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r October 20, 1952 s
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held�Monday, October 20,,1,952,
at 10:00 A. M., All members were present. Minutes of the Special Meeting and also
the previous regular meeting were read and approved. Salary claims, in the amount ;
j of $28,208.14, were approved. Claims of the following suppliers, in the total amount
of 1�51,4i20.74,<,,�uOre approved and ordered paid: i
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Ar. i ArrowTowel& Linen ServiceN3
l 4 STREET DEPARTMENT:
Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son 19.65 Charles Armstrong & Son 4.00
Business Systems, Inc. 1.26 Charles Armstrong & Son 10.75
j Business Systems, Inc. 3.02 Bearings Service Co. .94
I City Water Works 484.25 Bearings Service Co. .60
'I Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 9.60 Bearings Service Co. 5.06 1,
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co. 32.52 Bearings Service Co. 5.23
Koontz -Wagner Electric Co. 8.1i_0 P. J. Birmingham 5.00
Koontz -Wagner Electric Co. 4.80 Dr. B. J. Bolka 15.00
Gafill Oil Co. 22.68 Elkhart Paint & Mfg. Co. 54.45
Edward F. Don Co. 6.1.1 Elkhart Paint & Mfg. Co. 205.25 I
Herbert Leary 5.00 Elkhart Paint & Mfg. Co. 114.15
Herbert Leary 5.00 The'Gibson Co. 155.70
Meyerts Hardware Co. 7.96 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 43.56
I Office Supply & Equip. Co. 3.30 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 2.92 1
I Royal Typewriter Co. 2.75 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 28.1 8 ! f
South Bend Tribune 9.66 Indiana Equipment Co., Inc. 56. 2
South Bend Tribune 7.30 Indiana Equipment Co., Inc. 10.63
South Bend Tribune 8.71 Korte Bros., Inc. 57.89
j South Bend Tribune 11.07 Kuert Concrete, Inc. 247.68
Tri-County News 9.72 Lamberton Implement Co. 3.35
Tri-County News 8.64 Lien Chemical Co. 12.90, I
Tri-County News 7.13 Motor Service & Parts, Inc. 17.74
Tri-County News 10.80 Motor Service & Parts, Inc. 18.96
• j J. W. Werntz & Son, Inc. 9.76 National Auto Service, Inc. 36.26
J. W. Werntz & Son, Inc. 3.60 National Auto Service, Inc. 16.00 i
Arrow Towel & Linen Service 2.00 National Brake Service, Inc. 33.35
j Reid -Holcomb Co., Inc. 3.07 I.
DOG POTnZ: Rieth-Riley Construction Co. 1011.25 I
Singer General Tire Co. 29.05 C. A. Schrader Welding Supplies 18.44
Singer General Tire Co. 42.70 Simplex Tire Recorder Co. 3.55 j
H. D. Lee Company, Inc. 11.80 Sinclair Refining Co. 72.68 '
Singer General Tire 116.20 Sinclair Refining Co. 175.60
SEWER DEPARTMENT: Sinclair Refining Co. 76.c�0 {
j South Bend Foundry Co. 115.50 Sinclair Refining Co. 76.50
i Singer General Tire Co. 491.76 Sinclair Refining Co. 76.65• 3.00 Singer General Tire Co. 59.70 H. H. Slominski, M.D.
I Sanders Lumber Co. 10.80 C. D. Smelser Co., Inc. 246.15
I Indiana Lumber Co. 273.1-2 Standard Oil Co. 491.72
j PARKING METER DEPARTMENT: Standard Oil Co. 497.96
Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 9.19 Standard Oil Co. 467.06
INTERCEPTOR SEWER: Standard Oil Co. 495.33
Consoer, Townsend & Assoc. 344.04 Wire & Disc Wheel Sales & Service 14.59
Thos. D. Nolan, Contractor 8339.20 E. H. Miller 10.75 1
Thos. D. Nolan, Contractor 7008.77
STREET IMPROVEYENT FUND:
Wilbur H. Gartner & Assoc. 1378o�,4
• Reed Construction Co. 27,568.86
Mr. George Carr, 1412 Sunnymede Avenue, Vice -President, Commanders Council of Veter-
ans of St. Joseph County, first appeared before the Board asking permission to stage a
torch -light parade on Monday evening, between 7 and 7:30 otclock, on the downtown i
street of South Bend to create enthusiasm over the Election of November 4th, and
"get out the vote's. All interested organizations will be asked to participate in the
non -partisan parade, which will consist of car, veteran marching groups and music. The +
j Board approved the parade with the stipulation that the Veterans Council post a
I $20,000.00 Liability Bond, which Mr. Carr agreed to furnish the City.
