HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-08-1919 386 Thursday, December 4, 1919. .
Peitz moved that the hearing be postponed until Monday, Jan. 5,
1920. Seconded by Mr. Taylor motion prevailed .
Mr. Gilbert moved that the City Engineer write the Board of Vorks
at Ft . Wayne, Ind. to ascertain whose duty it is to take care of
the red lights on their city' s Right & Left street signs. Second-
ed by Mr. Taylor Motion prevailed.
The Board then adjourned.
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. Dec. 8, 1919.
The Board of Public Works of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session ih the office of said Board Monday, Dec. 8 ,
1919, 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: -
The Board instructed the Engineer to have the St . Dept. repair
North `°F" St. , and other streets in the Stock Yard district.
The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. F. E. Slick , trash con-
tractor, that the Board has refused to allow his monthly bill
of 01249.16 until the congestion of the trash in the City has
been taken care of in a business like way. Also to notify his
bondsmen , Dougan, Jenkins & 'Co. as Agents for the Bonding Co.
that his monthly trash contract bill has been withheld until he
has complied with his Contract.
The complaint against Ed. Strothaus, fireman at No. 3 Hose House
was referred to the Fire Chief Mr. Miller.
I.Tr. Miller, Fire Chief, informed the Board that he had appointI/
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ed Esmond Lee, and Fred Duvall on the City Fire Force. The
Board approved the appointments.
Mr. Gilbert moved that the Police Board be instructed that it
will be necessar y for the Police Dept to look after the Red
- Lanterns on the Right & Left signs. This is in accordance with
the practice of other Cities throughout the State. Seconded by
Mr. Taylor motion prevailed.
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Bills to the amount of 3,362.39 were allowed and ordered paid.
The Board approved the various payrolls up to December 1, 1919.
The Board then adjourned.
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Pres. of the Bo�..rd.
Attest :
Clerk of the Board.
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Office of the Board of Public Works,
City of Richmond, Indiana ,
Thurs. Dec . 11, 1919.
The Board of Public Works of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met
in regular session in the office of said Board Thursday, Dec.11,
- 1919 , at 9 A. I. All the members of the said Board being present
Messrs. Gilbert, Taylor, and Peitz , the following proceedings
were had to-wit : -
The Board meets to hear remonstrances and take final action on
Declaratory Resolution #137-1919 to widen South "E" Street on
the north side from South 16th Street east to the west line of
Lot 52, Reeveston Addition. No one appearing and no remonstrance
having been filed against said proposed widening thereupon being
fully advised in the matter the Board takes Final Action on said
resolution confirming without modification all former action
taken on same, and the Board now orderes that a list or roll be
prepared of all owners or holders of property, and all valuable
interests therein sought to be taken or to be injuriously affect-
ed , which list or roll shall also describe the property benefici-
ally affected .
The Board approved the Contract & Bond signed by John Zwissler as
principal , and the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. as sure-
ty in the matter of installing a gasoline, oil, & air dispenser
infront of his place of business at #28 South 5th Street. ( See
Contract & Bond. )
I/ Mr. Peitz informed the Board that the Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
agreed to donate to the City the furniture , and stove on the 2nd
floor at #4 Hose House providing that it will be left there so
that the hall can be used for public meetings. Mr. Peitz moved
that the donation be accepted, and the Clerk instructed to write
J. Henry Bode, Sec 'y of the insurance company thanking him for
their generosity. Motion prevailed.
Mr. Gilbert moved that the 'bill of F. E. Slick, trash contractor,
for 1249.16 for the month of Nov. 1919 be allowed and ordered
- paid, Seconded by Mr. Peitz motion prevailed.