03/17/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

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gmh REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1987 like to amend Mrs. DeClercq's motion by making a motion that in addition to utility easements, the favorable recommendation be subject to the dedication of additional public right-of-way to accommodate 20 feet of turning radii in both directions. Mrs. DeClercq seconded this Amendment to the original motion and it carried. Mr. Joseph Cira stated that he had no objections to the dedication of additional right-of-way. APPROVE POLICY ON PLACEMENT OF SIGNS Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, advised that the South Bend Municipal Code is very specific regarding where signs can be placed and as Spring approaches it is appropriate at this time to remind the community and review the requirements of the Code regarding the placement of signs. She advised those present of the following items: 1. No signs can be placed in the public right-of-way or in the tree lawn area between the curb and the sidewalk. 2. No signs are to be placed on public utility poles without approval. 3. In A -Residential zones, use of signs is strictly controlled. Signs permitted are: a. A one (1) foot by one (1) foot sign at the location of a professional office on the structure itself. b. Signs offering a property for sale by a realty company or owner. C. Temporary seasonal signs. Mrs. DeClercq recommended that the Board approve a policy which includes political yard signs, during a primary or general election campaign, under the designation of a temporary or seasonal sign. Such signage must be placed on private property and not located in the tree lawn area or on any other part of the public right-of-way. Additionally, signs placed improperly in these areas will be removed by City work crews and taken to the Street Department where they can be picked -up. She further stated that a site -distance problem exists when signs are illegally placed in the public right-of-way at intersections and corners. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above outlined Policy on Placement of Signs was approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE BOARD PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FAIR -PLAY SCOREBOARDS FOR SOLICITATION OF SPONSORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A SCOREBOARD (STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT) Mr. David Roos, Mayor's Administrative Assistant, requested that the Board authorize Board of Public Works President John E. Leszczynski to enter into an Agreement with Fair -Play Scoreboards, P.O. Box 1847, Des Moines, Iowa, to solicit sponsors for the construction and installation of a scoreboard at the Coveleski Stadium. Mr. Roos stated that this is a routine part of the construction of stadiums. In response to a question from the news media, Mr. Vance stated that the Agreement referred to above provides that discussions be held with Fair -Play Scoreboards and does not involve any money.