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Ohio University Record, Meeting

Athens, Ohio
Office of the President
June 3, 1930
10:00 A.M.

Pursuant to notice by President Bryan, a joint meeting of the Building Committee and the Finance Committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees was held in the President's office. The following members were present: Bush,Biddle, Jones, Wood and President Bryan. There were also present the following: State Architetc T. Ralph Ridley, Mr. C.G. Thomas of the firm of Howell & Thomas and Prof. L.J. Addicott.

The report of State Architect Ridley relative to the bids received for the
construction of the new Library Building was read. His report coincided with the report of Howell & Thomas, made to him. The joint recommendation as made by the two firms was as follows:

On the general contract, Hawkins Construction Company, Newark, Ohio, $154,795.00 omitting for the present the two Alternates 8 and 9 calling for finished floors in the amounts of $4700 and $5100 respectively, and Alternate 18 for all mill work in the amount of $9500, was the lowest bidder and it was recommended that they be awarded the contract.

It was moved by Biddle, seconded by Jones that the Director of Public Works be requested to enter into a contract with the Hawkins Construction Company for the above named amount. The motion was duly passed.

The Architect recommended that Samuel A. Esswein Plumbing and Heating Company of Columbus, Ohio be awarded the contract for the combined heating and plumbing for a total contract price of $40,552 including suggested Alternates.

It was moved by Wood, seconded by Biddle that the Director of Public Works be requested to enter into a contract with the Samuel A. Esswein Plumbing & Heating Company for the above named amount. The motion was duly passed.

The Architect recommended that the Electric Power Equipment Company of Columbus, Ohio be awarded the contract for electric wiring and equipment for a total contract price including alternates and addendum, of $19,425.

It was moved by Biddle, seconded by Jones that the Director of Public Works
be requested to enter into a contract with the Electric Power & Equipment Company for the above named amount. The motion was duly passed.

It was moved by Biddle, seconded by Wood that the Architect be instructed to
develop plans for putting a reinforced floor on the contemplated ground floor instead of placing the floor directly on the dirt. The motion was duly passed.

It was moved by Biddle, seconded by Wood that the Architect investigate and
develop plans for the use of glazed brick in the stack room. The motion was duly passed.

The meeting was adjourned.

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