HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-22-1965 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
July 22, 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, July 22, 1965 at the
hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est) Mr. Jameson presiding with the following member
being present: Mr. Kemper. Mr. Gehr being absent. 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, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on
voice vote was carried.
Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on
voice vote was carried.
Mr. Kemper stated that due to Mr. Gehr being not able to be in attendance next
Thursday, July 29th for the hearing of Marvin Caywood vs Officers Dickerson and
Hart, he would move to have a new hearing date set for Thursday, August 26th, 1965
at the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson seconded this motion and on voice
vote was carried.
Mr. Harvey Burwell appeared before the board requesting permission to move a three
room house from Gilmore Trailer Court to Vine Street. The Board advisedMr. Burwell
to contact a mover and set a date to make this move then contact Captain Stout to
review the route that he would have to take to moved this house.
Captain Stout appeared before the Board to discuss the replacing of the present
street identification signs of the City. The present signs are in need of re-
painting and replacing in many areas. The Board was shown the new type which are
much larger than the present signs. The color is also different. The background
in green and the letters are white. The cost of each sign is $7.40 and the present
ones are ll.40 each. Captain Stout estimated that the cost of replacing all the
present signs would be approx. $9,000.00. The replacement could be spread over
a three year period.
The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice printed in the Richmond Pall-
adium-Item on the dates of July 6 and 13, 1965 that sealed proposals would be re-
ceived on the date of July 22, 1965 until the hour of 10:00 a.m. (est) for furnish-
ing an automobile for use by the Chief of the Fire Department. Mr. Kemper examined
the proof of publication and found the same to be corredt and moved they be filed.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
July 22, 1965, 10:00 a.m.(est) being the date and time to open and read aloud
proposals for furnishing a car for the Chief of the Fire Department. The following
bids were received and read aloud:
Kurdys Chevrolet, Inc. and Fred First, Inc.
Mr. Kemper moved the bids be referred to the Fire Chief and the City Controller for
tabulation and recommendation. Mr.Jameson seconded this motion and on voice vote
was carried.
Mr. Jameson reported that he has not been able to contact Mr. Rees of the R.P.& L.
to discuss the reconsideration of the street lighting plan as requested by Council-
man Henn, on the proposed street lighting on East Main Street.
A letter was received from Mr. & IIrs. Donald E. Thomas, 401 S.W. 5th Street ex-
pressing their appreciation for the installation of the recently placed street
light between S.U. "D" St.. and S.W. "E" St. The letter suggested that many of
the side streets south of National Road from 1st to 5th Street should be made one-
way due to being so narrow. This was referred to Captain Stout.
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Captain Stout reported that the State Highway Dept. is placing plastic center strip-
ping in the downtown area and also all intersections for cross walks.
Mr. Gedvillas reported that a survey will be made soon of the use of parking meters
as part of the Master Plan preparation.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and carried
the meeting adjourned.
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Henry MJaye on,President
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