05/02/88 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1988 REQUEST OF DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY TO CLOSE KEMBLE AVENUE IN CONJUNCTION WITH HEALTH FAIR - MAY 21, 1988 - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Richard E. Strutner, Lieutenant Commander, Department of the Navy, Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center, 1901 South Kemble Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the Reserve is sponsoring a one (1) day Health Fair on May 21, 1988 at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, 1901 South Kemble Avenue. During the Fair, a Fitness Duel will be conducted which will involve teams from local businesses, community organizations and governmental agencies, each competing in a series of five (5) events. For one (1) of the events, the Gourney Race, it will be necessary to have a small portion of Kemble Avenue, between Donald and Calvert Streets closed from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST OF ERSKINE PLAZA TO ERECT SIGN IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY In a letter to the Board, Mr. Robert E. Dunbar, Jr., Development Director, Cressy and Everett, P.O. Box 4666, 227 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted a request for the placement of an island and pylon sign to be located at High Street and Ireland Road. Mr. Dunbar submitted with the request plans and specifications for the island and pylon sign to be located in the public right-of-way. Mr. Leszczynski advised that Erskine Plaza Associates have also submitted a Certificate of Insurance covering this installation. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the installation of the above referred to island and pylon sign was approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF WEST WASHINGTON CHAPIN REVITALIZATION PROJECT TO SPONSOR A MARCH AGAINST CRIME - JUNE 4, 1988 Mr. Leszczynski advised that various City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on April 4, 1988 and recommend approval. It was noted that the original request indicated that the March would take place on May 7, 1988 but that date has been changed to June 4, 1988. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY CHAPTER OF NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT INTERSECTION SOLICITATIONS - MAY 7, 1988 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on April 4, 1988 and recommend approval. It was noted that the Police Department Traffic Division advised that solici- tators must stay on the sidewalks as no street solicitations are allowed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPRO CORVI UEST OF ST. ADALBERT`S PARI N - JULY 10. 1988 '0 CONDUCT ANNUAL Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded and carried, the Board of Public Works accepted tion of the various City departments and bureaus above referred to request which was submitted to April 11, 1988. by Mrs. DeClercq the recommenda- and approved the the Board on