04/11/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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TO REGULAR MEETING APRIL 'll,' 1977 BID ADVERTISING APPROVED -,VEHICLES FOR:STREET DEPARTMENT AND BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING Mr. Mullen noted that the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance is preparing specifications for various vehicles for the Bureau of Streets and Bureau of,Vehicle Maintenance. Specifications will be available by Wednesday for legal publication on Friday. Mr. Meehan was present and said the bid advertisement will involve approximately 21 vehicles. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved bid advertising for various vehicles for the Bureau of Streets and Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, with sealed bids to be received on May 2, 1977. REQUEST FOR BAND TO PERFOR1 ON PUBLIC SIDEWALK APPROVED The Board received a request from Lynn H. Waumbach, Jr. to use the public sidewalk on Lafayette Boulevard, across from the Lafayette Building, on April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to allow a band to perform a birthday salute to Art Thompson. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request subject to the filing of the necessary liability insurance. REQUEST TO CLOSE BRONSON STREET ON APRIL 16 FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. APPROVED The Board received a request from the Thunderbird Auto Club, transmitted by Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall -Century Center., to block Bronson Street, from Plain to Lafayette, on Saturday, April 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., in connection with the Auto Club's visit to the Studebaker Historical Museum. Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the:Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted a report to the Board indicating that he had reviewed the request with Captain Sweitzer and they recommend approval, subject to requirements of the Board for filing indemnity insurance and the maintaining of a fire lane. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved1the request subject to the recommendations of Mr. Wadzinski. TRAILER APPROVED AT 1613 SIBLEY AVENUE The Board received a request from Thomas Ferguson, 1613 Sibley Avenue, to allow him to place a mobile home on his lot at 1613 Sibley Avenue. His home was damaged by fire and he would like to use the trailer to house his family while repairs are being made. John DeLee, Building Commissioner, was present and advised the Board that this would not be permitted by the zoning ordinance unless the Fergusons applied for a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. That body does not meet until the fourth Thursday of this month and would delay the start of repairs. The family is presently being housed in a motel and with relatives. Mr. DeLee noted that the Board has granted such permission in the past and he advised the Fergusons to make their request. Ile said he feels this is a legitimate request to aid in the repairing of a home and said he would work with the Fergusons to see that repairs are being made. He suggested that the Board specify some timetable for completion of the work. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Ferguson how long the repairs alight take. Mr. Ferguson said an estiraate he received was for completion in six to eight weeks. Mr. Brunner asked if the Fergusons have received an insurance settlement for repairs. Mr. Ferguson said he had a meeting today with his insurance agent and has been told he will receive the settlement. Mr. Brunner made a motion that the Board allow a mobile home to be placed on the lot at 1613 Sibley Avenue, for a period not to exceed three months, while the house at this address is being repaired for habitation. Mr. Brunner stated that any extension of time would have to be approved by the Board and would have to be for a very good reason and he asked that Mr. DeLee monitor the property while repairs are being made. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried.