08/20/84 Board of Public Works Minutes

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330 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 about emergency vehicles having to back -out in order to get out of the alley. In conclusion, she stated that no good purpose would be served in vacating the proposed alley. Ms. Dorothy Berndt, 730 Bronson Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the residents use the alley for placing their cars behind their properties and the closing of the alley would make it very difficult for them, especially in the winter. Mrs. James Foster, 639 1/2 River Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, voiced her concerns about the use of the alley by the trash trucks should the alley be vacated and further stated that the people of the area do use the alley frequently. Councilwoman Ann Puzzello addressed the Board and advised that she would like to see the Board do what's best for the greatest number of people and in this case residents will be "locked in" and the alley will be too tight. Further, there is a parking problem on Bronson Street which would complicate use of the Bronson Street alley. Mr. Robert C. Wade, 655 River Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, was present and advised the Board that because of the illegal parking on Bronson Street, the closing of this alley would be an incon- venience for the residents of the area and he objects to the vacation. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed alley vacation, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Mr. Hill stated that in light of the comments heard today, the recommendations of the various departments, the diagram and survey submitted to the Board and the current photograph supplied by Mrs. Beck, it is his recommendation that the Board make a site inspection, look at the situation, and hold on making a decision until that can be done. Further, he recommended that this public hearing be continued until Monday, August 27, 1984 in order to give the Board an opportunity to look at the alley and actually view it firsthand. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was continued until August 27, 1984, in order to give Board members an opportunity to conduct a site inspection of the proposed alley to be vacated. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION - APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE OPERATION OF TAXICABS Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on applications for Certificates of Public Con- venience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs received from the following individuals: Walter E. Jones d/b/a Allied Cab Company 1608 North Sheridan Avenue South Bend, Indiana (Formerly associated with Roseland Cab Company) Roger D. Woods. d/b/a Roseland Cab Company 1410 Viking Drive South Bend, Indiana It was noted that in accordance with requirements of the South Bend Municipal Code Section regarding licensing of TaxiCab Companies, Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News and all current holders of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date.