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March 16, 1953
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, March 16, 1953,,
at 10:00 A. M. All members were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read
and approved. Claims of the following suppliers, in the amount of $16,085.86, were
approved and ordered paid:
Arrow Towel & Linen Service
Arrow Towel & Linen Service
1 Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co.
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co.
Me ye r f s Hdwe . Co.
�i South -Bend Electric Co.
Super Sales Co.
Twin City Paint & Glass Co.
' Verhostra Painting Co.
Chas. Armstrong & Son
STREET DEPARTMENT:
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Belleville Lumber & Supply Co.
Belleville Lumber & Supply Co.
Gafill Oil Co.
Wm. Happ & Sons, Inc.
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
Industrial Towel & Uniform Ser.
Frank C. Kettring, Postmaster
Korte Bros., Inc.
McComb Battery Co.
Meile Blumberg Corporation
National Mills Supply Inc.
Office Engineers, Inc.
Romy Hammes Corporation
Schilling's
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
Simon Bros.
Singer General Tire Co.
C. D. Smelser
Western Avenue Iron & Metal
Whitcomb & Keller, Inc.
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
Champion Corporation
GARBAGE DEPARTMENT:
Dependable Disposal Co.
INTERCEPTOR SEWER:
Consoer, Townsend & Assoc.
$2.00
Walter J. Braunsdorf & Son
$200.00
2.00
Gafill Oil Company
20.66
9.41
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
13.95
9.60
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co.
2.17
30.35
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co.
.67
2.77
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
547.61
1.00
Office Supply & Equipment Co.
33.20
10.37
Sidwell Studio
20.00
26.50
City Water Works
50.00
8.69
Verhostra Painting Co.
158.00
178.00
G. E. Weaver Co.
23.04
8.50
4.00
Belleville Lumber & Supply Co.
3.53
1.60
Equipment Service Co.
37.91
48.82
Gafill Oil Co.
1243.98
235.95
Gafill oil Co.
117.98
45.02
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co.
28.25
151.68
Indiana State Industries
488.00
8.80
Kaley Motor Service
175.42
20,00
Frank C. Kettring, Postmaster
21.00
28.50
Kuert Concrete Co.
260.82
53.26
Ben Medow, Inc.
2.68
6.61
National Brake Service, Inc.
9.46
17.30
Office Supply & Equipment Co.
3.00
55.40
Peltz Kaufer Paper Co.
5.00
28.21
Saginaw Salt Products Co.
125.20
9.41.E.
C. A. Schrader Welding Supply
57.52
153.15
Simon Bros.
342.00
342.00
Simon Bros.
342.00
21.75
Singer General Tire Co.
311.66
5750.00
George R. Stroup
45.00
95.25
West Printing Co.
41.00
16.29
Wire & Disc Wheel Sales & Service
1.64
278.29 South Bend Foundry Co. 140.50
3312.50
120.00 Consoer, Townsend & Assoc. 120.00
First appeared before the Board, attorney Arthur L. May, Jr. and a representative
of the Jaycees organization, asking permission for the closing to 'traffic of a section
of Chippewa Avenue on July 19th, on which date they propose to conduct their "Soap -Box
Derby", and tentative permission also for the date of July 26th, in the event of rain
preventing the holding of the derby on the 19th. The matter was discussed in some
detail. It was suggested by Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak that arrangements be made for the
presence of both a City Police Officer and a Deputy Sheriff throughout the hours in
which the derby is in progress, and this was agreed upon. The Board approved the
dates and tentative arrangements, including the closing off of a testing hill within
the City for a period of a few hours a day or more in advance of the derby.
Next appeared, Mr. Frank Parkhurst, representing the Main Electric Co., who out-
lined to -the Board the serious parking problem with which they have to contend in the
2-hour parking zone established for the 100 block West Bronson Street, in which this
place of business is located. Mr. Parkhurst suggested that parking meters might
alleviate the condition. Mr. Ziegler pointed out that the placing of parking meters
in the area would be a matter to be handled by the Common Council. The Board then
advised Mr. Parkhurst the matter would be referred to the Traffic Engineer for his.
study and report, and action would then be taken in accord with the Traffic Engineerts
recommendations.
The Board next examined Contract No. 10 covering test borings and test piles at
the sewage treatment plant site, submitted by Consoer, Townsend and Associates. The
Board then authorized the legal advertising required in connection with this contract
and directed the Clerk to proceed accordingly.
The City Plan Commission recommended the vacation of streets, alleys and utility
easements in the recorded plat of Belleville Unit "D", which was, thereupon, approved
by the Board, and upon the advice of City Attorney Irving A. Hurwich is to be processed
in the usual manner, and was referred to the Engineering Department for investigation
and report.
