08/25/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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August 25, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on August 25, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request.of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat to attend the Indiana (Fire Chiefs' conference at Columbus, Indiana, August 26, through August 29, 1969. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Application for pension benefits and declaration for retirement of William Day from the Fire Department, effective September 1, 19693. having served over 23 years. POLICE DEPARTMENT Appointment of special police officers approved Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of the following special police officers: Harry Edward Greer - employed Anthony A. Berus - employed Andrew S. Konya - employed John Walter Stankiewicz - employed Retirement - Herbert L. Zakrocki by Romy Hammes Corporation by Torrington Company by Torrington Company by Torrington Company Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the application of Herbert L. Zakrocki for retirement from the Police Department effective August 23, 1969, having been apopointed March 1, 1949, and having served more than 20 years. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 410 Lincolnway West. Mrs. Helen Fisher, owner of the property, appeared before the Board as requested and stated that the property had been sold on a land contract to Ralph Warstler who was also present. The main building is closed and Mr. Warstler will close up the accessory building. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued indefinitely. 1213 W. Indiana Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the owner, Mr. Caton, had given his written consent for demolition of the building and that the building has now been demolished by A. Midwest Wrecking Company,_ awarded the demolition contract on its low bid August 18, 1969, of $458.14, as an emergency matter. 739 South Bend Avenue. Dr. Smith did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson reported the occupants of the property have been relocated. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission to the Sub Standards Director to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 715 Marietta. Mr. Adamson reported the property has now been deeded to Mrs. Lottie King. Mrs. King appeared before the Board as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Mrs. King was granted seven days in which to clean up the premises and 30 days in which to remove the accessory building. And the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 2410-2412 W. Ford Street. Mr. Arnett, owner of the property, appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson reported to the Board that the building has been secured but that the porch in the back is a hazard. Mr. Arnett stated he is rebuilding the porch; that it has not yet been completed, but will be completed. 1640 Portage. Mr. Adamson reported the 30 days have expired for the contractor to demolish this building, although it has been started. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, two weeks time was granted for the contractor to complete the demolishment. And the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 1 1 1