06/16/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1987 collection vehicle on Wenger Street. In his letter to Mr. Swinson of May llth, Mr. Vance informed him that if the violations continued, he would recommend that that Board revoke the license previously issued on April 28, 1987. As Mr. Vance has been informed by the Department of Code Enforcement that in fact those violations are continuing, it is his recommendation at this time that the license be revoked and a Public Hearing regarding said revocation be set for 9:30 a.m., June 23, 1987. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Swinson that a Public Hearing has been set for June 23, 1987 regarding the revocation of his license. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - CAR WASHES FOR CITY VEHICLES In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Charles T. Hurley requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for car washes for City vehicles. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the request was approved. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 1233 WESTERN AVENUE - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Gary L. Glassburn, 52399 Oakland Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, indicated that he is interested in purchasing the City -owned property at 1233 Western Avenue. Mr. Glassburn stated that because of the speculated purchase of the adjacent property at 1237 Western Avenue, the property at 1233 Western Avenue could be utilized by him. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City need retain the lot for any reason. REQUEST TO CLOSE '1700 BLOCK EAST WAYNE STREET FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY AND PARADE - JULY 4, 1987 - REFERRED Ms. Elizabeth Creary, 1720 East Wayne Street, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of her neighbors, requested that Wayne Street, between Esther and Greenlawn Avenue, be closed on Saturday, July 4, 1987 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a block party and parade. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE OFF ALLEY ADJACENT TO 515 E. JEFFERSON FOR HOG ROAST ANNIVERSARY PARTY - JUNE 20, 1987 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Richard L. Swiental, President, Parkview Tavern, Inc., has requested that the alley adjacent to the Parkview Tavern at 515 East Jefferson Boulevard, be closed in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Hog Roast Anniversary Party from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 1987. Mr. Vance stated that because the closing is requested for this weekend and because the various City departments and bureaus have not yet had the opportunity to review this request and provide a recommenda- tion, he would like to make a motion that the request be approved subject to favorable recommendations being received from the various City departments and bureaus who typically review these types of requests. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion and it carried. -