09/13/71 Board of Public Works Minutes

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September 13, 1971. A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:38 A.M. on September 13, 1971, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT - APPOINTMENTS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following men were appointed to the South Bend Fire Department, effective September 13, 1971: Thomas M. Aranowski George L. Husband Michael A. Kozloski Peter A. Papoi Paul C. Szynski FIRE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR USE OF FIRE TRUCK Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat'to lend the use of a fire truck for the "general kick-off" of the "United Way" on September 30, 1971, it being understood that a reserve fire truck will be used and not taken out of service. POLICE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR PISTOL TEAM TO ATTEND MATCHES Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, five members of the Pistol Team were authorized to attend the Indiana State Police Invitational Matches in Putnamville September 13 through September 16, 1971. POLICE DEPARTMENT - SICK LEAVE EXTENDED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved an extension of 21 days sick leaves -for police officer Terry Allen by a vote of two to one, Mr. Taylor voting "nay." POLICE DEPARTMENT - TRAFFIC REPORT Traffic report of the Police Department for August, 1971, was reviewed and ordered filed. SPECIAL POLICE APPOINTMENT - STANLEY LEE PLUMP Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of Stanley Lee Plump as special police officer for the Housing Authority of South Bend, Indiana. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up 814 Marietta Street. Mr. Liszewski reported contract for demolition of the structure at 814 Marietta Street was awarded to Vanek Excavating Company July 12, 1971, but that it has not yet been demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week, and the Sub -Standards Director was directed to contact Vanek Excavation Company for some immediate action or cancellation of the contract. 218 S. Chapin Street. Mr. Liszewski reported the owner of this property is willing for the City to tear it down. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 218 S. Chapin Street. 702 S. Clinton Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 702 S. Clinton Street was continued one week for reply from the owner. 229-245 de la Paix. Mr, Liszewski reported a fence has been erected around the damaged premises. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued four weeks.