02/14/00 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2000 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2000. The meeting was called to order by Board President M. Catherine Roemer, with Mr. Carl Littrell present. Ms. Michelle Engel, Board Attorney, was also present. AGENDA CHANGES Ms. Roemer advised the Board that the following item should be deleted from the agenda: Item 6 - Request to Use City Buildings APPROVE FEBRUARY 7, 2000 MEETING MINUTES Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, and seconded by Ms. Roemer, the February 7, 2000 minutes were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - CHERYL COPELIN-SZYNSKI Ms. Roemer advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning Cheryl Copelin-Szynski's application for a massage establishment at 1733 North Ironwood. The Board received favorable recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments and Building Commissioner. There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing was closed. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the license was approved. PUBLIC HEARING - BETH HAMILTON Ms. Roemer advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning Beth Hamilton's application for a massage establishment at 224 West Colfax. The Board received favorable recommendations from the Police and Building Commissioner, but unfavorable recommendation from Fire Department. Ms. Hamilton was present, and spoke on her behalf. She explained that her establishment will be a day spa, with five licensed massage therapists. Ms. Hamilton also said that she has worked in the business for 20 years, and has a cosmetology license. Mr. Prawat was also present, and had spoken with Ms. Hamilton prior to the Public Hearing. He reversed his unfavorable recommendation, contingent upon completion ofthe establishment's building in accordance with fire codes. Ms. Hamilton added that the building should be complete soon, since her planned opening date is March 1, 2000. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell and seconded by Ms. Roemer, the massage license was approved, contingent upon valid occupancy permit from the City. APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - TWO SINGLE AXLE LIGHTNING LOADERS In a memorandum to the Board, Matthew L. Chlebowshi, Director of Central Services, requested permission to advertise for the sale of bids for the above referenced equipment. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request was approved. Funding source for this equipment is Sewage Works. APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES Ms. Roemer advised that the Board is in receipt of a proposal for the above services, between Shilts, Graves & Associates, Inc. and the City of South Bend. Services to be provided include exploration of the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions in the former Hardee's Restaurant space on the southwest corner of Main Street and Jefferson Street, and assessment of how the soil and groundwater conditions will affect foundations and construction of the surfaces. Ms. Roemer noted that the estimated cost of the project is $2,170.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the proposal was approved and executed. Funding for this project is the Section 108 Funding.