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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
April 29, 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, ;April 29, 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 th re 'ous mee ing. There being no corrections or additions
Mr. Kemper moved the minutes be 'seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote
was carried. Mr.Kemper moved the claims be allowed and polr. seconded by Mr.Gehr and on
voice vote was. carried.
Mayor Cordell reported that he had a request from the Disabled Veterans for permission
to sell Poppies on the streets in the City April 29, 30 and May 1, 1965. The Board on
motion made by Mr. Gehr, seconded by Mr; Kemper and unanimously carried gave permission
to this request.
Captain Fred Klotz of the Fire Prevention Bureau reported by letter that he had made a
personal investigation of the domplaint from neighbors living near the "Junk Yard"
located at South 7th and "M" Streets. Captain Klotz advised Mrs. Leah Edelman, owner to
repair the fence, rid the yard of rats and clean up the property. The Fire Department
will continuo to check this "junk yard" and try and keep it in order.
A complaint by Mr. Roscoe Yates against Roy Cates, owner of a garage and junk ear lot
located at South 13th & Q Street was received, Mr. Yates stated in the complaint that
Mr. Cates was placing junk cars too close to his property line and requested the Board
to take some action to stop Mr. Cates of this practice. The Board authorized the Clerk
to write Mr. Cates and have him appear before the Board for an explanation of this
complaint.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that the Fire Marshall, Rollf Wadman had taken all the
steps within his power to have the properties located 311 South 9th, 605, 607, 609 North
12th and 1202 North F Street, torn down. These properties are beyond repair and should
be demolished. The Clerk authorized to notify each property owner of the City's intent
to start demolition proceedings.
Miss Ruth Ellen Kunz, through her attorney Robert L.Reinke filed a complaint of injuries
received by a fall which occurred March 30, 1965, while walking upon a sidewalk located
on the north side of South I, between 8th and 9th Streets. The fall was attributed to
the sidewalk being cracked, broken and uneven. This complaint was filed by Registered
Mail and referred to Mr. Kemper. /
Mr. Kemper presented a contract between the Bench-Ad of Indiana and the City-of Richmond,
Indiana. The contract permits the Bench Ad of Indiana to place 35 benches on City
property at different locations that are set out in said contract. The fee is to be
$1.00 per year per bench. The Bench Ad has filed proper certificate of liability
insurance. Mr. Kemper moved the Board sign and execute the contract between the Bench
Ad of Indiana and the City of Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on
voice vote was carried.
The question of permitting the Cincinnati Enquirer to place bag and run rack in various
sections of the City was discussed. Mr. Kemper expressed that he was opposed to the
request and moved it be denied. Mr. Jameson seconded the motion. Mr. Gehr voted for
the request. The vote being declared 2-1 in favor of the motion to deny the request.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seoonded and carried
the meeting adjourned.
Henry M. s n, President
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