HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-23-1959 THE BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY
DECEMBER 23, 1959
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session in
City Hall with Controller Wilson presiding. All members present.
Minutes dispensed with. The following business was had To-Wit.
The Clerk presented proofs of publication showing ,this date had
been set to receive bids for the construction of curbs, gutters
and sidewalks on South West F Street,between South West Ist and 11
abington Pike , as authorized by Improvement Resolution No.I035-
1959. The proofs were accepted and filed. One bid was received
for $7250.40, from Robinson Bros , City Engineer Deuker moved the
bid be taken under advisement , seconded by Controller Wilson.
The Board approved Assessment Rolls No.I025 and I030 , 1959,and
instructed the Clerk to advertise a date for public hearing
( January 14, 1960) .
Frank DeVito, from the laundry-mat at North 19th and "E" Street.
appeared before the Board and asked for a traffic study at this
location, the problem was referred to Lt. Stout.
J.W. Rose, engineer for Texaco, Inc . appeared before the Board
with plans of a proposed service station at South 9th and J Sts.
Mr. Rose asked for 2 curb cuts on 9th and 2 cuts J Sts. Mf . 30te
in width. City Engineer Deuker moved to approve the cuts. Seconded
by City Attorney Cecere.
Fire Chief Klotz reported on his investigation of Hose House No.4
for the purpose of using the second floor for public assembly,
Chief Klotz said, that in his opinion the installation of a fire
escape , provided by James Rendel, Boy's Club Counselor, making a
second means of exit would meetthe State Fire Marshalls approval.
The Board moved to approve the escape to be installed by Mr. Rendel
under Chief Klotz 's supervision.
Chief Klotz reported that the dump at DeBolts had broken out with
fire from underneath again, and that he was considering having
DeBolts men dynamite the dump , so as to bring the fire out into
the open.
Fire Chief Klotz , citeddthe need for 3 new cars for the department
a Chief 's car, an assistant Chief' s car and one for a Battalion
Chief , with a Battalion Chief being assigned the Chief' S Station
Wagon. The Board approved the recommendation, and will advertise
for bids for the Chief's car as soon as possible. Specifications
considered. There not being enough funds in the budget for all the
cars , the Board will prepare an Ordinance to present to Council
for the appropriation of additional funds.
The Clerk read a letter from Mrs.Lawrence Vosmeier, 2013 Commons
Road , reporting damage in the amount of 512.00 was caused to her
car, by a loose slab of concrete curb , the Board referred the matter
to Wilson for disposition.
Lt. Stout , Traffic , attended the Board Meeting with Mr. Darrell
Sheffer of the bus company, with drawings of parking areas and
bus stops from 4th to Ilth on Main Street , and from North A on
to South A on 8th and 9th Sts. The Board approved the Plans as set
forth .
Lt. Stout , made a survey of the traffic conditions in the 800 Bik.
of South E Street. and recommended no parking in the block , with
through and turn lanes be installed. The Board approved the
recommendation.
The Board approved the recommendation of Lt. Stout , to move the
bus stop from the Northeast side of I6th street to the Northwest
side , so as not to interrupt through traffic turning North to A St.
Lt. Stout , expressed his thanks to' the Board for their cooperation
in his traffic problems , and wished them 'a Merry Christ s and a
Hap e Ye . ein: adjoureed.
A • President///'