08/12/1935 Board of Public Works Minutes

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A request for streetlight at Dayton Street and Mumford Court was received from Mr. Charles J. Mumford. Due to the fact that there are no funds for this purpose, the Board gave instructions to write Mr. Mumford accordingly. A request was received from William Huffine of 1850 East Calvert Street for street light to be installed, and because of lack of funds was not granted and Mr. Huffine notified to that effect. A communication to the Mayor from Florence Schreyer, asking that East Bartlett Street be asphalted, was referred to the Board of Public Works. After consideration, it was decided there were no funds for this purpose and the Board instructed to write Miss Schreyer accordingly. A Petition from Frank Chidister of 706 Harrison Avenue, asking that alley be improved between Cottage Grove and Cushing East and West and Lindsey and VanBuren North and South, was referred to the Street Commissioner, Mr. Veer, so that this work could be done under the W. P. A. program. A Petition was received, signed by nineteen residents of Prairie Avenue, requesting installation of light and post at intersection of Nash or Warren Street. Because of lack of funds, this petition was not granted. A Petition was read from four residents of Cedar Street and North Hill Street asking for the construction of concrete pavement on alley between Cedar Street and Notre Dame Avenue from Hill Street to St. Louis Blvd. Due to lack of funds for this purpose, petition was not granted. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 P. M. i s • i • of • Works ATTEST: Clerk 0 • 40 0