11/26/85 Board of Public Works Minutes

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�63 0 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1985 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 1985, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Ms. Katherine G. Barnard and Mr. Michael L. Vance present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the matter of hosting a Super Run II - America's Race in 1986 was added to the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski, and carried, the minutes of the November 19, 1985 regular meeting of the Board were approved. OPENING AND AWARD OF BID - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 1032 DE MAUDE Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of City -owned property at 1032 DeMaude. Mr. Leszczynski further advised that the property has an appraisal value of $370.00. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bid was received: MR. CHARLES S. LEONE BID: $225.00 1081 Woodward South Bend, Indiana Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the bid of Mr. Charles S. Leone in the amount of $225.00 was accepted and the matter referred to the City Attorney's office for the drafting of the appropriate Purchase Agreement. PUBLIC HEARING AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - ALLEY VACATION: 1ST N/S ALLEY W. OF LAUREL ST. RUNNING N. FROM WESTERN AVENUE TO NAPIER STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on a proposed alley vacation described as the 1st north/south alley west of Laurel Street, running North from Western Avenue to Napier Street, excepting the intersecting east/west 14' alley for a distance of 243.56 feet more or less, all being on Willets Subdivision B.O.L. 89 and Deardoffs Subdivision of B.O.L. 90 and lying between lots 1 and 10 and lots 6 and 15 respectively. It was noted that this Public Hearing is being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the Vacation Petition filed by Mr. Carter Buchanan, 121 North Wellington Street, South Bend, Indiana. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed alley to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. In response to a question from South Bend Tribune Reporter James Wensits concerning the purpose of the vacation, Mr. Leszczynski and Ms. Barnard advised that the purpose of the vacation was to join lots on the west and east side of the alley, which are owned by the same individual, so they can be improved, cleaned and kept free of trash and junk vehicles. Mr. Leszczynski advised that favorable comments have been received from the Engineering Department, Area Plan Commission and the Community Development Department concerning this proposed alley vacation. 1 1 1