06/30/1952 Board of Public Works Minutes

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454 the widow of Chas. J. Burns, Inspector of Weights and Measures. The Board examined the papers, and one correction being agreed upon and effected, affixed their signatures accordingly. STREET DEPARTMENT: H. M. Tomlinson, Street Commissioner, was present and brought to the attention of the Board the damaged condition of the sewer on Riverside Drive, near Angela Boulevard. The matter was referred to the City Engineer, who is to proceed to obtain quotations from local contractors for its repair. Mr. Tomlinson next brought to the attention of the Board the seldom -used caterpillar the old roller and old trailer, and a quantity of railroad iron on hand in his depart- ment, requesting disposition. The Board suggested that the first step in the disposal of this equipment and material will be its appraisal, and outlined to Mr. Tomlinson how to proceed in the matter. It was also pointed out to Mr. Tomlinson that an additional allowance above ceiling is permitted for "removal costs". Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak, City Engineer, outlined to the Board and Street Commissioner Tomlinson,agreement reached between himself and the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. whereby the Gas Company will make temporary cold asphaltic patches in instances where prolonged work involving excavation in streets, must have such temporary repair to per- mit flow of traffic. Mr. Tomlinson called the attention of the Board to an alley in the 800 block of Fairview Avenue where excessive repair costs have persisted for many years. Engineer Andrysiak stated that an approximate drop of twelve feet in a distance of one -hundred - twenty feet in this alley causes deep wash -outs with every heavy rain. The matter was considered by the Board and authorization given the Street Commissioner to apply asphaltic paving material to stop this erosion, providing the property owners involved will pay the City the sum of $25.00 each. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: A letter from Consoer, Townsend & Associates under date of June 19, 1952, was examined by the Board. The Board then authorized Change Order No-4, Contract No.2-A (rhos. D. Nolan, Contractor) to include the cost of blower, as set forth in a letter dated June 11, 1952, written by Nelson Harris to Thos. D. Nolan, Contractor. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2727, 1952 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: That it is desirable to vacate the following: TWELVE (12 t ) FEET OFF OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF NEST WOODSIDE STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF MiAIN STREET WEST THREE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE (343+) FEET TO THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots Numbered 84, 88, 89 and 90 of Oakside 3rd Plat, owned for Edwards Iron Works, Incorporated. Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 3rd day of July and on the llth day of July, 1952, in the South Bend Tribune and Tri-County News. This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the 21st day of July, 1952 at 10:00 A. M. CST will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 30th day of Tune, 1952. R. S. Andrysiak G. P..Ziegler I. A. Hurwich Board of Public Works & Safety Attest: Ward K. Crothers VACATION RESOLUTTION NO. 2728, 1952 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: That it is desirable to vacate the following: THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF FOX STREET FROM THE VEST LINE OF HIGH STREET, WEST TO THE STUDE- BAKER PARK GOLF LINKS. 0 0 11 •