08/27/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 1973 34'.7 1 STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage Report for the period of August 17, 1973 to August 23, 1973 were received and ordered filed. LETTER FROM DONALD GERMANN, CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR The following letter was received: August 27, 1973 Board of Public Works Gentlemen: The St. Joseph County Department of Civil Defense expresses its great gratitude to the public officials who attended the disaster exercise Saturday, August 25. Without such dedicated people, I am sure that we would not be able to cope with the potential disasters for this area. According to our State Department and governmental observers, they believe from their observance and survey that we are capable of coping with such disasters, Again, thanks to you and your departmental heads that participated in this exercise. Sincerely, s/ Donald H. Germann, Coordinator St. Joseph County Civil Defense The Board commended Mr. Germann for his efforts in this project and ordered the letter filed. CHANGE OF DATE FOR NEXT MEETING Because of the Labor Day Holiday, the Board, upon moti-on made, seconded and carried, changed the date of the next meeting to Tuesday, September 4, 1973 at 10:30.a.m. RECOMMENDATION ON PETITION TO VACATE A PART OF KERR STREET Mr. David A. Wells, Manager, Bureau of Design and Administration, reported to the Board that the petition to vacate a portion of Kerr Street has been investigated and a utility check made. The Bureau of Engineering has no objection to the vacation providing that .utility easements are retained. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the petition to the.Area Plan Commission for their investigation and report. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ATTEST: CLERK zzza'� J"�-0'1'/ Rollin E. Farrand