04/25/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

Home Browse Search

REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1977 ADVERTISING APPROVED - PUBLIC.HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING APPROPRIATION Copies of an agreerent between the City of South Bend and CANCO (Child Abuse and Neglect Coordinating Organization) were submitted to the Board by City Controller Peter H. Mullen with the request that the Board schedule a public hearing on the appropriation ordinance for this agreement on May 9. An ordinance for this appropriation will be filed with the Common Council for public hearing by that body on May 23. The amount of the Agreement is $10,000 and it is Project FA-131. Upon motion glade by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board directed that the Clerk advertise the public hearing on the appropriation to be held on May 9, 1977 and that senior citizen's groups be notified of the hearing. PElTITION FOR STREET LIGHTS FILED Councilman Roger Parent submitted to the Board a petition signed by residents of Angela Boulevard requesting that additional street lights be installed on Angela Boulevard, from Michigan Street to Notre Dame Avenue. It was noted that the residents would prefer boulevard lights with concrete posts, matching existing lights in the area if new lights can be installed. Upon emotion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED - SALE OF 524 S. FELLOWS Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks prepared a purchase agreement for the city -owned lot at 524 S. Fellows to James Fenters for a purchase price of $389.00, in accordance with the offering price established for the lot. Mr. Fenters has signed the agreement and it is now submitted to the Board for approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the purchase agreement and referred it to the Legal Department for preparation of the deed. FILING OF LETTER FROM SALVATION ARMY RE: RECYCLING. The Board received a letter from the Salvation Army regarding the lack of any recycling outlet in the City for glass collected. The organization is conducting an anti -litter campaign, encouraging the collection of debris, cans and glass but feels that the glass should' be recycled rather than dumped. They asked for any suggestions from the City. There was a discussion regarding this matter and it was noted that, at the present time, the only place for glass to be taken is to the landfill. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the letter be filed and Mr. Laub be informed that the City is aware of the value of recycling programs but at the present time there is no recycling center for glass. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and suggested this matter might be reviewed in the future if funding were available. The motion carried. . BLOCK PARTY REQUEST FILED - SPECIAL OLYMPIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT The Board received a request from Susan M. Mueller for permission to hold a Block Party on Saturday, June 4 on Sunnyside Avenue between East Wayne South and East Wayne North, from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Rain date for the event is June 11. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried,the request was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and coordination with the Police Departnent.