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September 30, 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, September 30, 1965
at the hour of 9:00. a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following
members being present: Mr. Gehr and Mri Kemper. The following business was had
to wit:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. It was noted that the min-
utes stated- 32 parking' meters to be sold for junkl This should be "wait and
Walk" signs. It was also noted that in the Order to vacate a certain easement
in Hale Terrace had the following omitted: (is hereby vacated in accordance with
authority in this Board vested by virtue of Burns Indiana Statu6s=Annotated,
Section 48-1902). With these corrections Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be
approved as corrected, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on
voice vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Richard Brendel and Gus Coffey of the ivco appeared before the Board to
discuss the following: Plans and specifications as required by the U.S.Army
for the construction of an ammunition loading plant on the land now owndd by
the Avco were presented. Avco requested permission from the Board to proceed
with the construction. This permission is needed so that the Avco can participate
in the bidding to do this type of work for the U.S.Governmen_t, and an answer ::ill
have to be given by the Avco October 5, 1965. Mr. Kemper moved this be taken
under advisement -and that the Mayor and members of. the Board contact the other
manufacturing companies in the area to see if any objections would be offered and .604
further that this Board meet in special session Monday October 4th, 1965 at 9:00 A3
a.m. to take final action after all facts are reported. Mr. Gehr seconded this
motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Stoner of the Second National Bank appeared before the Board along with Mr.
Clem Mendleson of the Richmond Property Corp. Mr. Stoner stated that the bank
had intent of erecting a branch bank near the intersection of U.S. #35 & #38
and State Road gie on land owned by Mr. Mendleson. If this is developed there
will have to be see removing of poles owned by the Richmond Power and Light
and the Telephone Company. Mr. Mendleson stated that both these utilities
were agreeable to reset the poles. Mr. Gehr stated that this area is very
dangerous to vehicle traffic and in the future there will be an increase in
traffic. The City will have to participate in what is known as a "sleeper"
land for traffic. The Board advised Mr. Stoner to have Mr. Mendleson work out
the resetting of the poles in question and Mr. Gehr to prepare a plan that would
be good for the safety of vehicle traffic and submit the same at the Special
Meeting October 5, 1965.
Mr. Lawrence Porter appeared before the Board requesting permission to build
a swimming pool on.Mr. Frank Conrad's lot. Mr. Gehr moved the•request be
granted providing the plans and specifications as required are followed. Mr.
Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Kenneth Knight, Auditor and Harry Kepler,Jr., Recorder appeared before
the Board on the matter of. providing 4 hour parking around the Courthouse for
the employees. The area around the Courthouse will have as of October 1, 1965
2 hour parking. Capta?.n Stout after much discussion, recommended that the
entire west side of South 3rd, from Main to South A And South A Street on both
sides, from 3rd to 4th Street be restricted to 4 hours. Mr. Gehr moved the
Board concur in the recoauendation of Captain Stout, seconded by Mr. Kemper and
on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Thursday, September 30, 1965 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) being the date
and time set for the hearing of Verified Complaint against _Allen D. Baker and -
Joseph E. White as filed by Grace Willis.
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Mr. George Sawyer, Attorney for Grace Ti Lis and Mr. Russell 3chussler, Attorney
for Officers Baker and ':White were in attendance.
Mr. Kemper presiding in this hearing and explained the proceedure that would
be followed on this hearing and both Attorneys agreed.
The following people were ?_resented and sworn on their oath to give an accurate
" testimony to the best of their knowledge in the case. Grace Willis, Luther Joe
Worthington, Elizabeth Millis, Laverne Davis, -',manda McCoy and Marilyn Willis.
Each of these people were ouestioned by both attorneys on the facts as they seen
them.
After hearing these people and questions asked, Mr. Schussler moved the
Verified Complaint against Officers Allen D. Baker and Joseph E. White be
dismissed. •
The Board by unanimous vote agreed that both Officers Allen D. Baker and Joseph
E. White and others should be heard at this meeting. Officer Baker was Questioned
by both attorneys. Officer White- was questioned by both attorneys. Mrs. Hazel
Shields, Sheriff's Office Matron was also questioned by both attorneys.-
Mr. hamper stated that the hour being 12:45 p.m. he would move for adjournment
and reconvene at the hour of 2:00 p.m. This motion was seconded by Mr. Gehr
and on voice vote was carried.
