09/13/61 Board of Public Works Minutes

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3. A letter from Mr. Grabarz of the Sub -Standard Division of the Building Department to Margaret Landis, regarding a house located at 2205 S. Ironwood Drive, was forwarded to the Board. The owner of this dwelling was ordered to havd structure demolished within 30 days from date of letter, which is September 59 1961. Copy of the letter was also forwarded to Councilman Lehman. 4. The request for a stricter enforcement program of a "Yield" sigh at Springbrook and Woodmont Drives was referred to the Police Traffic Dept. through the Police Chief. This matter was to receive immediate attention. TRAFFIC ENGINEER ( TRAFFIC SIGNS) The following installations were approved by the Board: Stop Signs installed on St. Vincent St., both sides, at Burns Street. Stop Signs installed on Hoke Street, both sides, at Donald St. Stop Signs installed on Vine Street, both sides, at 32nd St. 2 Hr. sign limit signs removed from 734 E. Broadway No Angle Parking signs (6) installed on south side of 1900 block of E.Northside Blvd. 112 Hour Parking 6 A.M. to 6 P.M." signs installed in front of 3300 W. Sample Street on south side of Street. TRAFFIC ENGINEER ( RE: SOUTH SHORE RAILROAD SPUR INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA The Traffic Engineer presented a letter to the Board which was sent to the General Superintendent of the Chicago, South Shore & South Bend Railroad regarding the railroad spur at the Industrial Park area. Mr. Hazinski reported that he had not as yet received a reply to the letter. He was directed to continue his investigation of this matter. TRAFFIC ENGINEER ( REPORT ON HOUSE MOVE) Mr. Clem Hazinski, Traffic Engineer presented a report to the Board regarding a house move from 2605 S. Main St. to Dice Street in Gilmer Park. Mr. Hazinski had been requested by the Board to meet with Mr. Mitschelen, house mover. Mr. Hazinski reported that all arrangements had been made and permission to move house granted for Sept. 139 1961. The Board had previously granted permission, provided all conditions were met for such a move. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT (PETITIONS FOR STREET LIGHTS) The following petitions for street lights were referred to the Electrical Department for investigation and recommendations a 1. Street lights (2) at William and Calvert to Dubail. 2. Street.. -tight Cleveland from Lincolnway West to LaPorte Avenue. POLICE DEPARTMENT ( RE: OFFICER D. NIEDBALSKI) ' The Board wishes the record to show that this Board wishes to commend Officer David Niedbalski of the Police Department for his splendid work in connection with an accident which occurred on September 10, 1961 when a young boy was seriously cut by a plate glass window. Officer°Niedbalski's quick action in stopping bleeding undoubtedly saved the boy's life. The Board also commented the Chief of Police upon the splendid work of the Department in this instance and the secretary was directed to direct a letter to Officer Niedbalski conveying its congratulations. BUILDING DEPARTMENT ( HEARINGS - SUB -STANDARD DIVISION) The following hearings were held and the following actions taken by the Board: A progress report on property located at 116 S. Walnut was given by Mrs. Bunyon who stated that she is complying with order to repair dwelling, but requested additional time to complete repairs. Case continued for 60 days or until November 20, 1961.