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March 9, 1953
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, March 9, 1953, at
10:00 A. M. All members were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and
approved. Salary claims in the amount of $21,983-ld were approved. Claims of the
following suppliers, in the total amount of $18,961.09, were approved and ordered paid:
Arrow Towel & Linen Service
$12.00
STREET & TRAFFIC:
Arrow Towel & Linen Service
2.75
American Steel Dredge Co.
$52.46
Arteraft Printers
75,00
American Steel Dredge Co.
66.40
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Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son
18.75
Englewood Electrical Supply Co.
42.92
Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son
26.83
General Handle Co.
37.78
Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son
3.85
Indiana Lumber Co.
39.00
Business Systems, Inc.
7.52
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
9.24
Edw. Don & Co.
118.45
International Bus. Mach. Corp.
11.37
Electric Construction Co.
61.31
Koontz -Wagner Electric Co.
264.00
Englewood Electrical.Supply
Co.
7.14
Korte_Bros,
119.15
Englewood Electrical Supply
Co.
21,51
Korte Bros.
56.13
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
11.36
Korte Bros.
16.65
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
269.48
Material Handling Equip.Co.
95•66
Indiana Lumber Co.
17.13
Meyerts Hdwe. Co.
1.8o
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Indiana & Michigan Electric
Co.
.84
Michiana Machine Co.
29.50.
Indiana & Michigan.Electric
Co.
173.40
Michiaaa Machine Co.
11.00
Indiana & Michigan Electric
Co.
367.75
Motor Service & Parts, Inc.
39.41
Indiana & Michigan Electric
Co.$11168.64
National Auto Service Co.
11.12
Interstate Glass & Paint Co.
11.13
OtBrien Corporation
7.28
Raymond Kyle
5.00
The Ridge Company
10.95
Meyerts Hdwe, Co.
4.83
The Ridge Company
84.00
Office Engineers
2.41
The Ridge Company
3.00
Office Engineers
27.00
Jacob Rose Garage
412.56
Office Engineers
1.50
Schillingts
33. 7
Peltz-Kaufer Paper Co.
4.50
Singer General Tire Co.
206.61
Peterson Printing Co.
104.00
Singer General Tire Co.
27.70
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City Water Works
4.00
Singer General Tire Co.
172.15
Wastes Engineering
3.00
C. D. Smelser
49.45
Weisberger Bros.
17.20
South Bend Clean Towel Service
12.26
Weisberger Bros.
9.15
South Bend Electric Co.
15.53
DOG POUND:
Swenson Spreader Co.
55.39
Levy -Ward Grocer Co.
48.08
Viscosity Oil Co.
92.4o
GARBAGE DEPARTMENT:
Traffic Engineering Magazine
3.50
Dependable Disposal
$3312.50
Wire & Disc Wheel Sales
22.09
INTERCEPTOR SEWER:
Zimmerman Brush Works
153.36
Consoer Townsend & Assoc.
200.00
CONTRACTOR'S IMPROVEMENT FUND:
Consoer Townsend & Assoc.
200.00
Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
149.79
Consoer Townsend & Assoc.
200.00
PARKING METER DEPARTMENT:
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C. W. Dzikowski
28.00
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First appeared before the Board, Mr. Marvin Oestreicher, manager of the Plaza
Cleaners, 222 W. Washington Avenue, presenting the serious problem with which his
establishment is confronted in the matter of the loading and unloading of his delivery
and pick-up trucks, as well as the brief parking required for customerst cars,there
being no rear entrance available and the use of Washington Avenue frontage resulting in
continuous violation of traffic regulations and the payment of fines accordingly.
Considerable discussion followed and various suggestions were offered, none of which
appeared to be feasible. The Board then turned the matter over to the Traffic Engineer
for study and recommendation and directed Mr. Oestreicher to consult with E. H. Miller. •
Next appeared attorney Louis J. Wynne and officials of the Dependable Disposal
Company.. The Board first informed these people of the advisability of purchasing a
bulldozer of not less than 10 tons weight, and of a make having local sales and service
representation. Mr. Andrysiak pointed out that only such a piece of equipment would be
acceptable to the Board for purchase from the Dependable Disposal Company in the event
the City were to take over the garbage and trash disposal service and pointed out very
definitely the economical aspects in the matter of less down time and minimum trans-
portation involved for repairs, and the better job performed in compacting the rubbish
by the heavier equipment, and the importance and advantages of the best possible job
of compaction. •
Attorney Wynne brought to the attention of the Board a loss of approximately
$1,000.00 per month for the year of 1952, and the probability that loss due to operating
costs would, in 1953 approach $2,000.00 per month, in view of the elimination, under
the law, of fattening hogs on this refuse.
