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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
May b, 1965
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in -regular
session ill the City Hall, Thursday May 6, 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 add-
itions, 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 paid,, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice
vote was carried.
Orville Conyers of the Police Department submitted his report on the junk cars that
were in the various sections of the city. The report showed the places where the
cars were located, the, owner and if a title is available. Mr. Charles Jaffe was in
attendance and outlined to the Board what is considered the proper proceedure to follow_
to have these cars removed from the locations. He stated that he will cooperate with
the City providing he is given proper authority from the City to remove the cars. Mr.
Kemper will prepare a proper form to be used to give this authority from the City.
The Board requested the Police Department, to continue their work in locating the owners
of the junk cars and advising them that all cars will have to be removed from the
premises.
Mr. Roy Cates appeared before the Board as requested on the complaint of Roscoe Yates.
Mr. Cates said he had just recently had his land surveyed and it was found that the
cars he had parked were 10 feet from the property line between his ground and Mr.
Yates. While Mr. Cates was in attendance the Board asked what he intended to do about
erecting an 8 foot high fence which should conform with the Building Code for "Junk
Yards". Mr. Cates said he would comply with the order to build the proper fence a-
round the property that is used for Junk Cars. Mr. Cates was also asked about what
progress was being made toward improving the property at 327 North llth Street. {r.
Cates said that he had taken out a building permit to remodel this dwelling. The
Board advised the Fire Department to make an inspection of this property and report the
progress.
Mr. Bud Cox appeared before the Board requesting a permit to move a house from its
present location 519, South 7th Street to a new site on the east side of 500 block South
6th ;Street. The Board approved the request to issue a permit to move this house when
he is ready.
Mr. Charles "Shorty" Harmon who is dismantling the building located at East 4th and Main
Street asked the Board what he should do about the tearing down of the common,wall be-
tween this building and the next one east owned by a Mr. Dees. Mr. Kemper advised Mr.
Harmon that this is considered a civil suit between the two property owners.
The Clerk presented proof of publication, printed in the Richmond Palladium-Item, a
newspaper of general circulation in said city on the dates of April 19 and 26, 1965,
showing that sealed proposals would be received on this date of May 5, 1965 for furn-
ishing the Fire Department with One (1) new car. Mr. Kemper examined the proof of
publication and found the same to be correct and in order and moved the proofs of
publication be filed, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
May 5, 1965 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. (est) being the date and time designated
to open and read the proposals received for furnishing a new 1965 automobile for use
by the Fire Department. The following bids were opened and read aloud:
Raper Plymouth Inc.
Fred First Ford Inc.
Mr. Kemper moved the bids be referred to the Fire Chief and City Engineer for tabulation
and recommendation, seconded by ter. Gehr and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Michajah Levell residing at 810 North G Street, and owner of the property located
at 620 North 22nd Street appeared before the Board to show reason why he had not com-
plied with the order of the Board dated Octorrer 21, 1963 to place the property
located at 620 North 22nd Street in livable condition or remove the same. Mr. Levell
said he would comply with the order now and would remove this dwelling within 30 days.
He was advised to secure a permit from the Building Inspector.
The Clerk advised the Board that Mr. Sulprizio and Mr. Wade had been sent written
notice by registered return mail to appearbefore the Board May 20th, 1965 to show
cause why the order issued by the Fire Marshall on March 15,' 1965 had not been complied
with. These properties are located at 605,607,609 North 12th St. & 1202 N. F.St.
These houses are in a deplorable shape.
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The Clerk advised the Board that Mrs. Mabel Black and Rev. Howard S. Clark had been
sent written notice by registered return mail to appear before the Board May 27, 1965
to show cause why they hadn't complied with the order issued by the Fire Marshall on
March 15, 1965. This is the property located at 331 South 9th Street, which is in
a deplorable condition,
Mr. Thomas Milligan, Attorney for the Leland Motor Inn, appeared before the Board
with plans and specifications to erect a canopy on South 9th Street over the en—
trance to the new dining area of said Leland Motor Inn. The Board authorized Mr.
Milligan to go before the Building Inspector and secure a permit to erect this canopy
as per plans and specifications.
III A letter was received from Mr. C. I. McClelland,Jr. President of the McCelland Casket
Hardware Co., 700 Richmond :Avenue. This letter was in form of a complaint of a junk
car parked at the side of 634 Richmond Avenue which is hampering the maneuvering
of large trailers to the loading dock of said Casket Hardware Company. This was re—
ferred to the Police Department.
The Board authorized the Clerk to prepare the proper advertising to receive bids on
the 20th day of May, 1965, for a new car for use by the City Plan Commission. The
bids received will be referred to the Plan Commission for their study.
The Board approved the lending from the Sanitary District wire baskets to Earlham
for their May Day celebration,
City Engineer Gehr presented the Plat of the Third Addition of the 7 lots in the
Country Club Hills and moved the Board sign the Plat. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Kemper and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Jameson presented a request that the City Attorney prepare a Resolution for Common
Council to give him authority to exchange $109,000.00 in U.S.Treasury Notes, 3 7/8%
maturing May 15, 1965 for the same amount of U.S.Treasury Notes, 4% maturing August
15, 1966. This amount was invested from the Cumulative Building Fund of the City
of Richmond, Indiana.
Mr. Gehr moved the City Attorney prepare:, a resolution for the exchange of $109,000.00
III in U.S.Treasury Notes, 3 7/v. maturing May 15, 1965 for the same amount of U.S.Treasury
Notes, 4% maturing August 15, 1966, and further that this amount of money in the sum
of i109,000.00 will not be needed until August 15, 1966. Mr. Kemper seconded this
motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mr. Stanley Davis, Bench Ad of Indiana presented a check in the sum of $25.00 to
cover the fee for locating 25 benches within the City as per contract signed April
24, 1965. Mr. Kemper moved the check be received and receipted into the City General
Fund. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried.
Mrs. Grace Mendenhall through Attorney George Sawyer filed a complaint that Mrs.
Williams, owner of property directly north of her garage encroaches onto City
property in the alley and makes it impossible for her to back her car out of her
garage. Mr. Gehr stated that he had been out and investigated this complaint several
times before and found that the car can if properly driven be maneuvered out safely
from the garage. This matter was tabled.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and carried
the meeting adjourned.
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Henry eson, President
Attest: _
A er J. Reeg ity C rk