09/21/64 Board of Public Works Minutes

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September 21, 1964 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday, September 21, 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. AWARDING BIDS: FIRE DEPARTMENT ( TWO SEDANS - ONE PICK-UP TRgCK ) After examination and tabulation of the bids received for the two four -door sedans and one-half ton pick-up truck, it was the decision of the Board to award the bids as follows: Gates Chevrolet was the laff bidder on the truck but did not meet the specifications. Gates bid on a step side body instead of a flair side body as in the specifications; Gates also failed to include rust guarding in their bid as required by the specifications. Therefore, the bid for the I ton truck was awarded as follows: RgM Hammes Corp. 1 - 1965 Ford Pick-up Truck $1 457.62 The bid for the 6 cylinder four -door sedan was awarded as follows: Rome Hammes Coro. 1 - 1965 Ford Custom 6 cylinder $1,644.36 The bid for the VS four -door sedan was awarded as follows: Coates Chevrolet Corp. 1 - 1965 Biscayne four -door $2,085.00 Optional equipment: Siren & PA 160.75 Motorola Radio 571.50 Total bid $2,817.25 BUILDING DEPARTMENT: SUB -STANDARD DIVISION ( REPORT ) In accordance with instructions from the Board, the Fire Department submitted a report with photographs on the present condition of a structure located at 313 N. Scott Street. According to the report, this house is in a dilapidated condition and, while not beyond repair, unless repairs are made very soon, it will be beyond saving. The report and photographs were examined and ordered placed on file. SUB -STANDARD DI ION ( HE INGS & PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR DEMOLITION ) Comes now John Grabarz and informs the Board that Mr. and Mrs. Blad, owners of property located at 715 S. Meade Street had failed to appear before the Board to discuss repair of property and cost of same. It was the decision of the Board to have advertisements placed for demolition of this property. With reference to property located at 317 S. Kentucky Street, Mr. Grabarz reported that J. C. Cauffman, party of interest, had failed to appear on this date, as requested. Mr. Grabarz was directed by the Board to advertise for demolition bids.