12/18/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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December 18, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, December 18, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. GASOLINE BIDS AWARDED The Board awarded the bid for gasoline and diesel fuel to the American Oil Company at the following prices: AMOCO Diesel Fuel (#1 Diesel Fuel) 13.15� Per Gallon 130,000 gallons or less -- AMERICAN Diesel Fuel Z (#2 Diesel Fuel) 12.40� Per Gallon 130,000 gallons or less AMERICAN Regular Gasoline or 12.90C Per Gallonr AMOCO Lead Free Gasoline 13.9N Per Gallon 480,000 gallons or less - Truck Transport Deliveries These prices are for a period from January 1, 1973 to December 31, 1973, as per specifications. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Applications for the Fire Department were received from Lon Allen Wingett and Ricky Lynn Frantom. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, these were referred to the Department of Personnel. EXTENSION .OF SICK .TIME - DALE FORTIN A request was received from Chief Bland asking for an extension of sick time over 30 days. Attached was a letter from the Pension Doctor, stating that it is too soon for an evaluation for a permanent disability. The Doctor advised that Mr. Fortin should be seen in three months. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the Chief's recommendation to extend the sick time of Dale Fortin for a period of three months. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Robert W. Seals was present and matters pertaining to his Department were discussed. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE - CADET JOSEPH SHEAD The following letter was presented to the Board: Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: A request for a five month leave of absence has been submitted to this office by Cadet Joseph Shead. Cadet Shead will be attending Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana, for the purpose of acquiring courses which are not available at IUSB, and will require a leave from January 1, 1973, to June 1, 1973, at which time he will return for active duty. It is the recommendation of th<is Office that the leave be granted, and we appreciate your consideration of the request Respectfully yours, s/ Robert W. Seals Chief of Police Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Chief's recommendation for a leave of absence of 5 months from January 1, 1973 to June 1, 1973 for Cadet Joseph Shead.