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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
SEPTEMBER 6. 1962
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session with City
Attorney Cecere presiding and members Sherick and Tiffany present.
The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Cecere moved that the lone bid of Robinson Frothers for Improve-
ment Resolution #1949-1962 in the amount of $7,398.00 be accepted.
Seconded by City Engineer Sherick. Motion carried.
Mr. Sherick introduced a letter from the First Church of God in re-
ference to a proposal to purchase , a piece of City owned property east
of Madden Court and south of the underpass at the 20th Century Bridge
at the west end. The Proposal was taken under advisement.
The Board approved curb cuts for Mr. Charles Fleisch at 1403 Ratliff
St. and Mr. H.. E. Laughlin at 1090 North 10th St .
The Board approved plans for Sanitary Sewer Construction for Morning-
side 111 Subdivision owned by Mr. W. Lingle and also approved the plat
plan for said subdivision.
The Board heard a request from Police Chief Orbille Conyers for a
transfer of $500.00 from account No. L-1 ( Payroll) to account No.
L-13 (Garage & Motor). Chief Conyers explained the need for such a
transfer, and the Board directed that an ordinance for such transfer
be initiated.
The Board authorized the Light Plant to proceed with the installation
of traffic control devices at Northwest 5th and Pearl Streets -nd to
complete the interconnestion required.
Captain Stout of the Traffic Division was asked to investigate the poss-
ibility of more effective street lighting in front of the High School.
The Board approved the recommendation of Captain Stout that two (2)
"STOP" signs be installed at North 5th and "C" Streets so_:that "C"
St. traffic must stop.
The board authorized the installation of one (1) 15 minute parking
meter on south 8th St. in front of the new vacant taxi office.
A recommendation to paint vertical lines on the edges of traffic
islands was approved. The lines are to be black, one (1) foot wide,
and placed one (1) foot apart. The Street Dept. was asked to do such
painting.
The Street Commissioner, Mr. Manley Lawrence, was complimented 'by the
Board for his progress with curb replacement and street repair.
The Board also instructed the City Engineer to contact Mr. DeLucio ands&,
have the north edge on Indiana Ave. returned to its original grade.
After the conpletion of such work the Board will instruct the Street
Dept. to proceed with the re-surfacing of Indiana Ave.
The Board set September 27th at 9:00 AM as the date for public hearing
for Resolution #12-1962 to vacate a portion of Southwest "A" Street and
South 20th St.
The Board approved the requist of Fire Chief Klotz to attend the Fire
Chief 's Convention in Indianapolis on Sept. 12th - 14th and also his
request to send three (3) men to purdue to attend the P:dvanced Firemen's
School on Sept. 18th - 21st. Those to attend are D. ;Johnson, Wm.Burke
and J. Price.
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Board of Works Sept. 6, 1962 continued
Chief Klotz reommended that Donald Trotter be promoted to regular fireman
afterhaving completed one (1) year probationary service. Effective
Spetember 6, 1962. The Board approved.
Fire Chief Klotz reported thr,t the Texaco Service Station at North 10th
and "I" Streets has been ordered to dig out their tank in an effort to
find a gasoline leak that is allowing gasoline to get into the sewer
system in the area.
After accepting the proof of publication, the Board opened bids for
Improvement Resolution #1050-1962. Only one (1) bid was received and
that was from Mike Delucior,in the amount of $2,980.00. The bid was taken
under advisement.
The Board received a "Grant for Street Right-of-Way" and approved such
dedication of River Court.
The to?rd ordered that the newly purchased signs for City owned cars be
affixed to the cars without delay.
The board was advised that the lease for the water works reservior has
been approved by all City authorities and forwarded to the Water Com-
pany.
The aoard ordered that a water main be extended and fire hydrants installed
in the Holsapple Addition.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
President
Attest: 6` 1' ' "'2("'t
Acting Clerk