Mr. C. L. Richards of the Physically Handicapped Organization, together with
• Attorney Meredith, next appeared before the Board requesting permission for Place & Co.
to build three new news-stand buildings on downtown streets, to be operated by handi-
capped people. There being no need for additional news-stands, the Board asked that
Mr. Richards to investigate the privately owned stands now in operation so as to
determine the advisability of eliminating the old ones and replacing with new ones for {
. the physically handicapped, and report his findings to the Board at which time they
will act accordingly.
Two residents of the Orange Street area appeared before the Board requesting that
action be taken immediately to alleviate the "dust concition" on Orange Street caused I
by the South Shore Railroad. Street Commissioner, Harry Tomlinson, being present
explained to them that the South Shore was willing to cooperate with them on anything
• they proposed to do to eliminate this dust condition. They contend that if the South
Shore will oil two -feet of their right-of-way on each side of the tracks at least
once a month, and cut the speed of their trains from forty to fifty miles an hour
down to a reasonable speed thru this area, the dust will be eliminated.
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After considerable discussion, City Engineer, R. S. Andrysiak agreed to write a xk``
letter to the South Shore Railroad Company outlining the proposed solution to this dust
condition.
Mr. Tomlinson also brought up the matter of the burning of leaves on the pavement,
which is causing great damage to the pavement, and the necessity of publicizing the
Ordinance pertaining to the burning of leaves.
Mr. Tomlinson also stated that the Publix Advertising Company are awaiting a decision •
in the matter of supplying the City with 100 waste paper or litter cans, which the Board
inspected a few weeks ago. The Board directed Mr. Tomlinson to have the company submit
a contract to the City and also post the necessary bond. The. Board to have the privilege
of editing all advertising copy, and no liquor ad. is to appear on any of the cans.
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT:
Upon recommendation of Traffic Engineer, E. H. Miller, the Board granted Mr. Robert
Gawthorpe,of the Courtesy Cab Company,a one -cab stand in front of 122 West Colfax
Avenue instead of at the alley as requested.
The Board approved the petition, dated September 22,1952, of the Indiana Cab Company
for a two -car cab stand on the East side of Michigan Street, just South of Washington,
upon the recommendation of the traffic engineer.
The petition requesting parking elimination on the North side of Lawton Street
between Olive and Meade Streets was approved by the Board, upon recommendation of E. H. i
Miller, due to the narrow roadway width of Lawton Street in this area.
The petition, dated August 25th, signed by several Kaley Street residents, requesting
that truck traffic be prohibited from Kaley Street,'between Western Avenue and Colfax
Avenue was denied. The Board directed E. H. Miller- Traffic Engineer, to post •
"Through Trucks Prohibited" signs on Kaley, at Western and at Washington, north-of`the
New York Central Railroad tracks.
The matter of installing a traffic signal at Western and Sheridan Avenue, as per
motion carried in September 22nd meeting of the City Council and referred to the Board,
October 6th, was held up temporarily pending the gathering of data., by the State,
necessary to raa.ch a decision in the matter, was somewhat delayed due to the closing of
Western Avenue, 'but Mr. Miller reported that in checking with State Officials, that
the necessary data has now been forwarded to Indianapolis and a final decision should
be forthcoming very soon.
The following traffic lights were approved by the Board
Calvert and Twyckenham
Lafayette & Madison
Lincolnway West and Lawndale
26th Street and Mishawaka Avenue.
The installation of STOP SIGNS at the following locations were approved by the
Board:
On Allen at Vassar Avenue
On Adams at Keller Street
On Prast at Johnson Street
On Prast at Olive Street •
On Rockne Drive at Ironwood Drive
On Brookfield at Marquette Boulevard.
