11/04/1935 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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2-41; dead-end of both these streets here, and the many residences in this vicinity, we cannot entirely eliminate the street light. We recommend that the 6000 lumen light be removed and in its place a 4000 lumen lamp be installed, costing X37.20 per year. This is as far as our investigations have lead us up to this date, although there are many more petitions for street lights in our files. In our recommendations we have kept in mind the financial stringency and only the very minimum of the requirements have been considered. The principal cost, as reflected in this report, would be $1200.00 for the equipment and materials necessary to change the traffic signals mentioned which, we believe, every citizen who is interested in the safety of vehicular traffic will agree as to the necessity. The street lights herein recommended, which represent only the minimum of our requirements but which would add greatly to the safety and comfort of citizens in these locations and of others who use the streets, would make an additional burden upon the street lighting appropriation of only 4492.60 per year." This report is to be submitted to the Common Council at its next regular meeting. Mr. walls advised the Board that he was proceeding with the traffic improvement suggested at Chapin Street and Western Avenue, at Bronson and Michigan Streets and at William Street and Lincoln Way West and that the work would be done as quickly as practical. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Chief Lane present: Matters pertaining to this department were discussed, but there being nothing of importance no action was taken. A letter-from Mr. Bradford, Superintendent of the Water Works, was read in which he stated that he had no objection to Julius Overwale, Night Attendant at the South Pumping Station, carrying a gun with the proper permission from the propQr authorities. After discussing this matter with the Chief, it was decided no special police commission was necessary and the matter of carrying the I gun was referred to the Mater Works Board. DOG POUND: I Communication was received from Mines Wood) Dog Pound Master, stating that in view of his continued illness he would like to have leave of absence until the first of January 1936. The Board decided to withhold action on this matter pending the return of the Mayor when it will be referred to him. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 A. M. Chairman ATTEST: