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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1964
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, October 8, 1964, at
the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Jameson presiding with the following member
being present: Mr. Kemper. Mr. Gehr being absent. The following business was
had to wit:
Mr. Kemper moved the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with, seconded
by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote carried.
Mr. Kemper moved the bills be paid, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote
was carried.
Mr. Henry Gardner, Wayne County Engineer, was present to discuss the plans for
replacing the iron bridge on Washington Avenue.
Mr. Kemper moved the Board approve the plans and specifications to construct
Wahsington Avenue Bridge as per plans and specifications for Project V.C.#564.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
A Representative of Earlham College appeared before the Board requesting per-
mission to install a banner across U.S.#40 near Earlham College that would adver-
tise the concert of George Shearing at the college October 30th. Mr. Kemper
moved that permission be granted provided the State Highway grants permission.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
The Chief of Police presented the final tabulations of the bids for three new
automobiles for the Police Department and recommended the bid of the Rose City
Sales in the net sum of $5,370.60. Mr. Kemper moved the recommendation of the
Police Chief be accepted, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried.
Chief Stultz said he would set-up a plan to keep a record on the maintenance
of each police car in the future.
Mr. Charles Howell requested permission to use a loud speaker mounted on an
automobile October 9th, 1964 to advertise the Ox Roast that is to be held at
Conservation Park October 10th, 1964. Tho Hoard granted permission.
Mr. Jameson reported that he had made a study of taking the freeze off the
street lighting installations. The future budget has been designed to pay as you
go basis and has included funds to pay off the incurred deficits. The Board
voted to begin some installations that have been properly processed. The
Board approved the installation of two mercury vapor street lights on South
IJest E Street, between 19th and 20th Streets. The costs of the current will
be $4.00 per month for each.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, seconded and
tarried the meeting adjourned.
Henry Je a on, President
:Attest:
Ath J. eeg, i y Clerk