Changes in the following regulation signs were approved by the Board - j
"No Parking 6 A.M. to 9 A.M." regulation on the west side'of Williams Stbeetll
between Washington and Colfax, to read - 1
"No Parking 6 A.M. to 9 A.M. - 3 P. It. to 6 P. hi.
No Parking at anytime regulation on West side of Williams between ` •
Washington and Jefferson Boulevard to read - 1
"No Parking 6 A. M. to 9 A. M. - 3 P. I��i. to 6 P. M.
ENGINEERING DEPARTILIENT: ( r
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2737 - 1952
October 13, 1952 being a holiday, and the date set for hearing on Resolution No.2737
hearing was postponed until this date.
Hearing was had on the resolution heretofore adopted by the Board of Public Works
and Safety for the vacation of Carroll Street from the South line of Farneman Avenue, •
thence southerly alono said Carroll Street, a distance of 81.6 feet more or less, being
the termination of said Carroll Street in said locality.
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Vacation Resolution No. 2737-1952
The Clerk of the Board having shown sufficient proofs of publication and no
remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been filed with the
Clerk, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the said resolution be
finally adopted and the said street be vacated. The Engineering Department is directed
to prepare an assessment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of
damages to the surrounding properties.
• ; R. S. Andrysiak, City Engineer, filed primary assessment roll showing the awards
of damages and the assessments of benefits in the matter of vacation of Carroll Street
from the south line of Farneman Avenue, thence southerly along said Carroll Street,
a distance of 81.6 feet more or less, being the termination of said Carroll Street in
said locality, under Resolution No. 2737.
In the above named assessment roll, the Board hereby orders that it will meet in
the City Hall at 11:00 A. M. on the 17th day of November, 1952 for the purpose of
hearing and receiving remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by
said vacation, and the Board further orders that notice of said hearing, together with
I the amount of damages awarded and benefits assessed be addressed to the property owners
j'by publishing same on the 24th day of October, on the 31st day of October and on the
j 7th day of November, 1952, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2740 - 1952
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
That it is desirable to vacate the following:
THE WEST 30 FEET OF ERNSBERGER STREET FROM
THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER SOUTH TO A POINT WHERE
SUCH FORMER STREET INTERSECTS IRONWOOD DRIVE.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such
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vacation:
Unplatted land otrmed by Playland Park, Inc.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 24th day of October and on
the 31st day of October, 1952 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the loth day of November, 1952, at
11:00 A. 'M. Will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or
affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this 20th day of October, 1952.
•R. S. Andrysiak
I G. P. Ziegler
I. A. Hurwich
Board of Public Works & Safety
. Attest: Ward H. Crothers,
Clerk
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2741 - 1952
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF' SOUTH BEND,
• INDIANA: That it is desirable to vacate the following:
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THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF FORD STREET FROM
j WALNUT STREET EAST TO THE WEST LINE OF THE
ALLEY EAST OF WALNUT STREET under Vacation
j� Resolution No. 2741.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such
vacation:
Lots Numbered 46 and 47 in Susan M. Stokest
Subdivision of B. 0. L. 96.
• Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 24th day of October and on
Ithe3lst day of October, 1952, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News..
This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the loth day of November, 1952 at
11:00 A. M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or
affected by these proceedings.
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Adopted this 20th day of October, 1952.
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R. S. Andrysiak
G. P. Ziegler
• I. A. Hurwich
Board of Public Works & Safety
Attest: :Ward H. Crothers
Clerk
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VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2742 - 1952
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF' SOUTH BEND, INDIANA:
That it is desirable to vacate the following;
Commencing at a point seven feet (71) North of the
Southeast corner of Lot No. 30 as shown on the
Recorded Plat of Stull's Third Addition to the City
of South Bend, Indiana, and on the Westerly line of
Main Street; thence West one hundred sixty-five
feet (1651) to a point on the Westerly line of said
Lot No. 30, which is seven feet (71) North of the
Southwesterly corner of said Lot No. 30, thence
North thirty-six feet and two inches (3612") to the
Northwesterly corner of said Lot No. 30; thence
West fourteen feet (141 ); thence South fifty feet
and two inches (50t2"); thence East one hundred
seventy-nine feet (1791) to a point on the West
line of Pain Street, which is seven feet (71) South
of the Southeasterly corner of said Lot No. 30;
thence North along the Westerly line of Main Street
fourteen feet (14t )- to the place of beginning,
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such
vacation:
Lot Number 30 Stull's Addition and
Lots Number 12 and 22 Wellts Addition.
