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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
DECEMBER 13 , 1962
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session with
City Attorney Cecere presiding. All members were present. The
following business was had to wit :-
The Clerk presented proof of publication that this date had been set
to open bids for a 1963 Automobile (Station Wagon) for the use of
the Street Department, the proofs were accepted as in order. The
bids were:
Kurdys Chevrolet - Biscayne 4 Door - - $2,152.57
Raper Sales , Inc . Dodge 4 Door - - 2,072 .00
City_Engineer Sherick moved that the bid be awarded to Raper Sales
Inc, their bid being low and as per specifications , seconded by City
Controller Tiffany.
The Clerk presented proof of publication that this date had been
set to open bids for the construction of curbs , gutters and pavement
on south 8th Street (east) from South "L" to South 11M" Street , the
proofs were accepted and ordered filed. One hid was receibed from
the Magaw Construction Co. The bid was $7,305 .00, City Controller
Tiffany moved that the bid be taken under advisement, seconded by
City Engineer Sherick.
Mr. Robert Elliott, representative of Blue Cross-Blue Shield appeared
before the Board and reported an increase in rates effective Feb-
ruary 5, 1963. Individual will go up 470 and family $1.19.
The Board approved a request by Police Chief Conyers to paint curbs
yellow and sign de-exceleration lanes in conjested areas, referred
to Captain Stout, Traffic Department .
The Board approved a redammendation by Fire Chief Klotz to appoint
Donald Clack as aregular fireman effective December 11, 1962 , having
served the one year probationary period.
Captain Stout , Police Traffic Division reported a meeting of the Street
Lighting Committee of the Common Council , and have set out recommen-
dations for next years street lighting program that will be submitted
to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Captain Stout reported that arimeeting has been arranged with the offi-
cials of the C & 0 and Penn Railroads and the Ridhmond Power and Light
concerning the installation of yellow lights at crossings.
The board approved Assessment Roll No. 1049-1962 , the construction
of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Oakland Street from "P" to "Q"
Street, and set January 3, 1963 for a public hearing for property
owners concerning the assessment .
City Engineer Sherick reported that the Henry B. Steegs associates
have submitted plans for the construction of a sewer to cross US
40 from the Garwood Road to service the Holiday Inn Motel and other
properties on the North side of US 40.
There being no further business the meeting adjourn64.,.
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Clerk