08/08/66 Board of Public Works Minutes

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',August 8, 1966 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety was called to order at 10:00 A. M. with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. BIDS: POLICE DEPARTMENT: WALKIE TALKIE RADIOS Sealed bids were accepted for 6 Portable Handie Talkie Radios for the South Bend Police Department. Prodf of publication were read from the South Bend Tribune, with affidavit signed by Robert DeL6ng and from the Tri-County News with affidavit signed by Alfred Snyder II, and these having been found sufficient, the following bid was read: Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc 501 W. Augusta A1vd Chicago 111. 6 Model H2, DEN-1114/W, 2 Watt, "Hardie -Talkie", equipped for 2T-1R frequency and remote microphone operation. 8 Nicad batteries 6 Coil cord microphones 6 Earphones 6 Collapsible antennas 6 Carrying cases with cover and strap 1 12-unit, multiple battery charger The total price of this proposal, delivered is $ 4,401.00 Non -collusion affidavit properly signed by Frank B. McCormick Bid bond of $525.00 signed by William J. Weisz, Vice President. The preceding bid, being the only bid received was checked with specifications by the police chief and the same was accepted and signed by the Board this date, August 8, 1966. POLICE DEPARTMENT: RESIGNATION OF HOFF The resignation of Ervin J. Hoff, Jr. from the Police Department having been sub- mitted by him and signed by Chief Hampton, was accepted by the Board effective August 5, 1966. Mr. Hoff has been with the department since October 16, 1963 and has found other employment. STREET LIGHT - PETITION A petition from several residents in the vicinity to have a light installed in the alley bztmw=xF running parrallel with Fairview and Irvington between High and Erskine. A petition from several residents on Parkwood Lane for a street light, as there are two blocks and it is very dark and there are a large number of children in the vicinity. Mr. Szymkowiak, District Councilman, also submitted a petition signed by several residents to install a street light in an alley at 504 Euclid Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. The preceding petitions were filed by the Board and referred to Eugene Radecki for study and recommendation. FIRE DEPARTMENT - RENE BAETSLE RETIREMENT Fire Chief Cecil McHenry and the South Bend Fire man's Pension Board having this date informed the Beard per written communication that Rene E miel Baetsle, a South Bend Fireman having been found unable to perform said duties of a fireman and is retiring on a disability pension upon the Pecommendation of the Board and Dr. R. W. Spenner. Same is hereby approved, the retirement effective date being August 16, 1966. FIRE DEPARTMENT - RETIREMENT OF K[AUNECZ HEGGE AND ANDERT Fire Chief McHenry having this date appeared before the Board and in written form given a statement that the South Bend Firemen's Pension Board has granted retirement pension to the following three fireman: Michael.Kumiecz, Stephen J. Hegge and John H