11/06/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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11/6/72 I've lost ten (10) weeks of rent already the amount of $250.00 ( $25.00 per week ). The Spot Bar around the corner on South Street had a way arranged for them that they had no interuption to their business from the front. That is their income, this apartment is mine. I don't think its anything but fair, that I be reimbursed for my loss. Sincerely, s/ Mrs. Lonnie Bottoms 612 S. Main Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 It was the consensus of the Board that there is no way they can re- compense Mrs. Bottoms for not having access to the front of her build- ing. It was noted by the City Engineer that it has been made pos- sible for her to have access to the rear of her home from the alley off South Street as well as the alley from Michigan Street. LETTER FROM FRANK KOLOSZAR - UNIT DECLARED SCRAP The following letter was presented to the Board: October 25, 1972 Mr. William Richardson City Engineer South,Bend, Ind. Dear Mr. Richardson: The below listed unit is hereby declared scrap and should be dispositioned soon as possible: One (1) Mayrath Portable Washer, with gasoline starter, two (2) wheels 6.40xl5 4 ply tires, ring hitch. Value is approximately $75.00. Please advise what action I should take to remove the unit from the MSF garage. Sincerely s/ Frank Koloszar Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the selling of one (1) Mayrath Portable Washer at a price of $75.00. REQUEST TO PUT CHRISTMAS TREE 1/3 OVER PUBLIC PROPERTY - GILBERT'S MEN'S STORE The following letter was presented to the Board: November 2, 1972 Mrs. Freda Noble, Clerk of BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Rm 1316 City -County Bldg. South Bend, Ind. 46601 Re: Gilbert's Christmas Tree Dear Mrs. Noble: I am writing you to request permission to place a Christmas decor- ation for Gilbert's Men's Store about one third over public property. This is the same Christmas tree that was used last year, and it will be placed in the same position as last year. The center of the tree sets