HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-24-1939 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY
CITY OF RICHMOND; INDIANA,
FRIDAY,FEBRUARY, 24,1939
The Board of Public WOrks and Safety of the City of Richmond,
Indiana,met in the office of said Board,Friday,Febr .iary 24, 1979
at 9 ;00 A. M. Messrs John R. Britten, Simeon Hodgin,and Henry U. '
Johnson II, being present the following proceedings were had.
The minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as read in
council.
The cmmittee appointed by the Board to make recommendations
asto the purchase of a truck 'or the Street Department, recom-
mended the purchase of an International truck with (8) foot
Anthony body at a net cost of 1, 074. 73.
On motion by 3ohnson second by Hodgin the committee' s report
was excepted and approved.
The Board disscussed the adviseability of using a chemical to
to soften the water in the boiler at the City Building.
On motion by Johnson second by Hodgin that they-purchase a
trial order from the Mid-West Chemical Company, was approved.
A request from the Gulf Filling Station at south 9th and
E. street was presented to the Board, asking that the stop light
coming from the east be moved back (75) feet east so that the
customers coming from the south could enter station without
molestation from cars waiting for the traffic lights in front
of their driveway, this change to be done at their expense.
On motion by Hodgin second by Johnson, was approved.
A petition from Jesse Moore was presented to the Board asking
permission to cut the curb back (22 ) feet to make a wider entra-
nce to the driveway at 1416 East Main street, which was granted.
No bids were received on the Ball Park and the time was e:rtended
until.-further notice.
Miss Lena Hiatt representing Spring Grove, was present end retur:
/led the agreement which had been offered them by the Board of Public
Works and Safety in regard to fire protection.
She stated that Mr. Sellers manager of the Indiana Inspection
Bureau would not except the agreement unless certain clauses be
changed to meet his approval, which the Board refused to do.
After allowing Bills to the amount ofy4423.46
By proper motion adjourned.
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