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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
AUGUST 26, 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 August 26, 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:
Tho 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 carried.
Mayor Cordell reported that the committee appointed to make plans for a site for
a new City Building had met and it ,was decided that this group would make a trip to
New Albany, Indiana. This city is reported to have the most efficiently built
building for city government operation in this area of the United States.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that the Fire Prevention bureau has been continuing
the investigation of the cause of odors in the downtown area. No gasoline leakages
were found after investigation of the filling stations. Gas leakage was found by
the Gas Company. Faulty plumbing was found in some buildings to be causing odors
to enter the buildings. No serious explosive mixtures were found. The Bureau will
continue its investigations.
The Board signed a new Traffic Signal Maintenance contract with the Indiana State
Highway Commission for the year 1966.
Captain Stout reported that Mr. Williams has not cut the hedge on the property at
Northwest 5th and Pearl Street. The Mayor stated that he will contact Mr. Williams
and find out why this hedge hasn't been cut to eliminate the traffic hazard.
The Board authorized the City Engineer to advise FIr. Harold Davis to remove the
posts from the northwest corner of South 16th and "L" Street. These posts are on
an easement strip of ground.
The Board authorized a curb cut for 427 N.W. "L" Street as requested by Roy Parks.
The Board requested the Street Dept. to place warning markers and lights along the
west side of Garwood Road along the area of the Richmond Square construction project.
Permanent railings will be installed when the construction is completed.
The Board approved estimate No. 2599 for the installation of 5-250 Watt Mercury
Vapor Street Lights on wooden poles and remove 5-4000 Lumen Pendant Type.
Cost of 5-250 Watt Vapor Lights per month $20.00
Cost of 5-4000 Lumen Lights per month $11.75
Additional cost- per month $ 8.25
This installation to be made on N.U. 13th, from West Main to Peacock Road.
The Board approved Estimate No. 3001, install 13-250 Watt Mercury Vapor Lights on
aluminum poles, cost per month $74.75.
install 91-400 Watt Mercury Vapor Lights on
aluminum poles costs per month $591.50.
install 2-400 Watt Mercury Vapor Lights on
aluminum poles at cost of $15. .0 per month.
Total operating cost for the above $681.75.
Remove 17-4000 Lumen Ornamental total costs per month $42.50
Remove 23-6000 Lumen Ornamentals costs per month $69.00
Remove:25--4000 Lumen Pendant Type costs per month $106.25
Total costs per month for 65 Lights $217.75.
Total costs per month for 106 New Lights $681.75III
additional costs per month q 464.00
The above installations are on National Road West from S.W. 1st to S.W. 18th St.,
S.W.lst St., to S.W. 5th St. between Nest Main and National Road.
Mr. Kemper moved the Verified Complaint against Officers Allen D. Baker and Joseph 0.
White be set for hearing Sept. 30, 1965 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. Mr. Gehr seconded
this motion and on voice vote was carried.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made seco ded and carried,
the meeting adjourned. _/%12-(.,e-w ( y
Henry M/James n President
Attest:
Ather . Reeg, C 'k