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<br />June 22, , 1953
<br />A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, June 225 1953, at 10:00 A. M.
<br />Mr. G. P. Ziegler was absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Salary claims,
<br />in the amount of $$27,879.88, were approved. Claims of the following suppliers, in the amount of $$396.75,
<br />were approved and_ ordered paid:
<br />Buffalo Paint and Hardware Store
<br />$12.80
<br />Englewood Electric Co.
<br />$$12.32
<br />Gafill Oil Co.
<br />51.60
<br />Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
<br />145.76
<br />Indiana State Industries
<br />10.71
<br />Memorial Hospital
<br />9.25
<br />Meyerts Hardware
<br />7.52
<br />The Municipal Year Book
<br />10.00
<br />Meyers Hardware
<br />65.85
<br />National Mill Supply Co.
<br />.81
<br />Office Engineers, Inc.
<br />45.01
<br />Williams the Florist
<br />12.50
<br />South Bend Tribune
<br />6.36
<br />Tri-County News
<br />6.26
<br />The Board first examined a petition, dated June 19th, signed by residents of the 700 and 800 blocks
<br />north St. Peter Street, requesting the paving of the street between South Bend Avenue and Corby, and
<br />indicating, in the main, a preference for "black -top". The petition was referred to the City Engineer
<br />for investigation and recommendation.
<br />Then appeared before the Board, Messrs. P. D. Pointer, Howard D. Rerick and Elias W. Strickland,
<br />residents of the 3200 and 3300 blocks, South Michigan Street, asking that the Board again institute an
<br />anti -noise campaign against inadequate mufflers on trucks using this street. Excessive speed of trucks
<br />operated by Bolin Drive -Away Company and Geo. F. Burnett Company, Inc., was also reported by these
<br />gentlemen. Mx. Pointer reported these heavy trucks, upon hitting the slight depressions in Michigan
<br />Street in the 3300 and 3400 blocks, cause sufficient jar to the surrounding area to affect thermostats
<br />in homes in these blocks to the extent of setting home -heating plants into operation.
<br />The Board informed the group that immediate steps would be taken to remedy the conditions complained
<br />of, and investigation and recommended action would be obtained through the Traffic Engineer's office
<br />within the current week.
<br />Councilman Wm. A. Hann next appeared before the Board, calling attention to the availability of
<br />vacant lots at the southeast corner of Cedar Street and St. Louis Boulevard for playground use. It was
<br />f pointed out that removal of brush, grading and possibly other improvement would be necessary to make
<br />the area suitable for this use. The Board directed the -Clerk to bring this to the attention of Street
<br />Commissioner H. M. Tomlinson for his investigation of the premises and report.
<br />ENTRY OF PETITION PRESENTED
<br />The Board of Public Works and Safety hereby receives and places on file the Petition of Ralph W.
<br />Cripe and eight others for the improvement on MISHAWAYk AVENUE (NORTH SIDE) from the east line of
<br />Emerson,Avenue to the west line of Twyckenham Drive.
<br />The above petition was examined by the Board and referred to the City Engineer for recommendation.
<br />The City Engineer being present, made the recommendation that the petition be granted. The Board then
<br />directed that the firm of Wilbur H. Gartner & Associates prepare general details, drawings, specifications.
<br />and preliminary improvement resolution for the pavement improvement to be constructed and the firm was
<br />so notified June 22, 1953.
<br />TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT:
<br />Councilman Wm. A. Hahn and Traffic Engineer E. H. Miller then appeared before the Board with the
<br />request that Center Street, from Michigan Street to I -tills Street, be made a one-way street. Considerable
<br />discussion was given the matter, in which Chief of Police Richard J. Gillen took part and convinced
<br />the Board that the most benefit to be derived from the standpoint of relief from stalling of traffic
<br />on Michigan Street would be the east -bound movement of one-way traffic on Center Street, and the Board
<br />so ordered.
<br />A report to the Board of an overcharge made by a licensed parking lot at 115 South William Street,
<br />submitted by Leon C. Maenhout, 312 Lafayette Building, was read by the Board and referred to the Chief
<br />of Police for investigation and report.
<br />ENGINEERING DEPARTIENT:
<br />It now being the time set for the opening of bids, the chairman of the Board so announced and
<br />proceeded as follows:
<br />REED CONSTRUCTION CO.,
<br />2021 North Main Street,
<br />MISHAWAKA, INDIANA.
<br />FORD STREET - SCENIC DRIVE - LOMBARDY DRIVE
<br />IMPROVEME1IT RESOLUTION NO. 2757 - 1953
<br />A Non -Collusion Affidavit and
<br />Bid Bond accompanied the Bid.
<br />TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-1, 2-1, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7-1 ---------$39,764.8o
<br />COMPLETION DATE ON OR BEFORE SEPTE1BER 1, 1953.
<br />RiETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
<br />P. 0. BOX 775
<br />South Bend, Indiana.
<br />TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION 1-1, 2-15 3, 4,
<br />COMPLETION DATE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1,
<br />Bids were taken under advisement.
<br />A Non -Collusion Affidavit and
<br />Bid Bond accompanied the Bid.
<br />55 61 & 7------------$39,486.80
<br />1953.
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