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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/63 Board of Public Works Minutes`2 May 13, 1963 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday, May 13, 1963 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. OPENING AND AWARDING OF BIDS: BUILDING DEPARTMENT SEDANS The time now being after 10:00 A.M. it was so announced and bids for 2 sedans for the Building Department were opened and read aloud. Proofs of Publication from The South Bend Tribune with affidavit signed by Robert DeLong and The Record with affidavit signed by W. Joseph Doran were found sufficient. The following bids were received: Freeman -Spicer Co.. Inc. 520 S. Lafayette Blvd. South Bend 24, Ind. Two - 1963 Studebaker Sedans (VF2) - 2 Door Special Discounted Price for 2 cars- $4,337.46 Less Federal Tax for 2 cars 342.86 _ $3,994.60 Less Trade-in One car 200.00 Total Met delivered price for two cars $39794.60 Certified check for $400.60 signed by Victor Freeman, Pres. Non -collusion Affidavit, signed by Victor Freeman, Pres. Newman & Altman, Inc_ 220 E. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend 1, Ind. 2 - New 1963 Studebaker Cars, Model 63V-F2 Total Cost of Car $29377.81 $49755.62 Less E.O.H. & Discount 700.00 $4,055.62� Less Trade-in of 1958 Scotsman 2 Door Wagon 320.62 Total Price of 2 Cars $3,735.00 Certified check for $375.00, signed by Nate Altman Non-Eollusion Affidavit, signed by N. D. Altman, Secy. Treas. It appearing that Newman & Altman has the lowest and best bid, the Board hereby awards the contract for 2 Cars to Newman & Altman, subject to conformity to the specifications. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ( OFFICE ENGINEERS The Board approved Certificate of Insurance from Office Engineers, indemnifying the City of South Bend for injury and/or property damage in connection with the construction of an overhang at their office building on Michigan Street, South Bend, Ind. The Certificate was ordered placed on file. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: CONSTRUCTION OF CANOPY ( WESTERN AVE., SUPERMARKET) The Board approved the construction of an overhanging- canopy on a supermarket now under construction at 2602 Western Avenue, subject to compliance with the Building Codes and upon receipt of Proof of Insurance indemnifyi-ng-t-he--City of --South Bend for individual accident [1 I 17 in the sum of $100,000 and aggregate accident $3009000 and personal property damage $250000. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: SUB -STANDARD DIVISION Comes now J. Chester Allen, representing Ruzenbell White , owners of property located at 108- 1081 N. St. Louis Boulevard and requests an extension of 90 days in order to allow- owners to complete remodeling.. Upon the recommendation of J. Chester AlleTi, extension granted and case continued until August 12, 1963. Comes now Mr. Peter Nemeth and Louis Molnar, Fee Simple Owner and having heard the presentation of the above case, concurs With the request as outlined by J. Chester Allen. With reference to property located at 228 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, comes now Mrs,C. Stewart, owner, who states that the has contacted an individual to complete the repairs necessary to bring property up to standard. Hearing continued for one week to give owner sufficient time to ascertain whether repairs can be made so that property will be up to standard. With reference to property owned by Jewell Williams and located at 617 Neddo Court, this hearing is continued for one week. Sub -Standard, Division representatives ditected:to send registered letter to parties of interest. Permission was given to Sub -Standard Division to advertise for bids for demolition for property located at 1307 W. Jefferson Boulevard. BIDS FOR DEMOLITION:_SUB-sSTANDARD DIVISION The following bids were received for the demolition of the properties described below: 126 N. St.Louis Boulevard B_& 0 Buildinq & Wrecking Co. $325.00 with salvage $425.00 without salvage A & J Demolition Co_ $350.00 with salvage $380.00 without salvage After due examination, the bid was awarded to B & 0 Building & Wrecking Company for 11325.00, with salvage. 2123 Merry Avenue B & 0 Building &-Wrecking Co_ $275.00 with salvage $375.00 without salvage A & J. Demolition Co. $275.00 with salvage $305.00 without salvage After due examination, the bid was awarded to A & J Demolition Company for $275.00 with salvage. Comes now Eles Shum, 2119 Bertrand Street who requests 9 months in which to bring property up to standard. Request denied but Boad will allow up to 4 months to complete repairs. Owner directed to return in one week to report what arrangements have been made to repair this property. Continued until May 20, 1963. POLICE DEPARTMENT:_ PROMOTIONS Following the recommendation of Police Chief Harman, the following promotions in the Police Department were approved: Lt. Melvin Pasalich will be promoted to rank of Captain and remain in command of the Vice Squad, effective May 169, 1963. Detective Sergeant Neal Hans will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and take command of the Juvenile Aid Bureau, effective .May 169 1963. Officer Donald Niezgodski will be promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant, effective June 1, 1963. SPECIAL POLICE BONDS( R. FRY AND M. VANKIRK) A Special Police Bond for Raymond Fry, employee of The South Bend Tribune, was approved and ordered placed on file. A Special Police Bond for Maria Van Kirk was approved and ordered placed on file. PETITION: REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS - A Petition from residents of Beale Street was submitted to the Board. The Petition requests the installation of one or two street lights in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Beale Street. The Petition requests the lights due to recent prowlers in the neighborhood and for the safety of young children in the vicinity. The Petition was referred to Nicholas Horvath for investigation and recommendation. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street Light Outage Reports were accepted and ordered placed on file. WEIGHTS & MEASLRES REPORT A Report for the month of April from the Department of Weights & Measures was accepted and ordered placed on file. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 A.M. Chair n 4A�ttest:t Sabo, Clerk 1 1 1