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BOARD OF PUBLIC WCFt S AND SAFETY
RICHMOND, INDIANA
August 11, 1960
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session in the City
Hall with City Controller Wilson presiding. All Members of the Board
were present. The following business was had to-wit:
Mrs. Leffler, Mrs Ross Lane, Mrs H.W. Smith and Mr. Parry Parrella appeared
before the Board and complained about the offensive odor effecting their
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properties such odors originating, according to the complaintants, from
the Glen Miller stockyards. The Board ordered Mr. Tiffany to investigate
and take appropriate action.
Mrs. Stanley Ramsey and Mrs, Verna Armacost appeared before the Board .
and complained about dust which is allegedly coming from the parking lot
of the First Friends Church located at 16th and East Main streets: The
Clerk was instructed to write to Rev. Castle, of said Church, and request
his presence at the Board meeting of August 18th, 1960, in order that a
solution might be worked out.
Fire Chief Klotz. presented a contract from the U.S. government, eueh
contract being for the purpose of insuring Fire Protection for government.
property located at the Municipal Airport. The contract was signed by •
President Wilson.
President Wilson presented a letter from Councilman E.C. Henn, such letter
requesting the installation of STOP signs on south 19th street at the
intersections of south 19th and "G" streets and 19th and "J" streets,
(so that 19th street traffic would have to stop). The Board discussed .
such installations with Capt. Stout of the Traffic Division. Capt. Stout -
advised that the installation of signs at the above mentioned locations
would interupt the present traffic pattern and that he felt the request
should not be granted. The Board asked Capt. Stout to author a letter
IIIto Mr. Henn and advise him of his feelings.
The Board discussed South Parry street and directed that the street
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Department proceed immediately, to cut down such street, (between 9th
and 13th streets) , so that the street can again be utilized by the •
traveling public and residents. Mr. Lawrence stated that work would be .
started on Monday the 15th of August.
President Wilson presented a petition for sidewalks on the north side
of east Main street from Henley Road to the eastern city limits. Mr.
Cecere moved that preliminary resolution be prepared and that it be
advertised for Public Hearing and that the drafting of plans and
specifications for the same be completed. Unanimous voice vote was
recorded.
Pursuant to the report of the Building Commissioner, the Board instructed
said Building Commissioner to write or contact Mr. James Raper, of the
Raper Plymouth Sales , and order the removal of the sign and posts located
on City property and located to be in violation of the sign section of the
Building Ordinan ce and zoning laws and further order Mr. Raper to correct
the violation of parking vehicles on the right-of-way of a public street.
Such violations being in existance at the Raper property located in the
3000 block of East Main street.
Police Chief Conyers requested permission for himself, Lt. Wolf and
Officer Knoob to attend the State Juvenile Officers organizationIII
meeting. The Board granted such permission.
Building Commissioner Sligar spoke regarding junk yard operation and
violations existing at such operations. The Board directed that affadavits
be initated against violators. The Clerk was directed to prepare a
warrant against Mr. Charles Jaffe, doing bussiness as The Sam Jaffee Co. ,
for violation of City Ordinance No. 1472-1953 as amended, Article 3,
Section 6, Chart 9, Such warrant was prepared and signed and served.
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Capt. Stout presented a plan for the marking of mid-block crosswalks and
the Board directed that such markings be laid at the following locations:
• South 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th street and north 6th, 7th, and 10th streets.
Capt. Stout also discussed the problem on north 7th street next to the
bank. The Board ordered that two one hour meters be replaced with 15
minute meters.
Capt. Stout stated that the Light Plant has asked that signs be removed
from the old street light posts on Main street and be installed on the
new posts , with non-staining-bands, as soon as possible. The Board so
ordered.
Capt. Stout stated that bicycle court would start either the last of
August or the first of September.
Upon the request of Capt. Stout, the Board ordered that "No Parking"
signs on West Main street between 2nd and 5th street be changed to read
"No Parking" from 3PM until 6PM, instead of 4PM to 6PM.
The Board authorized Mr. Robert Harbarger to proceed with the removal
of stumps as soon as a contract has been completed and necessary insurance
obtained, such work is to be done under the supervision of the Superintendent
of Parks.
Mr. Cecere moved that Assessment Roll for Improvement Resolution No. 1034-
1959, in the total of $33,624.50, be and is hereby confirmed and that a
date be set for Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Deuker. Unanimous vote.
Mr. Cecere moved that Assessment Roll for Improvement Resolution No. 1021-
1958 he and is hereby confirmed and that a date be set for Public Hearing.
Seconded by Mr. Deuker. Unanimous vote.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
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