02/10/1941 Board of Public Works Minutes

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: A proposed driveway plan for the filing station at the corner of Dubai] Ave., and Michigan St., was presented by the Standard 011 Co. The driveway on Dubail Ave., was approved by the Board. Continuation certificates were received for the bonds of Robert L. Thorpe and 0. J. Shoemaker. These certificates were approved and ordered filed. An excavation bond in the amount of $2000.00 was received. for Se5 hour H. Hill and Leslie-E. 'Iffhhelan. This bond was approved and ordered filed. A letter was addressed to Iden S. Romig, advising him of the steps that have been f taken relative to the improvement of Chippewa Ave., in connection with the proposed Studebaker plant,expansion. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT.*.A letter; was received from the- Twyckenham Land and Investment Co., asking for a street light on an island located in their sub -division. This letter was turned over to Mr. Qualls'for investigation,and-report. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that Mr. Quallstreport on the peti- tion for street light at :range St., and Jackson St., be accepted. His report states there are sufficient lights in this area and no more are needed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 A. '. (7�lr MEETING -- FEBRUARY 10, 1941 A regular meeting of the Board of Public ',storks was held on Monday, February 10, 194 at 9:00 A. M. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Claims of the following suppliers in the amount of 07,862.34 were approved and ordered paid. G. E. Bekc, Inc. $299.50 Indiana Bell Tele. Co. $ 6.93 Business Systems, Inc. 14.57 Indiana & Michir�an Elec. Co. 167.26 City 'Water Works 30.OZ tt " 6834.39 tt • it tt 11.52 The Linde Air Prod. Co. 3.33 James P. Conbo y 8.00 I. W. Lower Co. 2.65 Crockrell Tractor Co. 100.00 B. J. McCaffery, P.M. 25.00 • Jos. De'JOilde Hdw. Co. 3.20 The PcCaffery Co. 1.98 It tt 1.75 tt it 42 tt rt 4.00 tr tt 10.06 Elkay Prod. Corp. 17.46 McClave Printing Co. 16.00 Fiwek Bros 7,.�80 National Mill Supply Co. 4.40 The Gibson Co. 19.09 Shell American Pet. Co. 6.90 tt It 98.92 H. H. Slominski, T.Q.D. 10.00 Goodyear Service 13.52 South Bend Sand & Gravel Corp. 20.40 Goodyear Service 8742 South Bend Supply Co. 3.35 John B. Haberle 7.00 tr It it 2.50 Healy Sign Co. 7.50 Studebaker Corp. 3.46 • Hoffman Bros. 10.40 Wire & Disc Wheel Sales & Serv. 1.65 The following claims to be paid out of Special W.P.A. fund or the Interceptor Sewer U.P.A. fund in the amount of $3,730.94 were approved and ordered paid. STREET DEPARTMENT: Mr. Tony Zmudzinski, Street Commissioner was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. The Board signed a renewal of the lease and option now in force and effect between the City and Leo P. Rieder, for an additional six months period, all as provided in said lease. Mr. Zmudzinski was authorized to purchase one root cutter at a price not to exceed $165.00 from the Expanding Sewer Machinery Co., Nappannee, Indiana. Mr. Zmudzinski_was 'authorized to purchase one 3/4 ton Studebaker Champion truck at the following price: List Price Discount Trade in #11 truck Spot Light, 711.50 71.15 640.35 50.00 590.345 14.95 net -05.30 NET. Additional bids were received for the street rails located on Lincolnway E. as llows: