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<br />Wilbur IL Gartner, Civil Engineer, being present, reported to the Board., the condition of sewer the �
<br />in that section of Kemble Street where basements have.been flooded and sewer repair is now under way
<br />by the Niles Excavating Company, in accordance with authorization given by the Board in regular meeting
<br />of June 15th. Engineer Gartner stated that every section of pipe taken up thus far in their operations
<br />has been found to be cracked. He also reported an extensive hollow area under pavement was discovered
<br />at one point. The work having proceeded past the four homes affected, and the basement flooding having !!
<br />subsided, the Board directed that further operations by Niles Excavating Company cease at this point,
<br />and further directed Street Commissioner H. M. Tomlinson to have the Sewer Department, drag this sewer �
<br />this to the to the sewer is 6pen for that distance. !I
<br />from point next man -hole make certain
<br />ENTRY OF PETITIOT PRESENTED I'
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<br />The Board of Public Works and Safety hereby receives and places on file the Petition of C. Harry �+
<br />Swanson, Inc. and others for the improvement on TUXEDO DRIVE from the north line of Washington Avenue I
<br />to the south line of McKi.nly Avenue AND
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<br />PETITION OF George W. TiTilliams and twenty-six others for the improvement on UAWTION STREET from
<br />the west line of Olive Street to the east line of Washington Street. I
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<br />The above petitions were examined by '-.he Board and -referred to the City Engineer nor -recommendation. I,
<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,il
<br />and preliminary improvement resolutions for the two pavement Lmprovements to be constructed and the firm
<br />was so notified June 22, 1953. j
<br />Mr. Wilbur H. Gartner next appeared before the Board and reported that nothing has been done on the
<br />part of Tri-State Excavators to complete the work undertaken by them, in accordance with contract awarded
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<br />them, in the 1800 block north Huey Street. In view of the accident which occurred owing to the con-
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<br />tractor's negligence, involving personal injury, and. the contractor's continued neglect, the Board
<br />directed the Street Commissioner to continue the use of warning lights at night, and directed the clerk
<br />to notify Tki-State Excavatorq to have -the half -block, which at this time remains in dangerous condition,
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<br />placed in safe and satisfactory condition for traffic by 4:30 P. M. Wednesday, June 21,,th, otherwise, the
<br />Street Department will proceed with the work of restoring the street to proper condition, all costs to
<br />be charged against Tri-State Excavators. The Board further directed that letter, so notifying this
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<br />contractor, is to be presented to them by a police officer.
<br />Maintenance Bond, in the sum of $1965.08. binding Reed Construction Compan-y as principal, and
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<br />Indemnity Insurance Company of North America; as surety, pertaining to the maintenance of specifically
<br />described pavement on Miami. Street, was examined and approved by the Board.
<br />Maintenance Bond in the sum of 89,330.50, binding Reed Construction Co., as principal, and Indemnity
<br />Insurance Company, of North America, as surety, pertaining to the maintaining of specifically described
<br />pavement on Byron Drive, was examined and approved by the Board.
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<br />The following Contractor's. -Bonds, each in the sum of }1,000.00 were examined and approved:
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<br />Edward Burton
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<br />H. G. Christman Construction Co., inc.
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<br />Hartman Builders, Inc.
<br />Tom Kruszynski
<br />Russell Platz.
<br />Then appeared before the Board-, Mr. 011ie B. Love, complaining of condition of street in the 100
<br />block south Iowa Street. The Board explained in considerable detail that until some paving contractor
<br />is willing to submit a proposal and satisfactory bond for the paving of Iowa Street or any portion of
<br />the Street, the City cannot proceed with any improvement, other than a dust -laying and bonding coat
<br />.of bituminous oil, in which event, it is first required that the home-oomer residents raise a sufficient
<br />,fund to meet the cost of the required quantity of bituminous material. It was pointed out to Mr, Love
<br />that currently there are but two contractors, bidding on paving improvements for the City, and to the
<br />best knowledge of the Board, neither of these firms would offer a bid, were the City to advertise for
<br />the, asphalt or concrete paving of Iowa Street. City Attorney, I. A. Hun -rich, explained the entire !1
<br />procedure for the financing of street improvements for T,tr. Love's complete understanding of the
<br />situation currently presented.
<br />There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 A. M. �
<br />Attest: `? -AAg�v-�4 '
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