12/28/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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:0#7 December 28, 1970 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on December 28, 1970. Lloyd S. Taylor and S. J. Crumpacker were present. BIDS OPENED - SANITARY SEWER, AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE III This being the date set, bids were opened for construction of a sanitary sewer in the Airport Industrial Park, Phase III. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on December 4 and December 11, 1970, which were read and found to be proper. The following bids were received for the furnishing of all material for construction of 877 lineal feet of 24" clay sewer, 198 lineal feet of 8" clay sewer, 3 manholes and miscellaneous appurtenant work items: H. DeWulf Mechanical Contractor, Inc., 58600 Executive Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana. Nbn collusion affidavit was found to be proper. Bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and financial statement of bidder accompanied the bid. Total bid---------------------------------$22,183.60 Haskins, Inc., Lakeville, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and financial statement of bidder. Total bid---------------------------------$20,798.00 Woodruff & Sons, Inc., P. 0. Box 315, Michigan City, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a bidder's financial statement. No bid bond was included. Total bid ---------------------------------- $24,896.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation. CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PUMPING FIRE ENGINE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat for the award of contract for a 1500 gallon Ward LaFrance pumping fire engine to Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Company at a net price of $42,880.00, and certain optional equipment as recommended by the Fire Chief. POLICE DEPARTMENT - PROMOTIONS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following police officers were promoted to the rank of sergeant effective January 1, 1971: Corporal Walter Borkowski Corporal Clement DeGucz Corporal Edward P. Gassensmith Officer George Hertz Corporal Ronald Lee Ingle Officer Carolyn Miller Corporal Donald Niezgodski Corporal Leonard Sieradski Corporal Bruce Stickley BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Forrest West, Building Commissioner, appeared before the Board and the follow- ing matters were taken up. 1618 and 1620 W. Dunham Street. Clem Wrzesien appeared before the Board and stated that he intends to repair these two buildings. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 1618 and 1620 W. Dunham Street was con- tinued indefinitely on condition that the owner keep the premises closed and the yards free of debris and junk. 1207 King Street. Mr. West reported this property open as of December 23, 1970. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 1207 King Street was continued one week, and the Sub -Standards Department was requested to con- tact the owner to find out his intentions.