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February 18, 1960
The Board of Public Works and Safety met- in regular session in City Hall with
City Controller Wilson presiding. All members present. The following business
was had To- Wit:
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Fire Chief Klotz appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of using
Illseveral buildings, due to be razed for training purposes for the Fire Department,
it was decided that none of the locations were suitable to burn, as they are to
close to other buildings.
Fire Chief reported that Mr. Susanki, Insurance Rating Engineer, from Indianapolis
would be here the last of March to inspect the sites under consideration for the
new South End Fire Station. Mayor Cutter said he would contact Mr. Susanki to
try to get earlier action from him.
City Engineer Deuker moved that the Board accept the low bid of Kurdy's Chevrolet
for the two new cars to be used by the Police Department. Board President
Wilson seconded the motion, and instructed the Clerk to advise Kurdy's of the
Boards action.
City- Engineer Deuker presented a map of a district bounded by the National Road
and School Street, ( North and South) Salisbury Road and 17th Street ( East and
West) to discuss the drainage problem in this district. The question was originated
by Earl Daggy, owner of property between Marsh's Food Market and WKBV Radio
Station, Mr. Daggy is desirous of developing said property for commercial-use.
The matter was referred to the City Engineers office for further study.
City Controller Wilson reported that approx. $9000.00 'in additional funds would
have to be appropriated froth the City General Fund to pay the County for the
expenses of the November 1959 election, the additional amount is due to the number
of precincts added to the City by annexation.
The Board approved the Light Plants estimate for a street light at South 14th
between M & 0 Streets, and instructed the Clerk to advise Mr. Beck of the MEL & PP
to proceed with the installation.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the C & 0 Railroad Company,
requesting them to repair the-Crossing at G-L-N and 0 Streets, as recommended
by Councilman Youngflesh of the Richmond Common Council.
City Engineer reported a complaint of a sanitary condition (outside toilet) at
1029 South 5th Street. The matter was referred to Sanitary Inspector Hutton.
City Attorney told the Board that by legislation passed last year, the new
traffic Ordinance would not have to be published in its entirety, if booklets
are printed and made available and the Ordinance would become effective 10 days
after printing the booklets.
Manley Lawrence, Street Commissioner, being in attendance, was informed of the
bad condition of the street in Berry Field, reported by Councilman Marino, Mr.
Lawrence said that due to construction still in progress, it is difficult to
keep the streets in a good state of repair.
Rev. Bray Ledford of Christ Tabernacle 56 No. West "H" St. ,reported an iron post
protecting a man hole in their parking lot, caused a parking hazard, the matter
was referred to the Street Department.
City Attorney Cecere made a motion to originate a preliminary resolution for the
improvement of a section of South 18th Street between "H" and "I" Streets, the
motion was seconded and so ordered.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
President
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ATTEST:
Clerk