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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
June 17_19.0
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 June 17, 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 1.471t:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. There being no corrections or
additions, -Mr. :temper moved the minutes be approved as read, seconded by Mr. Gehr
and on voice vote was carried.
ill Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on
voice vote was carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that he wrecked the Chiefs• car on a fire run to
Eaton, Ohio. The Fire Chief of Eaton, Ohio requested assistance from Richmond
and Chief lredricks dispatched Unit #1 to said City of-Eaton. This request came
in about 1:30 a.m. June 17, 1965. The car was wrecked beyond repair.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that Mr. Drifineyer owner of the building located
at 1308 South 21st Street, has not made an effort to tear this building down.
The Board authorized the Clerk to notify Mr. Drifraeyer to appear before the
Board Thursday, June 24th to show cause why he has not complied with an order to
tear this building down and further a copy of the notice will be sent to j`lr. A.E.
Beck and also the President of Council.
The Mayor being absent there was no report on what the intention of Mr. Roy Cates
was on the property on North llth Street.
Mr. Kemper moved the Board go on record of complimenting the Police Department,
the State Police and County officials for the fine job done on apprehending the
suspected murderer of Mr. Waskom and Mr. Mopps.
Mr. John D. Jones, District Operation Manager of the Pure Oil Company and Mr.
Scott, Plant Supervisor appeared before the Board in behalf of the operators of
the Pure Oil Station located at North llth and "E" Street. The Board explained the
complaints that Mrs. Spatuzzi had presented at previous meetings. It was agreed
that the Pure Oil Co. had neglected to seek a permit to cut the curb for drive-
way purposes onto Elm Place. Mr. Jones reported that he would submit this matter
to the Pure Oil Company Engineer for recommendation as to what is needed to enclose
this lot where the station is located. The proposed plans will be presented to
this Board for approval in the very near future. After the plans are submitted
and approved, application for a curb cut will be submitted to this Board.
Mr. Jones asked that the City make a survey of the recent painting of traffic
lanes on Richmond Avenue in front of their station near the Twentieth Century
Bridge. It is believed that these lanes as=. now set out, interferes with business
of the station.
Mr. Andrew Cecere, ?attorney for Mr. Fred J. Richter, owner of the property located
at 721 South 17th Street, presented a complaint against the City for damages done
to trees on his property when the Storm Drainage Sewer was constructed. These -.
trees were replanted in the year 1963 and have since died due to filling and re-
grading to do the work. The costs of replacing these trees is approximately
300.00. After much discussion it was decided that if the trees were replanted
the same situation would exist. ilr. Gehr moved the City Controller be authorized
to pay the sum of 300.00 to Mr. Richter for damages, seconded by Mr. Kemper and
on voice vote was carried. •
Sgt. Martin of the Police Department submitted a request of the Minister of the
Bethel A.M.E.Church to eliminate parking of cars on both sides of the 500 block
of South "B" Street June 18-19. The church is holding a convention on these
dates and space is needed for the parking of cars.
Mr. Gehr moved the request be permitted, seconded by Mr.Kemper and on voice vote
was carried.
Mr. "Chick" Weiting, Manager of the Ary-Way Store appeared before the Board re-
questing a permit to erect a fire proof 30 x90 tent during the sale of appliances
of said store. This tent to be located' in the area of the Garden Store location.
Rollf Wadman, Fire Marshal has investigated the tent and found the same to be of
Fire Proof material. Mr. Kemper moved Mr. Weiting be granted permission to get a
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permit from the Building Commissioner, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was
carried.
The Board approved the requests of Glen Dixon, 223 South 2nd Street and John.
Rohe, 309 South 22nd Street to cut the curbs. They have been approved by the
Traffic Division.
Street Commissioner Burelison reported that the Street Department GaraFe is in
need of repairs to the roof and down spouting. The Board authorized_Mr.Burelison
to get some estimates on the cost to do the work and.submit the same to the
Board June 24, 1965.
Mr. Gehr presented plans for future extension of West Main Street and the Board
recommended that the plans be referred to the Plan Commission for their information
and guidance in any future development of the land lying Nest of Salisbury Road.
Mr. William Kyle was in attendance and reported that he had received several calls
on the deplorable condition of the property located on Northwest corner of South
12th and "A" Streets. ir.Kemper moved the Clerk notify Dr. Robert Allen the owner
to appear before the Board July 1, 1965 to show cause why this property is in such
a condition as reported.
Mr.James Trimble, Attorney for Mr. Dees, reported that he was called out of town
today due to a death in the family. The Board extended the time until Thursday,
June 24th for Mr.Trimble to appear.
Mr. Jameson.presented a copy of the Verified Petition of Roy Cates for a con-
ditional use permit, which is now filed before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Mr. Kmeper moved the record show that this Petition was filed and read, seconded
by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. •
The.-Clerk:.prese? tedarequest::from the_.Judge of Richmond City Court to transfer
the sum of $45.00 from F-4, Salary Special Judges, to F_4-A Salary Court
Appointed Counsel.
Mr. Kemper moved the Clerk prepare a resolution for Common Council's considerIll
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ation to transfer the money as requested, seconded by Mr.Gehr and on voice
vote was carried.
There being no further business presented', on motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the .meeting adjourned.
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Henry 'i. aeon, President
Attest:
At' er J. Ree - Clerk