Attention was called to the cooking process, which permits feeding of garbage to
hogs under the new statute. It was the consensus of opinion of the Dependable Disposal
Company officials that the condition in which the garbage and trash is received pre-
cludes any possibility of the cooking process.
The Board then examined an operations cost statement for the year of 19522 presente
by attorney Wynne. The Board directed attorney Wynne to present these figures, to-
gether with estimated figures to be prepared showing some four or five different methods
of.operation, including land -fill site being provided by the City, to this evening's
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meeting of the South Bend Common Council. Attorney Wynne agreed to be present at the
Council Meeting and to present the costs and estimates stipulated.
Next appeared before the Board, Nlr, Eugene Hauck with the complaint that he has
for some years been compelled to pay taxes on property over which he exercises no
control, with reference to the twenty -foot setback strip for the eventual widening
of Eddy Street. Considerable discussion was given the matter, and the only immediate
solution appeared to be outright, purchase of the area in question by the City. No
steps were taken, howaver, in this direction by, the Board. Mr. Hauck stated that an
offer of $1,000.00 for the 45 foot lot actually involved would be the lowest price
acceptable.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO.2744 - 1952
This being the date sbt, hearing was held on the assessment roll showing the award
of damages and the assessment of benefits in the matter of vacation of
West Garst Street between Franklin Street and Plant No. 1 of
the Studebaker Corporation, and the alley adjoining the west
side of Lots 87, 88, 89, 90 and the north one-third(1/3) of
• Lot No. 91, less 14 feet on the south side of the North one-
third (1/3) of said Lot No. 91 and the alley 14 feet in width
on the south side of Lot No. 90 extending west from Franklin
Street to the property line of the Studebaker Corporation, as
shown on the recorded Plant of South Bend City as platted by
Samuel Morrison, now a part of the City of South Bend and more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is the northeast corner of Lot 87
as shown on the recorded Plat of South Bend City as platted
by Samuel Morrison, now a part of the City of South Bend, located
in the northeast quarter (1/4) of the northeast quarter (1/4) of
• Section 14, Township 37 north, Range 2 east; thence due west
a distance of 107.50 ft; thence due south a distance of 264.00 ft.;
thence due east a distance of 107.50 ft.; thence due south a
distance of 14.00 ft-; thence due west a distance of 107.50 ft.;
thence due south a distance of 17.67.; thence due west a distance
of 14 ft.; thence due north a distance of 348.37 ft.; thence due
east a distance of 20.00 ft.; thence due north a distance of 10.10
ft.; thence due east a distance of 101.50 ft.; and, thence due
south a distance of 62.80 ft. to the point of beginning, under
�I Vacation Resolution No. 2744.
• In the above named assessment roll, no remonstrators appeared and no written
remonstrances were filed, the Clerk of the Board submitted proofs of publication of
notices and same were found sufficient and the Board, therefore, finds that the
several lots and parcels of land have been benefited and damaged in the amounts
shown on said roll. The Board, therefore, decided to take final action on said
assessment roll and the proceedings closed, and the street vacated upon receipt
of the amount of benefit assessments from the various property owners so benefited
and all proceedings had with reference to said street vacation are hereby sustained.
D E D I C A T I O N
WHEREAS, a plat with dedication of streets and alleys indicated thereon is now
y presented to the Board, to be known as Broadmoor, Second Section, an addition to the
City of South Bend, located in Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 3 East.
This plat and dedication is filed in the records of the Board of Public Works
and Safety, and recorded in Book No. , Page No. , in the Recorderts office of
St. Joseph County.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, that all public streets,alleys and public places dedicated
to the public use in said plat are hereby accepted and approved by said Board for
and on behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
• The following Street Improvement Plans were next examined and approved by the
Board:
Chicago Street, Chicago Plaza Addition
Lakewood Drive, from Norton Drive to Brookton Drive
Dennis Drive, from Norton Drive to Brookton Drive
Woodvale Drive, from Alpine Drive to Byron Drive
Norton Drive
Alpine Drive, from Miami Highway to E. side of Broadmoor, 1st Section
Brookton Drive, from Alpine Drive to Byron Drive.
