06/10/63 Board of Public Works Minutes

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work has been done toward tearing down structure. Hearing continued for one week. At the suggestion of Mr. Grabarz the hearing for property located at 122 E. Paris Street, owned by Joseph Rightley was continued for two weeks to allow sufficient time for him to contact the owner, Mr. Rightley. RE: PETITION - WW.LAWTONSTREET REPORTS FROM HEALTH AND FIRE DEPTS.) A Petition filed with the Board from residents of the 2500 block and surrounding area with reference to debris which is stored on the lot (Lot 639 rIest End Subdivision) in the 2500 block of W. Lawton Street was brought before the Board, together with reports submitted by the St. Joseph County Health Department and the Fire Department. The Petitioners claim this is a blight to the neighborhood and is a breeder of rats and that this condition is a fire hazard and a health hazard. The Report from the Fire Department states that the claims are true and that thisa rea could be considered a junk yard and should be cleaned up. The Health Department Report claims that there is trash and garbage and old lumber stored on this lot. These conditions cause a breeding place for rats, according to the Health Department Report. Mr. Stephen Molnar, representing the St. Joseph County Health Departmen4 appeared before the Board to substantiate his report and further stated that there were instances in this neighborhood where the signers of the Petition were as much in violation insofar as health hazards are concerned - such as garbage cans without lids, burning of garbare, etc. Mr. Grabarz also appeared before the Board and stated that this area was zoned heavy industrial so that the storing of lumber on this lot in question was not a violation. However, after hearing all who appeared, the Board iuled that the Health Department will follow through to see that no violations are allowed to continue. The matter was continued indefinitely, in case of further issue. BUILDING DEPARTMENT:_ MONTHLY REPORT A Report for the month of May, 1963 from the Building Department was accepted and ordered placed on file. POLICE DEPARTMENT: REQUEST FOR MILITARY LEAVE ( VOSS AND CHIEF HARMON) Permission was granted to Police Chief Harman and Officer Frederick W. Voss for Military Leave fron July 14 through July 28, 1963. During this period the above officers will be on duty with the United States Air Force. POLICE DEPARTMENT:_ LETTER OF COMPLIMENT - DET. SGT. NAWROCKI ) A letter from Charles D. Cashman to the Board complimented the Police Department and Detective Sergeant Edward Nawrocki in particular, for the splendid police work in recovering valuable diamonds and jewelry stolen fron Mr. Cashman's mother on or about May 27 1963. The_Clark was directed to commend---the-Department and Detective Sergeant :lawrocki, in particular, and ordered the letter placed on file.