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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF ,.:ORKS
CITY OF RICHIVIOND, iNDIANA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1937 .
The Board of Public 'Yorks and Safety of the City of
Richmond, Indiana, met in the office of said Board,
Friday, September 24, 1937 , at 9 :00 A. M. Messrs .
Joseph M. Waltermann, Simeon V7 . Hodgin, William Kelley,
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Jr. , being present , the following proceeding were had
to-wit:
The minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved
as read in Council meeting.
Ward' s Machine Shop appeared before the Board to
protest against the "No Parking" on North B street
opposite the High School, as they used their truck to
unload and load along the street . The Board deferred any
action until same had been inspected 'by them.
Fire Chief Williams reported the bad condition of
narrow street, North F, between 13th and 15th, when making
fire calls . He stated it was impossible to pass cars as
they parked on both sides of street . The Board agreed to
investigate same .
City Engineer Hodgin reported that Mr. Wenz , W P A,
supervisor, would soon have the traffic survey under way.
Fire Chief Williams asked permission to attend the
International Fire Chief ' s convention at Oklahoma City,
Okla. , Oct . 21st to 23rd. Permission granted.
John O'Maley of the Merchants Retail Ass 'n. , appeared
before the Board asking for the annual Christmas lighting
of Main street as previously done in the past . This was
referred to the Common Council for action.
City Engineer Hodgin reported that the Traveler ' s
Insurance Co. , had -requested that the boilers & heating
plants at the various fire stations and Glen Park community
house have diaphram relief valves installed in boilers to
protect same from high pressure in case of freezing. This
work was ordered done by the Board.
City Engineer Hodgin also reported that Chief Radio
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Operator Harold Ritchey had drawn up a. set of rules to be
followed at the Radio station to be submitted to the Poard
for their approval. The Board agreed to approve same after
some revisions .
Cit - Engineer Hodgin reported. the City Plan Commission
had worked up a plan for the installation of lights at
Ft . Wayne Avenue , and North D. , also for the markings of
routes ' or lanes in form of a traffic circle , which would
be something near the same as at Soldier ' s nionunne:rit at
Indianapolis . Mr. Hodgin stated, he thought it would solve
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the traffic problems at that intersection. The Board
agreed to plan further on this project .
Mr. Saylor of Dayton, Ohio appeared before the Board
regarding sandblasting the City Hall , as he was already
doing this type of work on various business blocks in
the city. He was of the opinion it would cost around
1300.00 to sandblast the building. The Board asked ' r.
Saylor to submit a definite figure and report back.
Claims to the amount of r>14,145-7. 70were allowed after
which the Board adjourned.
Mayor -
Attest ;
ActiJ Clerk. -