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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
May 13, 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, May 13, 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:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. There being no corrections
or additions, Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be approved as read. Mr. Gehr
seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed and paid, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on
voice vote was carried.
Mayor Cordell presented a request in letter form from Rev. J.W.Beck, President
of the N.A.A.C.P., requesting permission to stage a mass funeral demonstration
May 30, 1965. The Board referred this to Captain Stout for study and recommend-
ation.
A petition was filed signed by 30 residents in the area of North Salisbury
Road. This petition stated that Mr. Bearle Steele was creating an illegal,
unjust and unwarranted condition by maintaining a junk yard. Mr. Albert L.
Robinson, R.R.#1 Box 417-A one of the signers of the petition was also present
and said that if the City doesn't do anything to rid this area of junk cars,
the petitioners will go to court.
The Board authorized the Clerk to send notice to Mr. Steele requesting that he
appear before said Bord Thursday May 20, 1965 at the hour of 9:00 a.m., to
show cause why he is`''in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Orville Conyers of the Police Department reported that he had investigated the
complaint of a junk car parked at 634 Richmond Avenue as complained last week
by the McClelland Hardware Company. Mr. Conyers reported that the car is in
very bad condition and he wasn't sure it it was on City property. The Board
requested the City Engineer to check the property line and report to the Board.
The Board authorized the City Attorney to prepare a written notice to all
persons that are found to have junk cars that are in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance. These forms to be signed by the President of the Board and to be
delivered by the Police Department to the offender.
Mr. Kemper moved that the offices of the City Building be closed May 31, 1965
in observance of Memorial Day which falls on Sunday May 30th and further that
the City Building offices be closed Monday July 5th, 1965 in observance of 4th
of July which falls on Sunday. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote
was carried.
A letter of request from the Chief of Police Stultz to send Donald Kolentus to
the National Aquatic School at Camp Limberlost for 10 days commencing June 13,
1965 was approved on motion made by Mr. Kemper and seconded by Mr. Gehr and on
voice vote carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that after careful study of the bids received
for a new car for the Battalion Chief which were as follows:
Fred First Inc.
1 - 1965 Falcon 2-door sedan $1,785.86 Net
1 - 1965 Custom Ford 1,965.61 Net
The Fred First Inc. bid was accompanied with a certified check in the sum of
$49.14 which was 2% of the bid. The Notice to Bidders stated that in no case
shall the certified check be less than $100.00. This bid was ruled to be
illegal and was rejected.
The bid of the Raper Sales Inc. was for 1 - 1965 Dodge Dart in the sum of
$1,904.99 and met with the specifications.
Fire Chief Fredricks recommended the bid of the Raper Sales Inc. Mr. Kemper
moved the Board accept the bid of the Raper Sales and execute the Contract. Mr.
Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Bd. of Works May 13, 1965
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that the new deisel engine had been installed
in the fire truck and the maintenance department should be commended on the
fine job done. It is expected to have this unit in service by May 19th.
Mr. Gehr presented a request from the Street Department for the pwachase of
2 new 1965 1 ton dump trucks with a trade in on 1 - 1950 Chevrolet dump truck
and 1 - 1950 International dump truck.
Mr. Gehr moved the Clerk prepare the proper advertising to receive bids for
two new 1965 dump trucks with a trade in allowance on the 1950 Chevrolet
truck and the 1950 International truck and further that the bids be received
on Thursday June 3rd, 1965 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est). Mr.
Kemper seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson presented a letter from Paul D. Mendenhall, attorney for Second
National Bank stating that the said bank, as Executor of the properties located
at 605, 607, 609 North 12th Street and 1202 North F Street, has no further
interest in said properties as the same were distributed to Richar-dSulprizio
on April 12, 1965. The Clerk advised the Board that a return receipt had been
received on the letter to Richard Sulprizio who is to appear before the
Board May 20, 1965.
Mr. Kemper moved the Clerk write to Mr. William A. Durham by registered -
receipt letter to appear before the Board of Public Works and Safety Thursday
June 17, 1965 to show cause why he hasn't complied with an order to repair or
remove the building on 112-114 North 5th Street which is in a deplorable con-
dition. The motion also stated that a dopy.of this letter be sent to James
Durham #14 River Court, Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and
on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson reported that in a telephone conversgtion with Mr. Rees of the
Light Plant on the subject of a street light being removed from in front of
Wells Pontiac Sales east Main Street, Mr. Rees stated that the Light Plant
would relocate the street light to another location nearby but would not
remove the light entirely. The cost .of the relocation would cost the petition-
er approximately 45100.00. The Clerk was authorized to relate this information
to Mr. James Wells.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made and seconded
the meeting adjourned.
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Henry M. ame- ; President
Attest:
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