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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 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, May. 23, 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 and Mr. Hodgin seconded that the Richmond
Vtater Works Corporation, and the Richmond Gas Corporation, and
the Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant be given permission
to install two 8 inch water mains , one 6 inch gas main, and
four fibre conduits in the center of the South Side Bridge in
the space which had been originally provided for the installation
of the street car track. The cost of this work is to be borne
entirely by the three utilities , work to be done by a private
contract. Permission was also granted to close the bridge to
traffic during the period of time needed to make the installation.
It was also moved by Mr. heisker & seconded by Mr. Hodgin that
the Richmond Water Works Corporation be instructed to install
12 inch service from South G .& 5th Streets across the South
Side Bridge; thence by way of Southwest G to the Abington Pike
and North on the Abington Pike to Southwest E Street (A
distance of about 3150 ft . ) , and thence by a 6 inch main to
College Avenue (a distance of about 1500 ft. ) It was so ordered.
It was brought to the attention of the Board that the
Council Meeting May 19th, Councilman Harris reported South 20th
Street in bad condition between Main & A Streets . Councilman
Kinder also reported that Northwest A Street in bad condition
where gas main was installed. These matters were referred to
the City Engineer and the Street Commissioner, who reported
that the streets were already being taken care of.
Councilman Marino presented a petition Tor sewer on North
8th & I. He also recommended a guard rail be installed between
C & 0 Railroad and the Iron Bridge„ ,over the river, in Bridge
Avenue . These Matters were referred to the City Engineer, the
Street Commissioner, and the Chief of Police .
Councilman Tracy presented ,a letter in regard to large
trucks parking on the streets on Sunday near churches . This matter
was referred to the City Attorney and the Chief of Police.
A request was received from Miller Bos . to have the parking
restrictions on the west side of Fort Wayne Avenue from the
Penn. Railroad to North D Street revised from a two hour Mm.LV
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to one hour and that this restriction be enforced. A letter'
was also received from the Haler Candy & Tobacco Co. requesting
that the curb be painted yellow in front of their warehouse
on Fort Wayne Avenue . These matters were referred to the
Police Chief and upon his recommendation, Mr. Keisker moved
and Mr. Hodgin seconded that parking be restricted from two
hours to one hour from the Penn. Railroad to Neff Street.
It was so ordered and the clerk was instructed to notify the
state Highway Department.
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After allowing claims in the amount of r6A.96 ,• upon
proper motion the Board adjourned.
, On account of Friday, May 30, being a legal Holiday,
`Thursday, May 29, at 9 A. M. was set as the time for the
next meeting, of the Board.
President .
Attest:
Se re ary