04/25/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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11. 5 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1977 PUBLIC HEARING VACATION RESOLU^lION NO. 3439 - RESOLUTION CONFIP14ED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3439 for the vacation of the first east -west alley north of LaSalle Avenue from the east right-of-way line of Hill Street, east to the first north -south alley east of Hill Street between Hill and St. Louis Streets situated between Lots 124 and 123, Part of Original Town of Lowell. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be'sufficient. Mr. Sam Cossman, petitioner, was present. Mr. Cossman advised the Board that he is the owner of the Ili -Speed Auto Wash and owns the property on both. sides of the alley to be vacated. _Mr. Cossman said he would like to expand his business and that is the purpose for requesting the vacation. Mr. Mullen inquired about the zoning of the property and Mr. Cossman said the property is zoned Commercial. Mr. McMahon noted that the Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on the vacation petition and referred it favorably to the Board of Public Works. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed. Upon notion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board confirmed Vacation Resolution NO. 3439 and referred'it to the Department of Engineering for preparation of an Assessment Roll. PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARI14G APPROPRIATION OF $12,180 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAPSS TO BE AD-II14ISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT A14D TRAINING This was the date set for a public hearing on AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,180 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AIM TRAINING. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that the ordinance has been filed with the Common Council and set for public hearing by that body on Play 9, 1977. Mr. McMahon reported that, in accordance with guidelines forrlulated for such appropriations, information about this public hearing has been forwarded to the following senior citizens groups, with the request that the information be posted for the information of members: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Service Center, Harvest House Centers, Howard Park Senior Citizens' Center, R.E.A.L. Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizens' Group of LaSalle Park. There was no one present- who wished to speak on the matter and no written comments were filed with the Board. Upon motion r.lade by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the inforr•iation was filed and will be transmitted to the Common Council, along with the minutes of this meeting. REQUEST FOR CITY WATER IN PORTAGE GARDENS AREA FILED Gary Richert, 56201 Mayflower Road, was present and advised the Board that he owns three lots in the Portage Gardens area. Sewers were constructed in the area and Mr. Richert said he was requesting that water be provided for the area. Mr. Richert said the area was annexed and the property owners are taxpayers and should have water. Mr. McMahon noted that a petition from a property owner is usually requested to initiate any proceedings and he asked that Mr. Richert submit a petition to the Board. Mr. Richert agreed to do so. Mr. Richert also called attention to the need for street lights at the intersection of Mayflower with Packard, Colfax and Olds Avenue. He said the area is very dark and lights would help reduce vandalism. Mr. McMahon noted that because of the limited funds available, lighting installations have had to be reduced but requests are being filed chronologically and will be handled as funds become available. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the request for city water be referred to the Bureau of Design and Administration and the request for street lights be referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recormiendation.