HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-14-1918 ISoncray_ February 11 , 1918 .
Mr. Taylor moved that the Board buy a car load of coal from
Mr . 6mith , and divide, as needed, among the different Hose
Houses . seconded by Mr. Peitz , so ordered.
The Board then adjourned.
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Offi c e of the Board of Public "Norris
City of iti chmond, Indi ana .
Thursday February 14, 1918 .
The Board of Public ','forks of the City of itichmond, Indiana,
met in regular session at the office of the said Board, Thurs-
day February 14, 1918 , at 9 : 00 o ' clock A. M. All the members
of said Board being present . Messrs. Johnson, Taylor and
Feltz. The following proceedings were had to-wit :
The minuets of the previous meeting read and on motion of Mr.
Taylor were approved .
The Clerk presented a letter from the i,ichmond Water -works
Company, in regards to City Flush Tank with galvanized service ,
stating that the City would probably want to exchange , c.nd
replace with lead service . This matter was refered to the
City Engineer.
His Honor, W. W. Zi• merman made a few remarks in regards to
the furnishing of light to the"Home Militar:yT Guards . '
Mr. Taylor moved that the City furnish light for the"Home
Military Guards" and that the Captain of such Guards take •
up the matter. as to how many and location of lights, with
the Cuperintendent of light Plant . seconded by Mr. Peitz ,
so ordered.
The Board was ask to investigate as to the hedge around the
tool-house , located on the west side of the river.
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Thursday 'ebruary 14 , 1918.
r . Feltz reported the bad condition of the rest House ,
saying that the foof leaked , pump was in bad condition,
and that the walks and the doors were in need of repair.
This matter was refered to the Building Inspector.
Mr. Peltz also spoke of the street sweeper , reporting that
it was badly in need of rer,airs .'' This was refered to the
Street Commissioner.
::`r. Henry Hi chard s ' name was mentioned in regards to em-
ployment with the City. His name was taken and turned over
to the Street Commissioner. •
Mr . Taylor brought up the request of Mr . Price , for a light
at the conjunction of Gaar aoad and New Paris The
Board stated that they would investi .ate this matter.
Mr. Davis presented two plans for the construction of the
Green House at, Glen Miller Park. After some discussion the
Board chose plan number(1 ) one .
Mr. Pinnick ask in regards to buying the material from the
lumber companies , for the Green House . The Board instructed
him to get prices from both companies.
Mr. Hollarn stated that he would receive estimates for the
boiler and Mass for Green House.
Lir. Miller gave a few remarks on the different hose of the
several 'Sire hose companies .
The Board received bids for 550 feet , 2.' inch cotton rubber
lined fire hose , as follows , to-wit :
Empire Mutter & Tire Company bid :
Empire Best , Underwriters , Double Jacketed 41.15 rer ft .
Empire Yale , Double Jacketed , Hand Made , 5 ply 4 . 90 t' "
Empire King Brand , " ,Y „ „ _TT }, .80 t; "
Bi--Lateral Fire Hose Company bid :
Double Jacketed , 55 pound hose g 1.10 " "
` TT it TT ,1 5? " n � 41C.00 IP i,
Eureka Fire Hose Hnfg. Company bid :
Trojan Double Jacketed ;1.00 tf ,►
Helmet " �' rri 01.10 „
Multiple Woven 0 4 1, 20 "
tt P,
Paragon 1.60
The Gutta Percha u Mutter T;'tnfg. Comi.any bid :
Laker Fabric , Multiple Vioven , 'l. 15 " "
Ajax Jacket rN 41.05 " "
rescue " L 41.00 "
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American La-France Fire :Engine Company bid :
U & G. G 1 .CC per ft .
New Jersey Car ,ruingtubber Company bid :
Al Jacket , Double Jacketed g .95 per ft .
::1anhattan rubber _::nfg. Corf:,,any bid :
Economy, Double Jacketed : 1 .00 per ft .
Condor , TT TT IT TT g 9 . D5 r'er ft .
Boston Woven Hose & rubber Company bid :
Boston Fire Jacket , Double Jacketed g r .10 per ft .
Boston Srecial , TT TT TT " a .00 per ft.
Paramount , " IT TT " l_J e .90 per fft .
Upon the advice of the Fire Chief, the contracts were awarded
as follows :
To the Boston Woven Hose and k,ubber Company, 300 feet of
Boston .ipecial , i;ouble Jacketed at 01.00 per foot . The hose
offered under this prorosal is guaranteed to withstand a test
pressure of 400 rounds , and against defects in material or
manufacture for thirty-six months from date of delivery.
To the I:anhattan :,ubber ilnfg. Company, 250 feet of Condor,
Double Jacketed, at s . 95 rer foot . The hose offered is
guaranteed to withstand a test pressure of 4C0 rounds , and
to be free from defects in material or.,:_manufactur. e for thirty-
six months from dateof delivery.
The Board then adjourned .
Attest : 024—, � ., /V�
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Clerk cf Board.
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