HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/64 Board of Public Works MinutesOctober 13, 1964
A regular meeting of the Board of Public.Safety was held on Monday,
October 13, 1964 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.
AWARDING BID: TRAFFIC ENGINEER i , TON TRUCK
Following examination of the bids submitted to the Board for the z
Ton Truck for the Traffic Engineer Department, Mr. Hazinski, Traffic
Engineer, reported to the Board that all bids were in accordance
to specifications.
It appearing that the lowest and best bid was the one submitted by
the following, it is now so awarded;
R6my Hammes CoUoration
South Bend,, Indiana
1 - 1965 Ford 2 Ton Pick-up with trade-in $1,3$7.49
BUILDING DEPARTMENT: SUB-STAN73ARD D13TSION i HEARINGS )
With reference to property located at 2010 S. Michigan Street,
Mrs. Geraldine Hatt of 2006 S. Michigan Street appeared to remonstrate
against this property.
It was the decision of the Board that Mr. DuComb will write a letter
to Mr. Schwertley, attorney. If Mr. Schwertley does not appear a
contract will be let for demolition.
Case continued until November 16, 1964
With reference to property located at 2220 W. Dunham, owned by
Willis Devine, Mr. Dressel, attorney for the owner appeared and
requested a continuance of 30 days in order to allow Mr. Devine
sufficient time to make the necessary repairs.
Request granted and case continued until November 16, 1964.
With reference to property located at 1217 S. Rush Street, the Board
suggested that the owner discuss the matter of financial responsibility
with his attorney, Mr. Parker and report back to the Board as to
whether he is financially able to make the necessary repairs.
Case continued until November 16, 1964.
A progress report on property located at 915 S. Carroll Street, owned
by Mrs. Sarah Horner was submitted to the Board.
Mrs. Horner has notified Mr. Grabarz that she is not financially able
to pay for demolition of sucject property and requested that the City
demolish same and place a lien on the property.
Mr. Grabarz was directed to advertise for bids for demolition.
With reference to property located at 715 S. Fellows Street, Mr. Joseph
Eckenroth, owner, appeared before the Board and advised the Board that
he is not financially able to pay for demolition of subject property.
The Board directed Mr,-Grabarz--to-advertise for demolition and place
a lien on the property.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: , ATTEND CONVENTION ( YCHENRY )
Permission was granted to Fire Chief'
Cecil C. McHenry to attend
the International Fire Chief Convention from October 18 to 22nd, 1964
in Houston, Texas.
PETITION* STREET LIGHTS ( CAL PUG I _AS ELECTRIL4 DEPARTMENT
A Petition from residents of the area of Woodhill and Idlewood Drive
requesting the installation of street lights was submitted to the Board
by Mr. Cal Dugas,, examindd and ordered referred to the Electrical
Department for investigation and recommendation.
The Petition requests lights installed on WoodUll Lane.
A petitic-n to increase 31 street lights 3000 lumens in the district
bounded by Twyckenham,, McKinley, Bader Avenue was submitted by
Mr. Eugene Radecki, Electrical Department Superintendent. This
increase in lumens would cost $34.10 per month or $409.20 per year.
The matter was referred to Mr. Duck for investigation to ascertain
whether there is sufficient money in the budget to defray these
costs. I
The Petitions were accepted and ordered placed on file.
SPECIAL POLICE CMUSSION RENEWAL
The Board approved a renewed Special Police Commission for Clarence
E. Meyers, pending receipt of a Special Police Bond.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -z—MILITARY LEAVE C HARMAN
The Board approved request for Military Leave for 15 days from
November 2, through November 17, 1964 for Captain Orson E Harman
in order that he may attend the regular duties of the Special
Investigation,, 1105 Group, at Bunker Hill Air Force Base in Indiana.
A request from the Police Der,
Account P-322 (Oil) to-P-37 (
City Controller by the Board.
artment for transfer of funds from
Other Supplier) was referred to the
APPLICATION: POLICE, AUXILIARY SCHOOL PATROL
An application for the Police Auxiliary School Patrol from Mrs. Lillian
D. Kruszynski was accepted and ordered placed on file.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:20 A.M.
Attest: Richarei.- bek, Clerk�
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