HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-14-1965 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY,
RICHMOND, INDIANA, OCTOBER 14, 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, October 14, 1965, at the hour of 9:00
o'clock a.m. 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 add-
itions, Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be approved as read. This motion was 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.
Mayor Cordell requested from this body to use a tape recording machine when the group
from Earlham College would be heard on a request for permission to stage a parade on
the streets of the City. This recording will be used as a record for the Police Dept.
Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Kemper and .on voice vote was
unanimously carried.
Mr. Jameson reported that the Wayne County Commissioners recommended that all parking
areas between Main and South "A" STreet on the west side of South 4th Street, that have
been designated to the Wayne County Treasurer and others be eliminated with the exception
of the Wayne Circuit Court Judge and the Bailiff. This was referred to Captain Stout
for study and recommendation.
Councilman Paust was present and questioned the request that he had made to eliminate
the parking on both sides of Main ,Street, from 5th Street to 10th Street and also the
retiming of the meters on the Municipal Parking Lots. Mayor Cordell stated that the
elimination of parking on bot# sides of Main Street is still under study. Captain
Stout stated that the retiming of ,the parking meters on the Municipal Lots would start
within the next two weeks.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that the odors in the sewers are definitely from gasoline
and the source of the gasoline should be found by Friday, October 15, 1965.
Mr. James Trimble, an Attorney and Mr. Howard Wagner, a local contractor, were present
to discuss the condition of the building that is next to the building that was razed on
the Southeast corner of 4th and Main Streets. Mr. Wagner stated that he had made both
an exterior and interior examination of the building that has been in question of being
safe. It was found that the standing structure was in",agood condition as any of the
others in this area and could be repaired and be safe. It is the intent, if a building
permit is granted, to place galvanized lath on the west side of the building after, squar-
ing the rough corners and making some minor repairs to the front end. Mr. Wagner out-
lined the plan that would be followed. Mr. Trimble stated that work would commence as
soon as a permit is issued. Mr. Gehr moved that a permit be granted to make repair to
this building as outlined by Mr. Wagner. Mr. Kemper seconded this motion and on voice
vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. James L. Lahey, Consultant for Plains Corporation, to discuss a C.A.T.V. Franchise.
After he presented the past and present locations that his company had made installations
he left a petition for a franchise for C..A.T.V. with the Mayor.
A petition signed by 44 residents living on South lgth Street, between Main and South
"B" Street, requesting that SoLith lgth Street be made a "One-Way" Street in a southerly
direction from Main Street to outh "B" Street. At present it is "One-Way" in a north-
erly direction. The Board referred this petition to Captain Stout for study and
recommendation.
Mr. Adrai, representing the Pure Oil Company was present to discuss the complaint of
the Pure Oil Station located at North llth and "E" Streets of not complying with an
order from this Board to construct a concrete curb along Elm Place adjacent to the
Filling Station property. Mr. Gehr pointed out just what the City expected to be done
by the Pure Oil Company to correct the situation. Mr. Adrian said that he understood
the request and would see that the plans would be carried out.
Caroline Kerman, chairman of the Steering Committee, Earlham Committee for Peace in
Viet Nam, appeared before the Board with Larry Johnson, Joe Horton and Steven Gold, other
members of the committee. This committee was adsrised that this meeting was being taped
on a recorder. This group requested permission to stage a parade Saturday morning,
October 16, 1965 upon the streets of the City. This parade is a Call for Peace in Viet
Nam. This request included the route that would be followed from Earlham Campus to the
U.S.Recruiting Station located at Third and East Main Street. The request also in-
cluded permission to hold a 30 to 40 minute silent vigilance as well as reading a written
"A Witness" that set out this group's appeal as to what would be beneficial to the
United States and other nations to create a greater world society. The Board.was also
Advised that Prof. Joseph Whitney and Prof. Paul Lacey both of Earlham were the
adult sponsers. There will be approximately 30 people in the parade and only one sign
to be carried. After much discussion and consideration by the Mayor and members of
the Board, Mr. Gehr moved the request be granted on condition that the group march
in an orderly manner from the Earlham Campus to East Third. and MainStreet under
the supervision of the Police Department and that this group be permitted to stand
in silent vigilance for. 5 minutes and then return in an orderly manner to the Earlham
Campus. Mr. Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Gehr presented a request to cut the curb for a driveway at 221 Cartwright Drive
and moved the same be granted. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice
vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Burlison, Street Commissioner, presented a request to transfer the sum of $1500.00
from Account No. S-12 (2-25-251), Buildings and Structures, to Account No. S-10
(2-22-221), Electric Current.
Mr. Kemper moved the request be granted and the City Clerk prepare a Resolution for
Council's consideration to make this transfer for funds which is withih the same 1
classification. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Chief of Police, Stultz presented a request to transfer the sum of $211.69, from
Police Department Budget Account No. L-23, (7-72-722) Motor Equipment, to Police
Department Budget Account No. L-13, (3-32-323), Tires and Tubes.
Mr. Kemper moved the request be granted and the Clerk prepare an Ordinance for Council's
consideration to make this transfer as this request is not within the same classification.
Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Park Superintendant, Don McBride presented a request to transfer the sum of $800.00
from Park Dept. Budget Account No. P-43, (7-71-711), Building and Fixed Equipment,
to the following accouhts in the Richmond Park Department: the sum of $200.00 to Park
Department Budget .Account No. P-15, (2-25-252)., Repairs of Equipment; the sum of
$200.00 to Park Departmeittt Budget Account No. P-24, (3-32-324), Garage and Motor
Supplies; the sum of $400.00 to Park Department Budget Account No. P-10, (2-22-221),
Electric Current.
Mr. Kemper moved the request be granted and the City Clerk prepare an.Ordinance for .
Council's consideration to make these transfers as they are not within the same
classifications. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously
carried.
Mr. Jameson brought to the attention of the Board that the Indianapolis Star, a news-
paper has placed in anumber of places throughout the City, coin box vendors without
permission of this Board. The Board authorized the City Controller, President of the
Board to notify the proper official of the Indianapolis Star to remove these boxes
within seven days from the date of October 14, .1965, and if they fail to-do so the.
Police Department will be ordered to removed them.
The Board was informed that Mr. Harry Leavell had purchased the condemned house owned
by Mr. Michajah Leavell, located at 620 North 22nd Street. The Board authorized the
City Clerk to order Mr. Harry Leavell to appear before this Board to explain what
his intent is on this condemned property. The Clerk is to confer with the Fire
Chief as to what date Mr. Leavell could appear as he is a member of the Richmond
Fire Department.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and carried
the meeting adjourned.
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Henry . J eson, President
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Ather'J. Reeg, G. Clerk 6