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The following street improvement plans were examined and approved by the Board:
Lombardy Drive from Ford Street
Huron Street from Lombardy Drive
Huron Circle
to Huron Street
to Alley West of Gladstone Avenue
Alley improvement plan for alley between Lombardy Drive and Huron Circle, was also
examined and approved by the Board.
Next appeared before the Board, Marshall A. Holycross, 519 Hamilton Street, Rosel
protesting the Boardts rejection of his application for a taxi license. The Board
reviewed the case, heard Mr. Holycross, and maintaining that the City now has adequate
taxi ,service, could 'find no satisfactory reason to reverse their decision and accordin
refused to issue license.
Mr. Bert Liss, being present, the Board informed him of their intention of elimi-
nating the two -car taxi stand in front of 102 South Michigan Street and the one -car taxi
stand in front of 211 South Michigan Street to further alleviate traffic congestion on
Michigan Street. Mr. Liss was advised to inform the Board promptly of agreeable
locations in substitution of the stands to be vacated.
An application for taxicab license submitted by Joseph J. Binder was next examined
and was referred by the Board to the Chief of Police, Richard J. Gillen, for his
investigation and report.
Petition, under date of March 16, submitted by Indiana Cab Co. urging early approv
for ten additional taxicab licenses, was then examined by the Board. This matter was
taken under further advisement.
Next appeared before the Board Mr. W. H. Tolle, local director of Public Welfare,
together with a Welfare Department case worker, and presented an outline of the parking
problem, involving the Welfare Department personnel at their new location. The Traffic
Engineer being present, advised the use of 3-hour parking zone signs, which, in the
event this fails to alleviate the condition, will be changed to restrict parking to
two hours only. The Board approved this recommendation and directed that the parking
area be so posted.
The Board then took up the hazardous condition from the standpoint of entrance into
Court Street from Washington Avenue by fire equipment, in the event of a fire at the
County Jail. This hazard exists due to the presence day and night of cars parked
along the stone retaining wall on the east side of Court Street, south from Washington
a distance of approximately five car lengths. It was the consensus of opinion that
this hazard should be eliminated without longer delay, and Traffic Engineer, E. H. Mille
was directed to proceed accordingly.
Considerable discussion was next given the topic of a proposed east and west alley
along the north side of the Associates Building,__, ing the removal of the Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Statue, and providing more / 11 r County employees. it was
pointed out, this will provide a more suitable location for the First Bank & Trust
Crmpanyts driver -depositor service, and the bank will be requested to discontinue use
of the Court Street depositorst window. Traffic Engineer, E. H. Miller, being present
informed the Board of a thorough study with complete drawings to illustrate alley to
be provided, with alternatives, has been prepared and is now in the handsof County
Commissioner, Stark 0. Sanders.
A letter concerning the new "Yield Right of Way" signs, addressed to the Department
of Safety, from Mr. W. G. Fassnacht, was next read and given some discussion.
The Traffic Departmentis need for three underground -feed 2-way 3-section signal
for 4 inch post mounting, ten 8-foot Traffic Signal Posts, and one Crouse -Hinds G.S-4
Traffic Signal Controller was brought to the attention of the Board and the Clerk
was directed to proceed to obtain this equipment.
This being the time set for the opening of bids, the chairman of the Board so
announced and proceeded, as follows:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT BIDS
Ben Medow, Inc.,
222 N. Lafayette Blvd..,
South Bend, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and Certified Check in the
amount of $160.00 accompanied
the Bid.
1 - 1953 Plymouth, Cambridge, 2 Door. Sedan
Heater & Defroster, Directional Lights
Spare Tire and Wheel, Oil Filter -------- -61861.55
Less 15% discount------------- 261.5
Less Trade -In 1947 Dodge ---- 20 .00
L. 0. Gates Chevrolet Corp.,
333 Western Avenue,
South Bend, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and C-1,-%� for $136,00 accom-
panie a Bid.
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L. 0. Gates bid continued -
1 - 1953 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan, Model 150,
Heater and Defroster, Directional
Lites - a------------------------------------a-$1712.85
Less Discount -------------------231-98
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Less Trade -In 1947 Dodge---------- 100.87
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SCHERMAN SCHAUS FREEMAN CO.,, A Non -Collusion Affidavit
LAFAYETTE AT SOUTH STREET and Certified Check for
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 131.00 accompanied the Bid.
1 - 1953 Studebaker Champion Custom 2-Door Sedan
equipped with Dual Windshield Wipers
Dash Heater & Defroster and Directional
Signal Lights ------------r----------------------$1818.78
Less Discount 1% -------------------- 2 -77
Less Federal Excise Tax----------- 122.97
Less Trade -In 1947 Dodge --------- 1 0.00
41301-04
It being the consensus of opinion of the Board that the bid of Scherman-Schaus-
Freeman Company was the lowest and best bid, award of contract was made accordingly.
