03/15/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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234 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 1982 SECTION III. That the citizens and the Administration of the City of South Bend pledge to do everything possible to insure a success- ful and enjoyable convention for all in 1984. SECTION IV. That the Administration extends its best wishes to all its TACT friends and looks forward to again having them join us in 1984. Dated: March 15, 1982 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan ATTEST.: Barbara J. Byers, Clerk Mr. Kernan explained that the Site Selection Committee would be meeting in South Bend soon, at which time representatives of the city would make its presentation encouraging the I.A.C.T. to hold its 1984 convention in South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above resolu- tion was adopted. DESIGNATE DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT TO ORDER CLEANING OF LOTS Mrs. Katherine Barnard, Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforce- ment Office, explained that the Board's procedure in the past regarding the environmental clean-up of lots has been to approve a list of properties determined to need cleaning following proper notice to property owners to clean same. She stated that, many times, the cleaning of the lots is held up for a week because approval of the Board is needed before the clean-up crews can begin work. She asked that the Board authorize her to proceed with the cleaning of these lots in order to expedite the clean-up. She stated that she would submit to the Board for its information lists of those properties which have been cleaned the week before. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement was designated to order cleaning of these lots after giving proper notice to the property owners. APPROVE REQUESTS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - STREET DEPARTMENT TRUCK CHASSIS AND STREET MATERIALS, AND SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Mr. Sean Watt, Director of the Division of Transportation, requested permission to advertise for the purchase of two.Tandem Axle Truck Chassis and street materials for the current maintenance season. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by.Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved, with sealed bids to be received and opened by the Board on April 5, 1982. Mrs. Katherine Barnard, Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforce- ment Office, also requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately 14 abandoned vehicles, 2 of which were valued at under $100, and all of which had been towed and stored for the required period of time at the Hurwich Iron Impoundment Lot, 1610 Circle Avenue. It was noted that identification checks had been run on the vehicles for auto theft, and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved, with sealed bids to be received and opened by the Board on March 29, 1982. C1