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MEETING JULY 19 1935
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Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Monday, July lst,
at 11:00 A. M. All members were present.
Minutes of meeting of June 24th were read and approved.
Claims in the amount of $24.98 from the following suppliers were approved:
W. J. Braunsdorf & Son $5 98
McClave Printing Company 17.25
Schilling's Incorporated 1.75
Representatives of the Northern Wholesale Grocery Company were again present at
the Board to request a decision of the Board as to remuneration to them for damage to
their property, on account of Western Avenue and Walnut Street track elevation. They
were informed that the City Attorney had made a very careful investigation of ;helaw
with Mr. Charles Lewinski and his judgment was that the City is powerless to make any
payment, as, according to the law, the City is not liable for any change in grade.
Under the circumstances, the Board is bound by the law. The conversation was inter-
rupted by Mr. Charles Lewinski, representing Mr. Sroda, who placed before the Board
the fact that his claim is based upon negligence on the part of the City, which makes
the City liable for damages to Mr. Sroda's property. After a thorough discussion of
the matter, Mr. Hunter moved and Mr. Woodward seconded that the City take no action
with reference to remuneration for the claims presented and that the various complain-
ants be permitted to take their complaints to the Courts.
Mr. Victor Korhummel of the Socony Oil Company was present and requested of the
Board that he be considered in placing at least a part of the requirements of the City,
particularly with the Street Department, in their consumption of fuel oil. Mr.
Korhummel was advised that at the present time the City was under contract and could
not consider buying from them. He was, however, given assurance that in future
transactions his Company would be considered.
Mr. Eli Seebirt, representing the Swindler family whose property is involved in
the Bottle Neck proceedings, stated that these people would be willing to withdraw
their claim for additional damages beyond that covered by Condemnation Proceedings #2481,
provided the City of South Bend would deed to them the house erected upon this property
permitting them to move into another location. The Board informed Mr. Seebirt that this
was now the property of the City of South Bend and it would be necessary to refer this
matter to the City Council and that he would be informed of their decision at a later
date.
Mr. F. H. Tigue, in a communication to the Board of Public Works as per copy
following, called attention to damage to his car on account of what he claims to be
carelessness on the part of the Street Department on 25th Street.
June 28, 1935
Board of Public Works
City Hall
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
On Thursday evening June 27 at about 8:00 o'clock I was driving south on 25th
Street and in the 700 block immediately opposite the alley my car collided with a
manhole that projects up quite a distance above the street level.
There were no lights or warning of any kind that this manhole was dangerous to
traffic.
On Friday, June 28, I reported this to the Board of Public Works in the City Mall
and they requested that I write you a letter describing the accident. Also, while
driving on 25th Street on Friday, I notified some of the street repairmen who were
working in the block south or in the 800 block that this manhole was dangerous and
should be blocked off in some way or other. They said they had no report from the
Department to take care of this, but would immediately report it to the department and
undoubtedly steps would be taken to remedy this dangerous condition.
My car a Plymouth 1934 Sedan is now at the Gill-Vorn repair shop, northeast corner
of Michigan and Lasalle Streets where it can be seen if you care to view it. The
Foreman today told me he had to send away for parts to repair the car and the cost will
be approximately $75.
Since I am a salesman for the above company the tying up of my car for nearly a
week seriously handicaps my earning power. I await your instructions as to the handling
of this expense.
Very truly yours,
F. H. Tigue
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The matter was referred to the City Attorney for attention.
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A Resolution was presented to the Board adopted by
signed by the Officers of Local No. 927 praying that tl
namely, the Honorable Mayor, Board of Public Works and
for a Sewage Disposal Plan. This Resolution or Petitic
A Petition was received from the residents in the
Studebaker Street and Lawndale Avenue requesting that I
once, which was referred to the.Street Commissioner, Ift
that this was now being done.
The matter of trimming trees'on Falcon Street, whi
factories between Western Avenue and Sample Streets, we
and it was agreed that he and Mr. Anderson would look c
recommendation at the next meeting of the Board.
In reference to the Petition presented s ' ome time e
streets and alleys in the vicinity of Riverdale second.
to the City Engineer, was reported upon and, due to the
commissioners are interested in the adjacent property,
them and they have filed Remonstrance against this vacE
seconded and carried that the Petition be not granted.
The matter of repairing plastering in the Alarm ar
roof, was referred to Mr. Weer, and it was agreed that
upon the building that the plastering could be done in
Excavation bond in favor of Sam J. Frame in the St
Detroit was presented, approved and ordered placed on f
The meeting adjourned at 12:20 P. M.
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ATTEST: Clerk
ADDENDA:
Mr. Qualls brought up the question of lighting in
Western Avenue and Walnut Street and, after a discussi(
Mr. Anderson of the Engineering Department, who will g(
with Mr. Qualls and report to the Board at a later meet
ATTEST: Clerk
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City Council, make application
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district of Linden Avenue,
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Weer, who informed the Board
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