03/14/88 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1988 LIM 1 1 I Mr. Leszczynski explained to Mr. Wensits that Mayor Roger Parent knew before he left office that that amount was only an estimate and that that figure was the maximum amount that could be assessed. He further explained that considerations such as delays caused by other than construction were looked at in finalizing this amount. Those considerations brought the amount down to $15,000.00 or about thirty (30) days delay. INFORMATION REGARDING PAINTING OF HOUSE NUMBERS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Mrs. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, reminded members of the Board and the news media that some time ago a group of individuals were conducting a business in South Bend which consisted of painting house numbers on curbs for a fee. That company left town after requesting permission from the City to conduct said business and being unable to comply with the restrictions set forth with the approval. Mrs. DeClercq stated that apparently another business has come to town and is using the same technique as used by the prior group of individuals which consists of taping a message on the doors of residences stating that there is a $5.00 charge for the service of painting house numbers on the curb in front of said residence. She further stated that the message on this form is a bit more forceful than the message utilized by the prior operation. Mrs. DeClercq advised that it has come to the attention of the City that in one instance the company painted the wrong house number on the curb. She stated that the name given on the message indicates that the business is being operated by J.P. Luck. She advised that the business is operating without approval by the Board of Public Works and the City will continue to look for these individuals to inform them that they must secure approval by the Board before proceeding further. Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar advised that the City is in no way endorsing what this company is doing with house numbers and that the City had no prior knowledge. He further advised that this Company has not consulted with the City regarding this matter. Mr. Bodnar indicated that if these individuals make any represen- tations to any homeonwer regarding the City's endorsement of this service, the Board strongly denies that statement. He further stated that he would recommend to homeowners that they ask the individual performing the work to show them proof of insurance before they hire them. He stated that putting the wrong house address on the curb could result in delays in receiving police and ambulance service. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m. ATT T: Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk