HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1935 Board of Public Safety MinutesREGULAR ;v]E', ETING
Regular meeting'of the Board of Public Safety was held at 8 :30 A. M.,
March 4th, 1935. All members were present.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 25 and special meeting of
February 28 were read and approved.
Requisitions bearing the following numbers were approved: 08350 to
08372 inclusive.
Also claims amounting to' 528.87 from the following:
631 l
s,
Thomas Rubber Co, 6.26
Business Systems, Inc.
14.60
A.E.Castleman Coal & Ice.Co. 7.75
Thomas Rubber Co.
2.25
The Gibson. Co. 1.50
Cities Service Oil Co.
10.15
Office Engineers, Inc. 6.35
Smith Alsop S.B. Paint Co.
.75
Motor Battery & Ignition Co. 44.76
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
1.70
G. E. Meyer & Son 5.23
Cities Service Oil Co.
4.60
Northern Ind. Public Serv.Co. 1.00
Stephenson Mfg. Co.
32.80
J. Carroll Brown 6.50
A.E. Castleman Coal & See Co.
31.25
Lontz Bros. 31.25
Am.. LaFrance & Foamite Ind.
237.50
Scherman Schaus Freeman Co. .17
Arthur L. biller & Son
32.50
C. L. Millhouse 50.00
Total
X528.87
Upon invitation, the representatives
of five cab companies appeared
before
the Board to discuss the situation of
permits under which they are
operat-
ing in the City which developed to be
as follows:
Indiana Cab Co. operating 24 cars now
have stands at the following
places:
LaSalle Hotel on the south
side of LaSalle Ave.
LaSalle annex on the north
_side of LaSalle Ave.
S. W. Corner of Colfax &
Michigan on south side 'of Colfax
At the old grand Trunk depot
on Michigan St.
American Cab Co., a subsidiary of the Indiana Cab Co. operating three cars
at: S.E. corner of Colfax & Main on Colfax
Courtesy Cab Co. operating five .cars out of a two cab at the N. vi.
corner of Michigan and Jefferson, on Jefferson.
The Yellow -Cab Co. operating 18 cabs now have stands at the following places:
Hoffmann Hotel on the South side of LaSalle Ave.
Oliver Hotel on the north side of Washington St.
Jefferson Hotel on the south side of Jefferson St.
Bus station.
N. Y. Central Railroad
The South Bend Cab Co. operating 15 cars now have stands at the following
places.
South Shore station on the west side of Michigan gat.
Clark's Restaurant on the west side of Michigan St.
After a thorough discussion of the matter, the Board took it under advise -.
ment to be decided at a later meeting.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -Chief Lane present:
The Secretary informed the Board that the Police Physician, Dr. Pauszek,
brought up the question of fees in extraordinary cases such as accidents
and stated his opinion of his duties was to check up on reported sick
policemen and if his services were desired, the policeman was to pay the
expense and in accident eases he vias to make suggestions as to procedure
and any expense incurred by such service was to be paid by the City in
addition to his retainer fee. On conferring with the Chief, he was of
the same opinion and the Secretary was instructed to look up the Ordinance
to ascertain if the duties of the Police Physician were outlined.
A communication from the Mayor was read recommending that the Chief of
Police order the following to report to the Police Surgeon for physical
examination Sgt. J. J. Hatt, Officers Walter hosler, David C. Raymond,
Lafayette Riddle, Michael Grzesczyk, John Howard, Stephen Molnar, Fred
Hammer, Mrs. Minnie Evans and Mrs. Jennie Penwell.
After discussing this matter with the Chi --f of Police, the Board decided
to make this request of the first four mentioned for the present and the
Secretary was instructed to so notify the individuals.
A discussion was had between the Board,'the Chief of Police and Mr.
Bradford, Superintendent of the Water Works, with reference to the
Water 'forks taking over the repair work of the police cars and motor-
cycles and it was decided to make this change at once, beginning Y rch
5th at'8 A. M., relieving Herbert Mifflin and George Fuzy and retain -
ing Fred Klooz for the time being from the police garage. The Water
Forks is to make all necessary repairs to police cars and motorcycles
and is to give preferred service.. They are to furnish all repair parts
and make monthly cost charges to the police department -for such service.
Labor charges to the police department °arc; to be at cost. The Water
Works is to maintain night service from 8 P. M. to 4 A. M. To facili-
tate immediate service the dater Works borrowed from the police garage
`the following tools: 1 Prentiss Vise r- 2 Jack stands - 1 Grease gun -
1 crow bar 1 Walker jack - 1 creeper - 2-Electric drills - "1 Blow
'torch - 1 breast drill - 1 bolt cutter - 1 fire extinguisher.
' Official police bonds were approved for the following: Walter 0. Hosler,
Wm. H. Hudak, Sam Koczorowski, Leo Berner,:Joseph Hecklinsk , Steve
`Paczesny, John`C. Howard, L. J. Hosinski, °Adam Rozanski, Wm. Szymanski.
`Continuation certificates were-approved on the following police bonds:
Fred H. Miller, Ernest Nelson, Vernon C. Ellis, G. C. Schuttrow.
The Board approved appointment of special officers as follows:
Harry Roderick for the Progress Club
Geo. E. Hicks for rroba UiO l 0.111C3cr vt uttc vi JJ
The.Board disapproved application of W. E. Moyer for special police
officer.
FIRE DEPARTMENT -Chief Freeh present:
Matters pertaining to his department were discussed.
The Board approved application of Pete Sabinos•to the fire department
and ordered it placed on file.
ELEOTRICAL DEPARTMENT-Mr. Qualls present:
A copy of letter from the Mayor to Mr. Qualls was read instructing him
to relieve Ira Hunsberger of his duties -in the Electrical Department
as of March 15, 1935 and to-replace him with Mr._,W. L. Hyatt effect-
ive March 16, 1935. The Board concurred and instructed Mr.',Qualls to
.be governed accordingly.
DOG POUND:
A letter from the Mayor was read giving notice.that Claude Calloway
will be relieved of his duties as Dog Pound Master and Street Mark-
ing on March 15, 1935 and that he be replaced by Mines.L. Wood on
March 162 1935. On motion regularly seconded and carried, the Board.
concurred.
The meeting adjoured at 11:30 A. M. l
Chairman
ATTEST: lerk
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