01/16/1956 Board of Public Works Minutes

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426 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 I for Northern Indiana Transit, Inc, and John T. Martin, President, and Par ron Anderson, • representing Northern Indiana Transit., -Inc. 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 it I rates as petitioned for. He stated that he is a constant rider of t1.e busses and the increase in rates would be in effect a 20% increase for him. William R. Chalfont telppa,complaint did not have to do wththe-increase inrateshewas advised toconsult with the 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. l I, r Attest:. Clerk JANUARY 16, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, January 16, 1956I • i at 10:00. All members were present. Minutes of the previous regular meeting were read ;s and approved. Claims of the following suppliers, in the total amount of $152969.09, were approved and ordered paid, Chas. Armstrong 39.25 PARKING METER DEPARTMENT Walter J. Braunsdorf 94-38 Dual Parking Deter Co. 7.20 Gratzol-Graszli Co. 339 70 ffark "Tiine _ _ .. 88.30 Indiana & Michigan Elec. Co. 112996.92 SEWAGE-WORKS,GONSTRUCTION South Bend Tribune 11.70 Ci_t�'_°VCater Works.' `%;' 11.95 Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son 384.00 GQLfill Oil Company 2 o O49.44 �!. 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 j Memorial Hospital 3.00 STREET DEPARTMENT J. W. Werntz & Son Inc. 95.08 272.00 Wm. Happ & Sons, Inc. I Board recognizes, Mr. Jones of Jones, ,Qbenchain and Butler. Bid filed for vacation of 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- ied 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. 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 i Clerk of Board directed to advertise for 5002000 gallons or less of liquid bi- tuminous asphalt. Ap}3roved. Board approved bids to purchase desk, chair, lamp at price of $259.87 net for Street Department. I' The Clerk of the Board was ordered to advertise for new chassis for Studebaker 1I. Flusher for Sewer Department. Held up pending discussion with Mr. Andrysiak, City Engin"er.