05/06/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 1986 are concerned with the amount of vehicular traffic utilizing the proposed alley to be vacated as it relates to the safety of the children in the neighborhood. Therefore, they are requesting that the alley be vacated as it is a useless alley. Mr. Johnson stated that the alley separates his property from that of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Church. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed alley vacation, and no written objections having been filed with the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. In response to a question from Mr. Vance, Mr. Johnson advised . that his property is across from the Church property, with those lots being Lot #25 and Lot #26. Mr. Johnson further stated that should the north/south alley be vacated, it would dead-end into the east/west alley. Ms. Barnard inquired if all the individuals listed on the Vacation Petition were contacted because signatures did not appear by each name that was typed on the Petition form. Mr. Johnson advised that the Jehovah Witness Church was contacting the residents affected by this proposed vacation and it is his understanding that a couple residents want access to the back of their houses. Mr. Leszczynski stated that he would like to take an additional week to review this proposed alley vacation in order that the Board can make a site visit of the proposed alley to be vacated and speak to affected property owners. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Board's recommendation regarding this proposed alley vacation was tabled for one (1) week with a decision to be made at the Board meeting to be held on May 13, 1986. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT The following Community Development Contract was presented to the Board for approval: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION SURVEY RECORDS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY The targeted goal for this activity is to update the Historic Sites and Structure Inventory and transfer the inventory information onto state forms. The update will include more thorough information as well as additional photographs. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $2,340.00 Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above Contract was approved and executed. APPROVE Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to Resolution No. 9-1985, establishing policies and fees for foot races and similar events, adopted by the Board of Public Works on March 4, 1985, the sponsor of the following event has fulfilled resolution requirements and the appropriate Agreement is being presented to the Board at this time: 16th Annual River Run May 10, 1986 It was noted that on April 30, 1986, the Board of Public Works approved the request to conduct this event. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. 1 1