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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-30-1951 153 OFFICE OF THE BOARD. OF PUBLIC. WORKS, AND SAFETY, RICHMOND p. INDIANA`, FRIDAY, ,. NOVEMBER 3Qt4 .95:1. The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met im regular session in its office in the Cityllall in said City, Friday, November 30th, 1951, at the hour of 10:00 o' clock A.M. 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 pre- vious meeting were dispensed with. On motion made by Mr. Hodgin, seconded by Mr. Haworth and unan- imously carried the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, GOD in his infinite wisdom, has seen fit to call unto himself into his Kingdom of Heaven, this 26th day of November, 1951, a loyal and faithful servant of the City of Richmond, Indiana, Mr. John Russell, Wayne County Clerk, and WHEREAS, his presence will be missed. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, that his passing will be recorded and noted in the permanent records of the Board of Public Works and Safety, and that the commendation and regard be paid to his past faithful and cooperative spirit and his willingness to go out of his way to be faithful to his duties and helpfulness to those around him, any any and all others. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that this resolution be spread of record in the records of the City of Richmond, Indiana, and that a copy be sent to his bereaved family. - ADOPTED this 30th day of November, 1951. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Chief of the Fire Department, Mr. Hodgin moved that the probationary period for the Police and Fire Department be changed from six months to that of one year and the pay to be "280. 00 per month, commencing January 1, 1952. This motion was seconded by Mr. Haworth and on voice vote was unanimously carried. • A petition was received from the Automotive Gear Works, Inc. , asking for the passage of a resolution providing for the, vacation of South "P" Street in a manner as follows: Beginning at the east line of South 7th Street and extending throughout ,sai0 "P" Street to the west line of South 8th Street, This petition was referred to the City Engineer to make the proper resolution : for said vacation and present to this Board. : A letter was received from Mr. Robert R. Reid regarding the con- dition of the sidewalk in front of 521 West Main Street that i-s need of immediate repair. This was referred to ` the•;Street Com- missioner to make repairs. -: e 11)4 On motion made by Hodgin, seconded by Haworth and on Voice unan- imously carried, the Lyle Sign Company was given a contract to furnish new street signs in the area at follows: From the White- water River,east to South 24th Street, north to North E Street and west to the Whitewater River. This will take approximately 181 signs and- the price will be approx. 01, 987. 38. . The Board approevd the following contract with the AD-O-LITE. Neon sign service for the maintenance of the Walk and Dont Walk signs: A. AD-O-LITE will service and maintain the Walk-Dont Walk install- ations as follows: (1) Complete painting of the unit as well as. the supporting standard, not less than once in every 12 months period and more if needed, for protection and/or appearance. (2) Service and Maintenance of all glass parts which include the front and neon tubing, replace all broken parts and black-out tubing as needed. (3) Replace any electrical parts needed but not if they be below the base of the supporting standard. (4) Clean the inside of the unit not less than twice in a 12 month period. AD-O-LITE will not replace the standard if accidentally or maliciously destroyed, but will replace the complete Walk and Dont Walk unit and this replacement doesnot include the wiring beyond the connector block. The cost of the above service will be $39. 60 per month payable at the end each month, for a period of not less than 12 cone secutive months. .The attached service contract covers the orginal Forty (40) units located on Main" Street. at the intersections , of 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Streets. The Clerk presented the publisher' s affidavit printed in the Richmond Pallidium, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Richmond, Indiana, on the 13th and 20th days of November, 1951, that a public hearing would be held on ,this date at the hour of 10: 00 o'clock A.M. , to receive'-and consider remonstrances that may have been filed or presented on Declaratory Resolution No.8-1951, for the vacation of the first alley south of Main Street, from South 16th Street bast to the first alley east thereof. The proofs were received and ordered filed. The Board now meets to hear all persons interested or whoseter5. property will be effected by proposed vacation. After hearing all persons interested who appeared, and being fully advised in the premises, the Board unanimously confirms the Declaratory Resolution No.8-195.1 as adopted. The benefits being in favor of the property owners, so therefore the cost of the advertising and recording to be paid by the property owners benefited. The Clerk presented the publisher' s affidavit printed in the Richmond Pallidium, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Richmond, Indiana, on the 13th and 20th days of November, 1951, that bids would be received on this date at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M. , for the furnishing of two motorcyles for the Police Department per specification asked. 1;55 • The proofs were received an ordered filed. The Board meets to IIreceive and open sealed bids for the two motorcycles. One bid was received and that being of the Wright Motor Sales as follows: (2) 1952. Harley-Davidson Sergi-cars complete with regular generators, steering-damper, rear bumpers, 5. 00 X 16.00 Tires, Air Cleaner . : 2,.266.10 Trade-in allowance 1946 1948 662. 10 Balance $1, 604.35 nt Certified check in the sum of ,$100.00 accompained the bid. -� The appraisal value as set-out by the appraisers appointed by -- the Wayne Circuit Court was as follows: 1946 Model 200.00 1948 Model 1300.00 On recommendation of the Chief of Police, Mr. .Hodgin moved that the bid of the Wright Motor Sales be accepted, seconded by MP. - Haworth and on voice vote was unanimously carried. The Board allowed the claims in the amount of S 3, 94.4. 66. IIThere being no further business presented, on motion made seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned. (11:9.0.0-4^—t--- Chairman Attest: City Cl k. . •