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i' June 1, 1953
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, June 1, 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 $5,309.38, were
approved and.ordered paid:
I Belleville Lbr. & Supply Co. $ 1.60 Business Systems, Inc. $48.06
Ward H. Crothers (Petty Cash) 7.70 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 250.69
• Indiana Lbr. & 1VTg. Co. 15.96 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. •44
Inwood Crockery Co. 1.95 Koontz -Wagner Electric Co. 18.�}8
Memorial Hospital 35.00 Meyerts Hdwe. Co. 0.60
Office Engineers, Inc. 14.25 Office Supply & Equipment Co. 7.96
Office Supply & Equipment Co. 6.96 Tri-County News 4•32
Weisberger Bros., Inc. 2.85 Louis Zoss 5.00
PARKING DETER DEPARTMENT: STREET & TRAFFIC:
C. W. Dzikowski 28.00 Motor Service & Parts, Inc. 21�..61
Sinton Supply Co. 3.00 Ward H. Crothers,(Petty Cash) 4.26
Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 9.19 GARBAGE DEPARTMENT:
Dependable Disposal 4812.50
The Board first considered a letter from Korte Bros., under date of May 25th,
j containing duplicate copies of their invoices pertaining to equipment and equipment
rental in connection with the Niles Avenue sewer job, requesting that the City accept
letter and invoices as a claim against this job in making final settlement with the
contractor. The Board ordered letter and invoices filed accordingly.
Then appeared before the Board three Prairie Avenue home -owners of whom, Joseph
J. Koloszar, 2017 Prairie Avenue, acted as spokesman, complaining of the opening of
the alley in the rear of their property by the Colpaert Realty Corporation for the
benefit of a new home owner across this alley, and for whom, in its present state,
it serves principally as a private driveway. It was evident the alley had been opened .
up at a grade, which was not obtained from, nor would meet, with the proper grade to
be established by the City Engineer.
It was also evident, the alley had been only partially opened up to meet with
the private needs of the new purchaser. Considerable discussion ensued and the Board
informed the complainants the matter would have immediate investigation by the Street
Commissioner with a view to establishing a satisfactory grade and possibly completing
the opening of the alley.
A letter from Drummey Cartage Company, Inc., under date of May 29th, asking
the permission of the Board to construct a sidewalk of bituminous asphalt to replace
damaged sidewalk now existing along the north side of East Tutt Street. In view of
•i the fact this is in a strictly industrial area, and the construction offered will
,'provide a needed improvement and satisfactory sidewalk for this location, the Board
granted its approval.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Street Commissioner, Harry M. Tomlinson, being present,brought to the attention
of the Board, a serious dust problem, due to heavy traffic, on the one-half block of
Greenlawn Avenue, south from the intersection of Greenlawn and Northside Boulevard.
In view of the fact that property involved is that of the U. S. Government, and the
City of South Bend, under the jurisdiction of the Board of Park Commissioners, the
Board authorized and directed the Street Commissioner to proceed to apply bituminous
• ? oil to eliminate this dust nuisance.
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The offer of Mr. Vernon Hastings, made verbally to interested home -owners, to
provide space on property under his control, for the purpose of neighborhood public
,playground, was next considered. The land so offered would require a certain amount
of clearing and leveling before it would be suitable for such use. The Board acknow-
ledged the need and desirability for a playground in the area indicated, but directed
the Street Commissioner to obtain a satisfactory confirmation in writing from Mr.
Hastings, before proceeding with the necessary clearing and leveling operations.
The request for approval of canopy for the new office building of Ketchen
Brothers at 802 S. Michigan Street, was next examined. The blueprint submitted
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applying to such construction, and the Board, accordingly, granted its approval.
Garden Homes, Inc., having petitioned under date of May 29, 1953, for the
jconstruction of certain improvements, involving curbing, pavement, and sidewalk, and
having furnished waiver of notice and irregularities, together with the School City
of South Bend, the Board examined the petition and waiver, and referred the ratter to
the City Engineer.
The report of the Traffic Engineer, this date, pertaining to truck traffic on
Indiana Avenue, between Prairie Avenue and Olive Street, was next examined and dis-
cussed. Further effort for the reduction of this traffic will continue.by personal
....contact by the Traffic Engineer with the operators of the trucking concerns presently
i makin.g excessive use of Indiana Avenue with the request that their trucks make use
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of Sample Street for all east and west travel whenever possible.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2755 1953
This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll showing the
award of damages and the assessment of benefits in the matter of vacation of THE TEN
FOOT 'WALK AREA BET11TEEN AND ALONG THE ENTIRE DEPTH OF LOTS NOS. 18 and. 49 IN THE RECORDED
PLAT OF SWANSON PARK FOURTH ADDITION IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, under Vacation Resolution
No. 2755•
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
declares same in all things ratified, confirmed and approved without modification and
the proceedings closed, and the portion of the walk area 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.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2756 - 1953
This being the date set, hearing w•ras held on the assessment roll showing the
award of damages and the assessment of benefits in the matter of vacation of THE FIRST
ALLEY WEST OF 1 EY STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF COLFAX AVENUE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF
KANKAKEE AVENUE, under Vacation Resolution No. 2756.
