07/15/1935 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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ETIN G, Tuley A5 1935 Regular meeting of the Board of Public 'Safety was held on Monday, July 15 ) 1935 at 9:00 A. M. All members- were.present. The minutes-of. regular meeting of Tuly.8th were read and approved. Claims in the amount of $490.09, from the following suppliers, were approved and ordered paid: Requisitions No. 08559 to 0856.61 incl. gore approved. - Berman's Sport Goods Store $12.00 Western Union Telegraph Co. 0- The Gibson Company .25. Ind. Bell Telephone Co. 1 -.0.3 City dater Works 2.45 Ind. Bell Telephone Co. 2' 60 .Xo. Indiana Public Service Co. 1.00 Ind. Bell Telephone C.o. 6.55 .� the Gibson Company 16.59 City Water Works .429.717 Peterson Battery & Igniti'on Co. 3.75 s. American Red Cross 13.80 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Freeh present: The Chief brought up the question of making necessary repairs to fire truck at No. 2 Hose House, which would cost approximately 4200.00. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Chief be authorized to make } these repairs since the expense is fully covered by appropriation for the present year. The Chief, in a letter to the Board, informed them that with a dismantel ment of the former No. 3 pumper, which has been reduced to junk, the only salvage remaining is four 9OOx24x9" Firestone tires and six automobile batteries . which can be used as trade -in on new equipment. No action was taken as to disposal of this material. The Chief, in a former letter, informed the Board-of the-return of the police boat "to the Police. Department in the following communication: The Honorable Board of Publ i,o Safety City Hall South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: - In compliance with your decision regarding the return of the police boat to the Police Department on July 15, 1935 I herewith give you a complete and itemized account of what this rescue boat is composed of, and that which will be returned to the Police Department on the above date, as has been stated specifically in this order.. 1 - Metal Boat (First class condition) 1 Trailer 2 Sets of Oars 1 - 8 ft. grab hook 1- 6ft. " » 1 - 5 ft. 1 - 5 gallon.-gasolene container 1 - Johnson Outboard Motor 1 3 in. rope 1 - in. " 1 - Suit Case (kit.of tools, etc.) Thanking you for your splendid cooperation in this matter, I am Very truly yours, William Freeh CHIEF, FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Chief requested permission to attend a convention of Central Western - Fire Chiefs at Lansing, Michigan, July 16, 17th and 18th, at his own expense. The Board granted him permission to do so. 1 The Chief brought before the Board a letter from the Seagrave Corporation, enclosin proposal for the re- building of Seagrave Aerial Tractor X16235 at a cost of 3,882.00. No action was taken in regard to this, pending decision as to the purchase of new 1000 gallon Pumper for the Fire Department. 0