07/03/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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July 3, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety was convened at 9:30 A. M. on Monday, July 3, 1972. Present were Mr. James V. Barcome and Mr. William J. Richardson, members. Mr. Richardson presided in the absence of Mr. Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. The Chief presented specifications for Fire Department Vehicles, and requested that bids be obtained for three vehicles. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for bids for the Fire Department Pumpers, bids to be returnable on July 17,.1972. BIDS FOR UNIFORMS AND UNIFORM EQUIPMENT Chief Bland informed the hoard that he would like to have bids re- ceived for Uniforms and Uniform E gjipment for the Fire Department. The Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for bids to be return- able on July 17th. RETIREMENT OF ANDREW A. VARGYAS The following letter was presented by the Chief: June 30, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Firefighter Andrew A. Vargyas Honorable Board Members: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration for Retire- ment of the above named firefighter. He wishes to make his retirment retroactive to July 1, 1972. Firefighter Vargyas has completed thirty-five (35) years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. He was appointed on August 15, 1936, and was born on November 28, 1912. 1 recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meet with your approval. Respectfully yours, s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted with regret the resignation of Firefighter Andrew Vargyas and instructed the Clerk to write to Mr. Vargyas expressing thanks for his many years of service to the City of South Bend. RESIGNATION OF FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL DOMBROWSKI The following letter was presented by the Chief: