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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-20-1948 279 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FRIDAY AUGUST 20th,1948. The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the office of the Beard, Friday, August 20th,1948 at 9:00 A.M. ooclock. Mr. H.G. Coleman presiding with the following members being pres- ent: Mr. W.P. Ross and C.M. Haworth. The following business was had, to-wit: The minutes of the previous meeting were despensed with. Mrs Clendenin,Mrs Whitten and Mr. Hewing appeared before the Board requesting more information on the installation of a sanitary sewer in the Maxwell Addition. The Board informed these people that a petition would have to be circulated in this area and to be signed by property owners that were interested in securing a sanitary sewer with the cost of the laterals being added to the property owners affected. The Board approved the reqest of 21 residents in the area of South 8th between South A and South B Streets of two hour parking between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. except Sundays and Holidays. This restricted area to be on South 8th Street between South A and South B Street on both sides of said street. The Board authorised a stop sign to be erected at the intersection of Sheridan and Bridge Streets. Sheridan Street to be the Stop Street. The Board authorized the Traffic Division to make a survey of Whitewater Blvd for signs to be installed at the dangerous points on said street. The Board authorized and instructed the Clerk to notify Mr. George Boger that the improvements of the alley between North 23rd and 24th Street, between North D. and B Streets would be up to the property owner and then the City would maintain this alley. The Chief of Police recommended that the Board approve the "No Turn " signs at 8th and Main Streets and West 1st and Main Streets. The Board approved the recommendation of the Chief of Police and instructed the Clerk to notify the State Highway Commission of the action. The Board approved the Clerk to prepare a Resolution for Council to have the Judge of Wayne Circuit Court to appoint 3 appraisers to appraise one of the police cars for trade in on a new car for the Police Dept. The Board approved the installation of a street light on North C Street be- tween Fort Wayne Ave. and North 7th Street at the intersection of the alley between these streets. The Clerk to notify the Light Plant of this action., Councilman Marino complaint of the poor trash collection in the North end of the City was referred to the Street Dept. Councilman Myers complaint of smoke conditions in the area of North end of the City was referred to the Fire Chief to investigate and report. The complaint of a Potatoe Mfg at 333 Richmond Ave was referred to the Building Inspector to investigate. The Board approved the Fire Chief of preparing specification for a new fire /1 truck after the approval of the 1949 City Bridget. 280 A letter was received from Mrs Neilie R. Dedker,2010 Hawkins Road, requesting the installation of a street light at North 20th and Hawkins Road. This was referred to the Traffic Division to investigate. • The Board approved the request of Clarence Elstro to cut the curb at 1119 South Z Street for a driveway. A letter was received from Mr. J. W. Best, 202 Cartwright Drive, requesting the Board make a survey for the installation of hang over street lights for the area of Gardners Hillcrest Addition. The Clerk was instructed to• notify the Light Plant to make a starvey of this Addition for hang over street lights. Mr. Haworth presented a complaint of a barking dog at 511 South 8th Street. This was referred to the Police Department to investigate and report to the Board. The Board approved the requsbt to cut the curb at 711 South 5th Street for a driveway. The Clerk to notify the State Highway Comm. of this action. There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board Mr. Haworth moved to adjourn after allowing claims in the amount of $3,115.55, seconded by Mr. Ross and carried unanimously by the Board. d F � Chairman A ,test8 Clerk of ard.