08-11-58 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE:NO 4240 -58: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY FOR ONE 1958 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK MODEL A -120 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, 114 INCH BASE FOR $2,923.32''. AUGUST 11, 1958 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Kroll made a motion for suspen- sion of rules. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, no nays, 1 absent The Ordinance was then given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, no nays, 1 absent. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Tellson informed the Council that complaints had been received from residents of Gertrude Street about the number of large trucks using the Street. The Street is narrow and the pavement is not adequate for truck traffic Mr. Louis Nagy, 3307 Gertrude. Street, also spoke on the subject, and said heavy trucks use Gertrude Streetas a short cut from Rum Village Park. Councilman Tellson made a motion that the Traffic Engineer be requested to make a study of traffic on Gertrude Street and to determine the size of the tricks that can safely use Gertrude Street, and to post signs limiting the weight of trucks on the Street, if necessary. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion Carried, and the Clerk was directed to refer the matter to the Board of Public Works and Safety. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Hahn made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular Meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 8:39 P.M. ATTEST. CLERK 'RESIDENT