07/31/72 Board of Public Works Minutes

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7/31/72 39 1 1 1123 East Donald Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1123 East Donald Street, and only one bid having been received, the following bid was opened and read after determining that the non -collusion affidavit was in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid for the demolition to the O'Neal Trucking Company. 7292 Rush Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 7292 Rush Street, and only one bid having been received, the following bid was opened and read after determinging that the non -collusion affidavit was in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $875.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid for the demolition of the structure at 729+_Bush Street was awarded to the O'Neal Trucking Company COMPLAINT OF 535 SOUTH TAYLOR STREET Mr. Edward Chapleau, Attorney representing the Claeys Candy Company appeared before the Board to complain about the sub -standard condition of the structure at 535 South Taylor Street, it being the building next door to his clients. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to Mr. Steed for investigation and report. He also complained about the condition of an automobile repair shop on the Northeast corner of Taylor and South Street which is said is degenerating into a junk yard. Mr. West said the West Side Auto Repair had been given a Cease and Desist order about two weeks ago, and if they do not do so it will be referred to the Legal Department. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Legal Department for study. COMPLAINT ABOUT WHITEFORD LEASING AND PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD Mr. Edward Petrowski, 2021 West Sample Street appeared before the Board to complain that the Whiteford Leasing Company, which is direct- ly across from him, does not have a paved yard and trucks have made ruts which cause a considerable amount of dust. He also said that after a rain, dirt and debris flow across the sidewalk and clog the sewers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board directed the Clerk to write to Whiteford Leasing requiring someone from their company to appear before the Board at their next regular meeting. He also complained about the Penn -Central Railroad leaving diesel engines run all right in the rear of the National Biscuit Company, which is next door to him and is very annoying. The Clerk was directed to write a letter asking the Penn -Central Railroad to desist. PETITION TO VACATE MARSHALL STREET DISMISSED. A letter was received from Robert E. Zimmerman, Attorney for the Osteopathic Hospital requesting dismissal of the pttition to vacate Marshall Street from Holiday Drive to 26th Street poojected. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted the request and dismissed.the petition, and ordered the remainder of the costs re- funded.