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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
June 24, 1965 ___
The Board of Public :forks and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in
regular session in the City Hall in said City, Thursday, June 24, 11965 at the
hour of 10:00 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:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. There being no corrections
II or additions, Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be approved as read. itr. Gehr seconded
this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on
voice vote was carried.
Mayor Cordell presented a request-from the Optimist Club for permission to hold
the annual 0,pti-Derby Sunday, July 11, 1965. The City to block off North E Street
from North 20th to North 24th Streets. - Mr. Gehr moved permission be granted to
this request seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice vote was carried.
Mayor Sordell reported that Robert Drifineyer, had contacted his office and that
the barn, on his property located at 1308 South 21st Street, had been demolished.
Mayor Cordell made a request that property owners cut their weeds and suggested that
some publicity be given this matter.
Miss Freida Sneider, 466 N.W.J Street, appeared before the Board and complained
about the condition of her alley being dusty since DeBolt had put in a sewer
several years ago. Mr. Jameson requested Mr. Gehr to contact DeBolt to repair
same and if not the City to repave this alley.
Mr. Calvelage, Commissioner of Buildings, reported that electrical repair at the
Leland Motor Inn was being done by unlicensed men and without permits.
The following letter was read by Mr.Jameson, written by Mr.Calvelage to the
company in Dayton advising them of this situation.
June 21, 1965
Mr. Zimmel Miller
Herman Miller Builders
333 I:est let St.
Dayton, Ohio
Dear Mr.Miller:
This is to advise you that no further electrical work is to be done at the
Leland Motor Inn, in Richmond, Indiana, until a permit for such electrical work
• has been issued by the Building Commissioner of the City of Richmond for this work.
Furthermore, any work done under such a permit must be done under the supervision
of a duly licensed electrical contractor. Such a license can be secured by,the
contractor taking a written. examination given by the Richmond Board of Electrical
Examiners; or you may employ one of the now licensed electrical contractors
within the City of Richmond.
Mr.Thomas, from the Leland Motor Inn., Has met with the Mayor, the Building
Commissioner, Mr. Hennigar of the City Light Plant and members of the Board of
Electrical Examiners, and he is familiar with the requirements specified in
this letter. He has also been provided with a list of licensed Richmond Electrical
Contaractors and has been advised of the date on which the next examination for
electrical contractors will be held.
III Very truly yours
/sAugust H.Calvelage,Comm.
Bureau of Buildings
City of Richmond, Indiana
Mr. Hennigar, Mr. Calvelage and the Mayor were to go to the Leland Motor Inc. and
check this situation and report to the Board.
The following letter was read from Fire Chief Fredricks, with regard to the appli-
cations of Raymond Dean Bishop and William Duarte Martin:
Mr. Jameson, Pres.
Bd. of Public Works and Safety
Richmond, Indiana
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Dear Mr.Jaraeson:
I have the applications and medical reports of two men to present to the
Board of Works for its approval.
Each of these applicants has been checked out OK with our•Department.
I would like to recommend to the Board of Works that said applicants be placed
on the Fire Department as Probationary Firemen for one. (1) year, starting July
1st, 1965.
Respectfully,
/s/ Ernest Fredricks, Chief
Richmond Fire Department
City of Richmond, Indiana.
Mr.Kemper moved that Raymond Dean Bishop and William Duane Martin be hired as
probationary firemen for one year, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote carried.
The Fire Chief reported that the following had been checked:
Bessie York Property Hawkins road - no change.
Sulprizio o Property - 1 building torn down.
Roy Cates Property - North llth & D Sts - no change.
Leavell Property - N. 22nd Street - No Charge.
The City Attorney was advised to wirte to Mr. Leavell, the letter to be delivered
by the Police Department.
Mr. York called on the telephone and reported that Robinson Brothers will demolish
the house owned by her on Hawkins Road.
Attorney Trimble reported a death in his family and did not accomplish the survey
that he was supposed to have by this date on the property located at 405 Main St.
Mr. Beals was contacted and the survey is to be made June 3.0, 1965. Mr. Trimble
and Mr.Kemper are to get together to check the insurance liability on-the Dees
building.
Mr. Leio Weiss appeared before the Board and requested that some immediate action -
be taken on the situation at 405 Main Street. Mr.Kemper made a motion that Mr.
Gehr write a letter to Mr. Dees the owner of the building to have plans for re-
modeling brought in to the Board meeting July 1, 1965 with a copy to Attorney
Trimble and Attorney Livengood.
The Following letter was read:
June 24, 1965
.Board of Public Works and Safety,
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
It is my embarrassing duty to have to ask for more gasoline funds to finish
out the year 1965.
There are -two reasons for this, 1. the Richmond Police Department has traveled
31,312 more miles the first five months of this year than they did. in 1964. First
five months 1964 - 146,922 miles; First five months of 1965 - 178,234 miles.
2. Gas is costing 4.24 cents more per gallon now than 1964.
To finish out the year 1965 we will need 562,000.00 more dollars in the
gasoline account.
Last year we finished the year with approximately $300.00 left in the gasoline
account out of 0,000.00. This year we have spent $5,000.00 already.
Respectfully,
/s/ William K.Stul tz,
Chief of Police.
The Clerk was authorized to present an Ordinance to the Common Council requesting
the additional appropriation to be taken from the General Fund.
Captain Stout reported that .he had talked to Mr. R.C.Adrian, Construction Supt.
of the Pure Oil Company and the curb cut would be made opposit the lubrication
station on Elm Place. The Board approved the curb cut as shown on the plans of
Mr. Adrian and a copy to be given to the City Engineer. Mr. r..diran also reported
that cement bumper strips would be located on the inside of what would be the
sidewlak line so as to prohibit any vehicle from blocking the pedestrian area.
10 eA.drian and Captain Stout also investigated the complaint from the Pure Oil
Station on Richmond Avenue and Sheridan Streets in regard to the relocation of
the entrance and exit. Mr. Arian will draw up plans that will relocate the
existing entrance to m ottthe approval of. the Traffic Division.
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The Clerk presented proof of publication of notice to bidders printed in the Richmond
Palladium-Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Richmond, Ind.
on the dates of June 8 and 15, 1965 that the Board of Public Works would receive
sealed proposals until the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) June 24, 1965, for
furnishing the. necessary construction equipment, labor and major mat +rials to
modernize the existing signals at the intersection of U.S. 40 (National Road) and
S.W. 1st St. and U.S. 40 (National Road) and S.U. 16th St. in Richmond, Indiana. Mr.
Kemper examined the proofs of publication and found the same to be correct and in
order, and moved the proof of publication be filed. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion
and on voice vote was carried.
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June 24, 1965 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and time
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designated to redeive and open bids. The following bidders submitted bids: -
Olin Electric Co., Indianapolis, Indiana : 4,186.00
Pass Electric Co., Greenwood, Ir_d. 4,855.00
(This bid was not on proper forms)
Wellsback Corp., Indianapolis, Ind. 5,358.00
(This bid was not on proper forms)
The bids were referred to Mr. Jameson and Captain Stout for study.
The following bids were presented after study and consideration by Mr.Jameson
and Mr. Burelison for two (2) -one ton 1965 dump trucks for the Street Department.
Warfield Oil Co, Inc. n4.,644.00
Kurdy's Chevrolet Inc 4,600.00
Mr. Burelison recommended that the bid of Kurdys Chevrolet Inc. be accepted. Mr.
,Kemper moVed that the bid of Kurdys Chevrolet Inc. be accepted secondedby Mr.
Gehr and on voice vote was carried. . .
