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February 14, 1966
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday,
February 14, 1966 at 10:00 A.M. Messrs. Robert J. DuComb and Lloyd S.
Taylor were present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and
approved. Vouchers were approved and ordered paid to the various suppliers.
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS APPROVED
After investigation and study by the Board and the Electrical Department,
the following requests for street light installations were approved:
1. Petition.for street light on Woodward Avenue between Hudson Avenue
and Angela Boulevard. (4,000 lumen).
2. Petition for street light on Rainbow Drive between Viking and the
end of Rainbow Drive.
3.
Petition for street light on
Ottawa Court at the end of the street
at the railroad tracks.(4,000 lumen).
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Petition.for street light on
26th Street in center of the block
between Jefferson Boulevard and the railroad tracks.
5.
Petition for street light on
Franklin Place between Jefferson and
Washington. (6,000 lumen).
6.
Petition for street light on
Sunset Place in the center of the block.
(4,000 lumen) .
7.
Petition.for street light on
Parry Street, rear of Eddy Street. �(4,000
lumen.)
8.
Petition for street light on
Ironwood Drive (1101 S.) between Pleasant
and Vine. (6,000 lumen).
PETITIONS• STREET LIGHTS
The following Petitions for the installation of street lights were submitted
to the Board, examined and referred to the Electrical Department for
investigation and recommendation:
1. Petition from residents of Portage Avenue for the installation of a
street light on Portage Avenue between Scott Street and Leland Avenue.
2. Petition for residents of Bella Vista for the installation of a street
light in the 3800 block of Bella Vista.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: REQUEST_( FIRE CHIEF MCHENRY )
Fire Chief M enry having unformed:' the Board that it is necessary for
him to go to Yuma, Arizona because of illness of a member of his family,
permission is hereby granted.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE: FIRE DEPARTMENT ( TRUCKS )
Fire Chief McHenry requested permission to advertise for two van type
trucks for the South Bend Fire Department. There is sufficient money
in the budget for these items.
Permission granted. Bids will be opened on March 7, 1966. This permission
is granted subject to filing of specifications and approval of same.
SPECIAL POLICE BOND
The Board approved a Special Police Bond for Glen Francis Lowry who is
commissioned.as A Special Police officer. The Bond was ordered placed,
on file.
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARD DIVISION i OUNING BIDS - DEMOLITION
Comes now Richard Lszewski, Sub -Standard Division Director, with
sealed bids for the demolition of the following properties;
For property located at 534 N. St. Louis Boulevard, owned by George and
Ruth Clayton.
Warner Wrecking Co.
Elkhart, Indiana
Non -Collusion Affidavit properly signed.
Demolition of structure, including water shut-off $375.00
Alternate 375.00
A & J Demolition
318 O'Brien St.
South Bend, Ind.
Non -Collusion Affidavit properly signed.
Demolition of structure, retain salvage $375.00
Water shut-off 25.00
Total Bid $400.00
Alternate - Stack salvage $390.00
Rarlmh, 0. William
19947 1,11. Lynwood
South Bend, Ind.
x Non -Collusion Affidavit properly signed.
Demolition of structure, removesalvage$341.00
Water shut-off 25.00
Total Bid $366.00
No alternate bid
It appearing that the bid of Ralph 0. Williams is the lowest and best
bid, it is now so awarded to Ralph 0. Williams.
For property located at 616 Fellows Street, owned by Mary Moore and the
Gary Realty Company.
A & J Demolition
318 O'Brien St.
South Bend, Ind.
Non -Collusion Affidavit properly signed.
Alternate No. 1 $450.00
Alternate No. 2 $440.00
Bids include water shut-off.
Ralph 0. Williams
19947 W. Lynwood
South Bend, Ind.
Non -Collusion Affidavit properly -signed.
Demolition of structure and remove salvage $854.00
Includes water shut-off.
Warner Wrecking Co.
Elkhart, Ind.
Non -Collusion Affidavit properly signed.
Demolition of structure and--remove-salvage $800.00
Includes water shut-off.
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The bids will be taken under advisement until February 21, 1966.
SUB -STANDARD DIVISION: HEARINGS
Mr. Liszewski advised the Board that property located at 234 E. Elder
Street, owned by Alf:andufterine Bolten is sub -standard and vacant.
He requested permission to advertise for bids for demolition.
Permission granted, provided owners are notified of such action.
With reference to property Located at 1612 N. Meade Street, owned by
Thomas and Flora Talboon, Mr. Liszewski reported that this building
has geen 50% destroyed by fire and is presently vacant. He requested
permission to advertise for bids for demolition.
Permission granted.
Mr. Liszewski advised the Board that property located at 712 S. Fellows
Street, owned by Rev. George B. Jones is sub -standard. He requested
permission to post building as sub -standard.
Permission granted.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage Reports were accepted and ordered placed on file.
RESTAURANT LICENSES 1966
Mr. Robert J. DuComb, as City Attorney, reported to Mr. Stephen Molnar
of the Health Department, that all restaurants had now secured their
licenses for 1966 in accordance with the regulations.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
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A est: Richard .Duck, Clerk
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