10/03/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3. 1994 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 1994, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. James R. Caldwell present. Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier arrived at the meeting at 9:37 a.m. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Bruneel. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Rights to Remonstrate was added to the agenda at this time. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on September 26, 1994, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER - 90131 ST STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the day set for the Board's Public Hearing on the proposed Lease Agreement for the Neighborhood Partnership Center at 901 31 st Street. Mr. Leszczynski asked that at this time recommendations in support of or opposition to the issuance of the Lease Agreement would be heard. Mr. Phil Niswonger, 741 South 30th Street, South Bend, was present, and informed the Board that the Neighborhood Partnership, to be located at 901 S. 31 st Street in the River Park Neighborhood is an excellent opportunity to improve the reputation of River Park, maintain safety, and help River Park grow. As a River Park resident, Mr. Niswonger informed the Board that the response of the residents is favorable in executing a Partnership Center, which will benefit the neighborhood, as well as the City of South Bend. There being no one to address the Board in opposition to the Lease Agreement, Mr. Leszczynski inquired of the Board if they had any comments or discussion. Mr. Jim Caldwell informed the Board that the Neighborhood Partnership Center, to be located at 901 31 st Street is a positive effort in the River park neighborhood. There being no further discussion, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion to approve the Lease Agreement. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. OPENING OF BIDS - CLEVELAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - BENDIX TO PORTAGE - PROJECT NO. 94-48 This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. 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: WALSH & KELLY 24358 State Road 23 South Bend, Indiana 46614 Bid was signed by Douglas V. Kesler, General Manager Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Option No. 1 $125,466.40 Option No. 2 $ 72,894.90 RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION Post Office Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 Bid was signed by Eugene Yarkie, Area Manager Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted