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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-26-1960 Page 86 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MAY 26, 1960 The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session in City Hall with City Attorney Cecere presiding. President Wilson absent, the following business was" had to-wit: City Engineer Deuker moved the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with, seconded by City Attorney Cecere. The Clerk presented proofs of publication that this date had been set to open sealed bids for the coal contract and bituminous street materials. The proofs were accepted and ordered filed. Bids were received from the following companys for coal, Kendall Coal Co. , Muff Coal Co. and Fisher Lumber & Supply. Bids were received for bituminous street materials from three divisions of the Magaw Co, -Asphalts Inc. Construction Inc. and Hot Mix Inc. City Attorney _ Cecere moved that all bids be taken under advisement, seconded by City Engineer Deuker. Leo Wissel, 225 South 6th street appeared before the Board with a petition signed by 9 persons for the installation of a street light at the alley between 5th and 6th streets on South "C" street, the matter was referred to the traffic division of the Police Department for study and recommendation. The Board approved, on recommendation of Fire Chief Klotz, the suspension of Fireman Joe Brennan from duty from May 17th to June 16th 1960, for conduct unbecoming a fireman. The Board approved a request by Fire Chief Klotz, for a change to light weight uniforms during the summer months for the firemen. The Board approved a request from the First Federal Savings and Loan Co. to have an ornamental light on the West side of North 9th street at the alley South of the Post Office removed. The Board rejected a request from H.C. Zeiler of the McCory-McLellan store to cover a parking meter in front of the store during a 2 day bargin sale June 3rd and 4th, 1960. The Board referred to the City Engineer's office the matter of a parking lot in conjuction with the alley at the rear of the new First Federal Building. The Board authorized a new curb from Sailor Street to the Telephone Building on the East side of North 9th street, Police Chief Mitrione, reported that new radio equipment would cost $5321.25 as their half of the total cost, Federal Funds will supply the other half. City Attorney Cecere, reported a meeting will be held May 27, 1960 with Lt. Col. Morris E. Foist of the Indiana Adjutant General's office, to discuss the deed and the agreement which contains eight items calling for the Cities participation in the cost of the new armory. Mayor Cutter, said he had been in discussion with several persons interested in having West Main street paved from 19th street to the Salisbury Road, and that the project should be carried out at an early date. City Engineer Deuker, reported that he has contacted officials of the Penn. Railroad, and they have promised to start repairs on the North 19th street bridge next week, also the Board authorized having a load limit of 5 tons gross weight on the bridge, and instructed the traffic department to install signs to that effect. The Board referred the matter of curbs and curb cuts at 1225 South 9th street to Capt. Stout, traffic division, for recommendation. (drive-in-diner) . The Board approved curb cuts for private drives at 1201 Harris Street and 1229 Ratliff Street, also the widening of the entrance to 2001 Chester Blvd. Page 87 May 26,1960 The Board approved the changes and recommendations of City Engineer Deuker for a new building in the 3000 block of East Main Street. (Raper Sales) There being no further business the meeting adjourned. President Pro-Tem Attest: l Clerk