HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-09-1964 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
JANUARY 9, 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, Thursday,
January 9th, 1964 at the hour of 9 : 30 a.m. Mr Jameson presiding with
the following members present: Mr. McDaniels and Mr. Gehr. The
following business was had to wit :
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. McDaniels moved that
the rosters of the Police Department and Fire -Department for the years
1963 and 1964 be attached to and of public record of the minutes of
January 2 , 1964, seconded by Gehr and on voice vote carried.
It was noted that Councilmen Paust and Yount were in attendance.
The Board allowed the claims .
Mr. Robert Smith appeared before the board in behalf of Mr. Chavis ,
whose petition to the Fire Department was taken under. advisement .
Fire Chief Fredricks presented the report of the Richmond Fireman 's
Pension Fund and also the Medical Report. The Pension Fund Board
unanimously voted not to accept the application of Mr. Chavis on basis
of findings in his Medical Report . This report showed a spot on his
lung.
McDaniels moved that the application of Mr. Chavis be turned down,
seconded by Gehr and on voice vote was unanimously carried .
On recommendation of Fire Chief Fredricks the Board approved the pro-
motion of Harold G. Murray from Probationary Fireman to that of Regular
Fireman as of January 7th, 1964.
Fire Chief Fredricks reported estimated fire loss for 1963 at $77,950
for buildings ; $17,950 . loss for contents for a grand total loss of
$95,900.00.
Eugene Taylor appeared and requested a permit to use dynamite on the
Richmond Auto Parts property on North 12th Street . He was referred
to Captain Wadman of the Fire Department to investigate and report to
the City Controller.
The board approved the Arthur Richards Tree Removal Company to con-
tinue to work under the same agreement until a new agreement is pre- .
pared by the City Attorney.
Councilman Paust agreed to make a survey of the Council Chambers and
see what could be done about giving the room a "new look". His re- ,
port to be given to this board for review.
McDaniel moved this board approve the sale\of real estate located near
the area of South M Street and U.S. 27 to Annabelle Browning for the
sum of $350.00 as set out by the appraiser. .The City Clerk to pre-
pare anc'Ordinance for Council ' s approval .
Declaratory Resolution #16-1963 to vacate a part of the Alley running 111
in an easternly direction between North 7th and North 8th Streets was
presented . On motion made by Gehr, seconded by McDaniel and unanimously
carried the Declaratory Resolution #16-1963 was taken under advise-
ment.
Mr. Earlywine representing the Roger Bird Exterminating Company pre=
sented proposals to exterminate birds from public buildings and bridges.
These were referred to the Mayor for study and report at the next '
meeting.
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There being no further business presented on motion ,ul made seconded and
carried the mee i adj rn d. ✓
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