The following Sewer Construction Plans were examined and approved:
Dennis Drive, Broadmoor Norton Drive (Revised 3/9/53
Lakewood Drive, Broadmoor
Alpine Drive, Broadmoor (Revised 3/9/53)
Brookton Drive, Broadmoor
Woodvale Drive, Broadmoor.
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Plans submitted by Wilbur H. Gartner & Associates, for Local Sewer Improvement
on Hildreth Street, from the center line of Clover Street to a point 125:feet each of
the center line of Clover Street were examined and referred to the City Engineer for
investigation and report.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Harry M. Tomlinson, Street Commissioner, being present, brought to the attention
of the Board that Publix Advertising Company of Indianapolis, -is now rerady to install
the litter container service to be provided under contract signed December 10, 1952,
and wish to be advised the color of container desired. The Board agreed upon dark
maroon and directed the Commissioner to notify Publix Advertising accordingly.
Chief Electrical Inspector, Herbert E. Harrison, next appeared before the Board,
bringing to the Board's attention the hazardous condition of wiring and electrical
installations in the Oliver Hotel Building. Inspector Harrison stated that the
management had been fully informed of the dangerous situation and given due notice by
his office to make immediately the corrective installations required. In view of the
serious hazard prevailing, the Board directed the Clerk to give written notice to
Mr. Richard Holtzman, Manager,Oliver Hotel, that proper construction and installation
to correct this condition is to be commenced by March 25, 1953, or the Board will
have no alternative but to carry out the provisions of local and state laws, have
electrical service to the Oliver Hotel building discontinued without longer delay.
The Board next read the letter of B. A. Poole, Technical Secretary, Stream
Pollution Control Board, State of Indiana, dated February 24, 1953, regarding the
proposed sewage treatment plant, and recommending certain changes and omissions.
Inasmuch as these recommendations apparently recognize the economies recommended by
the Mayor's Committee, the Board agreed with the changes and omissions specified in
Mr. Poole!s letter, and directed the Clerk to notify in writing, Consoer, Townsend &
Associates to re -design our proposed sewage treatment plant to comply with recommendat
accordingly.
A letter from the Disabled American Veterans, Inc.,.asking the Board to establish
the dates of May 15th and loth, for their annual Forget -Me -Not Days for 1953" was
next read and there being no conflicting sale, the Board set the desired dates and
directed the Clerk to so notify Ward Anderson, Adjutant and Service Officer of the
organization.
The Board next took up the matter of licensing of the Roseland Blue Star Cab
taxi service of Marshall Holyeross, and in view of a record of several traffic accidents
over a period of years, the Board deemed it inadvisable to grant this license, and
same was denied accordingly.
Letters of notification of change in price schedules at parking lots at the
following locations, were next noted and ordered filed:
121 E. Jefferson Blvd.
130 N. Main Street
120 W. Wayne Street.
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT:
Traffic Engineer, E. H. Miller, reported accident to employee Edmund E. Boudreau,
which occurred March 2nd, at the Traffic Engineer's Sign Shop, 617 S. Lafayette Blvd.
The injured employee was sent to Dr. Stogdill for -check-up at 3:00 p.m. same date.
The Traffic Departmarit's need for one #4o489 Crouse -Hinds traffic signal controller,
equipped with radio interference filter, time switch for automatic flasher operation,
and adjustable pole band for steel pole mounting, was brought to the attention of the
Board. Also the need for a #46489GS4 Crouse Hinds traffic signal controller, equipped
for use as combined Blaster and Secondary Controller, three 2-array 3-section traffic signa
heads, suitable for 4-inch post mounting, under -ground feed, and ten 8-foot traffic sign
posts with ornamental bases. The Clerk was directed to proceed to obtain the required
equipment.
Excavation Bond in the sum of $10,000.00 for Place & Company, Inc. was examined
and approved.
Contractor's Bond in the sum of 01,000.00 for Donald 141. Marshall, was examined
and approved.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:00 noon.
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