08/08/2005 Board of Public Works Minutes

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a "7 AGENDA SESSION AUGUST 4, 2005 provided a hard surface for parking his vehicles or boats and has not been responsive to Code Enforcement's concerns regarding the current conditions. The vacation of this alley may have an adverse affect on the neighboring vacant lot that is owned by the City of South Bend, lot 36, but will help widen the lot to make it more feasible for a building to be placed on it. - Street Closure — Washington From Walnut to Cherry This item was discussed by the Board members. The Police Department recommended a time change and Customer Service requested that the street closure consist of only one block instead of two. - Application for Sidewalk Cafe Permit — The Vine Mr. Carl Littrell, Engineering, stated that the Vine has already set up their sidewalk caf6 despite the fact that their application was not approved. He attempted to talk to the manager, however she was not in. The current setup is unacceptable as the guidelines state that the equipment must be taken in at night and the barrels used as a blockade obstruct pedestrian traffic after events at the Morris Civic Center. - Safety Reports Mr. Matt Chlebowski, Central Services; Mr. Jack Dillon, Environmental Services; and Mr. Andy Wierzbicki and Mr. John Wiltrout, Water Works, presented their respective safety report. Mr. Wierzbicki and Mr. Wiltrout also presented the performance budget for Water Works. - Monthly Reports Mr. Jack Dillon, Environmental Services; and Mr. Andy Wierzbicki and Mr. John Wiltrout, Water Works, presented their respective monthly report. AWARD BIDS — WAYNE STREET PARKING GARAGE WATERPROOFING - PROJECT NO. 105-061 (BOND ISSUE) Mr. Jason Durr, Engineering, advised the board that on August 1, 2005, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Durr recommends that the Board award the contract to Structural Preservation Systems, Inc., 280 West Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, Michigan, in the amount of $68,888.00. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Inks seconded the motion, which carried. RECOMMENDATIONS Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Gilot and carried, the following block parties were approved, subject to the Police Department's comments: Name Date/Time Street Closure or Route Purpose Comments Hogan, Joyce August 6, Chalfant from Birthday Party Lynn 2005 1:00 Eddy to Arthur P.M. to 10:00 p.m. Howell, August 7, O'Brien from Birthday Party The Police Latonya 2005 — 3:00 Humboldt to Department p.m. to 6:00 Elwood recommended p.m. a Time Change. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Littrell, and carried, the following Certificate of Insurance was accepted for filing: St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, Inc. South Bend, Indiana The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other Persons who have requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.