10/25/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1976 REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOTS The Board received a request to purchase the city -owned lot at 937 W. LaSalle Street from Henry and Gracie Jenkins. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Department of Engineering, Redevelopment and Parks to determine if the lot should be retained for any purpose. A request was received from Attorney Stanley Gilbert, on behalf of Copco Steel and Engineering Company, to purchase any real estate acquired by the City for the Donmoyer Street Extension which was not used in that project. Mr. Farrand made a motion that the Board file the report and refer it to the Department of Engineering for the preparation of a drawing indicating the dimensions of any excess property and a recommendation as to its possible sale. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and,it carried. RIVER BEND PLAZA APPLICATIONS APPROVED COIZDITIO14ALLY Ronald Bock, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted to the.Board applications for booths on the Plaza in connection with the Christmas Festival on November 20, along with his favorable recommendation: A. Delta Theta Chi Sorority - Food Booth B. Davey Dewalt —Handicraft Booth C. Rosemary Pastor and Mrs. P. Diltz - Handicraft Booth D. Trinity Grace United Methodist Church - Food Booth E. Vietnamese Mutual Help Association - Food and Craft Booth Mr. Farrand noted that the Food Booths will need to file Liability Insurance Certificates and to purchase vending licenses and the handicraft booths will need vending licenses and insurance if they are not selling articles they have made. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the applications were approved subject to the applicants securing the necessary vending licenses and filing liability insurance where necessary. APPROVAL OF TITLE SHEET - IP.ELAND WOODS SUBDIVISION The title sheet approving the plans -for sewers and streets in the Ireland Woods Subdivision was submitted to the Board.. Mr.. Farrand noted that this subdivision is located North of Ireland Road and West of Ironwood. Plans for the project have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. The improvements will be made at the expense of the developer and are subject to City inspection. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board signed the title sheet approving the plans for Ireland Woods Subdivision. BONDS APPROVED Ray S— Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that he had reviewed contractor's bonds for George L. Riege, Roscoe Bailey and the Ford Music and Vending Company. The bonds are properly executed and Mr. Andrysiak recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bonds were approved and filed with the Board. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period of October 18 through 22 was received. The report indicated five outages. Upon motion made by IZr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed.