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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
FRIDAY, JUKE 20, 1947
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,
Indiana, met in regular session in the office of the board, Friday,
June 20, 1947, at 9 A. M. Messrs . Earl Keisker, S . W. Hodgin, and
Winfield Urban being present the following proceedings were had to wit:
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Keisker moved that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police
that the curb area in front of the Greyhound Bus Station on South 8th
be declared a restricted zone for five (5) minute parking only and that
the clerk of the Board so notify the cab companies by letter of the
Board' s action. Mr . Hodgin seconded it and it was so ordered.
Mr. George Cotrell, Superintendent of the Richmond Works of the
International Harvester Company, appeared before the Board to discuss
the possibility of closing North 13th from E to the Penn R. R.
After a discussion between the Board and Mr . Cotrell, this matter along
with the matter of a possible underpass on 12th Street and the railroad,
were referred to the City Engineer for. investigation and . recommendation.
Councilman Marino at the meeting of the Council of June 16 , 1947,
complained about the parking on West 13th between Main and Peacock Road.
He suggested that the City adopt angle parking in order to get more
cars in that area. This matter was referred to the Traffic Division.
Councilman Kinder stated that Southwest 15th from Main to the
National Road was in bad condition. This was referred to the Street
Department .
Councilman Russell complained about the condition of the street
from L to 0 on South 14th and South 13th. This matter was referred to
the Street Department .
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A petition was received from a group of citizens requesting the
vacation of the first alley, south of National Road, West, between
Southwest 15th and the lane along Earlham Cemetery. This request was
referred ,to the City Engineer for the preparation of Declaratory
Resolution No. 9 .
A request was received from Miller Bros . to renew the curb and side-
walk in front of their place on Ft. Warne Avenue . They were granted
Permission, provided that the work begone at their expense and under
the supervision of the City Engineer.
Mr. Hodgin reported that he had taken up with the Railroad the
matter of various crossings and the fence between 17th and 20th Streets
on the south side of the Penn. R. R. , and that there has been no
action made as yet .
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After allowingclaims in the amount of /3 789. 9f , upon proper
motion the loard adjourned.
Presi �nt
Attest:
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