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BOFtRD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MARCH_" 29,: 1962,'
The Board of Public Works and Safety Mmet in regular session in City Hall with
City Attorner presiding - City Engineer Sherick was Absent - The following
business was had to wit:
City Controller Tiffany moved that the reading of. the minutes of the previous
meeting be dispensed with, seconded by City Attorney Cecere.
Attorney J. R. Kemper submitted a proposal to the Board to vacate a portion of
a public alley, the first alley south of Parry Street - being a strip approx.
12' wide and 120' long, the proposal was taken under advisementc.to study.
The Board approved a request by Police Chief Conyers to set up a display booth
in the City Building ( s at the home show) for the observance of National Police
Week, May 13-19 with open house May 13 and May 18.
The Board approved a request by Police Chief Conyers to attend the conference
of Indiana Police Chiefs at Evansville, Indiana, June 24-27.
The Board approved a recommendation by Fire Chief K_iots to appoint Elmer Wilmot
as a regular fireman, having served the one year probationary period. Effective
March 27, 1962.
The Board approved a recommendation by William Addler, Parking Meter Department
to change the time limit on 16 meters on the East side of South 3rd Street from
Main Street to South "A" S reet, from 2 Hr. to 4 Hr.
Councilman Yount reported the bak condition of Whitewater Blvd, near the 20th
Century Bridge, referred to Street Commissioner Lawrence.
The Board ordered the Richmond, Power and Light to proceed to change the light
fixtures between :3rd and 12th Streets, the first alleys South and North of Main
Street. The 33 lights are to be changed from 1000 Lumen to 7000 Mercury and work
is to be started and completed at the convenience of the Richmond Power and Light.
The Board approved a recommendation by Captain Stout on a trial basis';,to install
a post office drop box approx. 30' south of North "A" Street ' on 8th Street East
side, as requested by the Postmaster. .
The Baord approved a recommendation by Captain Stout to build a barricade in
front of the residence at 549 Railroad Street to prevent cars from running into
the yard, also to place the following signs on Railroad Street on 19th:
No right turn for west bound traffic
No left turn for east bound traffic
No left turn or right turn for south bound traffic
Captain Stout reported that street painting has been started in the business dis-
trict, painting cross walks, turn lanes and arrows.
The Clerk presented proof of publication that this date had been set to hear
persons interested in Improvement Resolution No. 1047-1962, "THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SANITARY SEWER ON NORTHWEST 7tFi & RICHMOND AVENUE". No property owners
appeared, as City Engineer Sherick was not present for discussion on the matter,
the Resolution was taken under advisement, until the next meeting.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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