06/21/99 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 1999 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 1999, by Board President James R Caldwell, with Mr. Lewis N. Powell present. Board Member M. Catherine Roemer was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel. AGENDA ITEMS ADDEDATEM TABLED Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following items were added/tabled: - Add Request to Close Street - Habitat for Humanity - Add Request to Close Street - Public Auction - Mayflower Circle - Table Bid Award for Laurel Road -Table Construction Management Services Agreement - Leighton Plaza. - CDM, Inc. - Table Resolution No. 28-1999 - Disposal of City -Owned Property APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on June 14, 1999, were approved. DENY APPEAL FOR TAXI CAB DRIVER'S LICENSE - WILLIAM COX Mr. Caldwell stated that this was the date set for the appeal for a taxi cab driver's license, as requested by Mr. William Cox, 1113 Lindsey, South Bend, Indiana. The Department of Administration and Finance denied the license on May 17, 1999. Mr. Cox was present, and stated that he is currently in search of a job. Mr. Cox stated the reasons for the denial were based on his old criminal history, and that the records were not true. Mr. Caldwell stated that based on findings from the South Bend Police Department, from 1974 through 1992, there were many arrests and eventual dispositions, including robbery, theft, burglary, escape and flight, and driving while suspended. Mr. Cox stated that he has had no additional arrests since 1992, and affirmed to the Board that he was not a criminal and has not harmed anyone. Additionally, Mr. Cox stated that he had been employed at Gates Chevy Worlds for six to seven months, and prior to that, was employed at other auto dealers and in construction. He stated that he has been married for fifteen years, and has several children which he has raised. Ms. Ann Carol Nash, Assistant City Attorney, was present, and stated that Mr. Cox has a history of ten arrests. His submitted application is false and incomplete, and he gave no references for his personality. Mr. Cox indicated hewas employed at Gates Chevy World, and no other information of other employment. Ms. Nash stated that Mr. Cox was not truthful of his criminal history. The Legal Department has grave concerns of his truthfulness, and therefore, recommends denial. Mr. Caldwell stated that when Mr. Cox filled out the application on May 10, 1999, he did not indicate any criminal history. Mr. Cox replied that this was not deliberate, and it does not make him a bad person. Mr. Cox stated that this was an oversight in completing the application. Mr. Caldwell asked if there were any other persons wishing to speak on Mr. Cox' behalf, and there were none. Mr. Caldwell stated that a taxi cab driver deals with the South Bend community on a regular basis, and truthfulness is very important in transporting the public. The Board of Public Works has an obligation to make sure that taxi drivers are dependable, responsible and honest. Mr. Cox was not honest in completing his application, and has a lengthy criminal history through 1992. Mr. Cox stated that there are many criminals who are driving cabs in South Bend. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request for a taxi cab driver license as submitted by Mr. Cox be denied. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried. OPENING OF BIDS - STREET MATERIALS - AGGREGATES - PROJECT NO 99-30 This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to materials. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: