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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-24-1939 id OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WORKS CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH,1939 The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in the office of said Board Friday, November 24th, 1939 , at 9 :00 o' clock A. M. Messr. John R. Britten, Simeon W. Hodgin and Henry U. Johnson being present the following proceedings were had to-wit ; The minutes of the preceeding meeting were read and approved. A petition presented to the Board October 30th,1939 requesting a Water Main be installed on North 18th , St- reet fvom F. to J. Street , and it being referred to the Richmond Water Works Corporation for consideration they, contending:' the consumption of water on this pro- ject would not justify the expenditure. The Board taking the matter under further advisement considered the y'dater. Main being installed from north J Street one square South on North 18th Street , this also was referred to - the Richmond Water Works Corporation and City Engineer Hodgin. A petition to cut the curb to a width of 8 feet was granted to Robert C. Ritz at 241&26 South 6th Street. City Attorney Johnson was instructed to prepare a Resolution for the installation of Electric Lights on the Whitewater Boulevard from the Natoinal Road to the South G Street Bridge. Mr. Roland Cutter and Mr. Nile Patti representing the Richmond Fire and Casualty Insurance Association were present in the interest of the City's Insurance. Mr. Floyd Gardner Attorney, was present and filed an affidavit with the City Clerk,a notice of the DeBolt Concrete Company to the Henke Construction Company of Chica go,Illinois and Civil City of Pichmond ,Indiana. Fire Chief Harry Williams reported, on account of the heavy traffic on Main Street during certain hours of the day it was almost impossible to' get the Fire Trucks through, there being some discussion on the mat- ter but no action was taken. I/ The Street Commissioner was ordered to place a Stop Sign at the intersection of North 8th and E Street . Mayor Britten stated he had received a letter from Mr. C. C. Calkinslocal Suerintendent of the Internati- onal Harvester Plant thanking the Fire Chief and the Firemen who rendered such valuable service during the fire at the Plant Nov.19th 1939 and keeping the fire to a minimum amount of damage, he also wished to thank 74 the Police Department for their efficient service in handling the traffic during the fire and that the City of Richmond should be complimented on having such a capable groupe of men. Mayor Britten stated he personally wished to thank the men of the Fire Department and the Police Department for their;.:: valuable service rendered during the fire and the capable manner in which it was handled. 11/ After allowing claims to the amount of $6 ,392. 65 they adjourned. C irman Attest ; 44;_ Clerk of the Board f, M •