HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-29-1951 OFFICE OP THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY, RICHMOND, INDIANA; FRIDAY', •
JUKE' 29, 1951.
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, June 29; 1951, at the hour of 8:00 o' clock A.M. (CST) . Mr.
Colemna presiding with the following members being present: Mr. Ross
and Mr. Haworth. The following business was had, to-wit:
On motion made,- seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous
meeting were dispensed with. .
•� M. G. DeBolt was given permission -to build a runaround the wooden
bridge in "Happy Hollow" for his aeavy trucks to drive on.
The Board approved the request of E. S. Bultman to cut the curb at
229 South 21st Street for a private drive-way.
The Board approved the Roland-Swisher Company to proceed with
repairing the drain system for the City Hall with the 24 gauge
6" galvanized iron pipe for the cost of $189.00.
A petition signed by 30 taxpayers and property owners, requesting'
that a storm sewer be installed from N.W. 15th Street to Clear Creek
Park, immediately. The reason stated for thiL installation is that
surplus waters has an injurious effect on their property in said
area. This petition was taken under advisement.
On recommendation of the Chief of Police the Board ordered the
Clerk to contact the StatecHighway Commission, requesting the in-
stallation of a traffic control light at the intersection of N.W.
5th and "L" Streets.
The Board approved the -Rhoades Auto Sales to cut the curb on North
"A" Street and replace the same with a factory curb. The curb
distance granted was about 35 feet east of the light post on the
east side of the Rhoades building on "A Street. The distance from
the lightb post should be about three feet to protect said post.
The Board authorized the Fire Chief to lend assistance to the
Red Cross during their "Blood Bank" drive. •
The Board ordered the Police Department to pay particular attention
to the parking of cars on the sidewalks near filling stations and
Used Car lots and other buildings.
The Clerk presented a publisher' s affidavit showing that on June
11th and 18th, 1951, a notice had been published in the Richmond-
Pallidium-Item, a dailey newspaper of general circulationprinted
in the English Language in the City of Richmond, Indiana, containing
a Notice To Bidders of the furnishing the Street Department with
a new Power Mower, and in such notice the date of June 9th, 1951,
was fixed as the time when said Board would receive and open sealed
proposals t.r 'Tl "-°•notice Was-'.'ordered filed.
The Board adopted the Preliminary Assessment Roll for Imp. Res.
No. 938-1950 as presented by the City Engineer' s office.
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The following bid was received and opened:
INDIANA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Indianapolis, Indiana
One (1) INTERNATIONAL McCormick Farmall Cub Wheel Tractor as•
per specifications required by the City of Richmond, Indiana,
F.O.B. Richmond, Indiana . . . . ® g972 00.
Attached certified check in the amount of $100.00.
On motion made by Ross, seconded and carriedthe bid of the Indiana
equipment Company was accepted.
The Clerk presented a publishers affidavit showing that on June llth
and 18th, 1951, a notice had been published in the RichmonU.Pallidium-
Item, a dailey newspaper of general circulation printed and published
in the English language in the City of Richmond, Indiana, containing
an Invitation To Bidders for the installation of Traffic Control
Lights in the City of Richmond, Indiana, and such notice the date
of June 29th, 1951, was fixed as the time when said Board would re-
ceive and open sealed proposals. The proofs of publication were
ordered filed.
The following propsals were received and opened:
James H. Drew Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana31,L00.00
Dailey Electric Company, Richmond, Indiana $18, 850.00
The above proposals were referred to the city Engineer and Robert
Rees of the Light Plant to study and recommend.
The coal bids were still under advisement.
On recommendation of the Fire Chief, the Board approved the resig-
nation of Lewis Ellis, Fireman, as of June 16th, 1951. Mr. Ellis
is going to enter into private business.
The Board allowed the claims in the amount of $83, 353.87.
`There being no further -business presented, on motion made, seconded
and carried, the meeting adjourned.
Chairman
Attest:
Clerk,