HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-11-1920 41 4, Office of the Board of Public Works,
City of Richmond , Indiana,
Thurs. Mar. 11, 1920.
The Board of Public Works of the City of Richmond , Indiana,
met in regular session in the office of said Board Thursday,
March llth , 1920, at 9 A.M. All the members of the said Board
being present Messrs. Gilbert, Taylor, and Peitz , the follow-
ing proceedings were had to-wit :-
The Board received a petition for the passage of a resolution
providing for the vacation of the alley 1st south of S. "C" St.
from S. 10th St. to the alley running north & south , signed by
Ottis Hunter, and Fred J. McKinney.
The Board unanimously adopted Declaratory Resolution #139-1920
to. vacate the 1st alley south of south "C" St. running from
S. 10th St. east to the 1st alley ' running north & south between
S. "C" & "E" Sts. , Jonathan Moore' s Add. More particularly
described (See Resolution) .
The Board received notice from the United States Post Office
Bldg. , Richmond, Indiana, that sealed proposals would be re-
ceived at that office until 2 o' clock P.M. March 18th, 1920,
for removing ashes and rubbish from the U. S. Post Office Bldg.
Richmond, Indiana. On motion the Board placed a sealed bid.
The Board received a communication from E. H. Harris of 308 S.
16th' St. in regard to a pole belonging to the Postal Telegraph
Co. which stands out in the alley about 22 ft. and interferes
with his getting in and out of his garage, and asked that the
Board take proper action to see that this is removed or placed
back on the property line. Referred to the S'upt. of the Light
Plant. ' '
Mr. Gilbert reported that the Richmond .Home Telephone Co. is
putting in a line of poles in the cement alley west of Hunt St.
from Maple to School St. and not 'replacing the cement . The
matter was referred to the Supt. of the Light Plant.
Mr. Miller, Fire Chief, reported to the Board the resignation
of Frank Davis, and Charles Graham. Board accepted the resign-
ations.
The Board received bids for the tin work on the City Bldg. as
follows:
C. R. Woodhurst 's bid: 01.25 per hour, and 16 gauge gal-
vanized iron at market prices.
Roland & Beach bid: Estimate 0250.00. Should the ac-
count amount to more than the estimate we will expect payment
of the difference, same to be based on market prices.'
On motion of Mr. Taylor seconded by Mr. Peitz the bid of Roland
& Beach was accepted and the contract so awarded.
Mr. Johnson of the Light , Heat, & Power Co. appeared before the
Board wanting to know positively whether the City intended to
improve South 4th St. and Ft. Wayne Ave. this year or not. Mr.
Johnson was informed that it is the intention of the Board to
make this improvement this year.
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The Board then adjourned.
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Pres. of the Board.
Attest :
Clerk of the Board.
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Office of the Board of Public Works ,
City of Richmond, Indiana
Mon. Mar. 15, 1920.
The. Board of Public Works of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the office of said Board Monday, March 15,
1920 , at 9 A.M. All the members of the said Board being present
Messrs. Gilbert , Taylor, and Peitz , the following proceedings were
had to-wit : -
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• The bill of John Shallenburg of 055.60 for repairing plastering in
City Hall on motion of Mr. Peitz seconded by Mr. Taylor was allow-
ed and ordered paid'.
The Board received a petition for the passage of a resolution pro-
viding for grading and paving the 1st alley south of W. Main St.
from S4. lst St. to SW. 2nd St. Referred to the City E'nuineer for
papers.
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The Board received a petition for the passage of a resolution pro-
tiding for a cement roadway in the alley between S. 2nd & 3rd Ste.
from S. 4'A" St. to first alley south: of Main, thence west to S.
2nd, and east to S. 3rd St. Referred to the City 'i ngineer for
pacers.
The Board .granted to Wm. Suttle for gardening purposes Lot #25
Abi jah. Moffit' s Add, for the season of 1920 at the rental of ; 2.50.
The Board received a recommendation from Mr. Miller, Fire Chief,
for an appropriation of 02800.00 for the purchase of an emer'gency
fire truck. Mr. Peitz moved that the Board approve the recommen-
dation and take the matter up later. Seconded by Mr. Taylor so
I/ • ordered .
The Clerk presented a communication from Chas. Broesman , Consult-
ing Engineer of Indianapolis , Indiana , in regard to the deli r.n ,
extentions to the M.E.L. &' P.P. Referred to Mr. Dillon, Surt ,