04/02/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1973 The above named trucks are in extremely poor condition and neither could pass the Indiana Safety Inspection. They are not'used except for once or twice a year when the vice squad takes them out. It then becomes expensive because we need to get them in operating condition. I feel that since we now have the new Van, this equipment could be used for this purpose. The two trucks do nothing more th�n take up needed space. I have received a high bid of $55.00 each for the two trucks, and would appreciate acceptance of this bud due to the expense of upkeep of the trucks and due to the parking facilities at the Municipal Services Facility. Any cooperation would be appreciated. Respectfully, Robert W. Seals, Chief of Police /s Robert J. Urban Services Division Chief e-i Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board authorized the Police Department O to sell the two trucks. Q LETTER FROM PAUL T. GERVAS RE: SAFETY CAMPAIGN U U The Board received a letter from Paul T. Gervas, Employee's Safety Director, recommending that all City Departments participate in the National Safety Council's Zero --in on Safety Campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to make every City employee more safety -conscious in an effort to prevent accidents. Mr. Gervas recommended that City Departments all purchase Zero -in on Safety bumper stickers and that all City -owned vehicles display the stickers. The Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, approved the recommendation and referred the letter to the Board of Public Safety for their concurrence. REQUEST TO HOLD BUDDY POPPY SALE - V.F.W. POST 1167 The Board received a request from the V.F.W. Post 1167 for permission to sell Buddy. Poppies on the streets of South Bend on Friday and Saturday, May 18th and lgth, 1973. The Board referred this request to Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, for his study and recommendation to the Board. The Post is to be notified that they must apply for a permit from the Charitable Solicitations Commission also. REPORT RE: REQUEST TO PARK TRAILER ON LAFAYETTE STREET The Board received the following memo: March 28, 1973 To: Board of Works From: Bureau of Traffic & Lighting, Clem Hazinski, Manager Subject: Request to park trailer A request from H. C. Overgaard, Capt., USNR, to park a combat art trailer in the 100 block of South Lafayette alongside the County -City Building, June 12- 160 1973 was referred to this Bureau. Such permission has been granted in the past and no adverse effects on traffic were experienced. Approval is recommended provided that any exit or entrance to the trailer be at the sidewalk side and pedestrians are not exposed to traffic in the street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the recommendation and approved the request.