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December 18, 1961
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held on Monday,
December 18, 1961 at 10:00 A.M. CST. All members were present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Vouchers
were approved and ordered paid to the various suppliers.
REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER - RE:MCKINLEY LAGOON TRESPASSING
Clem Hazinski, in accordance with instructions of the Board to install
signs prohibiting trespassing on the McKinley LaGoon submitted a
report informing the Board that special signs reading +Keep off - No
Swimming - Fishing — Skating - Police Order" were made and installed
on Friday, December 15, 1961 at the edge of each of the four easements
to this area.
The report was examined by the Board and ordered placed on file.
PR_O_POSTE MEETING - TRAFFIC ENGINEER, CITY ENGINEER RE: MCKINLEY
LAGOON TRESPASSING
The Board directed Clem Hazinski, Traffic Engineer and Ray Andrysiak,
City Engineer, to meet with the interested residents in the McKinley
Lagoon araa to discuss the situation of skating on the Lagoon.
It was further suggested that the cooperation of the residents be
sought in solving this problem to the satisfaction of all concerned.
It was further suggested that the meeting be called as soon as possible
in order to solve the problem of immediate use of the Lagoon during
the Christmas vacation.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARD DIVISION
Comes now Rev. Bowles at the request of the Sub -Standard Division of the
Building Department to show cause why property used as a church at
301 S. Kentucky Street has not been brought up to standard. Said
property was to have been brought up to standard by this date and
time has now expired.
Rev. Bowles advised the Board that the building is not now being used.
At the request of the Board he promised to have building boarded up and
completely torn down by May 19 1962.
Case continued until May 1, 1962.
A progress report on property owned by William Scott located at 740
N. Frances Street was made. Mr. Grabarz reported that no repair has been.
done although two extensions have been granted.
Mr. Scott explained that the place has been cleaned up and that now he
is working he will be able to continue repair after he has paid his
fee to the Life Employment Agency.
Mr. Grabarz was directed to check with Life Agency concerning fee and
also to check with Mr. dhas. Hahn who has indicated that he will finance
Mr. Scott if he has a job.
Case continued to May 14, 1962 to allow ample time for repairs.
Mr. Grabarz reported that Mr.Sdhsrtley had failed to appear, as ordered.,
Mr. Schwertly, attorney, represents property located at 321 S. Kentucky
Street.
Case continued for one week and if nobody appears at meeting, Board will
act on this case.
A progress report on property located at 1147 N. Johnson Street was made
by Bat. Chief Downes and John Grabarz. they report that no repairs have
been made. Another report will be made on January 2, 1962.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT ( RECOMMENDATION FOR STREET LIGHT) .
It was the recommendation of the Board that a street light be placed
on Kosciuszko Street between Ford and Huron Streets. A Petition from
residents in the area was referred to Nicholas Horvath, Superintendent
of the Electrical Department for investigation and the Board directed
that installation be made.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage Reports were accepted and ordered placed on file.
SPECIAL POLICE BOND
Special Police Bond for Richard J. Zmyslo was approved and ordered placed
on file.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 11t00 A.M. ,
Attestt Antho4y/V. Sabo, Clerk
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