HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-21-1949 402
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY,
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in rega-
lar sessican in its office in the City.Building in said City, Friday, October
21, 1949, et 9:00 oaclock A.M., Mr. Harold G. Coleman presiding, with the follow-
ing member being present: Mr. Clifford M. Haworth, Mr; Wm. Edwin Ross being
absent. The following proceedings were had, to-wit:
The.minutes Of the previous meeting,were-:read. ' .
Mr. Don Bell, representing the Richmond Fire and Casualty Company, appeared before
the Board to discuss insurance for the City. Mr. Bell stated that his records
slimed, on comparison of present amount and proposed amount of insurance, approxi-
mately $160,000.00 additional insurance should be carried on buildings only. It
was also added by Mr. Dell that this matter be studied rather thoroughly. The
Board decided that they go into this matter, with Mayor, Lester E. Meadows and Mr.
Ross at a later date.
On recommendatien•of the Fire Chief, the Board approved the payment of $100.00
annually to each member of the Fire Department for new uniforms, equipment, etc. ,
as prauvided under the Acts of 1949, in quarterly payments, beginning February 1,
1950.
Fire Chief Williams reported that the •boiler at No. 3 Hose House is in need of re-
pair or be replaced with a new one. Estimated price to repair would be $250.00
and the price of a new one would be $1,000.00. Mr. Cabman suggested that the old
boiler be repaired tohold out the remainder of the heating seasan.
The Board approved the installation of signs on Northwest "L" Street and the
Williamsburg Pike, to warn the traffic that the speed limit in these areas will be
enforced. This recommendation was made by PaLlice Chief, L. Rohe.
On recommendation of the Chief of Police, the Board approved the Dailey Electric
Company, the `Rainbow Market and the National Cash Register of having two car space
on South llth Street for a loading and unloading zone.
Pursuant to advertisement in the Richmond-Palladium-Item newspaper, the Board met
at the hazer of 10:00 A.M. , to receive and open sealed propasals for Improvement
Resolution #932-1949, to costruct a concrete roadway the full width •of the alley
between South 13th and 14th Streets, from South B Street to South C Street. Two
bids were ,received and opened as follows:W. L. Magaw: $ 3.571.3g
DeBolt Cmaicrete Co. $ 3,5g1.00
The Board recommended the bid of the W. L. Magaw Company be accepted.
Pursuant to advertisement in the Richmond Palladium-Item, newspaper, the Board
met at the hour of 10:00 A.M, , to receive and open sealed proposals for the in-
stailatian of a new boiler in the City Hall. Two bids were received and opened
as follows:
The Niewoehner-Nicklas, Inc.:
Boiler and vacuum pump installation $5,720.40
Alternate #1. Deduct for omission of vacuum pump $1,187.65
The Dailey Electric Company:
Boiler installation $4,849.00
Vacuum pump for boiler $1,963.00
• • 403 :1
. The Board referred the above bids-to the_iEngineering Dept, for tabulation and
recommendation. •
•
Pursuant to advetisement in the Richmond,Pallidium-Item newspaper, the Board met
at the hour of 10:00 A.M. to hear all,,.;p ersons interested in or affedted by De-
claratory Resolutions Nos. 34949 and .14-1949. The..proofs ,of publications were
presented and ordered filed. The Board announced that they were ready to receive
11/ hear all remonstrances and hear all persons interested in or affected by such
;proceedings. There being no remonstrances filed or received, and ether hearing
all persons .present and interested on said proceedings, now finds that a public
necessity exists for the improvements that are provided.for .and outlined in said
Resolution No. 4-1949, and that said resolution No. 4-1949 ought to be confirmed,
and that Resolution No.3-1949 ought to be taken under advisement. The Board . .
hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution No. 4+-194+9, and takes its said De-
claratory Resolution No. 3-1949 advisement and continues same to the regular
meeting of the Board to be held on Novemeber 18, 1949, gor further consideration.
The following communication was presented and read:
10/21/49
• To Hon. Lester E. Meadows, Mayor
I hereby tender my resignation as Street Commissioner. of Richmond, Indiana,
effective.Novemeber 1, 1949. •
• /s/ John V. Schneider.
•
On recommendation of the Mayor, the Board accepted the above resignation of Mr.
John V. Schneider as Street Commissioner an said Date.
On recommendation of the Mayor, thecBoard concurred.in„the temporary appointment
of Mr. William 0. Burlison as Strret. Commissioner.,
The Board approved the construction of a .sidewalk anda4pppoach to the gutter at the
intersection with the alley at N.W. 9th,& D Street. The Board authorized the .
Engineering De2t. to go into contract ,with the Magaw Co. to .do .the work at the
present unit cost as the new alley: that is being constructed.
The Board approved the following curb. cuts: N.E. corner of N. 5th & A Streets,
Lot No. 23 Jerimiah Ends Add. and 415 So. 20th Street.- .
The,complaint of the condition of the •railroad arossingsmear the Richmond Baking
Company as reported by Councilman Marino, was referred to the Engineering Dept.
•
The.complaint of the Eavey Company, .parking`trucks on Fta '.Wayne Ave, near Sth St.
as complained by Councilman-Mariho was referred to the Police Dept.
•
The Board allowed claims in the amount of $16,395.12.
On motion duly made,seconded and.carried unanimoulsy,
the meeting adjourned.. .
v4(c.MigL/w%44.4..-
Chairman
Attest:
Cl k. •