Notice of this resolution shall.be published on the 24th day of October and on the
31st day of October, 1952 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the loth day of November, 1952 at
11:00 A. M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or
affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this 20th day of October, 1952.
R. S. Andrysiak
G. P. Ziegler
I. A. Hu-rwich
Board of Public Works & Safety
Attest: Ward H. Crothers,
Clerk.
This being the time set for the opening of bids, Mr. R. S. Andrysiak, Chairman of
the Board, proceeded to open and read aloud the following bids:
STREET DEPART !ENT GRAVEL BIDS
Lincolnway West Gravel Co.,
5420 S. St. Joseph St.
South Bend, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and a Certified Check for
1$390.00 accompanied the Bid.
5,000 Tons Crushed Gravel stockpiled at the Vendorts
Pit @ .78----------..--------------.$3900.00
C. D. Smelser
436 No. Michigan St.,
South Bend, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and Certified Check for
$625.00 accompanied the Bid.
5,000 Cu. Yds. Crushed Gravel as per Indiana State
Specifications for 6F, except to be
40% crushed . Gravel to be stockpiled
at our pit located on Edison Road.
or
5000 Cu. Yds. Crushed Gravel as per Indiana State
Specifications for #63 Gravel (40% crushed)
Gravel in stockpile at the above location,
and has been State inspected for the
sum of---------------------$1.25 per cu. yd.
STREET DEPARTF,ENT BUILDING HEA^lING BID
W. J. Braunsdorf & Son A.Non-Collusion Affidavit
505 W. Marion Street, and a certified check for
South Bend, Indiana $151.00 accompanied the Bid.
We propose to furnish and install_ piping, condensation pump and
radiation to heat the Street Department Office Buildin for the
sumof ------------------------- -------------------- 1510.00.
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Street Department Heating Bid continued -
If used radiation is substituted for new, subtract $137.00.
All excavating and back filling to be done by the Street Department.
i The two Street Department Gravel bids were taken under advisement and will be
awarded at the next regular meeting. The heating system bid was awarded to W. J.
Braunsdorf. & Son, after careful examination, as this was the only bid received.
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i HYDRAULIC AVENUE PAVEIIIIENT BID
Reed Construction Co., A Non -Collusion Affidavit
2022 N. Main St., and a Bid Bond accompanied
Mishawaka, Indiana. the Bid.
Total Cost of Work based on Square Yards--------$2700.00
Total Cost of Work based on tonnage ------------- 2700.00
The Specifications for the leveling course and the binder
course will be the same specifications in use now by the
City of South Bend for the arterial street re -surfacing
program.
F'n 1 pa ent to b made on actual s u re a d laid o ton used.
After caresu examination, he bid was awarde o R edr „ons ruc ion Company.
Street Improvement Plan for Miami Highway, from Ireland Road to North Broodmoor
Line was approved by the Board.
The Board also approved the following Sewer Plans -
Alpine Drive
Miami Street
Norton Drive
First Alley West of Longfellow.
Mr. Tomlinson informed the Board that additional manholes on sanitary sewer lines
should be constructed at the following locations -
On Pagin between Hine and Linden
On Hudson between Woodward and Riverside Drive
On Napoleon between L-eeper and St. Joseph
715 North St. Louis Boulevard and
Sewer to be repaired at 414 South Kaley Street.
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iThe Board authorized Pair. Tomlinson to have NileslExcavating Company do the work
according to proposal on sewer work.
A Petition was received by the Board, undated, and signed by a large number of
residents, to open Inglewood Place, starting at the most easterly point of Lot #61
in the Replat of Boulevard Park, thence Southeasterly to the Northeast corner of
Lot #38 in the Portage Heights Addition; thence due North 90 degrees; thence North-
westerly to the Southwest corner of Lot #7 in the Replat of Boulevard Park, thence
due West to the point of beginning and this was referred to the City Planning
Commission for their approval.
ENGINEER t S CERTIFICATE OF COIVIPLETION
RESOLUTION NO. 2723 - 1952
Certificate of Completion was furnished by Wilbur H. Gartner accompanied by
Contractorts Completion Affidavit of the contract between the City of South Bend, Indian
Owner and the Reed Construction Company, Contractor, for the construction of the
pavement improvement on Wilson Avenue from the east line of Ironwood Drive to the
West line of Tuxedo Drive, under Improvement Resolution No. 2723, has been completed
in accordance with the plans and specifications for this project.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FINAL ESTIMATE
RESOLUTION NO. 274 - 1952
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend,
Indiana that the Final Estimate and Primary Assessment Roll submitted to the Board
by the City Civil Engineer 7)r his duly authorized representative on this 20th day of
j October, 1952 on the improvement known as the WILSON AVENUE PAVEMENT as described in
Improvement Resolution No. 2723, 1952, passed by the Board of Public Works and Safety
on July 7th, 1952, be and the same confirmed by said Board on August llth, 1952 and
j is hereby adopted, and the Clerk of the Board is hereby requested to give notice of the
hearingsof Special Benefits on said Improvement, as required by Section N.11l or 120
of an Act entitled, "An Act Concerning Priunicipal Corporations" approved March 6, 1905.
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R. S. Andrysiak
• G. P. Ziegler
I. A. Hurwich
Board of Public Works & Safety.
Clerk of the Board
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ENGINEERtS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
RESOLUTION NO. 2722 - 1952
Certificate of Completion was furnished by civil engineer, Wilbur H. Gartner,
accompanied by contractor's completion affidavit of the contract between the City of
South Bend, Indiana, Owner, and the Reed Construction Company, Contractor, for the
construction of the pavement improvement on WASHINGTON AVENUE from the east line of
Ironwood Drive to the east curb line of Tuxedo Drive, under Improvement Resolution
No. 2722, 1952, has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
for this project.
.RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FINAL ESTIMATE
No. 2722 - 1952
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Public Works and Safety of'the City of South Bend,
Indiana, that the Final Estimate, Primary Assessment Roll submitted to the Board by
the City Civil Engineer or his duly authorized representative on this 20th day of
October, 1952 on the improvement known as the WASHINGTON AVENUE PAVER1ENT, as described
in Improvement Resolution No. 2722 - 1952, passed by the Board of Public Works and
Safety on July 7th, 1952, and confirmed by said Board on August 11, 1952, be and the
same is hereby adopted, and the Clerk of this Board is hereby requested to give notice
of the hearing of: -Special Benefits on said improvement, as required by Section N.111
or 120 of an Act entitled, "An Act concerning Municipal Corporations" approved March
6, 1905.
Clerk of the Board
R. S. Andrysiak
G. P. Ziegler
I. A. Hurwich
Board of Public Works & Safety
ENGINEERIS CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT N0. 9 - 1952
Certificate of Completion was furnished by civil engineer, Wilbur H. Gartner,
accompanied by Contractorts Completion Affidavit of the contract between the City
of South Bend, Owner, and -the Reed Construction Company, Contractor, for the con-
struction of the Re -surface Pavement improvement on MIAMI STREET from Indiana Avenue
to Ewing Avenue under Improvement Contract No. 9, has been completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications for .this project.
Maintenance Bonds of Reed Construction Company, in the sum of $3423.30 was
examined and found to be satisfactory covering the construction of pavement on Dean
Street from Fellows to St. Joseph Street, which street was paved by Whitcomb and
Keller, Inc. AND
Maintenance Bond in the sum of 4765.72 covering the construction of pavement
on Whitcomb Street from Klinger Street to Jennings Street, which street was paved
by Whitcomb & Keller, Ind. AND
Maintenance Bond in the sum of $6835.83 covering the construction of pavement
on St. Joseph Street from Klinger Street to Jennings Street, which street was paved
by Whitcomb & Keller, Inc. AND
Maintenance Bond in the sum of $13,476.70 covering the construction of pavement
on Peashway Street from the East end of Harter Heights Addition to Notre Dame Avenue,
which street was paved by University Enterprises, Inc_.
The Board examined and approved the following contractors bonds, each io. the
amount of $1,000.00 Por -
Charles W. Aulm
Keneth F. Rose, DBA Red Rose Builder
Grant nnt E. Stump.
Robert J. Schneider.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 12:00 noon.
Attest:
Clerk
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