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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
RICHMOND, INDIANA.
September 8, 1960
The Board of Pmblic Works and Safety met in regular session in City Hall
with City Controller Wilson presiding. City Engineer Deuker absent, the
following business was had to-wit;
City Attorney Cecere moved that the reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting be dispensed with, seconded by City Controller Wilson.
The Clerk read proofs of publication that this date had been set to
open bids from contractors for the improvement of West Main street from
Salisbury Road to West 18th street. Two bids were received for the con-
struction ofcurbs and gutters, Shriner Sweatt, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana
for$13959.40, and Robinson Bros. Richmond, Indiana for $13368.81. One bid
was received for the construction of pavement by Magaw Construction Co. for
$21,525.00 all bids were taken under advisement.
Mr. Kahle of the Kahle Bros. grocery appeared before the Board as requested,
concerning complaints of delivery trucks that are entering the alley North
of the grocery, damaging property North of the alley, the matter referred to
Captain Stout, Traffic, and Building CommissionerSligar for study.
The Clerk presented proofs of publication that this date had been set to
hear persons intersested in Improvement Resolution No. 1034-1960 ,
Assessment Roll, City Controller Wilson moved the pro6.fs be accepted and
filed. No tax payers being present desiring to express themselves, City
Controller Wilson moved the Assessment Roll be adopted, seconded by City
Attorney Cecere.
The Clerk presented proofs of publication that this date had been set to
hear persons interested in Improvement Resolution No. 1021-1960,
Assessment Roll, (curbs and gutters and sidewalks South 10th street),
City Controller Wilson moved the proofs be accepted and filed. No tax
payers being present desiring to express themselves City Attorney Cecere
moved the Assessment Roll be adopted, seconded by City Controller Wilson.
The Board deferred action on the petition for the Improvement of Southwest
8th street, between "A" and National Road, for curbs and gutters, until
further investigation can be made. Hazel Throne, Frank Torrence, Raymond
Jenkins and Mr. Kenworthy appeared in remonstrance.
Mr. E. Beck, General Manager of the Richmond Power and Light, submitted to the
Board a proposed schedule for billing for street lighting, the new method
would be on a unit basis, instead of the kilowatt hour plan now in effect.
Ralph Huber, 300 North 22nd street, submitted a petition signed by 361 persons
in remonstrance against a proposed temporary east-west truck route using
North 22nd street, North "E" street and Richmond Ave. The matter was referred
toCaptain Stout for study and recommendation. (15 persons appeared in
remonstrance).
A plan for a pedestrian safety island and painted cross walks at 1st and
Richmond Ave. submitted by Capt. Stout, Traffic Department was approved.
The Board rejected a curb cut requested by Homer McDonneld at 102 South
2nd street.
The Board ordered the water works corp.. to install fire hydrants at
Baltimore street, Indianapolis street and at the triangle formed by the
Straightline Pike, Boston Pike and the City Limits.
Police Chief Conyers was given permission to send Detective L.Doren to a
Homicide Investigation School at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov.
14th thru 19th 1960
A request to hold a parade by Wayne Tash, Chairman of the Young Republican
Club, for Sen. Goldwater, Saturday September 24, 1960, was referred to
Capt. Stout, Traffic,
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A complaint of excessive dirt piled on recently installed water line
accross street west of Midget Stadium by contractor, referred to the City
Engineer. -
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
President
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September 15, 1960
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
President
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Clerk