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AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA.
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1955
The Board of Public Works Rrd Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
met in regular session in its office in the City Hall in said , City-a_
Friday, July 22, 1955, at the hour of 8:00 o a clock Al®PI. (CST) . Mr.`
Coleman presiding with thQ following member being present: Mr. Hodgin.
Mr. Chambers being absent:' The following business was had, to-wit:
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous
meeting were dispensed with.II
Elmer Rogers, owner of the Rogers Pest Control located on Rich-
mond Avenue was given permission to cut the curb for a driveway in-
to the parking lot located east of the Rogers Pest Control Building.'
Permission was granted to the Moore-Irvin Post of the American Legion
to stage a parade September 5, 1955 which is to celebrate their
25th Anniversary.'
Several residents living on South 19th Street appeared personally
before the Board and complained about the dust that is being created
by the new development on South 19th Street south of "G" Street.
The Board assured these people that every step would be taken to
eliminate this dust.
Mr. Coleman advised the Board that the Animal Welfare League would
co-operate in the future during the day time in picking up stray
dogs that have been reported to the City Officials.
On recommendation of Capt. Juerling permission was given to paint
the curb in front of the International Harvester Company on North
15th Street yellow for three 0) cars to park.
The following correspondence was received from the William H.
Turner Realty Corporation:
July 21, 1955
Board of Works
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen:
This request for repairs to the sidewalk in front of 931 Main
Street (Davis Shoes) is submitted for your consideration.
There are holes in the sidewalk in front of this property.
We have had reports from the manager of Davis Shoes, that
several people have fallen due to the condition of the side-
walk.
We would appreciate your consideration of this badly needed
repair in order to eliminate this hazard to the pedestrians.
Very truly,
WILLIAM H. TURNER REALTY CORP ;
/s/ Norman.B. Jenkins
NORMAN B. JENKINS,
II President
NBJ/ml
This was referred to the Street Commissioner.
The following correspondence was received::
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Board of Works
Richmond, Indiana
Gentlemen: 0
We the undersigned are appealing to you for relief from
the street and unnecessary noise created by racing motocycle,
old cars without proper mufflers, causing black and brown dog •
to bark day and night, causing many sleepless nights. This
occurs at the Phillips filling station at 1215 N.W. 5th St.,
Richmond, Ind'.
W We will appreciate your effort in whatever you can do to
stop this nuisance and offensiveness which is injurious to
health.
They also are living in a trailor which is in violation
of City Ordinances'.'
Signed by 10 Residents.'
This was referred to Mr. Claude Bozarth, Sanitary Inspector.
A curb cut at 905 North 13th Street for driveway was allowed by
the Boar.'
The Board recommended that the City place a: bid for the purchase of
the Garfield School located at South 12th and "A" Street in a manner
to trade the balance due on the Civic Auditorium from the School
City to the City of Richmond, Indiana. Mayor Lester E. Meadows
reported that he was going to Indianapolis next week and confer with
the State Board of Accounts to see if this would be legal.
Claims in the amount of 30,588.42 were allowed.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned.
APIJIIP-1--w-0, Chairman
Attest:
City Cle