In the above named assessment roll, no remonstrators appeared and no written
remonstrances were filed, the Clark of the Board submitted proofs of publication of
notices and same were found sufficient, and the Board, therefore, finds that the several'.:
hots and parcels of land have been benefited and damaged in the amounts shown on said
11 roll. The Board, therefore, decided to take final action on said assessment roll and j
declares same in all things ratified, confirmed and approved without modification and
the proceedings. closed, and the alley vacated upon receipt of the amount of benefit
assessments from the various property owners so benefited and all proceedings had with
reference to said alley vacation are hereby sustained.
This being the time set by the legal advertising for the opening of bids, announce
ment was so made and the Board proceeded in this matter, as follows:
NORTH IL•LINOIS STREET - #f2753
REED CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
2022 N. Main St.
South Bend, Indiana.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEIViS 1-3, 2-3, , , 5,
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-11m2-1, 4,, �, 6,
Completion date on or before August 1, 1953-
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO.,
P. 0. BOX 775
South Bend, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and bidder's bond accompaniedii
the bid. (attached to N.Chicago
Street bid)
6 7 &8 ---- $17, 93L_. 00 j
7, & 8------ 17, 0.60
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and bidder's bond accompanied
the bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-312-3s 3s4s5s6s7 & 8-------$18,424.50
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-1,2-1, 4,5,69 7 & 8-------- 17,66 .70
Completion date on or before August 15, 1953.
SOUTH CHICAGO STREET #2750
REED CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. A Non -Collusion Affidavit
2022 N. Main Street, and bidderts bond accompanied
Mishawaka, Indiana. the bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-1, 2-1, 3s 5,627282 9 & 10----$19,920.20
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-31 2-3s 3s 4s526s7,829 & 10 --- 19,952.00
Completion date on or before August 1, 1953-
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO.,
P. 0. BOX 775
South Bend, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit
and bidder's bond accompanied
the bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-1, 2-1, 3,5,627,6,9 & 10-----$20,170.40
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-3s 2-3s 3,43516s7s6,9, & 10--- 20,867.00
Completion date on or before August 15, 1953•
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NORTH CHICAGO STREET ;; RESOLUTION NO. 2752 - 1953
REED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
2022 N. Main Street,
Mishawaka, Indiana.
A Non -Collusion Affidavit and
bidder's bond accompanied the
bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-1, 2-1, 4,5,6,7,8,9, & 10------19,872.80
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-3, 2-3s 3s4s5,6,718,9 & 10 ----- 19,895.00
Completion date on or before August 1, 1953.
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., A Non -Collusion Affidavit and
P.-O. BOX 775, ,bidder's bond accompanied the
South Bend, Indiana. bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-1, 2-1, 4,5,b,7,8,9, & 10 ---- 20,046.90
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-3 y 2-3, 3 ., 425, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 -- 20, 788.30
Completion date on or before August 15, 1953.
MISHAWAKA AVENUE (NORTH SIDE) RESOLUTION NO.2749 - 1953
REED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A Non -Collusion Affidavit and
2022 N. Main Street, bidder's bond accompanied the
1 Mishawaka, Indiana. bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEMS 1-4A, 2-4A, 3,4,5,6,7,83 & 9---- 12,312.20
Completion date on or before August 1, 1953.
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., A Non -Collusion Affidavit and
P. O. BOX 775 bidder's bond accompanied the
South Bend, Indiana. bid.
TOTAL EXTENSION OF ITEIJLS 1-4" 2-4A a 5 6 8 & 9 ---- $12 11 6.90
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Completion date on or before August 15, 1953.
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All bids were taken under advisement and referred to Wilbur H. Gartner & Associates`;
for tabulation and report.
PARKING METER DEPARTINIENT:
This department's need for an additional two -hundred parking meters was brought
to the attention of the Board, and the Clerk was ordered to proceed immediately with
Ithe required legal advertising.
CEMETERY:
Urgently needed repair of the iron fence at the City Cemetery next received the
attention of the Board. In view of the limited funds available, the Board authorized
expenditures for such repair not to exceed 500.00, and directed that this work be
';;performed by the McKinney Iron & Welding Works, and supervised by the City Sexton
(with a view to repairing those sections of the fence most urgently requiring restoration.':.
WEIGHTS & MEASURES:
The need for a suitable 4-drawer Safe File for the office of the Inspector of
'.Weights and Measures was next brought to the attention of the Board. Funds being
available for its purchase and the desired type file being in stock, subject to
immediate delivery, at a South Bend office supply house, the Clerk was directed to
proceed with the purchase of the needed equipment.
The City Controller's office, requiring an adding machine, and the desired equip-
ment having been examined and approved by the Controller, authorization was given the
Clerk for the issuance and release of purchase order for this machine.
The following Contractor's Bonds, each in the sum of $1,000.00, were examined
and approved by the Board.
John A. Alford Arthur R. Jensen
James Kovacsics Sherman E. Metzger.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned:;
at 11:30 A. Tvi.
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Attest:
Clerk
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