Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-22-1965 222 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY April 22, 1965 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session in the City Hall Thursday, April 22, 1965 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. (est). Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Kemper and Mr. Geir. 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 accepted as read., seconded by Mr. Gehr 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 reported that something will have to be done to eliminate the broken bottles that are being strewn around over the streets and private yards. It is believed that the majority of the bottles are purchased from the dispensing machines that are located near business establishments. Mr. Herman Emmenegger appeared before the Board to complain of the condition of the "Junk Yard" located near South 7th and "N" Streets. The Mayor reported that he has re- quested the Fire Inspectors to make an investigation and report their findings. Thomas Milligan appeared before the Board in behalf of the Leland Catering Service and requested three parking meters be removed on the east side of South 9th Street, north of South "A" Street. v..2r:M :igant'ad advised to contact the Traffic Division so that a study of this request can be made for a recommendation to the Board. Mr. Charles Bonfer, representing the Cincinnati Enquirer, appeared before the Board re- questing permission to place 25-30 bag and rack run on the streets of Richmond. Mr. Kemper moved the Board take this under advisement for more study. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion and on voice vote was carried. A petition signed by 15 residents of the Richmond Terrace area complaining of "litter" situation was presented. Mayor Cordell expressed that he would take care of this matter as he has talked to several of the petitioners. Captain Stout reported that he had received requests to make a survey of the vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and N.W. 1st Streets. The Board authorized the Traffic Division to make a survey and report to the Board. Captain Stout recommended that the Palladium be given one additional reserved "Parking Space" for Staff cars only on North 9th St. Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the re- commendation of Captain Stout, seconded by Mr.Kemper and on voice vote was carried. Captain Stout, after study of the request to eliminate the parking of cars on the south side of North E Street from No. llth St. east to the alley beside the Hutton Casket Co. recommended the request. This was requested so that the long tractor-trailers using the unloading and loading dock at the old Davis Company could have easier ingress and egress. Mr.Kemper moved the Board concur in the recommendation of Capt.Stout, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. Capt.Stout presented the estimated cost of modernizing the traffic signals located at the intersections of No. 12th & 15th on E St. The cost for both of the traffic signals would be $608.10. Mr.Kemper moved the traffic signals at these locations be modernized at the above price quoted. This motion was seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote was carried. Mr. Gehr, City Engineer reported that the building at 4th & Main St.which is being razed has created a question of being unsafe to the adjoining building. The Board authorized Mr.Gehr to make an investigation to see if the building will be safe when the building is completely torn down. The Board went on record as of this date, that all future dog tags that are purchased, the owner will have to show the record of the rabies shots of the dog that the tags are pur- chased for. The Board authorized Clifford Hunt, Asst. Building Inspector to attend an Inspectors School to be held April 25,26, & 27,1965 at Purdue University. Councilman Paust letter to the Board regarding the purchase of trash containers was read. The Board took this under advisement to study how to finance the purchase of the containers. There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourns 2 ey, Attest: Henry M.J son, President er J.Reeg, erk