09/03/1935 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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I 22 MEETING September 3, 1935 Regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held Tuesday, September 3, 1935 at 9:45 A. M. Mr. Hunter was absent. Minutes of meeting of August 26th were read and approved. Claims in the amount of $544.57, from the following suppliers, were approved for payment: No. Indiana Public Service Co. Frank S. Andrews Robert B. Acker, M. D. Indiana State Prison L. J. Lane Ellsworth Butz H. C. Wilson J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. $31.44 American Red Cross 44.20 7.45 Kaylor Holman Spring Co. 1.65 215.00 Richey Radiator Service 8.00 60.37 Ind. Lumber & Mfg. Co. 3.39 2.33 Frederick Schafer & Son 3.00 1.40 Edwards Iron Works, Inc. 110.00 1.70 Geo. Wyman & Co. 53.46 33.62 The Gamewell Co. 7.56 POLICE DEPARTMENT - Chief Lane present: The Chief presented his monthly report of the activities of his depart- ment, which were fully discussed. In reference_to the Mayor's letter in regard to gambling devices referred to in previous meeting, the matter was discussed and the Board instructed the Chief to use his judgment as to such devices and to bring in one or two'that in his judgment should not. be permitted and endeavor to have the cases filed in the Circuit Court, so that the Court may decide whether or not such particular devices are classified as gambling. I I The Chief reported that the situation in the 900 block on Portage Avenue, opposite the Ward Baking Company plant had been corrected by the employees there parking on Bakery premises and on streets adjacent to the premises. The Secretary brought up the report of an accident on Car No. 3, occupied by Officers Tholander and Rzepka, and a discussion was postponed until a later meeting when the President of the Safety Board would be present. The Secretary reported a complaint made by William Hagey of 822 Lincoln Way East that a water meter pipe at 77.8 Lincoln Way East was protruding about one and one half inches and that this was a serious hazard and accident might result. Mr. Hagey stated that he had complained to the dater Works about it but that they had made no effort to correct it and that he was bringing the matter to the Board as a safety measure.. This was referred to the Chief of Police to investigate and later to be referred to the Chairman of the Water Works Board if found necessary. _The Secretary made a report of a conversation with Officer Vernon Ellis in regard to a charge made to him by the City Cemetery last February which he has failed to pay. The report on file also outlines his financial situation and apparent inability to pay the account very fast, however he has agreed'to pay $1.00 each pay day which the Board has agreed to accept until January lst after which other arrangements will be determined upon. The matter was referred to the Chief of Police to call in Officer Ellis and talk to him regarding the matter. Special Police Officer's commission requested by James Beagles of 2463 Meade Street was not recommended. Application for the Police Department of Robert Henry, colored, was ordered placed on file. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Chief Freeh present: Bids on the No. 3 Chassis and old batteries were received, showing that out of six bids Max Spiegel of 410 LaPorte Avenue was the highest who offered 450.00. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that this bid be accepted. The Chief requested privilege of having typewriter used in the Fire Department repaired, also to have six chairs used in the various departments repaired, which the Board authorized. 0