10/07/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1986 Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the 1986 Holiday Schedule was amended to include General Election Day November 4, 1986 as a paid holiday for City employees. APPROVE RELEASE OF RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES - (14 FT. _VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 25,26,27, & 28 OF BERNER GROVE FIRST ADDITION) It was noted that on January 27, 1986, the Common Council approved Vacation Ordinance No. 7596-86 vacating the fourteen foot (14') alley 127 feet north of Mishawaka Avenue and between Lots 25, 26, 27 and 28 of Berner Grove, subject to any and all utility easements. Submitted to the Board at this time was a Release of Rights and Easements to Construct and Maintain Facilities as requested by James A. Cook and Associates on behalf of the Southland Corporation who is involved in the construction of a 7-Eleven Store in that area. Mr. Vance made a motion that the Release of Rights and Easements to Construct and Maintain Facilities as referred to above be approved. Ms. Barnard seconded the motion and it carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following seven (7) traffic control devices were approved: 1. NEW INSTALLATION, STOP SIGN - On Longley at Wilber. (Uncontrolled "Trr) 2. NEW INSTALLATION, STOP SIGN - On Florence at Wilber. (Uncontrolled "T") 3. NEW INSTALLATION, STOP SIGN - On Wilber at Linden. (Uncontrolled "T"). 4. REMOVAL OF NO PARKING 6A-9A - 900 S. Lafayette, East side. 5. REMOVAL OF NO PARKING 6A-lP, EXCEPT SUNDAY - East side of 200 N. Hill, Colfax to LaSalle. (Requested by St. Joseph Parish). 6. REMOVAL OF ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS - 100 S. Michigan Street. (Re: Construction of Michigan Street). 7. REMOVAL OF STOP SIGN 1-WAY, REVISED TO STOP SIGN 3-WAY - Springbrook & Byron. (Requested by Traffic Department). APPROVE REQUEST OF CENTER CITY ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE - NOVEMBER 22 1986 Ms. Barnard advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the request submitted to the Board on September 23, 1986, by Center City Associates to conduct the Annual Holiday Parade on November 22, 1986 and recommend approval. It was noted that in the event that the route submitted to the Board is not feasible, an alternate route approved by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department will be utilized. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the recommendation as submitted was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTORS AND EXCAVATION BONDS Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the following Contractors and Excavation bonds be released: