08/19/91 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 3991 She noted that the closing of Cedar Street cuts off through traffic to Hill and downtown and the residents of the area are concerned and so is she. Mr. Hambling stated that meetings have been held with area residents that would be affected. Mr. Humphrey stated that he was not advised of such a meeting and Councilman Puzzelo stated that she also was not invited. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of recommendations from the Engineering Department and the Area Plan Commission that this Petition be denied. They have raised concerns with the Petition as presented based on the width of Cedar Street and the amount of traffic which utilizes this street. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Department of Economic Development had no objections to the closing of this street Mr. Leszczynski stated that given the recommendations received the Board would have to consider recommending denial of the Vacation Petition at this time, or could table the matter until the hospital has a chance to meet with the neighborhood residents and groups and work something out. Mr. Leszczynski noted that -the Engineering Department has done some traffic analysis and he recommended that the hospital sit down with the City's Engineering Department and the Area Plan Commission to discuss this vacation and to see if something can be worked out to alleviate the concerns raised by these departments. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that this matter be tabled until the Board receives notification from the Petitioner that they are prepared to present their findings to the Board concerning the alleviation of some of the problems and concerns voiced by the Engineering Department and the Area Plan Commission after meetings with these departments and affected residents. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Leszczynski advised that Pro Care Services, 2001 Clover Road, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final) indicating that the Contract amount be increased by $8,120.86 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $52,728.86. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - DOWNTOWN SIGNALIZATION PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Engineering Department and Trans Tech Electric, 4601 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, have submitted a Change Order for the above referred to project indicating an increase of $3,358.00 for filling of an underground vault and exploratory conduit investigation. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Change Order be approved as submitted. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AGREEMENT - CTI TELECOMMUNICATIONINC. - LONG DISTANCE SERVICE Mr. Kenneth Brandy, Deputy Controller's Office, submitted to the Board an Agreement as received from CTI Telecommunications, Inc., 111-Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Indiana, in regards to the City's long distance services. Ms. Humphreys noted that the City will retain the services of CTI Telecommunications until such time as the City seeks proposals to update the centrex and long distance services of the City. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.