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Board OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
January 18, 1962
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session in City Hall, with City
Attorney Cecere presiding; all members were present. 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 Engineer Sherick, unanimous vote.
111 The Clerk presented proofs of publication that this date had been set to open sealed
bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Indiana Avenue and Worley Court.
The Board accepted the proofs of publication and ordered them filed. The following
bids were opened by City Attorney Cecere:
Mike Delucio & Son $19,934.00
De Bolt Concrete Co. 21, 798.00 •
The Board took the bids under advisement to study, and until State Board of Health
Approval.
The Board signed an application for a permit from the Indiana State Highway Department
to cut into State Road #40, between `.west end of Woodside Drive and East Side of
Garwood Road, in conjunction with the construction of a sanitary sewer along the south
portion of the right-of-way.
The Board withheld action on a request to withdraw their objections to the closing of
South "A" Street,between 1st and 2nd streets, until a traffic count is made and
interested persons are heard. (request made by attorneys for John G. Graf Realty)
The Board approved two curb cuts at 21st & Main Street for Six Industries, subject
to State Highway approval, and one curb cut on North 21st, subject to building a
retaining wall along the North line to prevent using alley for access to the proposed
Red Barn Drive-In Restaurant.
Mr. Drake of the National Bird Exterminating Corporation of Terre Haute, Indiana,
appeared before the Board to explain their program of ridding the City of buds.
Mr. Drake said that the cost would be approximately $9,300.00 to service from 3rd
to 12th Streets on Main Street and North and South "A" Streets. The Downtown
Merchants Association members are being solicited to participate in the program at a
pro rata cost of approximately $1.00 a running foot. The Board took the stand to
participate so far as the City Building and to recommend that the Richmond Power and
Light pay for the treatment of the wires in the business district.
The Board approved a request by Thomas Atkinson, Dairy Inspector, to attend the
school for Milk Sanitarians in Indianapolis on January 22-26 and February 5-9.
The Board reported that the City would use its facilities to construct the sanitary
sewer for the new National Guard Armory.
The Board approved a recommendation of Captain Stout to remove a parking meter in
front of the Morrison-Reeves Library so as to move the book-return box further south
from the corner to relieve congestion there.
Captain Stout reported that the Auxiliary Police worked 2653 man hours in 1961, and
recommended a letter of appreciation for their efforts, which is being done.
The Board approved a new type fluorescent vest for the use of police directing traffic.
The vest is of orange color and can be seen easily at night.
Police Chief Conyers read a letter of resignation from patrolman William L. Hollopeter; •
Mr. Hollopeter is retiring from the force with 23 years service. The Board accepted
the resignation and instructed the Clerk to write a letter of appreciation for these
years of service to the Department and the community, (effective date January 29, 1962).
The Board approved a request to send Captain Stout, Police Traffic Department, to
Indiana University for a seminar in accident investigation on February 19-23.
The Board approved a request by Police Chief Conyers that the Police Department sponsor
a match pistol shooting program this year, with matches being held with other cities.
Board member City Engineer Sherick, on the recommendation of Fire Chief Klotz, moved
to appoint dames alters a regular fireman, having served the one year probationary
period, seconded by City Controller Tiffany, unanimous vote, (effective date January 1,196.
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The Board approved the installation of two (2) fire hydrants on South West "I"
Street in the Beals second addition, and instructed the Clerk to advise the
Richmond Water Works Corporation.
Fire Chief Klotz gave a report on the new fire station at South 8th & "L" St. •
Klotz said the building was nearly completed and furnished, painters are finishing
the interior, and the moving date should be very soon.
The Board approved Assessment Roll No. 1041-1961, for the construction of the
sanitary sewer on South 4th, between South "I" and South "K" Streets. The Clerk
was instructed to advertise for a public hearing on February 8, 1962.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Andrew C. Cecere, President
Attest:
Glenn J. Chap an, Clerk •