Milford chronicle., 1957-03-08

recommend a new boiler which will
cost approximately $4,000.
The roof was examined by c. g.
Oliphant Co. and was found to be
sound and is constructed of 40
pound standing seam tin. They
recommended it be cleaned, any
joints which appear to be opening
be covered with four inch fiber
glass strips and one coat of black
fibrous paint be applied. The cost
of this work would be 1915.
While examinating the roof it
was found that four pilasters pro-
iecting above the roof and the
main chimney need repointing for
distance of approximately ive
feet. The cost of this work would be
$500.
Most of the partitions in the
brick building are temporary and
can easily be moved. Some paint
ing would have to be done. Floors
of this building seem to be in good
condition. Cost of remodeling in
side of this building to suit city
needs should cost approximately
$4,000.
In the ease of moving the jail,
we asked the Milford Salvage
Yard to give us price on this.
They stated that they would move
the present Jail for $1,000.
We suggest that block build
ing to house jail cells be construct
ed at the rear of the brick build
ing. Because of the sewer level,
these cells would have to be on
the level Of the first floor of the
main building. The basement of
this new cell house could be used
for storage purposes. An outside
entrance could be provided to this
building that could also open into
the police department. John r. Will
kins & Son Company stated that a
12' by 20' building to take care of
this neeo would cost approximate
ly $2,500. This would include heat
ing, electric and toilet facilities.
We would also like to point out
that because of dampness condi-
ton, we do not feel that the base
ment of the brick building can be
used unless this condition is cor
rected.
A consolidation of expenditures
for the city to move into the brick
building are as follows:
New Boiler, $4,000; Roof paint
ing and cleaning, $315; Chimney
and Plaster repointing, $500; Re-
modelling inside of Brick Build
ing, $4,000; Moving Jail, $1,000;
Constructing cell house with utili-
ties, $2500; Total cost. $10,315.
In our thinking on the former
Cauik Building, we felt the brick
building would be sufficient to take
care of necessary city needs. The
first floor of brick building could
take care of the general city Off
ice, police department and city
managers office. The Mayors Off
ice, alderman's court room, city
council and general meeting room,
could be on the second floor. The
third floor could be closed off un-
til needed.
This committee feels that the
existing auditorium of the frame
building would be suitable for
public library. This structure is
fully sprinklered, and the floor has
recently been reinforced with steel
/ beams. If the Caulk building
should be occupied as city hall,
we suggest that city officials dis
cuss this possibility with the Lii
brary Commission and the Trustee
of the Daniel Hirsch Library Fund.
If not occupied as a library, this
building could be sold or leased.
This committee also agreed on
the following items:
1.-The two buildings, their con-
tinued facilities, the location, the
land and recent improvements are
worth the $4,000. purchase price.
In 1854, the Cleminshaw Co. ap-
praised the buildings and land for
$49,275., and they were assessed
for $29,564. for tax purposes. The
Queen Insurance Company made
an appraisal on December A, 1856,
and an estimate sound value of
$157 800 for the buildings.
2-Toilet facilities are sufficient
and the main building contains
CISHL LOllCIO.
3-Parking is available for 43
autos. Ten cars can be parked in
front of the buildings, % cars in
the rear, and there is room on the
East side of the brick building for
at least 10 cars. The black top is
in good condition and the parking
stalls in the rear have concrete
curbings.
4-Fluodescent lig ht fixtures
are existing throughout the build
ings.
partitions are temporary and
can be easily moved.
6-Both buildings are complete
ly sprinklered and system is in
good condition. This will make
low insurance rate possible.
Plumbing is installed for
drinking fountains.
S-Five fireproof vaults are in
the building fer safekeeping of
valuable papers.
9-In regards to location the
committee wishes to point out the
approaches to the buildings. Citi-