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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
DECEMBER 12 , 1963
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session with City Attorney
Cecere presiding - All members present - The following business was had to wit :
Robert 0°Maley, Attorney for True Value Homes , Inc . appeared before the
Board to present a Resolution for a contract in writing that heretofore
had been an agreement between the Board of Works, City Engineer and True
Value Homes since 1956, and that a formula be made a part of the contract
to reimburse the True Value Homes , Inc . for tap-ins made to the sewer that
they constructed in the vicinity of the Elks Country Club Road. Paul
Mendenhall , Attorney for the Whitewater Realty Corp. presented arguements
against adopting the Resolution, as his Client proposes to build several
houses on the former Elks Country Club Property, and it would raise the
cost of- the new houses , and stated that the original cost should have been
amortized by the original buyers , City Controller Tiffany moved that the
Board adopt the Resolution , seconded by City Engineer Sherick.
The Board approved 2 curb cuts on South "A" Street , between 5th & 6th
Street , on the North side of the Street , also the necessitation of re-
moving 2 parking meters at this location, requests made by the Wayne Dairy
Products Corp. and Jack Charman for private drives .
This date had been set for a public hearing concerning the suspension of
Fireman Joe Brennan, from the Fire Department for conduct unbecoming an
officer. Mr. Brennan was represented by Attorney William McFeely. Fire
Chief Klotz in presenting the evidence against Mt. Brennan said that he
had been suspended several times before and this time Battalion Chief
Robinson had sent Mr. Brennan home on November 29, 1963 when he reported
to work in his opinion, had been drinking some sort of alcoholic beverage ,
Fire chief Klotz suspended Brennan as of November30, 1963. Mr. Brennan
said that he had been working. around the house and felt ill, so took a
few drinks to sttle his stomach. . Mr. Sloan appeared as a charactor wit-
ness for Mr. Brennan, stating that he had known Joe for a long time and
vouched for his good nature and that he was a good worker. City Controller
Tiffany moved that in view of the evidence,he would recommend a 3 months
suspension and a months probationary period. Attorney McFeely, said that
3 months would necessitate 'obtaining other employment and would hinder his
livelihood and recommednded the suspension be reduced to 30 days . City
Controller Tiffany withdrew his motion. City Engineer Sherick moved that
the suspension be for 60 days , and 6 months probation , starting from the
end of the 60 day suspension, City Attorney Cecere voted to concur with
the motion of Mr. Sherick, Mr. Tiffany toted no - motion carried 2-1
Suspension of 60 days made effective as of November 30, 1963, 6 months
probation to start at the end of the 60 days.
The Board moved to rescind the adoption of Improvement Resolution No. 1059-
1963, based on the number of persons remonstrating against the Resolution.
The Board approved the dedication of two (2) streets - (1) a portion of
South 17th, requested by Realtor Carl Crocker. . (2) a portion of Sycamore
Road - West of the Holiday Inn, requested by James H. Ronald, Attorney for
the Inn.
The Board approved RP&L estimate No. 2599, for the installation of adequate
Street Lighting on N. W. 13th St. from National Road to the Penn RR.
The Board ordered a fire hydrant for fire protection at the East end of
Northwest "K" Street East of Northwest 5th Street .
The Board approved the recommedndation of Police Conyers to appoint
Allen D. Baker as a regular patrolman, having completed the one year
probationary period.
The Board adopted a resolution to vacate the alley between the YMCA and
the Elks Lodge, from 8th St . to the end of the Elks property. A public
hearing was set for January 9, 1964.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned :
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Andrew C. Cecere - Pres.
Attest.-.. G. LJ.. Chapm - Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
DECEMBER 19� 1963 '
The Board of Public- corks LandSafety met in regular session with City
Attorney Cecere presiding - All members present - The following business
was had to wit :
The Board approved a recommendation by Captain Stout , Police Traffic Dept
to restrict parking on the North side of Southwest "D" Street , from
College Avenue to the entrance of Earlham College
City Controller Tiffany moved that the Board authorize City Attorney
Cecere to prepare the `necessaiy documents to 'dissolve the restraiffiing
order, issued by the judge of the circuit court; concerning the Board
of Works signing a contract with the True Value Homes , Inc . The contract
would allow the True Value Homes, Inc . to be reimbursed for taps into
a sewer that they paid for the construction of , in the vicinity of the
Elks Country Club Road.
Attorney Robert ®'Maley, representing True Value Homes Inc . appeared
before the Board and presented contracts to sign with the Board of Works,
City Attorney Cecere informed Mr. O 'Maley that the Board could not sign
because of the restrainging order, issued by the judge of circuit court.
The Board approved a recommendation and an estimate by the Richmond Power
and Light for the installation of a Street Light on Hilldale Ave.
The Board approved the payment of a claim for the low estimate of
($45.23) for damage to the automible of Henry Blankenship, caused by a
hole in the street, at South llth & "C" St.
The Clerk presented proof of publication that this date had been set to
open sealed bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer from Knox Ave.
to US #40 on Porterfield Ave. The bid was awarded to the DeBolt Concrete
Co. the only bidder. Their bid of $14,836.80 being below the estimate
of $15,582.00.
City Controller Tiffany moved that the following named men be appointed
as probationary firemen effective immediately, subject only to their
being able to pass the physical examination to be given by a doctor
authorized by the Pension Board, and these men shall receive pay after
their physical and after reporting for active duty, In the event any of
these men shall not pass the physical examination, then their probationary
appointment shall terminate: otheriwse it shall continue; the appointed
men as of this date are : '
Larry H. Bosell - - 9 South 16th Street
Herbert A. Chavis -- 1109 No. "I" Street
Gorden N. Williams - 2219 No. "E" Street
The Board approved a request by the City Controller, to close the Controllor:
office to public business December 26-27 & 28, 1963 - to close the books .
The Board signed the contract for Surface Water Drainage 1963-64 Program
Section "B" with Engineering Construction Corp. for thw Sum of $158 ,881.(ID
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned :
e' ,Atstest,:) G. J. Chapman AndrewC. Cecere - Pres.