01/09/1956 Board of Public Works Minutes

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426 A request from Mr. Miller that Yield Right Of Way signs be installed at the southwest corner of Huey Street on Bergan Street was approved by the Board. BUSSES This being the date set for hearing on the petition of Northern Indiana Transit,; Inc. for an increase in rates, hearing was held. Present were Nicholas Cholis, Attorney for Northern Indiana Transit, Inc, and John T. Martin, President, and Parron Anderson, representing Northern Indiana Transit,-In.c. Mr.' Cholis presented proof of publication of notice from. the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News, and also an affidavit of posting of notices in 13 public places in the City of South Bend, Indiana. The original petition was dated December 7th, 1955• Comes now Carl Findlay, 1031 Georgiana Avenue, to protest against an increase iri rates as petitioned for. He stated that he is a constant rider of tYe busses and the increase in rates would be in effect a,_-20% increase for him. William R. Morris, 1222 E. Chalfont Street also appeared but as his complaint did not have to do with the increase in rates he was advised to consult with the officials of Northern Indiana Transit, Inc. After hearing discussion on the petition the Board took the matter under advise-" ment and will make a finding on or before the 30th day of January, 1956. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was ad- journed at 10:30 A.M. C�7�.ctir Attest Clerk % JANUARY 16, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Public at 10:00. All members were present. Minutes of and approved. Claims of the following suppliers, were approved and ordered paid. Works was held Monday, January 16, 19561 the previous regular meeting were read in the total amount of $15, 969. 09, Chas. Armstrong 39.25 PARKING METER DEPARTMENT Walter J. Braunsdorf 94.38 Dual Parking Meter Co. 7.20 Gratzol-Graszli Co. 339.70 lark`"Tune "_ 88.30 Indiana & Michigan Elec. Co. 11,996.92 SEWAGE "VVORKS,;GONSTRUCTION South Bend Tribune 11. 70 City-`WtLten Works_'= J , _ 11. 95 Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son 384.00 G9Lf ll Oil Company 2,049.44 Business Systems, Inc. 3.64 SANITATION DEPARTMENT Ind. Bell Telephone Co. 9.60 B. E. Edwards, M.D. 48.00 Ind. & Mibh. Elec. Co. 500.52 Singer General Tire, Inc. 5.00 Memorial Hospital 3.00 STREET DEPARTMENT J. 0. Werntz & Son, Inc. 272.00 Wm Happ & Sons, Inc. 95.08 Board recognizes, Mr. Jones of Jones, ,Obenchain and Butler. Bid filed for vacation *11of part of Johnson St. OtBrien Corporation plans to expand operation here. Planning commission recommends it highly. Referred to Mr. Andrysiak. Board recognizes William Morris, 1222 Chalfant Street. Submits letter accompan led by petition with 503 signatures, 24 pages for non-seeration of bus driver employees.'; Petition referred to common council. Dennis Powers, representing 1956 Mardi Gras Carnival at Notre Dame asks per- mission for spot to display new Buick. Referred to Chief of Police. . l Board recognizes Dan Richardson, Street Commissioner. Richardson asks to ad- vertise for 1500 tons of rock salt. They now have 80 ton on hand. Board suggests to advertise for 1000 tons or less. Advertising to be held off until January 30, 1956. I Clerk of Board directed to advertise for 5002000 gallons or less of liquid bi- tuminous asphalt. Approved. Board approved bids to purchase desk, chair, lamp at price of$259.87 net for i Street Department. The Clerk of the Board was ordered to advertise for new chassis for Studebaker Flusher for Sewer Department. Held up pending discussion with Mr. Andrysiak, City Engineer. i • • • • • •