DESK BIDS FOR COUNCIL CHA MERS
BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC., A Non -Collusion Affidavit
126 SOUTH MAIN STREET, and Bid Bond accompanied
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. the bid.
9 each #15071 Gray Steel Desks for Council Chambers
45" x 30" with linoleum top, with either
three drawers on right side or one drawer
and letter size file drawer on right side
,and center desk drawer, full lock @ $81.00-----$729.00
Less trade-in of 9 Wooden desks @ $1.00--- ..9.00
$720.00
OFFICE ENGINEERS, INC.,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and Certified Check for
$98.00 accompanied the Bid.
j 9 only Globe Wernicke 45" x 30" Gray Steel Desks with
Pedestal base and.Moulded gray linoleum top,
1 box drawer and 1 file drawer #3r,1-45FT @ 108.68--- $978 12
Trade -In of 9 Oak Desks @ $10.50------------- 9 -50
lst-ALTERNATE
�j 9 only General Fireproof ing 5"'x 34" Gray Steel Desk
i #1645F @$102.15__a_rw-_aasaa_wrr__r_ww_aa__-r__a__a 919.35
Less Trade In of 9 desks @ $10.50------------ 9 0
2nd ALTERNATE
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9 only General Fireproofing 40" x 0' Gray Steel Desk
#1t}OF @99.55------------------------!-_,_895-95
Trade -In of 9 Oak Desks @ $10.50------ 9 •50
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iThese bids were taken under advisement.
Next appeared before the Board, Mr. Harry Kubiak, 430 Corby Street, with the
• 1complaint that dust from Street Department operations at 714 Niles Avenue, is again
�I causing his family considerable distress. The Board advised Mr-. Kubiak of the,'.fact
;f1that the City is contemplating installation of a dust -arrester and that some type of
action will be forthcoming within the Cityis budgetary limits.
Matters referred to the Board by the Common Council, under date of March 13th,
were next examined and the following matter was referred by the Board to Traffic
Engineer, E. H. Miller for investigation and prompt report, i.e. "Councilman Muszynski
made a motion that the Board of Public Works contact the officials "of the railroad
relative to installing flasher signals at the crossings in the 1400-1500 blocks of
South Kendall, Chapin Street and Catalpa Avenue. Council Pinter seconded the motion.
Motion carried." _
The matter of a further motion by Councilman Muszynski, concerning cars being
• parked on the sidewalk on Franklin Street, from Garst Street to Broadway, was referred
by the Board to Chief of Police, Richard J. Gillen, for the required police action.
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Petition to improve Garden Lam by -the construction of local sewer, bearing twenty
signatures , and dated February 23, 1953, was examined and referred to the City Engineer
for investigation and report.
Excavation Bond for the sum off-$10,000 binding Henry Kubiak, was next examined
by the Board and approved.
Contract Bond furnished"by"Edward J. White, Inc. in the sum of $9,472.00, was
examined and ordered filed with all papers pertaining to the construction of Fire Station
No. 14-
Notification of change of price schedule, effective -at parking- lots operated by
South Bend Parking, Inc.- bearing date of March 10, 1953, was next examined and ordered
filed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 12:00 noon.
Atte st :
Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
March 18, 1953
A Special Meeting of the Board of Public Works was held in accordance with legal
notice of hearings on Wednesday evening, March 18, 1953, at 7:30 P.M., relative to
the following Improvement -Resolutions:
Resolution No. 2745 - Improvement of north Huey Street from 30 feet south of the
south line of Hamilton Street to 264 feet south of the south line of Hamilton Street
by constructing a local.sewer.
Resolution No. 2746 - Improvement of Robinson Street from Bowman Street to Donald
Street by constructing asphalt pavement.
Resolution No. 2747 - Improvement of Napoleon Boulevard from Notre Dame Avenue
through the intersection of St. Louis Boulevard by -constructing Class "C" Pavement.
Resolution N3. 2748 - Improvement of alley between Adams Street and College Street
one block north of Vassar by constructing Class "C" type 1 Pavement.
Members present were R. S. Andrysiak and Irving A. Hurwich. Chairman of the Board,
R. S. Andrysiak opened the meeting by addressing the assembled interested property
owners.
Mr. Andrysiak first explained the fundamentals and procedure pertaining to the
operation of the Barrett Law, point by point, from the filing of petition for an
improvement, .to the final._and acceptance completion of the construction involved.
After explaining various other aspects brought up in the form of questions from the
floor, Mr. Andrysiak spread the blue -prints covering each of the projects on separate
desks and invited the persons present to assemble in groups and examine the plans for th
particular improvement in which they were concerned. Mr. Andrysiak, assisted by Messrs.
Wilbur H. and Richard Gartner, of the engineering firm of W. H. Gartner & Associated,
then offered further explanation and answered inquiries concerning the proposed con-
struction.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, the meeting adjourned
at 8:45 P.M.
Attest 06(7
Clerk.
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