11/07/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 1994 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 1994, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier present. Mr. James R. Caldwell was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Bruneel. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, an Agenda item for Approval of Construction Contract was added. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on October 31, 1994, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - ELI'S BRIDAL SHOP Mr. Leszczynski noted that today was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing regarding the license application for a Transient Merchants license for Elinor L. Tyl, d/b/a Eli's Bridal Shop, 742 S. Eddy, South Bend, Indiana. It is noted that Ms. Tyl has applied for this license in order to conduct a Kris Kringle Craft Show, at Union Station, 310 W. South Street, South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday, November 27, 1994, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ms. Tyl was present, and informed the Board that this year, the craft show will consist of ninety (90) booths and one hundred fifty (150) crafters. Further, Ms. Tyl is organizing the craft show. There being no one else to address the Board concerning this matter and no written Memorandum in support of or in opposition to the issuance of the license being received, Mrs. Manier made a motion that the application be referred to the Deputy City Controller's office for issuance of a license. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried. OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) GPM PUMPER - FIRE DEPARTMENT 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: PIERCE MANUFACTURING. INC. 2600 American Drive Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 Bid was signed by Mr. Tom Frederick Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $215,038.78 - Pierce Custom Triple Combination Class "A" Fire Fighting Apparatus mounted on a Pierce Custom Chassis as per proposal. Note: If customer will pay for chassis ($108,708.13) 90 days prior to the scheduled completion date of the apparatus, deduct $4,181.08 Delivery of above "A" will be approximately 210-250 days after acceptance of contract by Pierce. The amount named in this bid is made with the understanding that same will be accepted by City of South Bend within thirty (30) days from date of same. Should acceptance be delayed beyond said period, an extension may be granted upon request, if possible. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above bid was referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation.