HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-08-1962 BOARD OFARUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
NOVEMBER 8. 1962
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:
City Controller Tiffany reported that the big boiler at the Airport
blew up this week. The Insurance company had been notified and es-
timates for the repairs are being taken.
The Board approved estimate number 2342 by the Richmond Power and Light
for the installation of three (30 Street Lights on River Court St.
The Board referred an estimate and recommendation for a Street Light on
the playground in Berry Field to the Park Department Board.
The Board adopted a Resolution for the Improvement of South 8th St .
(east) from South "L" to South "M" St . by the construction of curbs,
gutters and paved street . (The street is immediately east of the fire
station at south 8th and "L2 street) A public hearing is scheduled
for November 29, 1962, at 9:00 AM in the Board of Works Room.
Captain Stout reported that theStreet Lights are being installed at the
entrance to Earlham College this week by the Richmond,Power and Light.
pity Attorney reported that the hearing on the water rate boost was
Ifinished November 7, 1962 and now the testimony is in the hands of the
Commission fOr study and recommendation.
City Engineer Sherick reported that the storm sewer installation on South
19th St. has been finished from South "E" to South "G" St. and the cuts
in the streets would be repaved as soon as possible.
James Ronald,attorney for the Holiday -Inn appeared before the Board,
and reported that the Hemry B. Steegs and Associates have been asked
to make plans and an estimate for a Sanitary Sewer from the Holiday Inn
to tie in with the existing sewer at the Garwood Road.
The Board approved the Fire Department installing the Xmas lights as
soon as the "BERLIN WALL" is taken down.
A complaint of automobiles parking on the sidewalk on North 15th street
north of "E" Street wqs referred to Captain Stout.
A complaint of a loud speaker used by the Penn. R'. R. in the yards
north of Glen Miller Park making too much noise at night calling in-
structions to yardmen and on occasions us9ng foul language, was referr-
ed to Captain Stour.
IThere being no gurther business the meeting adjourned.
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