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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA. .
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1953.
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, .September 4, 1953, at the hour of 9:.00. o' clock A.M. (CDST) . Mr.
Coleman presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Hodgin
and Mr. Haworth. The following business was had, to-wit:
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the minutesof the previous
meeting were dispensed with.
On recommendation of the Chief of Police the Board unanimously approved
the appointment of John W. Kenmuir to the Police Department as pro-
' bationary patrolman as of .September 7, 1953.
The Board approved. the installation of a "flasher" type of traffic
light at the intersection of South 9th and "L" Streets. The Clerk to
advise the State Highway Commission far permission for this installation.
On recommendation of the Chief of Police the Board approved the Clerk
of preparing the Declaratory Resolution to sell three Police cruisers
to be presented to Common Council' s consideration and advertise for
three new cruisers for the department.
II Principal Mr. Don Manlove of Richmond Senior High appeared before the
board as requested and discussed the parking problems near said high
school during athletic events. - Mr. Manlove stated that any action
taken would have to be taken up with the School Board. The Board of
Works designated the City Engineer and Captain Juerling to make a
survey of the facilities available and make recommendations as what
should be presented to the School Board to be done to make better park-
ing and also eliminate the hazard that is being created by the park-
ing of cars in this area,
The Clerk presented proofs of publication printed in the Richmond
Palladium-Item, a newspaper of general circulation in said City. on the
dates of August 17th and 24th, 1953, that sealed bids would be received
and opened on this date at the hour of 9: 00 o' clock A.M. (CST) for
work and material to do the work of construction of a concrete alley.
as provided for in Improvement ' Resolution No, 967-1953, The proofs _
were ordered received and. filed.
The following bid was received opened and. read aloud:
Ralph Reed, General Contractor, Anderson, Ind.iana. . . . , 5, 183. 00
On recommendation of the City Engineer the Board unanimously voted to
accept the bid of Ralph Reed as above quoted. This bid was under the '
City Engineer' s estimate.
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The Clerk presented proofs of publications printed in the Richmond
Palladium-Item, a newspaper of general circulation in , said City on the
dates of August 24th and 31st, 1953, that sealed bids would be received
on this date and at the hour of 9: 00 o' clock A.M. ( CST) , to paint
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the interior of the City Hall as advertised. The proofs were ordered
received and filed. •
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The following bids were received opened and read aloud:
William E. Wiggans $l, 795.00
Roy Gabbard ` 1,8L6. 00
The above bids were taken under advisement.
The City Attorney requested the following be made a record of this
meeting:
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August 20, 1953
The Board of Publie Works & Safety
Richmond
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Gentlemen: •
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• On June 17, 1953, a "Notice to Property Owner" No. 20
was issued to Mr. Paul Davis, 2215 Madison Street, Muncie,
Indiana requesting the removal of the second and. third floor
• of the building located at 433 and 435 East Main Street in
Richmond, Indiana within 60 days from June 17, 1953.
As of this date August 20, 1953 Mr. Paul Davis has not
contacted this office in any manner as to his complying with
the above order. In accordance with -the BuildingCode of the
City of Richmond, Part IX, the above information is presented
to the Board of Public Works and Safety for further action.
. Yours very truly,
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/s/ Charles A.. Beck
Charles A. Beck
Building Inspector
/s/ Rollf Wadman
RW: rs - - Fire Inspector
August 20, 1953
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To the Board of Public Works & Safety
City of Richmond •
Indiana
Re: Defects, Hazards and.
Corrections
433-435 East Main Street
Owner, Mr. Paul Davis
2215 Madison Street,
Muncie, Indiana
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Gentlemen:
1. (A) Defect
The east and south wall have pulled away from the
west wall at the southwest corner of the building making an
• opening of 5 or 6 inches, and has broken the bond between the
south end of the west wall and the west end of the south wall.
The south wall and east wall is settling to the southeast.
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1. (B) Cause
Probable settling of east foundation, also die-
intergration of mortar and bricks in walls and in the stone
in foundation of wall. .
• 1. ( C) Hazard
Dangerous to life and property by debris falling
on public street or collapsing of walls into street.
1. (D) Correction
Removal of second and third stories , or entire re-
modeling of building under plans and specifications approved
by the Indiana Building Council and. State Fire Marshal.
2. (A) Defect
Windows are in such poor state of repair that
there is danger of glass and wood frames falling out of •
building,
2. (B) Cause
Probably settling of east foundation, also dis-
integration of mortar and bricks in walls and in the stone
in foundation of wall. •
2. (C)• Hazard
Dangerous to life • and property by debris falling •
on Public street or collapsing of walls into street.
2. ( C) Correction
Removal of second and third stories, or entire
remodeling of building under plans and specifications approved
by the Indiana Building Council and State Fire Marshal.
3. (A) Defect
Floor on second and third floors has settled or
is sinking to the west.
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3. (B) Cause
Floor joist have been pulled out of setting or
bearing in west wall by action of the south and east wall
settling to the southeast.
3. ( C) Hazard
Collasping of floors into interior of building
endangering life and property.
3. (D) Correction
• . Removal of second and third stories, or entire
remodeling of building under plans and specifications approved
by the Indiana Building Council and State Fire Marshal.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Charles A. Beck
Charles A. Beck
Building Inspector
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/s/ Rollf Wadman
Fire Inspector
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August 28, 1953
Mr. Paul Davis
2215 Madison Street
Muncie, Indiana
Dear Sir:
You are hereby notified to appear before the Board of
Public Works and Safety, in the City Hall, at Richmond,
Indiana, on Friday, September 4, 1953, at 9:00 o' clock A.M.
(CST) and show cause why the order of the Building Inspector
of Richmond relative to the building owned by you at the
southwest corner of 5th and Main Streets shoudl not be
complied with.
Board. of Public Works and
Safety of Richmond, Indiana.
By /s/ Ather J. Reeg
City Clerk
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The Clerk presented the return receipt of a registered letter as above
set-out.
Mr. Paul Davis appeared before the Board as requested and discussed
why he hadn-' t responded to the Building Inspector' s order. The Board
took under advisement this case until a meeting is held between Mr.
Davis and Mr. Beck, Building Inspector. The Board designated the
City Engineer to sit-in on this meeting in behalf of the Board. This
meeting to beheld the week of September 7, 1953.
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The Board granted permission to the Community Chest to place their
Chest Drive collars around the light poles in the down town area
during the drive , but they must be removed immediately after the
drive.
The Board allowed the claims in the amount of $5,557. 47.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, se-, -
conded and carried, the meeting adjourned.
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Chairman
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