HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-14-1952 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA, FRIDAY
MARCH 14, 1952. '
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, Fri-
day, March 14, 1952, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Coleman pre-
siding 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.
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The Board approved the advertising for bids for Street Materials to be
used for the coming year. The bids to be received Friday, March 28,
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• ") • The Mayor requested that a letter be written to the Pennsylvania Rail-
road officials regarding the immediate need of the railroad crossings
which said railroad owns, be repaired:
The Mayor reported that he would contact the State Highway Commission
requesting the traffic lights at the intersection of North 7th and "D"
Streets be re-established and also the placement of a traffic light
at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and North West 5th Street.
The Board referred the study of the removal of the "No Left Turn" from
West 1st and Main Streets to Capt. Juerling and he is to report his
recommendations back to this board.
IIOn motion made by Mr. Hodgin, seconded by Mr. Haworth and carried, the
board approved the purchase of a L & R Industrial Presision Cleaning
Machine complete for $262.50. This piece of equipment to be used to clean
•parking meters and the payment for said equipment to be paid from the
Parking Meter Fund.
Councilman Law' s correspondence regarding an alley between Oakland
Avenue and South 7th Street being badly "washed" and in need of repair
was referred to the Street Commissioner to make the necessary repairs
for use again.
A letter was received from George F. Scantland Builders, Inc. , through
their Attorney, J.R. Harrington, stating that said George F. Scant-
land is completing plans, specifications, platting and restrictions
for a new addition to be known as Westview Hills and Dales Addition,
which is to be located north of National Road and immediately weEt and
adjoining South West 19th Street. The board was requested to take
such action as necessary for the purpose of installing two fire
hydrants, the installation of street lights; and taking over and
agreeing to surface the streets, one street to be known as and de-
signated as South West 19th Street, running north from National Road
West and including turning circle. The board approved the surfacing
of the street if deemed necessary after curbs and gutters had been
constructed, but the request for street lighting would have to be re-
IIferred to the Light Plant Committee of Council for recommendations.
On recommendation of the Fire Chief the board approved the installation
' of approximately 1600 feet of 6 inch pipe from South West "E" Street
running south on College Avenue and establishing 3 hydrants at
locations as recommended by the Fire Chief.
On recommendation the Fire Chief, the board approved the extension of
6 inch water main from National Road West running north on South
West 19th Street to Western Drive, placing one hydrant at South West
19th and °C° Streets and one hydrant at South West 19th and the approach
of Western Drive.
A letter was received from James Taggart, owner of Tags Taxi Cab Co.
requesting 2 car spaces in front of 13 North 7th Street for a taxi
cab stand. This was taken under advisement. '
On motion made by Mr. Hodgin, seconded by Mr. Haworth and carried, the
board adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
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WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City
of Richmond has heretofore determined that it would be for the best
interests of said City and its citizens to provide for the construction
of the Bealview Sanitary Trunk and Lateral Sewer System more particularly
described in Improvement Resolution No, 946-1951, adopted by the Board
of Public Works and Safety on October 5 , 1951, and to that end has
caused plans, specifications and estimates to be prepared, which plans,
specifications and estimates have heretofore been filed and approved
by said Board and show the estimated cost of said project to be in the
approximate sum of One Hundred Thirty-three Thousand Dollars ( 133,000.00)
and
WHEREAS, said Board has hertofore found that the Cityds
share of the cost of said project is in the amount of Thirty-three •
Thousand Dollars ($33,OOO.00) , and arrangements have been made for the
payment of the balance of the cost of said project by the owners of
the property served by said new sewers; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety now finds .
that said sewers are necessary to protect properly the health and well-
being of the citizens of the City of Richmond, and will in part be of
benefit, to the entire City, and that said sum of Thirty-three Thousand
Dollars ($33,000.00) should be supplied out of the general fund of
the City, or out of funds derived from the issuance of general
obligation bonds; now therefore ,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works and Safety of
the City of Richmond, Indiana, that this Board request the Controller
and Common Council to take the proper steps to provide the funds for
said project, in the amount of Thirty-three Thousand Dollars ($33,000.00)
and to that end a copy of this resolution be filed with the City Con-
troller and City Clerk and presented to the Common Council as soon as
can be done.
Adopted this loth day of March, 1952.
The Board allowed the claims in the amount of $29,189. 28.
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There being no further business presented on motion made, seconded
and carried the meeting adjourned.
President
Attest: ��!�►�
City •jerk
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