• Mr.Jameson, City Controller, presented Street Light Estimate 2382 from the
Richmond Power and Light Company for 35 new lights on Henley Road to Elks Country
Club, and removal of 13 lights at a cost of 0156.25 per month. Mr. Kemper moved
the Board concur'in the recommendation of the City Controller and Mr. Rees. This
motion was seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
The City Controller presented street Light Estimate 2924 to install two (2)
Street Lights at #20 South 5th Street south of South Q Street at a cost ,of - 8.00
per month. Mr. Kemper made a motion the Board concur in the recommendation of
the City Controller and Mr. Rees, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was
carried.
The Clerk was authorized to notify Mr. Wells of ' tells Pontiac, Inc., that he is to
contact Mr. Rees of the Light Plant and have the light pole removed from in front
of his business at his expense. -
The Mayor read a letter from the Eaton, Ohio, Fire Department thanking the City
of Richmond Fire Department for their help with the fire in Eaton, Ohio June 16,
1965.
Mr.Kemper, City Attorney, presented and read a release from F.J.Richter for
damages to evergreenhedges due to sewer installation.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned.
- Henry i .J son, President
Attest:_ _
Athe , J. Reeg Clerk -
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
July 1. 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 1, 1965 at the hour
of 9:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members be-
ing 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
additions Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be approved as read, seconded by Mr. Gehr
and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed and arid, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice
vote was carried.
Street Commissioner requested permission to purchase a new Striping Machine for use
by the Street Department to paint traffic lines on the streets of the City at
an approximate cost of. $630.00. The old machine to be retained for emergency use.
Mr.Kemper moved.the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote
was carried.
Mr. Gehr presented a claim in the amount of $14,237.70 to pay the final payment of
the Surface Water Drainage, Section C Storm Sewer Extention to South E and South
28th Street. The original total dosts $142,377.00. Mr. -Kemper moved the claim be
paid, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
The Mayor reported that Mr. Cates was making some progress on remodeling the
property on North llth Street.
Fire Chief. Fredricks presented the following:
June 28, 1965
Mr. Henry Jameson, President
Board of Public Works and Safety
City of Richmond, Indiana •
Dear Mr.Jameson:
Due to an unfortunate accident on. the moaning of June 17th, 1965, about 1:30 A.M.
in which my car was demolished, it is necessary to request the Board of -Works for .
a replacement of the Chief's car.
There is a balance in Gen.4-24, Motor Equipment, of slightly over $1,300.00. The
car dealers whom I have contacted inform me that $2,300.00 would be sufficient to
replace this car. Therefore, I am asking the Board of Works for a transfer of
$1,000.00 from Gen. ICI-25, Other Equipment to Gen.M-24,Motor. Equipment.
Attached you will find specifications for the new car. .
Respectfully,
/s/Ernest Fredricks,Chief
Richmond ,Fire Department
City of Richmond, Indiana
The Board authorized the Clerk to prepare a resolution to transfer the money as
requested for the purchase of a new car for the Fi e Chief.
Mr. Kemper moved the clerk prepare the proper advertising to receive bids for a
new car per specification on the date of July 22, 1965. ilr. Gehr seconded this
motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson reported that there is $40,000.00 in the Cumulative Building Fund and
recommended this amount be invested in U.S.Treasury Bills maturing June 30, 1966.
Mr. Kemper moved that the Board concur in the recommendation of Mr.Jameson and
that a resolution be prepared for Council's consideration. Mr. Gehr seconded this
motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr.Harmon and Mr. Weiss was in attendance to discuss the building located at
405 East Main. Mr. Trimble, attorney for Mr. Dees was not present. Mr.Trimble
sent a letter to the Board that Mr. Dees has not been furnished with a copy of
the written report specifying the general nature of any repairs, alterations, re-
construction, or other things that are found to be feasible and to reasonably
required to be done in order to remedy the conditions found to exist. The letter
further stated that Mr. Dees will have to be furnished a written report before he
can prodeed. Mr.Kemper moved this be taken under advisement to he can meet with
Mr. Trimble and Mr. Dees next week to see what can be worked out.