. Gehr reported that the posts are in place and the guard rail will
be erected and thatit will be the duty of the Street Department to maintain the rail
after completion. The Richmond Square is also working with the Traffic Division of
the Indiana State Highway as to what will have to be done about the control of traffic
in and out of said shopping center.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned.
Henry M . am on, President
Attest: /
Athe J. Ree ty Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
NOVEMBER 4, 1965
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, November 4, 1965 at the hour of 9:00
o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present:
Mr. Gehr and Mr. Kemper. The following bi ness was had to-wit:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting and there being no corrections
or additions Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be approved as read. Mr. Gehr seconded this
motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
• Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice
vote was unanimously carried.
Mayor Cordell reported that a secret ballot was taken in the Fire Department on the
question of the work week to be 63 hours or 56 hours. All members of the department
cast their vote. The final tally showed after being tallied- by Mr.Jameson and Mr.
Reeg the vote showed that the 56 hour week was the majority vote.
It was noted that Veterans Day and Thanksgiving both fall on Thursday which is
the days of the meeting of the Board of Works. Mr. Gehr moved that the Board meet in
regular session on the date of November 10, 1965 and also on the date of November 24,
1965. Mr. Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
A letter was received from Councilman Henn stating that the residents in the area
of South 18th Street, from Main to South "A" Street were very unhappy on the decision
of the Board that of rejecting the proposal to have the flow of traffic in a southerly
direction from Main to South "A" Street on South 18th Street. The letter stated that
is is desired by the petitioners that the BoaM make further study of reducing the
• speed of cars in this area.
Mayor Cordell stated that he had made arrangements with Mr. Coleman and others on
the petition to have a meeting to go over the future plans of eliminating the speed of
traffic in the area.
Chief of Police Stultz requested permission to send Detective Donald Strahan to
attend a Photography School to be held in Rochester, New YorJ and to be sponsored by the
Eastman Kodack Company for 10 days starting November 27, 1965.
Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr.Jameson and on voice vote
was carried.
Captain Walter Stout presented the following:
1. Re-timing of the parking meters on the east side of South 3rd Street from Main
to South "A" Street.
2. Installation of Service Club Signs along highways into Richmond.
3. Relocating a street light on the south side of Richmond Avenue near the Pure
Oil Service Station.
Captain Stout stated that Item 1. was recommended by the Wayne County Commissioners
to hale the parking meters be retimed from 2 hours to that of 4 hours. Stout stated that
he would recommend this change provided the space would only include from the entrance
to the basement, south to South "A" Street as it is believed that the patrons using
the License Bureau should have some consideration.
Mr. Gehr moved the parking meters be retimed from 2 hours to 4 hours from the
entrance to the Court House basement, south to South "A" Street on the east side of
South 3rd Street. Mr.Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Captain Stout stated that Item 2. is that of•all the Service Flubs in the City
have a plan to place one big sign at several locations on the Highways N40, #27, and
#35 that enter into the City. All Service Clubs will be in one cluster sign and be
placed at their expense in the locations set-out by the Traffic Dept. Mr. Gehr moved
that the Traffic Department work in co-operation with the Service Clubs on where to
place the signs at the locations that are most suitable for safety measures. Mr.Kemper
seconded this motion ,and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Captain Stout stated that Item No. 3. was a legitimate request by the Pure Oil
Company asking that a street light be relocated to make a better approach to the Service
Station on Riehmond,A:venue. Mr. Jameson stated that he would contact the Light Plant
about the relocation of this street light.
Captain Stout reported that he. would have in writing for the next meeting the
survey and recommendations for the control of traffic at the intersection of South 13th
and "En Streets.
Councilman Paust vas in attendance when the discussion of the request for 6 street
lights on aluminum poles in the Locust Lane Addition was again presented. Mr. Paust
stated that in his opinion this addition had been so planned that it has all the services
underground and the installationoof aluminum poles would make the area very attractive.
It is anticipated that in the future all new additions will have all utilities place
the services underground. After much discussion and consideration Mr. Gehr moved that
Estimate No. 2029, for the installation of 6-250 Watt Mercury Vapors aluminum poles
underground at a total operating cost of a48.00 per month be approved and further that
if any future request of this nature is presented should be given careful consideration
by the Board. Mr.Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Don Goodwell and Mr.Kenneth Goodwell were in attendance and explained what they
thought were the proper steps to be taken of speed-up the proceedings that are necessary
to have C.A.T.V. in the City of Richmond. Mr. Jameson stated that the Board appreciated
the outline given, but there would have to be several meetings with the members of Common
Council before the '"Go ahead" sign is given. Councilman Yount stated that he would find
the feelings of all members of the Council on the subject.
