HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/1953 Board of Public Safety MinutesBID TO SUPPLY "APJBULETTE" FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
THE ROMY HAMMES CORPORATION
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
A Non - Collusion Affidavit and
Certified Check in the amount
of $346.01 accompanied the
Bid.
1 - 1953 Ford Sedan Delivery converted
into an Ambulette as per specifications
in proposal --------------------- - - - - -- $3160.05
Both bids were taken under advisement.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT:
At the request of Chief of Police, R. J. Gillen, and upon the
recommendation of Supt. Ira Hunsberger, the Board approved and ordered
the installation of a 2500 lumen light at the first alley intersection
east of P/Iichigan Street between Madison and IUlarion Streets.
A petition for the installation of street lights on Rockne Drive, from
the 1800 block to the 2200 block, was referred by the Board to Supt.
Ira Hunsberger for his investigation and report.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 1 :00 P. M.
Attest:
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October 261 1953
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Safety was held. Monday,
October 26, 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 $75,698.56 were approved and ordered paid. Claims of the following
suppliers in the amount of $14,791.66 were approved and ordered paid:
Car Parts, Inc.
$30.95
The Gibson Co.
68.00
The Gibson Co.
2 .08
Koontz- Wagner Electric Co.
43.35
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
19.65
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
12.54
Wire & Disc Wheel Sales
1.46
No. Indiana Pub. Service
1.00
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
27.79
The Studebaker Corporation 42.36
American Auto Parts, Inc.
11.45
National Mill Supply Co.
31.70
Hargrave Paint& Varnish Co.
7.50
Scherman- Schaus Freeman 2628.47
Harry H. Verkler 10,115.00
Vacuum Cleaner Center
2.00
Redmer Distributing Co.
20.54
Duo - Safety Ladder Corp.
296.00
Indiana State Industries
77.07
Midwestern Mfg. Co.
31.24
Mittler Supply Co.
4.10
Englewood Electrical Supply23.13
Radio Distributing Co.
Leslie M. Bodnar, M.D.
Office Supply & Equipment Co.
The Gibson Co.
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
The Studebaker Corporation
John Hite
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
National Brake Service
Edward Don & Co.
American Auto Parts, Inc.
Robby Rug Shampooing Co.
Meyer's Hardware Co.
Indiana Lumber & Mfg. Co.
Wire & Disc Wheel Sales
Manning Police Equipment Co.
Redmer Distributing Co.
Wire & Disc Wheel Sales
American Home Equipment Co.
Inlander- Steindler Paper Co.
Englewood Electrical Supply Co.
Englewood Electrical Supply Co.
$7.19
5.00
4.05
39.00
136.17
100.00
525.00
9.19
10.16
195.00
3.00
17.70
4.20
59.01
5.66
12.50
10.57
42.60
24.70
43.20
12.73
5.65
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief of Police; R. J. Gillen, being present, placed before the
Board, the applications of Robert J. Eaton and Emmet T. Owens, Jr.,
which were examined and ordered filed.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT:
The recommendation of Supt. Ira Hunsberger for the installation of
a 6000 lumen light on the southeast corner of McKinley Boulevard, and
Tuxedo Drive was approved by the Board.
The Board authorized and ordered released, Purchase Order BW2372,
issued to encumber funds for the payment of Crouse -Hinds Company for
certain traffic signal supplies in the total amount of $398.86.
A petition, dated October 22, 1953, for a street light installation
on Oak Park Drive, between White Oak Drive and.South Bend Avenue, was
examined and referred to Supt. Hunsberger for investigation and report.
Taking up the matter of bids opened at the regular meeting of the
Board, Tuesday, October 13th, it was the decision of the Board to con-
tinue the matter in abeyance pending further consultation with Chief of
Police, R. J. Gillen, relative to his judgment and appraisal of the
equipment offered.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief, Richard J. Duck, being present, conferred with the
Board on matters pertaining to the Fire Department.
The Fire Department applications of Thomas E. Owens, Jr. and
Daniel C.Szczechowski, and the renewed Fire Department application of
Richard C. Collmer, were examined and ordered placed on file.
Reports covering runs made to out -lying area from October 4th to
21st inclusive, involving Engine Cos. 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13,were ordered
filed.
Report of the South Bend Police Department for the month of
September 1953 was received and ordered filed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 11 :30 A. M.
t
C h ' rman
Attest:
Clerk
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