07/28/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

Home Browse Search

IAL REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 1987 Mr. Frank Kuminecz, 1534 South Nash Street, addressed the Board and advised that his records indicate that Bud's did not have a license in 1985 but did have one in 1986. He further advised that he has been calling the Deputy Controller's office several times regarding this matter. Mr. Kuminecz further stated that he continues to send letters to the Department of Code Enforcement regarding violations in the area as well as photographs of the violations. Mrs. DeClercq acknowledged receipt of the letters and stated that her office continues to work to resolve the problems described. She again reiterated that the problem at 307 Calvert will be resolved in court and evidence from the residents is needed. She further stated that she will advise the Rum Village Neighborhood Association of the court date set regarding this matter. Mr. Kuminecz stated that the Board is not aware of the pressure the Association is under regarding these problems. He stated that they publish a newsletter three (3) times a year to keep the residents updated butproblemsin the area are mounting. He asked that the Board please take their concerns seriously. A resident of the area and member of the Association inquired of the Board the policy utilized in selecting alleys to be paved. She stated that an alley in the Rum Village area utilized by two households is in much better condition than the alley near her home utilized by eighteen (18) households. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Association provided a list of alleys in need of repair in her area and she should discuss this with Mr. Gerschoffer. This same resident also inquired of Mrs. DeClercq why the Hearing Officer acted as he did in a recent Hearing in regards to a particular property in the area. Mrs. DeClercq summarized for her the events that occurred at a recent Code Enforcement Hearing regarding the properties which were of concern to her. As the result of some confusion regarding whose responsibility it is to repair damaged curbs, Mr. Leszczynski advised Mr. Niedbalski that the repair of curbs is the property owners responsibility. If the resident feels that the curb was damaged through the fault of the City, the resident may file a claim with the City Attorney's office and the Claims Review Committee will review the matter. In response to Mr. Niedbalski's statement that a former City employee alleges that the City did repair the curb in front of his residence, Mr. Leszczynski stated that that was not true. In response to allegations made by those present that the premises of Bud's Wrecker does not meet code requirements, Mrs. DeClercq advised that should Bud's Wrecker not come into compliance, the Deputy Controller's office will advise her department and citations will be issued until the violations are corrected. She noted that each citation carries a $25.00 fine. Further, premises are inspected for electrical, building, fencing and fire code violations and must meet all requirements. At this time, it appears that all requirements have been met except those of the Department of Code Enforcement. As residents disagreed that the buildings' electrical system was adequate, they were advised that the Fire Department inspection report is on file in the Deputy Controller's office. As residents also seemed to disagree on what type of business Bud's Wrecker Service was conducting, Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar advised that the City was not issuing a junk yard license but a repair service. As residents present contend that Bud's Wrecker is a junk or scrap yard operation, they inquired who decides what type of operation is being conducted and what type of license is appropriate.