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September 14., 1964
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday,
September 14, 1964 at 10:00 A.M. Messrs. R. 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,
OPENING OF BIDS: FIRE DEPARTMENT ( SEDANS AND PICK-UP TRUCK
The time now being after 10:00 A.I. it was so announced and sealed
bids for two sedans and one 2 ton pick-up truck were opened and read
aloud, Proofs of Publication from .the South Bend Tribune with affidavit
signed by Robert DeLong and the Tri-County News with affidavit signed
by -Alfred..Snyder; :IZ were found sufficient.
The following bids were received:
Gates Chevrolet Corp,
333 W. Western Ave.
South Band, Indiana
1 - 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne 4. Door Sedan with 119 inch
wheelbase, six cyl. engine
Color: Red with fawn vinyl trim
List Price $2,616,78
Less allowance for one 1956 Studebaker_
and Fed. Tax 968.78
Net Difference $1,648.00
Bid Bond for 10% of the Bid, signed by F. C. Sparks, Treas.
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by Van E. Gates, Pres.
1 - 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne Four -Door Sedan with 119 inch (Octional �cauiv.)
wheelbase 195 h.p. 283 cu. inch. V8 engine Add to Net
Color:' White with fawn vinyl trim
LUt- Price _ $3, 219.79 Siren & PA
Less allowance for one 1956 Studebaker and $150.00
Fed. Tax 1a 4.Z9 „}„ 10�_.a0 instal.
Net -Difference $2,085.00 $160.75
Motorola Radio
Bid Bond for 10% of the bid, signed by F. C. Sparks, Treas, $538.50
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by Van E. Gates, Pres. . 3,3,.00 instal.
1 - 1965 Chevrolet Series G1504 - z Ton 81 Stepside
Pickup. 230 cu. in. 6 cyl. engine - 14.0 HP
Total Delivered Price
Less Fed. Excise Tax Examptim
List price less.Fed. Tax
Allowance for 1954 Studebaker 2 Ton Pickup
Net Different$
Note: Vinyl trim would be fawn in color.
$2, 242.50
158.8;0
-$2, 083.70
691.93
$1,391.77
Bid Bond for 10% of the bid, signed by F. C. Sparks, Treas.
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by Van E. Gates, Pres.
Jordant swFord City
609 E. Jefferson Blvd.
Mishawaka, Indiana
1 - 1965 Ford 4. Door Sedan 119" WB, 289 V8 engine,
Trade in: 1956 Studebaker
Net $2,168.22
$571.50
Optional Equipment:
Siren and PA system
$150.70
Motorola Radio
650.00
1 -.1965 Ford 4 Door Sedan, 119" WB, 240.6 cyl. eng.
(Trade in: 1956-Studebaker) Net Price
$1,669.35
1 - 1965 Ford Model 1F100 flairside Pickup 129rt WB
St bed, 6 cid 6 cyl, engine
Trade in: 1954 Studebaker Pickup
Net
$1,455.37
Bid Bond for $532.00, signed by M. A. Hill and
Ralph Daveline, Agent
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by'Ralph Daveline,
Agent
Rome Hammes. Corn.
244 S. Olive St.
South Bend, Indiana
1 - 1965 Ford F-100 Pick up Truck, 8 ft. box
Total price less trade-in.
$1,457.62
1 - 1965 Custom Ford 6 cyl.
Total price less trade-in
$1,644.36
1 - 1965 Ford Custom 8 cyl.
Total price less trade-in
.$2,901.89
Total price of all 3 units less trade-ins
delivered
$6,003.87
Bid Bond for $612.00, signed by Hubert D. Stults,
Fleet Mgr.
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by H. E. Greer
Freeman -Spicer Co.. Inc_
520 S. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, Ind.
1 - 1965 4 Door Sedan Plymouth Fury Heavy Duty V8,
318 cu. in,WB
Color: White, Tan Interior (Black not available)
Special Discounted Price
$2,652.75
Less Fed, Tax
2 5.70
$2,407.05
Less Trade-in 1956 Studebaker
35.00-
Total Net Delivered Price
$2�372.05
Opt. Equipment:
1 - Fed. or Dominator electric siren and P.A.
System $156,00
1 - Motorola or equda radio
538.50
Certified check for $238.00, signed by Eli Spicer
and Victor Freeman
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by Victor Freeman,
Pres.
1 - 1965 4 Door -Sedan Plymouth Fury
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Color: Red with Tan Interior (Red -Black not available)
Engine: 6 cyl. H.D. 145 H.P.
Special. Discounted Price
$2,107.55
Less Fed. Tax
195.70
$1,911. 85
Less Trade-in 1956-- Studebaker-_
50.85
Total Net Delivered Price
$1,861.85
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Certified check for $157.00, signed by Eli -Spicer and'Victor.Freeman
Non -Collusion Affidavit, signed by "Victor Freeman, Pres.
The bids will be taken under advisement and awarded at a later date.
Permission was granted to .Fire Chief McHenry to attend the Indiana Fire
Chiefs Association 39th Annual Conference in Elkhart, Indiana on September
23 to 25th inclusive.
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Permission was granted to Battalion Chief. Dale Fortin and Lieutenant
Carl Lederer to attend the Indiana State Fire School at Purdue University,
Lafayette, Indiana on September 17 through September 19, 1964.
