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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
April 15, 1965
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular
session in the City Hall Thursday, April 15, 1965 at the hour of 9:00 o°clock a.m.(est).
Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Kemper and Mr.
Gehr. The following business was had to wit:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. There being no corrections of
additions, Mr. Gehr moved the minutes be approved as read, seconded by Mr. Kemper
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 stated that there will be an Easter Egg hunt to be held Saturday P.M.,,
April 17, 1965 in Glen Miller park, All City Officials are invited to help set the
stage for the hunt.
James Wells, owner of the Wellls Pontiac Sales appeared before the Board requesting
that a street light in front of the new building between 14th & 15th on Main Street
be removed so that a s:gn can be placed on this new building. Mr. Jameson appointed
himslef and Mr. Gehr to study this request and recommend to the Board next week.
Fire Chief Fredricks presented a request for a new car for the Battalion Chief. This
car is eight years old. It is intended to retain the present car for use by the Fire
Protection Bureau Inspectors. This Bureau has one car for three inspectors.
Mr. Kemper moved the Board concur in the Fire Chiefs request to purchase a new car
for the Battalion Chief and retain the old car for the Fire Protection Bureau and
further that the Clerk advertise for bids to be received Thursday May 6, 1965 for
the new car according to specifications presented. Mr. Gehr seconded this motion
and on voice vote was carried.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported that he had received a request from the Perfect Circle
Company for a fire hydrant to be installed near the new factory located on U.S.#35
The Fire Chief stated that he had checked this request and recommended the install-
ation of the fire hydrant be east of U.S.#35 on the north side of the drive lead-
ing into the new plant.
Mr. Gehr moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Fire Chief for the
installation of the fire hydrant, and further that the Clerk advise the Richmond
Water Works of this request. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice
vote was carried.
A letter was received from the Redevelopment Commission stating that said Commission
is of the unanimous opinion that the Mayor appoint a committee to diligently invest-
igate the possibility of initiating immediate action toward the goal of selecting a
suitable site and design for a new City Building. Mayor Cordell stated that he will
in the very near future appoint a committee to make investigation of a site and de-
sign for a new City Building.
Carl W. Schneiderwind representing the Palladium appeared before the Board request-
ing one restricted parking space in front of the Palladium office on North 9th Street
for a Staff car. Captain Stout reported that he wasn't ready to make a recommendation.
The Board took this request under advisement until the next meeting.
Captain Stout made an investigation of a report lodged by Carl Johnson of a tire on-
his car being damaged beyond repair by hitting a chuck hole in the curb in the first
block on North 10th Street, March 31, 1965. Captain Stout received a price of $8.63
that a reputable tire dealer quoted that would replace said tire. The Board consented
unanimously ghat this was a fair price and ordered the City Controller to pay the sum
of $8.63 to Mr. Johnson for the damaged tire.
Captain Stout presented a copy of the survey the Traffic Division made of the vehicle .
and pedestrian traffic at the intersection of North 13th & "F" Streets Monday, April
12, 1965 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This survey was made at the
request of the Board of Works. No action was taken on this surbey.
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April 15, 1965 cont.
Mr. Jameson reported that it was recommended by Mr. Rees of the Light Plant that three
street lights be installed along Porterfield Avenue from National Road to Meeks Street
as specified in an estimate prepared by Mr. Rees.
Mr. Gehr moved the three street lights be installed as ppecified and further that
the City Controller notify the Light Plant of these installations. This motion was
seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice vote was carried.
A petition for the installation of a Storm Sewer signed by five property owners in
the Cresdale Addition was presented. Mr. Gehr stated that he is of the opinion that
Storm Sewers should be provided for by the developers. The Board took no action
on this request.
Councilman Paustts letter to the Board urging the City purchase trash containers to
replace old and unsightly containers was read. The new containers could be placed
in the downtown area and as money permits all areas would be covered in time. The
Board requested that Mr. Paust furnish the Board with the approximate price of
each container and the numier that would be needed to start this program.
City Attorney Kemper reported that the three appraisers appointed by the Judge of
the Wayne Circuit Court as requested in Declaratory Resolution No. 9-1965, had
completed their appraisal for the Old Light Plant Office on South 8th Street.
The appraisal for this real estate was set at $26,500.00.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
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Henry .J eson, President
Attests
At,'er J.Reeg, erk