12/19/83 Board of Public Works Minutes

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d. REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1983 APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO:REJECT"BID FOR NON-COMPLIANCE (FIRE DEPARTMENT TURN OUT COATS) Mr. Leszczynski recommended that the bid submitted on December 12, 1983, by the Safety Corporation, 2716 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana for Fire Department Turn Out Coats be rejected because the Non-Collusion.Affidavit was not signed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bid of the Safety Corporation was rejected. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY PEDDLERS LICENSE In a letter to the Board., Mr. Joseph E. Kernan, City Controller, submitted his recommendation for denial of the Peddler's License application of Mr. Ralph H. Miles, P.O. Box 3028, South Bend, Indiana. The recommendation for denial is based on the Police Department's investigation and subsequent recom- mendation for denial because incomplete information was provided on the application. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, Mr. Kernan's recommendation to deny the license was approved. Mr. Kernan abstained from voting. It was noted that the above referred to applicant will be notified of the denial and given the opportunity to request a public hearing on the matter. REQUEST TO HAVE CURB PAINTED BLUE FOR HANDICAPPED PERSON REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Harold Johnson, 723 Pierce Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested that the curb in front of his home be designated a handicapped parking space because of the arthritic condition of his wife. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PANZICA CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO OCCUPY AN ALLEY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO SPIN -CAST PLASTICS. INC. Mr. Leszczynski advised that Panzica Construction, Inc. has requested an extension of time to occupy the eastern half of the 20 foot east/west alley which connects College and Brookfield Streets. It was noted that the Board, on December 5, 1983, approved their request to occupy the alley until December 20, 1983 and that a $1,000,000.00 Certificate of Insurance naming the 'City as an additional insured was provided at that time. At this time, Panzica Construction`has indicated that due to weather delays, an extension of five working days to finish the north wall is needed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above extension was approved subject to Panzica Construction providing an amended Certificate of Insurance covering this additional time period. PETITION TO OPEN CAMDEN STREET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WESTERN AVENUE TO WESTERN AVENUE REFERRED Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Lester Townsend, 1244 Sorin Street, South. Bend, Indiana, on behalf of the members of the New Salem Baptist Church, 141 South Camden Street, South Bend, and residents of the immediate area of the church, has submitted a Petition requesting the opening of Camden Street on the north side of Western to Western Avenue. Mr. Townsend was present at the meeting and advised that having Camden Street closed is an inconvenience to.the church for funerals and out-of-town visitors because individuals wishing to visit the New Salem Baptist Church must go several blocks out of the way to reach it. An additional