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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY, CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1945.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of
Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session in the office of
said Board Friday, July 27th. , 1945, at 9:00 o'clock A. M.
Messrs . Earl Keisker, B. W. Hodgin and Winfield Urban being
present the following proceedings were had to-wit :
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and
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approved, after minor corrections.
Building Inspector Smith reported that the insulation
had broken down on the wires, in the conduit, seriiing the
lights on the Police Radio Tower, and recommended that the
wired be replaced and drainage holes be placed in the conduit
to remove the water of condensation. City Engineer Hodgin
was instructed to investigate and arrange for necessary
repairs and consider having the work done by the Light Plant,
if possible.
The Building Inspector also reported that the coal
hopper of the stoker in the city building is rusted out and
should be replaced before fall. He recommended that, in the
replacement, the hopper be enlarged so as to hold sufficient
coal to last the entire night in cold weather. City Engineer
Hodgin was instructed to investigate and arrange for repairs ,
reporting back to the Board.
The haads of the various departments reported on their
activities and received instructions , where necessary.
Mr. Ross, superintendent of the sewage disposal plant,
reported that certain industrial plants were dumping organic
waste near the disposal plant, without burying such matter,
causing a nuisance. The City Attorney advised that he would
contact the offending parties , to have the practice stopped.
Street Commissioner Burkhardt reported on the progress
he was making in the street repair program and received the
approval of the Board.
After allowing claims in an amount of t20,451.17, on
proper motion, the Board adjourned.
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Attest: residents
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