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May 23, 1955
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, May 23, 1955, at
10:00 A. M. All members were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and
approved. Salary claims, in the total amount of $37,346.70, were approved. Claims of
the following suppliers, in the total amount of $11,607.77, were approved and ordered
paid:
The American City
$4.00
Business Systems, Inc.
1.89
Ferguson & Sons, Inc.
46.50
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
13.85
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
290.88
Koontz -Engineering & Electric
34.07
South Bend Window Cleaning Co.
53.50
Office Engineers, Inc.
4.63
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
9.30
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
Champion Corporation
39.93
Edwards Iron Works, Inc.
65.25
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
153.00
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
81.52
SEWAGE WORKS CONSTRUCTION:
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
11.18
SANITATION:
National Mill Supply, Inc.
17.25
South Bend Truck & Equipment Co.460.00
1954 General Street Improvement
Fund:
Abstract & Title Corporation
215.00
STREET & TRAFFIC:
Bearings Service Co.
2.25
Chicago Auto Radiator Co.
18.00
E. B. Edwards, M.D.
14.00
Gadbury Implement Sales
103.46
General Equipment & Machine Co.
495.00
J. 0. Hildebrand Jr., M.D.
19.00
Hurwich Iron Co.
24.57
Hurwich Iron Co.
2.71
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
22.40
Industrial Towel & Uniform Ser.
19.80
Koontz -Wagner Electric Co.
5.00
Kuert Concrete, Inc.
82.56
National Mill Supply, Inc.
8.17
Office Engineers, Inc.
4.86
Office Efag neerrs, Inc.
6.35
Radio & Television Dist. Co.
1.06
The Ridge Co.
8.93
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
81.50
C. S. Schrader Welding Supplies
15.22
Singer General Tire, Inc.
359.77
Singer General Tire, Inc.
161.84
South Bend Sand & Gravel Co. 2232.92
Standard Oil Co.
518.32
W. A. R. Equipment Co.
12.50
American Society of Heating & Vent.
Belleville Lumber & Supply Co.
Indiana .Bell Telephone Co.
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
Walter C. Miller Fuel Co.
Sparkle Lite Venetian Blind Co.
Ott Refrigeration Service
Champion Corporation
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
South Bend Foundry Co.
DOG POUND:
G. E. Meyer & Son
Singer General Tire, Inc.
Abstract & Title Corporation
$12.00
Z7.72
15.33
11.10
.32
38.14 ;
14.00
432.00
58.28
16.84
126.00
9.85
21.45
30.00
Belleville Lumber & Supply Co.
41.93
Deeds Equipment Co.
688.28
Edwards Iron Works
14.11
General Equipment & Machine Co.
2155.68
The Gibson Co.
Hurwich Iron Co.
.45 f
23.69
Hurwich Iron Co.
30.26
Hurwich Iron Co.
4.00
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
161.60 `
Inlander-Steindler Paper Co.
19.76
Kuert Concrete, Inc.
662.60
Motor Service & Parts, Inc.
32.54,
Northern Indiana Heating Co.
14.75
Office Engineers, Inc.
.35
Power Transmission Co.
81.67`
Redmer Distributing Co.
1.54,
Schuyler Rose, Inc.
153.00
Sample Street Wrecking
38.75
Singer General Tire, Inc.
78.35
Singer General Tire, Inc.
61.45
C. D. Smelser Co.
104.99 ;!
Standard Oil Co.
521.17 '!
W. J. Stogdill, M.D.
24.00
Zir,=erman Brush Works, Inc.
167.73
The Board first examined and approved construction of canopy on
at 1211 Mishawaka Avenue, as indicated on drawing submitted by Arthur
ident, South Bend Glass Works.
the front of building
N. Ferrettie, Pres-j'
The Board next examined and approved canopies to be constructed on the Verwilst
Building, 1507-1509 Portage Avenue, and on building under construction at 958 Lincoln
Way East, with the stipulation that these canopies comply with the Municipal Building
Code, and these were referred to the Building Commissioner for his approval.
A petition, dated May 19, 1955, addressed to the Board from Garden Homes, Inc.,
over the signature of G. Burt Ford, attorney, RE: Corrective Plat of Belleville Fourth
Unit Garden Homes, Inc. was examined and referred to the City Planning Commission for
consideration.
The Board then examined the request of Sollitt Construction Co., Inc., for per-
mission to close the north and south alley on the east s-de of the addition under
construction to the J. C. Penney Store Building, north from Wayne Street for a distance
of approximately 132 feet for a period of five months.
The Board granted approval, subject to the contractor providing the regulation
bond requirements of the City. Contract Supplement #8 which was tentatively approved
Jan. 24th, was given final approval this date.
The Board examined and authorized release of Purchase Order BW7769, covering
equipment for the Building Commissionerts office, for which recent transfer of funds
was consumated.for this specific purpose.
Then appeared before the Board, Mr. Donald Medow, representing Ben Medow, Inc.,
asking permission to conduct a parade comprising not more than six automobiles, on
downtown streets, Thursday, May 26th. Inasmuch as no noise or public address system
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Iis to be used, and no violation of City Ordinance was indicated, the Board granted
!'permission for the parade.
Next appeared before the Board Mr. Burr Swisher, 1125-'Fox Street, complaining of
;damage done to his curbing by a Street Department grader. Mr. Swisher stated that most
of the damage occurred in one incident, witnessed by Mrs. Swisher and neighbors and more
than three years have elapsed since the occurrence. Mr. Swisher further stated the curb
ping in front of adjoining properties was similarly damaged and contended the City should
replace the damaged curbing. City Engineer Andrysiak pointed out the fact that curbing
i,lis to be maintained at"the expense of the property owner and that the curbing at this
location was old and greatly deteriorated before it was hit and broken by the scraper.
