04/26/1954 Board of Public Works Minutes

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163 • in the garbage collection system:, where a considerable section, without access to alleys, refuse to place cans at the curb. It was pointed out that if the City provides the additional labor required to remove garbage from this particular area, it oould not legitimately do so without extending the same service to a much larger segment of the citizenry who do comply with the Sanitation Department's regulation in this connection, and the rendering of this additional service would increase operating costs excessively. This additional service might possibly result in the necessity of a special service fee being levied and chargeable to residents so served. It was the decision of the Board to hold a further conference on this topic, at which Sanitation Department Foreman, I. W. Cripe, is to be present at 2:30 P.M. this date. Contractor's Bonds, each in the sum of $1,000.00, were examined and approved roil the following: Thomas L. Hickey, Inc. L. & S. Construction Co. Lafayette Macumber & Sons, Inc. Donald M. Marshall James E. Swisher There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 A. M. Attest: L,Ci Clerk SPECIAL MEETING April 28, 1954 A special meeting of the Board of Public Works was held at 2:30 P. M. Wednesday, April 28, 1954, for the purpose of the concluding and signing of Contract No. 6A, covering sewer river crossings involved in the aonstruction.of the Sewage Disposal system. All members were present. Present also was Russell C. Kuehl, attorney for the City in matters pertaining to sewage disposal. Mr. G. W. Falcon., Marine Contractor; Evanston, Illinois, was present and the completion period of 700 days was given some discussion. Mr. Falcon assured the Board that work will be completed in a considerably less period of time, depending on weather conditions. Attorney Kuehl pointed out the necessity of securing certificate from the Indiana State Industrial Board to show compliance with the required insurance provisions. Mr. Falcon assured the Board that this certificate would be obtained forthwith. Attorney Kuehl also asked that certified copy of original insurance policy be provided. Mr. Falcon stated this request would be complied with. Attorney Kuehl also stressed the importance that insurance coverage include malicious mischief and vandalism. Some discussion ensued in the matter of legal processes involved in the acquiring of certain easements. The Board then proceeded with the signing of'the contract and Thos. E. Bath, representing the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, being present at this juncture of the meeting proceeded with the signing and sealing of the performance bond. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was at 3:45 P. M. Attest Clerk adjourned'