HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-20-1953 OFFICE OF THE, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND. SAFETY;I.: RICHMOND, ,INDIANA. ,
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 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, March 20, 1953, at the hour of 9:00 o' clock A.M. (CST) . 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 minutes of the previous
meeting were dispensed with. -
The complaint of large trucks parking lengthy periods of time day and
night on National Road West between West 15th and 16th Streets was re-
ferred to the Police Department.
George Borton of the Commons Lumber Company appeared before the Board
requesting additional water mains and fire hydrants between South "E"
and AG" Streets on South 20th Street and also on Southeast Parkway in
the vicinity of the new Charles School. The Board authorized the Clerk
to notify the Water Works that these were approved by the Board on re-
commendation of the Fire Chief.
The Board unanimously approved the installation of a street light at
the intersection of South 6th and "N" Streets as approved by the Light
Plant Committee.
The Board approved the painting of the curbs at South 5th and "E" Streets
back about 50 feet from the intersection.
Mr. Law' s report of Northwest "K" Street between Ridge and Harris
Streets being too narrow on both sides of said street for parking was
referred to Capt. Juerling for investigation. Capt. Juerling was also
advised that the residents on North 22nd Street requested "No Trucks
Allowed" signs be installed.
The Clerk presented proofs of- publication printed in the Richmond
Palladium-Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Richmond, that a public hearing would be held on this date for the
following Declaratory Resolutions Numbers 1-1953; 2-1953; 3-1953; -
1953 and 5-1953. The proofs were ordered filed. All persons Present
who were interested in said Declaratory Resolutions were heard. The
Board now Confirms all of the above Declaratory Resolutions as adopted.
The Board authorized the Clerk to prepare the advertising for receiving
bids for Street Materials and coal for the various departments of the
City.
Mr. Burlison advised the Board that the Parking Meters are now installed
in the Market House Lot.
The claims in the amount of $18, 180. 15.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded
and carried, the meeting adjourned. - ,1
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