HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/62 Board of Public Works MinutesNovember 26, 1962
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday, November
269 1962 at 10:00 A.M. All members were present. Minutes of the last
regular meeting were read and approved. Vouchers were approved and ordered
paid to the various suppliers.
OPEN BIDS ( POLICE DEPARTMENT CARS )
The time now being after 10:00 A.M. it was so announced and bids for 5 new
Four -Door Sedans and 1 new Four -Door Station Wagon for the Police Department
were opened and read aloud. Proofs of Publication from The Record with
affidavit signed by Kathleen Sweitzer and The South Bend Tribune with
affidavit signed by Robert DeLong were found sufficient.
The following bids were received:
Newman & Altman
220 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend 19 Ind.
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5 - 1963 Studebaker Four -Door Sedans, Model 63VY39 Heavy Duty V8 Engine
289 cu. in.
1 - 1963 Studebaker Four -Door Station Wagon, Model 63VP39 Heavy Duty V8
Engine 289 cu. in.
Total delivered Price Six Units $18,411.41
Less Discount & Excise Tax Refund 3,411.41
$15,000.00
Less Eight Trade-ins 3,025.00
Total Net Difference $119975.00
Certified Check for $19200.00 signed by Leo Newman, Pres.
Non -collusion Affidavit, signed by Leo Newman, Pres.
Freeman -Spicer Co.. Inc.
520 S. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, Ind.
1 - 1963 Studebaker Police Marshall 4 Door Station Wagon VP3
Heavy Duty V8 289 cu. in. Engine
5 - 1963 Studebaker Police Marshall 4 Door Sedans VY3, 60 amp. Alt.
Special Discounted Price on 6 Units $15,614.43
Less Federal Tax on 6 Units 1,318.00
$149296.43
Less 8 Trade-ins as per specs. 2.400.00
Total Net Delivered Price on 6 Cars $11,896.43
Certified Check for $1,200.60 signed by Eli Spicer, Vice Pres.
Non -collusion Affidavit, signed by Victor Freeman, Pres.
The bids will be examined but will not be awarded until there is sufficient
money in the budget available for payment.
COMPLAINT: NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD GROSSING ( COUNCILMAN MUSZYNSKI)
Comes now Councilman Muszynski before the Board and..advises the Board that
the New York Central Railroad tracks at Harris and Ford Streets crossing
are in bad condition. r
The Board referred this matter to Clem Hazinski, Traffic Engineer, for
investigation and report.
LWi• yr yVHj�rancjr - rr_MZ)YLVAN1 HAILROAD 00. ( INDIANA. CALVERT, EWINC
A letter from District Engineer L. S. Strohl, Pennsylvania Railroad Company
to Mr. Irving J. Smith, Chairman of the Board of Public Safety, was submitted
to the Board by Mr. Smith. _
Mr. Strohl advised the Board that the Railroad had arranged to eliminate
watchmen now on duty Monday through Friday at Lndiana, Calvert and Ewing
crossings and use trainmen to provide the same protection as now in
force.
Mr. Strohl advised the Board that he had discussed this matter with Mr.
Clam Hazinski, Traffic Engineer, and it was Mr. Hazinski's opinion that
the proposed change would in no way adversely affect safety of traffic
over these crossings. Mr. Hazinski also suggested that the Board be
informed as to the railroad's intention.
The letter was accepted and ordered placed on file.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT_( THOMAS J. JOZWIAK )
Tihiremen's Pension Fund Boards having examined the application of
Thomas J. Jolwiak, and said application having been found qualified
to perform all duties necessary as a member of the Fire Department,
recommends to the Board that his application be considered favorably.
The Board, therefore, following the recommendation of the Pension Fund
Board ajW the Fire Chief, hereby does appoint Thomas J. Jozwiak as
a member of the Fire Department, effective December 1, 1962.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT LOUIS SMOGOR)
It is the decision of the Board to appoint Mr. Louis"Smogor as Building
Commissioner effective November 24, 1962. The appointment was made effective
as of this date in order to allow Mr. Smogom to attend a meeting of
Building Officials in Providence , Rhode Island from November 29, 1962
to December 1, 1962.
BUILDING LDING DEPARTMENT_( CONFERENCE )
The Board approved the attendance at a meeting of Building Officials in
Providence, Rhode Island from November 29 to December 1, 1962 of the
following personnel in the Building Department: building Commissioner
Louis Smogor, Ted Lewandowski and John Grabarz.
SUB -STANDARD DIVISION ( HEARINGS)
With reference to property located at 513-15 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, owned
by Miss Pearl Daar, since Miss Daar failed to appear to show cause why
property has not been brought up to standard, the Board authorized Mr.
John Grabarz--to advertise for bids for demolition.
With reference :to property located at 311 E. Paris Street, owned by
Mr. Sidney Kass,=.,Coral..Gables, Florida, the Board directed Mr. John Grabarz
to proceed with demolis6ent.
AWARDING BIDS - SUB -STANDARD DIVISION
(DEMOLITION )
Comes now John Grabarz, Director of the
Sub -Standard
Division of the
Building
De;partment, and -informs the Board the
results of advertisements forbids
for demolition of the following:
616-61 1 N. Hill St,.
A & J. Demolition Co. $275.00
with salvage
$350 without
salvage
Towne Excavating & Wrecking Co. $350.00
with salvage
$400 without
salvage
830 Rush Street.
A & J Demolition Co. $350.00
with salvage
$425 without
salvage
Towne Excavating & Wrecking Co. $400.00
with salvage
$400 without
salvage ,
Both bids are awarded to A & J Demolition Co., with salvage.
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CERTIFICATE OF INSLRANCE HAVEL BROS., INC.)
A Certificate of Insurance from Havel Bros., Inc., indemnifying the City
of §outh Bend for injury and/or property damage in connection with the
installation of a canopy was accepted by the Board and ordered placed on
file.
PETITION: STREET_ LIGHT ( ELECTRICAL DEPT.)
A Petition from residents of Phillipa Street requesting the installation
of a street light at 522 S. phillipa 61reet was submitted to the Board,
and referred to the Electrical Department for investigation and recommenda-
tion.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage Reports were accepted by the Board and ordered placed
on file.
APPLICATION: POLICE DEPARTMENT
An application for the Police Department from James F. Haag was accepted
and ordered placed on file.
APPROVAL OF METER MAID REQUIREMENTS
The Board approved requirements that have been established for Meter
Maids to assist the Police Department and the the Parking Meter Department.
If the hiring of Meter Maids is approved by Council action, said hiring
will not be done until after January 1. 1963.
Applications will be accepted and held in abeyance until further notice.
SPECIAL POLICE BOND I1G. E. METZ)
A Special Police Bond for George E. Metz was approved by the Board and
ordered placed on file.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 A.M.
Attest: Ai` ofiy J. Sabo, Clerk
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