12/12/88 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DEC -. MBE �: 12, 1) 8 8 APPROVE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS: - TWO (2) SIGNALS ON PORTAGE AVENUE - MIAMI/JACKSON, IRONWOOD/EWING Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, submitted to the Board Right -Of -Way Certifications for the above referred o projects to be sent to the Indiana Department of Highways ver fying that no additional right-of-way was required for these p2jects. It was noted that these Right -Of -Way Certifications are required as these projects are being programmed for participation�in Federal Aid with respect to construction costs. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Certifications as submitted were approved and executed. APPROVE REQUEST OF SOUTH GATEWAY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION TO PLACE TRASH RECEPTACLES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ALONG MICHIGAN AND MAIN STREETS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on October 31, 1988 and recommend approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE, INC. TO CONDUCT ANNUAL MARCH - JANUARY 23, 1989 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on November 28, 1988 and recommend approval. It was noted that all participants must stay on the sidewalks and obey all traffic regulations. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. REQUEST OF THOMPSON ART STUDIOS, INC. FOR 15-MINUTE PASSENGER LOADING ZONE AT 115 SOUTH WILLIAM STREET - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Pam Klebosits, Office Manager, Thompson Art Studios, Inc., 115 South William Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested that a 15-minute passenger loading zone be established in front of their building at 115 South William Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION APPLICATIONS Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation of the Affirmative Action Review Committee was accepted and the following applicants were approved as qualified City bidders: 1. Hale Corporation, d/b/a Business Communication Center 2. Muszynski Insurance Agency APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczyski, seconded by Ms_ Humphreys and carried, the following four (4) traffic control devices were approved: 1. NEW INSTALLATION - STOP SIGN St. Joseph and Farnamen