02/03/64 Board of Public Works Minutes

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February 3, 1964 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday, February 3, 1964 at 10:00 A.M. All members were present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Vouchers were approved and ordered paid to the various suppliers. PROGRESS REPORT: REPAIR OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM) Mr. ClemHazinski, Traffic Engineer, reported that he had received a confirmation from the New York Central Railroad System that the railroad crossings in need of repair as outlined in a previous report to the Board would`be repaired in the spring and that the Sample Street crossing has now been repaired. PROPOSED MEETING WITH ALL RAILROADS The Board proposed a`meeting with representatives,of.all railroads to inform them of the policy of the City concerning upkeep and repairs. Mr. Clem Hazinski was r.`dquested to make a survey and to arrange for a meeting as soon as possible after the survey has been completed. TRAFFIC ENGINEER (,TRAFFIC SIGN INSTALLATIONS Following the recommendation of Clem Hazinski, Traffic Engineer, the following installations were approved: No Parking signs installed on west side of 1200 block of South High Street. No Parking signs installed at 502 E. Ewing Avenue. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: SUB -STANDARD DIVISION ( HEARINGS) Comes now John Grabarz, Director of the Sub -Standard Division of the Building Department with Mr. Brinson, prospective buyer for proper:ty.. located at 107 N. Carlisle Street. Mr. Brinson had received a list of requirements from the Sub -Standard:: - Division that are necessary to bring property up to standard, and advised the Board that his contracbor is interested in completing the work. He asked for one week's continuance to complete details. The Board requested that Mr. Brinson consider repair costs carefully and also advised that the contractor would be expected to furnish a Performance Bond. .Hearing continued for one week. BIDS FOR DEMOLITION: SUB -STANDARD DIVISION The following bids for demolition of property located at 734 Tiar-nock Street were received: A & J Demolition Co. 318 O'Brien St. Demolish and retain salvage $290.00 Demolish and stack material 305.00 -,iD. Thornton 1829 Randolph St. Demolition and retain salvage $400.00 It appearing that the bid of A & J Demolition Company is the lowest and best bid, it is now so awarded.