04/22/1935 Board of Public Safety Minutes

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Regular 1TTeeting. Regular Meeting of the Board of Publis Safety was held on llonday April 22,1935.at 8:30.A.M.All members were present. F klinutes of .meeting of April 15th were read and approved.. Requisitions bearing numbers 8434 to 8447 inclusive were approved. Claims in the amount of X62 :19 were approved also pay roll of police fire,�lectricial and dog pound departments in the amount of 16658: 35. Were approved. Swanson Service Co. Office Engineers Inc. The Gibson Co A.D.Ilass & Soms Inc Smith -Alsop S- .B.Paint Business Systems Inc Frank S.Andrews Richey Radiator Servi 7.50 ` 1.25 1.65 4.47 2.32 1.25 4.50 14.00 tlibberd Printing Co. 18.75 Taube Printing Co. 4.50 Hibberd Printing Co. 2.00 Fire Department Chief Freeh present. Matters pertaining to his department were'discussed.The chiefreported that two of his Fire Trucks broke down in going to fire on Sunday and had to be towed in.The Board authorized necessary repairs to put these trucks in running condition. The question of appropritatio'ns for Fire Dept was discussed based on an anatysis submitted by the Secretary wherein it was foundseveral accounts were inadequated to take care of the requiremen.tsfor the balance of the year.The chief was instructed to confer with the secretary and make recommendations at a later meeting.The question of gas consumption had the particular attention of the board andthe chief and Secretary were instructed to investigate the matter carefully at ono "e.The following letter was directed to the Northern Ind Public Service Co reference to Stations that were showing an increased consumption in the last two months. Dear Sir; We believe the meters at Fire Stations and Central are indicating a greater consumption than is actually used and we would appreciate it if you would replace present meters and make necessary tests to determine if such is the case.Will you please take action regarding this matter and advise us that have done so. Application of Cecil IvTcNenry for the Fire Dept was ordered placed on file. Electrical Dept Itr C;ualls ,present. The matter of Traffic signal at Columbia :mot and the Grand Trunk tracks was discussed and Mr ;calls recommendation,Vpon motion seconed'and carried,was adopted to grant removal of signal on the south side of the tracks and to construct a double si €nal at the present signal location on the North side of the traeks.The following letter was `directed to the Railroad Co. Dear Sir; Your letter of April 10th has the attention of this Board and upon investigation please be advised that permission has been you to remove the signal on the south side of your tracks on Columbia St in the `ci.ty of South. Bend and to construct a double signal at the present location on the Na side of the tracks.Action may be taken by you at once. 1111r Qualls requested permission`to be in Indianapolis-on tuesday night and Wednesday on personal business in connection with his office in the K.of P.lodge.Tne Board concurred. The question of appropriations for the Electrical.Dept was discussed. based on analysis submitted by'the secretary.The parti.cuarl item oig coal had the attention of the Board inasmuch as the entire approriation had been consumed at this tome.Mr walls was instructed to confer with the Secretary and report at a later meeting.