Mr. Gehr presented three proposals submitted to make repairs to the City Garage. The
following proposals were submitted: Roland-Swisher Co., $2,418.68; Bader Sheet Metal
$2,928.00 and Hoff Sheet Metal ?1,939.74. Mr. Gehr reported that he and Mr. Burelison
had gone over the proposals and found that the bid of the Hoff Sheet_ Metal met with
the specifications and was the low bidder. Mr. Gehr moved that the proposal of the Hoff
Sheet Metal Company be accepted, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice vote was unanimously
carried.
Mr. Jameson reported that he had met with the proper officials to discuss the re-
quest of the Down Town Richmond, Inc. for permission to install Christmas lights between
4th and 12th Streets on Main Street with lights to be turned on November 24, 1965 and
turned off January 4, 1966. All fixtures to be hung by the Fire Department and the
current to be used to light the fixtures to be paid by the City which will amount to
approximately $250.0.0. Mr. Gehr moved the request be approved and further that the
Clerk notify Mr. Whipple, President of Down Town Richmond, Inc., the Richmond Power and
Light and the Fire Chief of this action. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kemper and on
voice vote was unanimously carried.
A petition was filed by the Whitewater Realty Corporation, Edgar A. Higginson and
Frances Higginson, husband and wife, for the vacation of an easement strip in the Hale
Terrace Subdivision, First Addition to the City of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.
Also included were releases from the Water Works Corporation, Richmond Gas Corporation
and the Richmond Power and Light.
Thereafter on motion made by Mr. Kemper, seconded by Mr. Gehr and by unanimous
vote the following Declaratory Resolution No. 1-1965 was adopted, and further that the
date of December 9, 1965 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est) was fixed for hearing on
this Resolution and notice thereby was ordered to be published in the Richmond Palladium-
Item as required by law.
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
TO VACATE EASEMENT STRIP
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION NO. 1, 1965
RESOLVED, By the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, in the
State of Indiana, that is is desired and deemed necessary to vacate a five foot utility
easement running along the entire East side of, Lot Number 47 in the Hale Terrace Sub-
division, First Addition to the City of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, which easement
proposed to be vacated is more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Number 47 in Hale Terrace Subdivision, First
Addition to the City of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, and running thence South
along the east line of said lot to the southeast corner thereof; thence West
along the south line of said lot 5 feet; thence North parallel to the east line of
said lot to the north line thereof; thence East along said north line 5 feet to
the place of beginning.
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All as shown by plat of said Hale Terrace Subdivision, First ,Addition to the City
of Richmond, Indiana, in Plat Book 9, page 275 of the Records of the Recorder of Wayne
County, Indiana, and on file in the Office of the Department of Public Works and Safety
of said City. The property which may be injuriously or beneficially affected in the
said City of Richmond by said proposed vacation is known and described as the utility ease
ment strip herein proposed to be vacated and the property abutting on East and West sides
thereof owned by Edgar A. Higgins and Frances Q. Higginson, husband and wife.
ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1965.
/s/ Stanley B. Gehr
/s/ Henry M.Jameson -
/s/ J.Richard Kemper
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Board of Public Works and Safety
of the City of Richmond, Indiana
fittest:/s/ Ather J. Reeg, City Clerk -
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made and carried the
meeting adjourned.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY .
November 10, 1965 ,
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session in the City Hall in said City, Wednesday, November 10, 1965 at the hour of 9:00
o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present:
Mr. 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 unanimously carried.
Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice
vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Lester Spencer, Mr. Robert Flanders and Mr. Kelly Robbins all representing
the Richmond Cable Television, Inc. were present and outlined the proposal of said
company of seeking a franchise for Commkinity Antenna Television System in the City
of Richmond, Indiana.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board on
motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourne. .
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Henry M. Ja esoo'resident
Attest: `?Alp'� tea.
Ather J. ReeeCity le .
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1965.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session in the City Hall, Thursday, November 18, 1965 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m.
(est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. 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. Mr. Gehr seconded the
motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice
vote was unanimously carried.
Chief of Police by letter recommended the appointment of Cecil Scott Loper as pro-
bationary patrolman to the Police Department as of November 16, 1965.
Mr. Kemper moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Chief of Police and
appoint 9ecillScottoLo erPasiprobationarytpatramdn tabthe Richmond Police Department as
of November 16, 1965. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously
carried.
Mr. Burelison, Street Commissioner presented three proposals to furnish a 2 ton
pick-up truck for the Street Department. The proposals received were as follows:
Kurdys Chevrolet 1965 pick-up truck $1967.40
. Less trade-in 267.4.0
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