;Engineer, Andrysiak stated, however, the City would, in this instance, assume not more I
'than 10% of the cost to restore this curbing. The Board was in agreement on this point
and no further discussion ensued and no definite action was taken.
Attorney Walter Gus Shorts next appeared before the Board on behalf of PJIr. Brooks,
,:newsdealer at the southwest corner of Michigan and Washington, who is under Board orders I
;to vacate this location on June lst. City Attorney I. A. Hurwich first requested
1'correction of statements given by Attorney Shorts at a previous hearing in this matter
concerning the amount paid for this enterprise, and the number of signers on the petition;
irequesting the newsstand be retained. Attorney Shorts then recited to the Board the
,,f act that Mr. Brooks is a war veteran and in poor physical condition, and various other
f actors for the Boardts consideration, suggesting the possibility of moving the news-
1; to a former location in front of the American Trust Building. It was pointed out
by R. S. Andrysiak that the same news service is available one block distant, at the
!,southwest corner of Main and Washington, where the news vendor does not interfere with
!other business activities and more space exists for pedestrian traffic. It was con-
ceded by the Board that no sufficient reason has been presented for detaining the news -
:stand operated by Mr. Brooks, and the Board will proceed with its removal. Atty. Shorts
!then advised he would obtain a court injunction to prevent the Board from carrying out
:,its intentions in the matter.
The Board next examined and ordered filed an agreement placed with the Board by
J. C. Peney Company, under date of May 17, 1955, and bearing their corporate seal,
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;;concerning the installation of a 10,000 gallon fuel oil storage tank under the sidewalk
on East Wayne Street.
Estimates, submitted by Chas. W. Cole & Son, for the improvement of Eddy Street
I and Sample Street under the 1954 General Street Improvement Program, were examined and
ordered filed; including a copy of Addendum No. 1, Contract No. 1 pertaining to Eddy
Street widening and resurfacing.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Street Commissioner, H. M. Tomlinson, being present, discusses with the Board
briefly, the need of a culvert pipe for Fellows Street at Ireland Road.
In accordance with legal advertising, the Board then proceeded with the opening
of bids for street improvement, under Contract 1, which were found to be as follows:
EDDY STREET -
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO. A non -collusion affidavit,
P. 0. BOX 775 Questionnaire Form 96A and
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Certified check for $2500.00
accompanied the bid.
TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION 1 to 24 inclusive...............$46 5o6.00
CON[PLETION within 120 Calendar days after contract is awarded.
REED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY A non -collusion affidavit
2022 N. MAIN STREET Questionnaire Form 96A and
MISHAWAKA, INDIANA. Certified check for $2300.00
accompanied the bid.
TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION 1 to 24 inclusive..............-%4,891.50
• COMPLETION within 90 Calendar days after contract is awarded.
SAMPLE STREET -
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO. A non -collusion affidavit
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA and Certified check for
$1,000.00 accompanied the bid.
TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION 1 to 20 inclusive .............$17,537.00
COMPLETION DATE - 60 days after contract is awarded.
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REED CONSTRUCTION CO. A non -collusion affidavit
MISHAWAKA, INDIANA. and Certified check for
$950.00 accompanied the bid.
TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION 1 to 20 inclusive.... .......$18,136.50
COMPLETION DATE - 60 Calendar days after contract is awarded.
All bids were referred to the engineer for tabulation and report.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER:
The Board opened the single bid received to provide a 1955 2-door sedan for the
Traffic Engineering Department, which was found to be as follows:
SCHERMAN-SCHAUS-FREEMAN CO. A non -collusion affidavit
LAFAYETTE AT SOUTH STREET and certified check for
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA $136.00 accompanied the bid.
1 - 1955 Studebaker Champion Custom 2-door
p p $20l9 90
Sedan equipped as er roposal...............�
Less 15% discount ............................ 276-45
Less Tax Exemption ........................... 134.59
� Less allowance on 1950 Studebaker ........... 250.00 � is
$135
The above bid was taken under advisement.
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The Board approved S-T-O-P signs at the following locations:
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On both sides of Frederickson Street at OtBrien Street _
On both sides of 31st Street at Pleasant Street
On both sides of Vine Street at 31st Street.
I; The Board approved the request for circus parade through the downtown area for
Grotto Club to be held at 11:30 A. M. Thursday, May 26, 1955; Certificate of insurance
having been filed for P. I. $100/300,000.00 and Property Damage $50,000.00, in the
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office of the Board of Public Works.
Contractor's Bonds, each in the sum of $1,000.00, were examined and approved
F for Ralph Gibson and John L. Thomas.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
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adjourned at 11:50 A. M.
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Attest:
Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - May 24, 1955
A special meeting of the Board of Public Works was called and held in the office::
of the Board, at .9:00 A. M. CST. Tuesday, May 24, 1955. Board member I. A. Hurwich was
absent.
The Board upon examining the tabulations submitted by Chas.. W. Cole & Son, Engin
eers, and being satisfied all legal requirements have been complied with, thereupon,
awarded contract to the Reed Construction Company for the improvement•of Eddy Street
from Sorin Street to South Bend Avenue, under Cnntract No. 1. 1954 General Street Improve;-
ment Program.
The Board upon examining the tabulations, submitted by Chas. W. Cole & Son,
Engineers, and being satisfied all legal requirements have been complied with, awarded
contract to Reith-Riley Construction Company for the improvement of Sample Street, from
Olive Street to Grant Street, under General Street Improvement Program.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 A. M. CST.
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Attest:
Clerk
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