09/23/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1986 Cu APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. John W. Ferguson, Executive Director, St. Joseph County Job Training Program submitted two (2) lists containing one hundred sixty-eight (168) claims and recommended approval. Additionally, Deputy City Controller Carol M. Sanders submitted Claim Docket No. 024993 through Claim Docket No. 025682 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the claims were approved and the reports as submitted were filed. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FILING OF PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF 800-1200 BLOCKS OF WEST NAPIER STREET TO REPAIR AND PAVE STREETS OF SAID BLOCKS Mr. Silas West, 812 West Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board a Petition signed by the residents of the 800, 900, 1000, and 1200 blocks of West Napier Street requesting the repair, upgrading and paving of streets in said blocks of West Napier Street. Mr. West stated that this is not the first time the residents have come to the Board with this request. Last year residents were told the City ran out of money to do this type of work and residents now request that something be done immediately to correct the condition of the streets in the area referred to above. He further stated that the manholes in the street have dropped three (3) to four (4) inches and are a hazard to vehicles. Mr. West additionally informed the Board that the Contractor hired by the City to do curb and sidewalk repair work in the area did a good job and finished the project approximately two (2) weeks ago. However, they did not remove the excess concrete and the youth of the neighborhood have been throwing the pieces of concrete left behind by the Contractor. Mr. Joseph J. Pluta, Director, Division of Engineering, was present and advised that he will contact the Contractor and advise him of the problem with excess concrete remaining at the site. Further, Mr. West stated that on September 22, 1986, lightning struck the tree located on the treelawn area in front of his residence and a large limb is lying on the sidewalk. He inquired whose responsibility it was to remove the limb. Ms. Barnard advised Mr. West that even through the treelawn area is considered public right-of-way, it is the property owner's responsibility to maintain and therefore it is his responsibility to see that the limb is removed and that the tree does not create a hazardous condition to pedestrians. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Petition as submitted was referred to the Engineering Department and the Department of Economic Development for review and consideration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:57 a.m. KA, A d ___0 Katherine G. Barnard Michael L. Vance ATT ST: Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk