12/19/88 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1988 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Board of Public Works considers the lease by and between it and the South Bend Redevelopment Department, by its Redevelopment Commission, approved by the Board of Public Works on December 31, 1984, is hereby terminated. SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John Leszczynski, President s/Patricia DeClercq s/Katherine Humphreys ATTEST s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT INTERSECTION OF PORTAGE AND ELWOOD - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Leonard L. Luther advised that his business, State Farm Insurance, 1402 Portage Avenue is located on the corner of Portage and Elwood. Mr. Luther further advised that he has had his business at this location for several years and during this time, has seen many accidents. With the increase of business on Portage Avenue, and the heavy flow of cars, Mr. Luther stated that he believes that there is a great need for traffic lights at this corner. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following two (2) traffic control devices were approved: 1. REMOVAL OF 1 HOUR PARKING REVISED TO NO PARKING 211 West Washington (2 spaces) 2. NEW INSTALLATION - 15 MINUTE LOADING ZONE 800 Block South Michigan Street New Center for Homeless AWARD PROPOSAL - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN Mr. Leszczynski advised that Ms. Katherine Humphreys, Director, Administration and Finance, submitted to the Board an analysis of the Cafeteria Plan Proposals which were submitted to the Board on April 18, 1988 and recommends at this time that Lincoln National Administration Service be awarded the contract subject to legal review. Mayor Joseph Kernan was present and thanked Ms. Humphreys for coordinating the effort of reviewing the Proposals and working with Crowe Chizek and Company who is assisting in evaluating the Proposals received. Mayor Kernan stated that the award of this Proposal allows the City to implement a plan that will benefit City employees who will be able to utilize their pre-tax dollars for expenses such as dental, vision, medical and child care costs. Ms. Humphreys stated that it is anticipated that the plan could be in place in approximately ninety (90) days. She further stated that an employee education package will be implemented regarding this plan. Ms. Humphreys and Mayor Kernan continued to answer questions posed by the news media regarding the plan and