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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-01-1938 430 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WORKS CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, FRIDAY APRIL 1, 1938. The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in the office of the said Board, Friday April 1, 1938, at 9 :00 o ' clock A. M. Messrs. Joseph M. Waltermann, Simeon Hodgin and William Kelley, I/ Jr, being present, the following proceedings were had, to-wit : The minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as read. - The Board decided that the proper course to pursue in regards to the alley running north and south a'nd between 20 and 21st and north of Glen Court, was to vacate the same, and it was decided to contact the owners of property and if there was no objections, vacate the same. Levi Peackock who owns 2 lots at West Main and llth Streets was granted permission to tap the sewer at this point for a payment of S15.00, this chargebetng made as these lots were not assessed when the sewer was constructed. The City Attorney was instructed to draft a letter tp be mailed to the Richmond Gravel Co . warning them not to dig any closer to the South G Street bridge. The Board renewed their contract with the West Disinfect Company for their service at the parks. The Board authorized the refunding of a charge of `' 14. 00 for pumping water out of the celler at the home of Eva Litchenfels, and also agreed to 'Day for the labor of digging up the sewer. This because of the fact that WPA workmen had disconnected her sewer, and placed her to this expense. A request for a light on North 16th Street between North E and the railroad was deferred. A sample ordinance from the State Board of Health which would cover the dumping of oil and chemicals into the Sewage Treatment Plant was referred to City Attorney Kelley for his inspection after which the same was to be referred back to the Board. The Board authorized the grading of the archery range in Clear Creek Park. City Engineer Hodgin was instructed to see that the curbs were painted for bus stops, and also have the Bus Company secure signs reading "No Parking Bus Stop" . 431 Claims to the amount of $4,204.12 were allowed after which the Board adjourned. Mayor Attest : D �� .27 C%Iir)",//4�',/• City Clerk. - The following bids were received on Fire Hose: Eureka Fire Hose 500 feet 2 " Paragon 3 Ply 11. 30 per foot 500 " " Tuojan 1. 20 " " 500 " 14 Superior 1. 00 " 500 " " Suprise 1. 10 " " Fabric Fire Hose Co. 500 Feet 2 " Keystone $1. 30 per foot 500 " " Arrow 1.20 " " 500 " " Buckeye 1.15 " 9t 500 " " Hi-Le=Flex 1.10 " " 500 " " Colonial 1. 00 " 500 " " Elkshead . 75 " " The Bi-Lateral Company submitted a bid but did not include either a non-collusion affidavit or certified check so their bid was not considered. These bids were turned over to the City Engineer and the Fire Chief who recomended the purchase of the Buckeye brand from the Fabric Fire Hose Company. The Board made final adoption of Declaratory Resolutions Nos. 258 and 259-1938.