APPLICMCN FIRE DEPARTWXT
An application for the Fire Department from Thaddeus Stanley Cichos, Jr.
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
BUILM& DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARD D,1�it ISIOA?
Comes now Mr. J. M..Guthrie and others to pietition. the Board-to.take
some action on property located at 313 N. Scott Street, owned by -David
Oberg. The petitioners state that this property has been vacant for a
period of five years and has beccme-a nuisance by being a playground
for children. The petitioners, further request that this property be
rehabilitated or razed.
Mr. Grabarz of the Sub -Standard Division of the Building Department
appeared before the Board and advised the Board that the owner of the
property is in Service, that the dwelling had been boarded up two years
ago. On August 12, 1964, the owner had been notified by Mr. Grabarz
to bring property up to standard and that unless the Sub -Standard.
Division is notified and see corrections being made on. September 14,
1964 the Sub -Standard Division will appear before the Board and request
permission to advertise for bids for demolition. Costs will be placed
as.a lien against the property.
As a result of this letter, Mr. Obert wrote to the Sub -Standard Division
and requested a postponement for advertising until he has had sufficient
time to receive an answer to a letter written on the demolition of the
house. The owner further states that he has had information that a
contractor will possibly tear the house down at no cost to the owner.
Because of information contained in the Petition submitted, that this
dwelling had been condemned by the Fire Department approximately two
years ago, the I Board requested Mr. Grabarz to submit a report from the
Fire Department as to the present condition.
A progress report on property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Blad, located at
715 S. Meade Street by Mr. Grabarz revealed that a report on possible
rehabilitation of this propertyv.as "not. received by the Sub -Standard.
Division of the Building Department, either by the owners of Mr. Ettl,
attorney representing them.
In view of this situation, Mr. Grabarz was authorized to advertise for
demolition.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER: INSTALLATIONS ( TRAFFIC SIGNS )
Following the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, the following
installations were approved:
Yield signs installed -on -Elmer Street, both sides, at Pershing St.
Stop signs installed on Catalpa Street, southeast corner, at
Sample Street.
No Parking sign installed on west side of Webster Street, just
north of Sample Street.
No Parking Passenger Loading Zone sign on east side of 800
S. Twyyckenham Drive
No Parking 7 A.M. to 9 A.M, on west side of 800 block of
S. Twyckenham Drive.
Semi -actuated traffic signals installed at Mishawaka Avenue
& Greenlawn - put in operation 9:30 A.M. on Sept. 4, 1964.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE;„ TRAFFIC ENGINEER ( TON PI CK i
Permission was granted to the Traffic Engineer to advertise for
one tton Pick-up Truck, either new 1964 or 1965 model. Sealed
bids will be opened on October 5, 19640
PETITION: JWFIC SIGN - C ENGINEER
A Petition from Mr, and Mrs, Samuel Martin and others, residents of
Wooderest Drive and Twyckenham Drive was submitted to the Board
requesting toe installation of traffic sign warning motorists to
watch for children, Mr. Samuel Martin, petitioner, was present at meeting.
The Petition was referred to the Traffic Engineer for investigation
and recommendation.
PETITIONS:_ ELECTRICAL DEPARTUHT ( STREET LIGHTS)
The.following Petitions for Street -.Lights were -referred to the
Electrical Department for investigation and recommendation,
1. Petition from Mr. Zimbro, 510 E. Keaseyy Street for
street lights on Nitzel Court between Fellows and Rush Streets
and Keasey and Wenger Streets.
2. Petition from residents of N. College Street for a street
light on North College between. Marquette and Hamilton.
3. Petition from residents of Dubail and Marietta Streets for a
street light on Dubail between High Street and Marietta.
STREET lam, QT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage Reports were accepted and ordered placed on file.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ( FREEMAN-SPICER CO,,, INC )
A Certificate of Insurance for Freeman -Spicer Co., Inc. for public
liability and property damage for installation of stem line. This
request was made by Ideal Consolidated, Inc. and approved. Minutes
concerning the Engineer's Report and request of Ideal Consolidated
and terms of installation are contained in Minutes of Board of Public
Works k Safety, August 3, August 10, 1964.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE: POLICE DEPARTM KT _( 10 SEDANS )
Permission was granted the Police Department to advertise for 10 Four
Door Sedans for use as police cars. Bids will be opened and annsidered
at the meeting of October 5, 1964.
SPECIAL POLICE C=SSIM (MMWICH IRON WORDS )
Special_Police Commission for the following employees were approved,
pending receipt of a Bond from Hurwich Iron Works: Randy D. Broom.,
Robert Frohwerk
APPLICATION: POLICE DEPART T
An application for the Police Department from Ralph L. Bukowski was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
APPLICATION• POLICE AUXILIARY SCHOOL PATROL
An application from Mrs. -Margarita M-, C. Humphrey for Auxiliary Police
School Patrol was accepted and ordered placed on file,
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PO ICE DEPARTIENT • __MqN= REPMT
A Report for the month of July, 1964 from the Police Department was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
MIQING DEPARUM: MONTHLY REPORT
A Report for the month of August, 1964 -vVIO submitted by the Building
Department, accepted and ordered placed{;on file.
There being no f'tarther business to come before the Board, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
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Attest: Richard. Duck, Clerk