HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-25-1956 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS •
AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA.
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1956.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular
session in its office in the City Hall in said City, Friday, May 25, 1956, at the hour_
of 8:00 o'clock A.M. (CST). Mr. Wilson presiding with the following members being pre-
sent: llr. Deuker and Mr. Cecere. The following business was .had, to-wit:
On motion duly made, seconded and carried,the minutes of the previous meeting were dis-
pensed with.
City Attorney Cecere moved and City Engineer Deuker seconded that Improvement Resolution
• No. 1004-1956 be taken under advisement after hearing property owners who spoke in favor
of said improvement and those who remonstrated.
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City Engineer Druker moved and City Controller Wilson seconded that four (4) fire
hydrants be installed on South 15th and.South 16th Streets south of "L" subject to the
approval of the Richmond Water Works.
Frank Ries of the Leach Pack Master Company appeared before the Board and explained the
use of the new equipment purchased by the Sanitary District. City Engineer Deuker moved
and City Attorney Cecere seconded that the City buy a Pack Master container for $130.00.
Fire Chief-Williams reported he had heard from Fredrick G. Crump regarding a hazardious
building on Lot 20 of the A. Mormans Second Addition. Mr. Crump advised the Fire Chief
that the building will be torn down in the near future. .
City Engineer Deuker moved and City Controller Wilson seconded that the following curb
cuts be allowed: 1213, 1217 and 1221 South I Street.
Police Chief Mitrione said the traffic at N.W. 13th and Peacock Road was becoming con-
jested due to the construction of the Little League Ball park and that his department
would make a survey and recommendation for the control of the traffic. he suggested
that perhaps a 4-way stop be made a this intersection.
The Board unanimously approved the Re-Plat of the riarvey Place Sub-Division.
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The Clerk was instructed to write the Spur Distributing Company at 14th and National
Road West regarding-signs along the road. • Ill
Mayor Cutter read the following telegram to the Board:
"Your City was today awarded a certificate of achievement for accident
records in the 1955 traffic safety award program. Our Heartiest congratu-
lations to you and your citizens."
G.C. Stewart, Executive Vice President
, National Safety Council
Claims in the amount of $19,620.42 were allowed.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned.
Chaff man
Attest: ,- 4 �
City Clerk