09/27/65 Board of Public Works Minutes

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[10 2 The bids were both valid bids. Bids taken under advisement for one week. SUB -STANDARD DIVISION• HEARINGS With reference to property owned by Mr. Joseph Cherbo, located at 802 N. Sherman Avenue, Mr. Liszewski requested permission to advertise for bids for demolition of this sub -standard structure. Permission granted. Comes now Mr. E. Ross, 114,E. Corby Street, and advises the Board that a vacant lot across the street from his property is a hazard due to the fact that the basement excavation is open and the condition is ccsusing the washing out of the alley way and is undermining the side- walk. He also ad -used the Board that the owner, Mr. Wallace Mitchell, has been notified of this condition on numerous occasions but has so far refused to correct the situation. After hearing Mr. Ross,Board requested Mr. Liszewski to obtain photographs of the premises for examination. REQUEST: ERECTION OF PERPETUAL GAS LIGHT ( G. FERN Mr. George Fern, 12 26-- S. Main Street, owner of the Gaslight Club, appeared before the Bca rd with a request to erect a pole at the curb line of 126 S. Main Street upon which will be placed perpetual gas lights to publicize his Club which is in the rear of Business Systems. A representative of the Northern Indiana Public Service Company also appeared before the Board to explain the operation of this gas light. It was learned that the flame burns constantly and, should the pole be struck by a vehicle and knocked down there was no automatic shut-off valve to extinguish the flame. The Fire Chief expressed his disapproval of such an installation from a safety angle. The Board requested that PJir. Fern submit a drawing of the proposed installation and also the consent of Business Systems to place such a light at the curb line at the site of Busiress.Systems on the public sidewalk. The request was taken under advisement pending receipt of the above documents and further investigation and study. PETITION: STREET LIGHTS ( HARMUN BUILDERS,, INC. - HIGHLAND ESTATES,, 3RD ADDITION ) A Petition from Hartman Builders, Inc. for street lights in Highland Estates, 3rd Addition, was submitted to the Board by Mr. William H. Hartman, Secy. Treasurer, and referred to the Electrical Department for investigation and recommendation. Plans for such installations were also filedVri.th the Board. SPECIAL POLICE CaUISSION ( F _,_KERN ) A Special Police Commission for Ferrell Kern, employed by Feferman Motors was approved pending receipt of Bond. SPECIAL POLICE BOND ( RIPPEY A Special Police Bond for Stephen Rippey was approved and ordered placed on file. Special Police Commission previously approved.