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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
INDIANA. FRIDAY March 22nd, 1946
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond,
Indiana met in regular session in the office of the Board on
Friday, March 22nd, 1946. Present were Messrs. S.W.Hodgin,
Winfield Urban and Earl Keisker. The following proceedings were
had to-wit:
The minutes of the preceeding meeting were read and approved.
Mr. A.E. Sanders appeared before the Board complaing of the
Meyers Drug. Co. at 9th and Main. He stated they keep the
iron doors located in the sidewalk open which endangers pedestrians
and that they -also place their garbage, empty ens and bottles
on the sidewalk. The Board ordered the Clerk of the Board to
notify the drug company to cease this practise.
Lawrence Howe of 1018 S. 7th w. s appointed a temporary special
policeman starting April 1st, 1946 at the salary of $185. 00 per
month. Upon recommendation of Clef of Police Duckett Mr. Urban
so moved, Mr. Keisker seconded the motion and it was so ordered.
Chief of Police Duckett reported that Louis Damiels was back from
the armed service and would resume his position as Garage Mechanics
on April 1st, 1946.
Several matters were reported to the Board of Works as having been raise(
by the Common Council Monday night, March lath. They were:
The management of the Lauramore Home at the intersection of Richmond
Ave. and N.W.6%th requested reflectors to be placed at the end of
Richmond Ave. to prevent automobiles running into the property. This
was referred to the traffic division.
A request was received for the installation of a light at S. 12th
and L. Streets. This was referred to the traffic digiaion.
The condition of the curb in front of Hibberd school was stated to
be bad. The Clerk of the Board was instructed to call this to the
attention of Mr. Swihart.
Complaint was made as to the Bell-& Wallace Co. burning their trash in
the open and alowing the same to blow around the neighborhood. The
Clerk was instructed to notify Bell do Wallace of this complaint.
Fire Chief Williams was instructed to contact Mr. Schumaker Supt. of
the Water Works with reference to the, installation of a water main
on S. 14th between M and 00
After allowing claims in the amount of $ G /ya. 6 , , upon proper
motion the sr d adjourned.
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