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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-26-1964 126 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY RICHMOND, INDIANA, MARCH 26, 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, March 26, 1964 at the hour of 9:00 &clock a.m. Mr. Jameson presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Kemper, Mr. Gehr being absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved on motion duly made seconded and carried. Fire Chief Fredricks appeared before the board redommending that Paul Cussins be de- moted from the rank of Probationary Captain to the rank of First Class Fireman. The Fire Chief presented a copy of the letter that notified Mr. Cussins of his (Fire Chief) intent. Mr. Cussins sent a letter to the board stating that he had received this letter and further stated that he would like to be heard at a future meeting of the board to hear what the charges are. Mr. Kemper moved that the Clerk be authorized to write Mr. Cussins requesting that he be present at the next meeting of the Board April 2nd. This :notion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Fire Chief Fredricks recommended that Don Hawkins be appointed to the Fire Depart- ment, starting the 1st of April, 1964 as Probationary Fireman. Mr. Kemper moved that this board concur in the recommendation of Fire Chief, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Captain Walter Stout and Sgt. Martin appeared before the board. They gave a report of the results of a survey conducted in the Charles School area in regard to the school children being forced to walk In the street due to shrubs and bushes in the area where sidewalks would normally be. Tiffs was taken under advisement by the Board. On recommendation of Captain Stout, Mr. Kemper moved that "No Parking" signs be placed on the north side of N.W. "N" Street from Harris Street to Ridge Street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. On recommendation of Captain Stout, Mr. Kemper moved that "No Parking" signs be placed on the north side of South C Street, from South 3rd Street to South 4th Street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. Captain Stout reported that he had contacted all Recruiting officers of the various branches of the Government and they all consented to remove their signs in various places in the City. Mr. Kemper moved that the various Recruiting units be author- ized to have one sign in front of the following places: Auto License Bureau, 1025 East Main Street, 37 North 9th Street, and in front of the Post Office at North 9th and -A Streets. This motion was seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote was carried. A request for street signs and street lights in the sixth section in Crestdale Subdivision, which include Capri Lane and Idlewild Drive was received from the Miles-Leonard Builders, Inc. The street sign request was referred to the Traffic Division and the request for street lights was referred to the Richmond Power and Light. The Board authorized the Building Commissioner to attend a short course for Inspect- ors to be held at Purdue University April 6th and 7th. The Board authorized the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to be presented to the Common Council to transfer the sum of $285.8$ from unappropriated funds in the Parking Lot Fund for the purpose of paying Indiana Gross Income Tax on 1963 Parking Lot Receipts. The Board authorized the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to be presented to the Common Council to transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from Board of Works Account J-6 Electric Current to Board of Works Account J-12b Advisory Service. Mayor Edward L.Cordell reported that arrangements had been made for he, Mr. Lindley Johnson and Mr. John Hilligoss to attend the Pre-hearing Conference on Lake Central Airlines, inc., "Use it or Lose it" and route alignment investigation to be held in Washington, D.C., April 9th, 1964. This group to. fly in Mr. Johnson's plane. Mr. Kemper moved the claims be allowed paid, seconded by Mr. Jameson and on voice vote the motion was carried. There being no further business presented, on motion i ..e, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned. i.d President Attest: '� • m.i, T D n + 01 1