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Thursday September 30, 1965 at the hour of 2:00 p.m. the Board reconvened and
took up the matter of the hearing of Verified Complaint of Grace Willis against
Officers Allen D. Baker and Joseph B. White of. the Richmond Police Department.
After discussion and careful consideration of all the evidence presented at
the hearing, the Board decided unanimously that the evidence presented did
not sustain the charges set forth in tIle Verified Complaint.
Mr. Kemper moved that the Verified Complaint of Grace Willis against Officers
Allen D. Baker and Joseph E. White be denied and that no disciplinary action •
be taken against Officers Allen D. Baker and Joseph E. White. Mr. Gehr seconded
this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Chief Stultz presented the following:
September 24, 1965
Chief Stultz:
This is to inform you that I am resigning from the Police Department.
This is to become effective as of this date.
Thank you
/s/ Jewell T. Scott.
BoaMdcof Public Works and Safety Sept. 30, 1965
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
i_t is my recommendation that the Board accept the resignation of Jewell T.
Scott. •
Officer Scott came in with his Captain with the attached note. He re—
ported that he is resigning to take other work.
The attached is dated 9/24/65, Officer Scott worked to the evening of
Wed. September 23, 1965. He did not report for work on 9/24/65.
Respectfully,
/s/ William K. Stultz
Mr. Kemper moved the Board concur in the recommendation of Chief Stultz, seconded
by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
September 30, 1965 •
Board of Public Works and Safety
Richmond, Indian,
Gentlemen:
Request permission to have David Scott Carter, age 27 appointed to the
Richmond Indiana Police Department as probationary officer.
Mr. Carter has passed all the requirements necessary to become a probationary
officer of the Richmond Police Department.
Respectfully,
/s/ `.lill_iam K.Stultz
Mr. Kemper moved the Board concur in the recommendation_ of the Chief of Police
seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
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Mr. Jameson reported that he had reviewed the request of the Weights and Measures
Department for a transfer of 6.65 by resolution for Council's consideration.
It was pointed out that there could be need of money for additional repairs on
the department car before the end of the year. Mr.Kemper moved the action
taken by this Board on the transfer of funds in the amount of • 6.65 within the
same classification of the Weights and Weasures Department as requested on
the date of September 23, 1965 be rescinded. This motion was seconded by Mr.
Gehr and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
A new request for transfer of djd25.00 from General Fund K-7 "Other Supplies to
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General Fund K-6" Garage and Motors all within the same classification of the
eights and (Measures Department was unanimously approved.
MLr. Kemper moved'a resoittion be prepared for Council 's consideration to transfer
the amount requested. This motion was seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote
was unanimously carried.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and
canr-i ed the meeti�. - adjourned.
/ Henry a. 40't-e-mel(ercla
n, President
.Attest:
,r._ner J. Reeg, lerk /
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 4, -1965
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in
SPECIAL MEETING Monday, October 4, 1965 at the hour of 1:30 p.m. (est). Mr..
Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Gehr and Mr.
Kemper. The following business was had, to-wit:
Mayor Cordell reported that he had persona.'ly contacted all the manufacturing
companies and others in the area of the Avco Corp., of the intent of the fwco
Corp. of constructing an ammunition loadin • plant on land owned by said Avco
Corp. No objections were filed.
After discussion and consideration Mr. Gehr moved the Avco Corp. be `ranted
permission to construct an am unition plant on the land owned by Avcc Corp.
according to plans and specific,lion approved by the U.S.Government. Mr.
Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Stoner, representing the Second National Bank and Mr. Clem Mendelson, owner
of the land of the proposed site of the new Second National Bank annex to be
constructed on Northwest FifthStreet, north of the R.E.M.C. building were in
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at tendance. M_^. Stoner presented plans for the construction of deceleration lane
and entrance to the proposed new building. Mr. Gehr stated that he had gone
over the plans. Mr. Gehr moved the Board approve the tentative plans for the
deceleration lane and new entrance for the bank on 5th Street subject to
final plans being presented at a later datee Mr. Kemper seconded this motion
and
on voice vote was unanimously carried.
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The above two matters being the only business on the agenda of this meeting,
on motley' duly ma.cde, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned.
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