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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MARCH 19, 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 19th, 1964 at the hour of 9:00
o'clock a.m. Mr. Gehr presiding as President Pro-tem. The following member being
present: Mr. Kemper. Mr. Jameson being absent. The following business was had, to-wit:
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. On motion duly made, seconded, and
carried the minutes were approved as read.
Mr. Gehr presented the following tabulations on bids to furnish two(2) cars for the
Police Department that were received March 12th.
IIIRose City Ford Sales.
Net delivered (2) Ford Cruisers plus trade-in on
Units #114 & #106 $2428.30
Kurdys Chevrolet
Net delivered (2) Chevrolets plus trade-in on
Units #114 & #106 $3254.56 _
Raper Plymouth, Inc.
Net delivered (2) Plymouths plus trade-in on
Units #114 & #106 $3125.72
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All of the above bids met with the specifications as advertised for.
Chief of Police Stultz recommended the purchase of the (2) Ford Cruisers for the net
sum of $2428.30 as set out in the bid of the Rose City Ford Sales.
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Mr. Kemper moved that the board concur in the recommendation of the Chief of Police,
seconded by Mr. Gehr and carried on voice vote.
The Board approved the payment of $100.00 to Earl and Anna Minnix for a Storp Sewer
Easement as recommended by Mrl. Gehr.
The Board adopted Assessment roll No. 1057-1963 "To construct a Sanitary Sewer on South
II "M" Street, from South llth Street to 1107 South "M" Street. The Clerk was authorized
to prepare the publication for a hearing on said Resolution.
Councilman Marino's complaint of the condition of the Pennsylvania Railroad crossings
and the water conditions that are causing trouble near the resident of 2319 New'Paris
Pike were presented. These were referred to the City Engineer.
The Clerk presented proofs of publication that a public hearing would be held on this
date for Improvement Resolution No. 1062-1964. The proofs were examined by the, City
Attorney and found to be in order. Mr. Kemper moved the proofs of publicationsibe ordered
filed, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Gehr presented a remonstrance that contained more than 51% of the property owners
that would be affected. The Board also heard Mr. Paul Churton, 2312 South "A" Street
who expressed that he wasn't against the sidewalks, but thought the plans should be
changed from having the curb joining the sidewalk to that of having a "parkway" to
separate the curb and sidewalk. Mrs. Allan Crye and Mrs. Arthur Millis appeared and
spoke in behalf of wanting the sidewalks. Mr. Gehr moved that the board rescind further
• action on said Resolution. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voicelvote was
carried.
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On recommendation of Mr. Gehr, the board adopted Improvement Resolution No. 1964
_ "to construct a concrete paved alley from Northwest 4th Street to Northwest 5th Street,
between Pearl and Kinsey Streets. The Clerk was authorized to prepare the publication
for a hearing on said Improvement Resolution No. 106 -1964.
On recommendation of Mr. Gehr, the board approved the Preliminary Assessment Roil on .
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. Improvement Resolution No. 1057-1963. The Clerk was authorized to prepare the adver-
tising for a public hearing on said Assessment Roll.
Mr. Gehr moved the bills be allowed, seconded by Mr. Kemper and on voice- vote the
motion was carried.
There being no further business presented, the meeting adjourned on motion duly made
and carried.
President Pr -ter
Attest: , / 1
Ciy Clerk