11/03/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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November 3, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 930 A.M. on November 3, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. PROMOTIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for the following pro- motions, effective November 1, 1969: Albert Poelvoorde - to the rank of captain. Larry Randt - to the rank of sergeant. APPLICATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Police Depart- ment were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: William Raymond Eberhardt Gordon James Jaronik Michael Bruce Seitz APPOINTMENTS - SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Police Chief Loren Bussert for appointment of the following men, employed by the South Bend Tribune, as special police officers: James E. French Jens A. Pedersen Maurice A. Strange REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TWO -WHEEL MOTORCYCLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for permission to advertise for one two -wheel (solo) motorcycle for the Police Department. December 17, 1969, was set as the time for receiving bids and the Clerk was directed to advertise in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on November 7 and November 14, 1969. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR VIDEO TAPE RECORDER SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert to advertise for bids for one 1/2 inch tape video recorder system, complete with video recorder, portable camera, monitor and accessories. December 8, 1969, was set as the time for receiving bids and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids in the South B,ehd Tribune and the Tri County News on November 7 and November 14, 1969. REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for the transfer of $400.00 from Account P-213 (travel) to Account P-262 (medical). And the request was referred to the Legal Department for the preparation of a resolution for the consideration of the Common Council. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the follow- ing matters were taken up. 301 Hydraulic Avenue. Richard A. Muessel appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Muessel stated he was not aware of the condition of the structure and that it will be removed if it is not feasible to reconstruct it, and that the first floor is boarded up, some windows are out on the second floor. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued 30 days for the owner to decide whether to demolish the structure or reconstruct it.