10/26/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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106 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1981 APPROVE WAIVER OF RIGHT TO OBJECT TO CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS (MONROE-SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREA) Mr. Hill explained that the Redevelopment Department was in the. process of acquiring properties within the Monroe -Sample Develop- ment Area, one of which was located at 710 Marietta Street. He stated that the property was currently owned by the county and the city held a mechanic's lien on the property in the amount of $578.06. He advised that the county and the city were being asked to sign a waiver of its right to object to the taking of the property through condemnation proceedings. He noted that the county had already approved the waiver. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded<'by Mr. Hill and carried, the waiver was approved. APPROVED LEAF BURNING PROHIBITS BURNING IN THE STREETS - OCTOBER 15 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 Mr. Leszczynski stated that the city presently had an ordinance which allowed the burning of leaves in the city from October 15 through November 15 in approved containers. He advised that the burning of leaves on the city streets was prohibited and numerous violations have occurred since the leaf burning became effective on October 15th. He stated that burning in the streets causes the burning up of petroleum in the asphalt and slurry seal which results in the pavement crumbling and breaking up. Mr. Hill stated that the ordinance allowing the burning mandates that proper containers be used for the burning. He also stated that another city ordinance prohibits the placement of debris into the streets. He also stated that numerous calls were made to the Fire Department over the weekend and several street fires were put out. Mr. Hill stated that the Fire Department will made a report to the City Attorney's Office of any fires they are called upon to put out which occur in the street. In addition, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement crews will be asked to file reports of any violations they observe. Said reports will be followed through as with any other ordinance violation by the City Attorney's Office, according to Mr. Hill. He stated that past practice has merely been a warning to the property owner and the Fire Department has been called upon to put the fire out. APPROVE CITY EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 1982 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following city employee holiday schedule for 1982 was approved: New Year's Day Lincoln's Birthday Good Friday Primary Election Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Election Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Friday, January 1, 1982 Friday, February 12, 1982 Friday, April 9, 1982 Tuesday, May 4,, 1982 Monday,.May 31, 1982 Monday, July 5, 1982 Monday, September 6, 1982 Tuesday, November 2, 1982 Thursday, November 11, 1982 Thursday, November 25, 1982 Friday, November 26, 1982 Friday, December 24, 1982 Monday, December 27, 1982 Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted a favorable recommendation for the installa- tion of the following traffic control devices: