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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-19-1961 Page 132 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY RICHMOND, INDIANA January 19, 1961 The Board of Public Woeks and Safety met in regular session in City Hall at 9:00 AM, with City Attorney Cecere, president pro-tem presiding. City Controller Wilson absent. The following business was had to-wit: City Attorney Cecere moved, that the reading of the mintues of the previous meeting be dispensed with, seconded by City Engineer Sherick. Mr. Noell Chamberlain, 1996 South 15th street, appeared before the Board with a petition signed by 14 property owners residing in the vicinity of South 15th street & "T" street, requesting the extension of water service to that area. The matter was referred to Fire Chief Klotz, to investigate for fire protection, also, a request that was referred to the Board of Works for water' service on South "L" between 21st and 23rd streets , by Elmer Hale of 1310-South 21st street was given to Chief Klotz for study and recommendation. The "oard approved Resolution No. 3-1961, " A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2-1961, as to the description of the real estate to be acquired for the purpose of developing a City owned parking lot South of South "A between 9th and 10th streets. The Board of Public Works and Safety, received the following report signed by the Commissioner of Buildings and the Fire Chief, concerning the erection of a trailer type building in the first block on the West side of South 8th street. " We are unable to approve this installation by authority in our respective positions for the following reasons. " 1. Materials and size do not conform to State or Local codes. 11/ 2. Trailer exceeds 400 sq. ft. ( State Limitations) ( Fire Zone #1) 3, Electrical wiring does not conform with local code requirements. 4. Portions of plumbing does not conform with local code requirements. 5. Would be in violation of (intent & purpose, local trailer Ordinance No. 1325-1947. 6. A precedent established would let down the barrier for many others. /s/D.C. Sligar, Comm. of Bldgs. /s/Fred Klotz, Fire Chief The Board of Works and Safety issued the following decision: The Commissioner of buildings refused to grant a permit to Mr. Tony Laughlin . to erect a trailer type building in excess of 400 sq. ft. on South 8th street, between Main and South "A" street. On the basis that the structure would be in fire zone #1, and therefore could not be located thereon. The owner -objected to the decision of the Commissioner of buildings, with the concurrence of the Fire Chief, and. the same is thereafter referred to the Board of Public Works and Safety. After much discussion on the matter the Board unanimously voted to&concur with the decision of the Commissioner of Buildings and the Fire Chief. Mrs. Lillian H. Feck, 119 South 9th street, in regards to her property that is to be purchased by the City for a parking lot. The matter was taken under advisement. Commissioner of Buildings, D.C. Sligar, reported that he had condemmed a building, owned by Gilbert Hudelson, at 1116 North "C" street. The Clerk was instructed to have Mr. Hudelson appear before the Board on Thursday February 2, 1961 , concerning the matter. The Clerk was instructed to prepare an Ordinance to include South 9th street from "A" to "B" (west side only) in the parking meter zone. Fire Chief Klotz and Police Chief Conyers were given approval to send two (2) men each to a Police and Fire Conference at Purdue University February 7-8-9, 1961. Police Chief Conyers, was given permission to send representives to invitational pistol matches this summer and also, to hold a match in May, and one in September. Page 133 January 19, 1961 Captain Stout, Traffic, reported that all work to be done by the City in conjuction with the new one-way streets has been finished. (meters & signs) The Board authorized Police Chief Conyers, to obtain a new traffic ticket, that would include pedestrian and various other violations, not covered by the present ticket. The Board adopted Assessment Roll #1029-1959, Improvement of alley between Main and Northwest "B" street. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. President Pro-Tem Attest: Clerk January 19, 1961 The Board adopted:Declaratory Resolution #3-1961 " A RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE LOTS NUMBERED 14 AND 15 IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND LAID OUT BY JONATHAN MATTIS AND ALSO LOT NUMBER 13 IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND LAID OUT BY JONATHAN MATTIS,, EXCEPTING A STRIP OF 6 FEET WIDE OFF OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID LOT, AND LOTS NUMBERED 67 AND 68 IN BICKLE AND LAWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND" to be used as a City owned public parking lot.