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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
February 27, 1964
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana
met in regular session in the Mayor's office in the City Hall in said
City, Thursday, February 27th, 1964 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. Mr. Jame-
son presiding with the following members being present: Mr. McDaniel
and Mr. Gehr. The following business was had to-wit :
The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. With no corrections
or additions, Mr. Gehr moved the minutes be accepted, seconded by Mr.
McDaniel and on voice tyote the motion was carried.
Mr. Guy W. Alexander, representing the Optimist Club appeared before
the Board requesting that said Club be permitted to place 12 "trash
containers" in the downtown area. The units are now stored away after
having been removed several years ago. The Board took this request
under advisement until the Mayor and the Board can see what condition
these units are in.
The Clerk presented proofs of publications that bids would be received
on this date for two (2) new Dump Trucks for the Street Department.
Mr. McDaniel moved the proof of publication be received and ordered
filed, seconded by Mr. Gehr and on voice vote the motion was unanimously
carried..
The following bids were opened and read aloud : Rose City Ford, Inc. ,
Vivian Buick, Inc . , Warfield G.M.C. and Kurdys Chevrolet , inc. The
bids were referred to the Controller and Street Commissioner to tab-
ulate and recommend at the next meeting.
Captain Walter Stout of the Police Traffic Division was authorized to
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purchase two (2) new directional traffic signs to be placed near ; the
intersection of East Main and Eighth Streets. Said signs are 4' x 10 '
in size and contain the letters (Left Only and Thru Only). The price
is $189.00 each.
The Board approved the installation of 1 hour parking signs on both
sides of North 8th Street, between North "D" and "E" Streets . This
was the recommendation of Captain Stout. The restricted time to be
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Captain Walter Stout repOrted that therafficilight-yat t beh ntevdection
nf1;'Ebst Thicd(dndJn ein1Street,rlhhd_:bee _hi teveralutimes -t:y automobiles
ritakIng t000sharp_=off a turn ontd Main Street off North Third Street.
He recommended that a curb be placed on the northwest corner of said
intersection. This was referred to the City Engineer and Street ; Com-
missioner for study and recommendation.
Mr. McDaniel moved that the Second National Bank be given temporary
use of the alley between North 7th and North 8th Street , between the
Y.M.C.A. and the Elk's City Club, and that the Clerk be authorized to
invite the Attorney's of the Second National Bank to attend the meet-
ing of the Board March 5th, 1964 to discuss final action on the vacation
of said alley. This motion was seconded by Mr. Gehr. On voice vote
Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Jameson voted aye and Mr. Gehr nay. The motion
was carried.
The Board went on record of unanimously approving the proceedure of
depositing,aand counting the parking meter monies that are collected as
recommended by. Mayor Cordell.
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Bd. of Works, Feb. 27, 1964 Cont.
The Clerk was authorized to write the persons representing the Shofer
Estate, South 6th and A Streets and the property at 28-30-32 North 5th
Streets, stating that the asking prices were too high. The City Plan
Commission _recommended that the above properties be reappraised.
Councilman Marino reported The Bowen Feed Elevator of causing-a public
nuisance by the burning of corn cobs . The City Attorney advised Mr.
Marino that the people involved should retain an attorney and take the
case to court for a decision. Fire Chief Fredridks said his department
was making an investigation to see if this burning of corn cobs was
creating a fire hazard.
Mr. Gehr moved the claims be allowed paid, seconded by Mr. McDaniel
and on voice vote the motion was unanimously carried.
There being no further business presented, on motion duly made, second-
ed and carried the meeting adjourned.
President of Board
Attest : / i
,/ City Cle