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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF WORKS
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
FRIDAY DULY 23, 1937.
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of
Richmond, Indiana, met in the office of said Board, I/
Friday July 23, 1937, at 9 :00 o ' clock A.M. Messrs.
Joseph M. Waltermann and William Kelley, Jr. , being
present, the following proceedings were had, to-wit :
The minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved
as read in Council.
A gentlemen appeared before the Board seeking to
have a sidewalk constructed on West Main Street across
Clear Creek and stated that it was very dangerous for
sch000 children without a sidewalk. The Board then
informed tile gentlemen that this walk was to be constructed
with WPA labor in the near future.
A complaint about the smoke and water from Andy Issen's
laundry on South E Street was referred to the Health Dept.
for investigation.
A request for the opening of North 17th Street from
J Street to the bridge was received.
A communication from the Federal Radion Commission as
to the wave length sought for the new Police Telegraph
system was referred to Harold Ritchey, Chief Operator of
W.P.D.H.
The Board ordered the 6" water main laid on Northwest
10th Street from Northwest B Street to Peacock Road.
Henry Therian, WFA Recreation Director was before the
Board seeking the grant of $15.00 from the park recreation
fund, to be used for expenses connected with the Soft Ball
Tourhament to be held in Glen Miller Park. The Board granted
this request.
City Purchasing Agent Ray Stevens reported that the
tabulation of the coal bids showed that the Muff Fuel and
Grain Co. were low on Items -#1-5 & 6 at the delivered
price of $4. 50-$5.40 and $5.40 and $6.00. Sam Jaffe Co.
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low bid on Items #2-3 & 4 at the delivered price of
5.36 and $5. 75 on Items 2-5 and $4.86 on Item 3, F. O.B.
siding. The Board approved these recommendations.
Claims to the amount of 13,578.70 were allowed after
which the Board adjourned. ")
Attest : / / Mayor.
City Clerk.
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Nunc pro tune. Meeting of July 23, 1937.
Only one bid being received for the purchase of two
Police cars, the City Purchasing Agent was instructed
to re-advertise for bids to be opened August 6, 1937.