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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. (>14-1 Henry . J eson, President /. Attest: / i - Ather'J. Reeg, G. Clerk 6