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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WORKS
CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA,
FRIDAY, TUNE 13th; 1941..
The Board od Public ' Glorks and Safety of the City of
Richmond, Indiana, met in the office of said Board
Friday, June 13th, 1941, at 9 :00 A. M. I'Lessrs. S. W.
Hodgin, Winfield Urban and Earl Keisker being present
the folloring proceedings were had to-wit ;
The minutes of the preceeding meeting were - readI/
and approved.
Mr. Walter Klehfoth located at 222 Linsey Street
was present in regard to the damage being done to the
trees and plants in that locality seemingly from the ..
the coal which is being used by the Light plant or
Gas Plant along with the prevailing condition of the
atmosphere at the time. The matter was referred to
Park Superintendent Frisby for investigation.
:r. Argus Ogborn. and Mr. Elmer Elleman were present
offering an objection against Omar H. Young using a
portion of alot in the rear of his Feed Store located at
642 North 10th Street for a Coal Yard, the matter being
referred to the City Attorney.
The Board ordered the purchase of an Electric Hoist
for use at the Disposal Plant from the Queen City Supply
Co. for the sum of $186.50.
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The Board confirmed the adoption of Declaratory Res-
olution No. 5-1941 in the vacation of Pool Street located
between Fort Wayne Avenue and North 10th Street and ordered
the Assessment Roll be prepared and published designating
the benefits and damages to all property owners concerned.
A request to cut the curb was granted to Abel aames
located at 239 South 4th Street.
The Board approved the insta?.lati of a Fire Hydrant
near the Street Department Garage fo.r the usual sum of
�25.00, tie same to be attached to a 6inch main.
The Board approved the purchase of 100 ground rods
for Fire Alarm Boxes.
The Board ordered the proper publication for bids
on hose for the use of the Fire Department9 proposals
to be received at its office July 3rd, 1941, at 9 :30
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A. M. for 60r feet more or less.
The Board ordered the installation of a Fire Hydrant
at 12th and South F Streets located on the approval of
the Fire Chief.
A letter was presented to the Board from Nnowels
Tool Works requesting a Parking zone be established in
front of their factory for 4:a12 short time parking and
light deliveries, which was referred to the Traffic Div.
( cont 'd )
The Board re-approved the appropriation of 4?500.00
to the American Legion Band for at least 6 concerts
in the Park during the summer.
The Board rejected the proposal of Carl )uning to
rent a portion of the Old Morton High School Bldg. on
North 9th Street.
The Board recommended the curb be painted yellow
from in front of the City Bldg. to Main Street for the
emergency parking, of City cars and ^itizens who call
at offices in the City Bldg. for -short intervals.
The regular meeting of the Board will be held on
Thursday morning June 19th, 1941 instead of Friday June
20th the usual day.
The Board ordered that a guard rail be placed along
—lst Street near the river Bank.
A request to cut a tree by George Saulter 1138 Sher-
idan Street was granted with the approval of Park Supt .
Frisby.
City.TEngineer::Hodgin reported the extension of the
Water Lain at South 9th and Q, streets had been investigated
and the revenu✓ which would be obtained would not justify
the extension.
After allowing claims in the amount of : 6, 402. 60 on
proper motion they adjourned.
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Attest ; O
Clerk of the Board.