10/30/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

Home Browse Search

IN 10/30/72 REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN R. HAWLEY TO POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief Seals and reappointed John R. Hawley to the Police Department as of October 16, 1972. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub. -Standards Director, was present and matters per- taining to his department were discussed. 410 Pennsylvania Avenue MR. Preston Gray, 410 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Steed informed the Board that the structure -Dinned by Mr. Gray, and in -which he resides, was in sub -standard condition. Mr. Gray informed the Board that he was not working and did not have the money to make the necessary repairs. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the. Board instructed Mr. Gray to return to the Board meeting in one week and tell the Board that he has removed the fuel oil drums from his back porch; demolished the accessory building, which is in a state of col -lapse and clean up the junk that litters the yard. 1122 Bissell -Street Mr.. Rex Masterman of Homemaker'.s Finance Company V informed the Board that the Benjamins are in bankruptcy and that they are in the process of sending to Mr. Masterman an order of, abandonment of their interest in the matter. A sale of the property is pending till they get the abandonment order. The matter was con- tinued for one week and the Homemaker's Finance is to present some evidence of the sale of the property. 2221 Smith Street Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 2221 Smith Street. 202 Pennsylvania Upon motion made, seconded and.carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 202 Pennsylvania. 105 Carlisle Street Mr. Steed was directed to .send a letter to the owners of the structure at 105 Carlisle Street directing them to appear before the Board to show cause why the building should not be demolished. BIDS AWARDED 227 North O'Brien This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 227 North O'Brien Street, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavits were in proper order. O'Neal Trucking Company $875.00 B & J Demolition 900.00 Michiana Builders 690.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to Michiana Builders on its low bid of $690.00 1910 Linden A venue This being the date:set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1910 Linden Avenue, the following bids were opened and read: Non -Collusion affidavits were in proper order. O'Neal Trucking Company $535.00 Michiana Builders 645.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to O'Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $535.00. A