05/02/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

Home Browse Search

REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1977 FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3439 Patrick PZ. McM.alion, Civil City Engineer, files an assessment roll for the vacation of the first east -west alley north of VLaSalle 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 following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 124 and 123, Part of Original Town of Lowell The Board finds that each of said lots have been damaged in the amount of $0.00 and benefited in the amount of $0.00. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Assessment Roll was filed and set for public hearing on May 23, 1977. COMPLAINT REGARDING EASEMENT BEHIND 4900-5000 MAYFAIR PLACE Councilman Walter Kopczynski transmitted to the Board a letter from James Gore, Jr., 5015 Mayfair Place, calling attention to the fact that an easement located north of property in the 4900 and 5000 block Mayfair Place and the south boundary of the Carlyle Nursing Home is being used as an alleyway for vehicles. This easement was never dedicated as an alley and Mr. Gore said it should not be used for that purpose. He requested that a barrier be erected at Summit Place and the western end of the easement. Mr. McMahon noted that Pie had driven through the area and that there are trash and garbage cans in the easement and apparently cars and trucks do use the easement. It would appear that some property owners are using the easement and the Carlyle Nursing Home is providing access to their rear parking lot from this easement. Mr. McMahon said the Board could investigate the possibility of having the easement dedicated as an alley or they could issue a cease and desist order to stop use of the easement and put up barriers. He said he would suggest that the property owners be advised that this matter has been brought to the Board's attention and ask for their written comments. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the letter be filed and a letter be sent to all affected property owners advising them that the Board can pursue dedication of the easement as a public alley or can issue a cease and desist order to stop use of the alley and erect barricades. The property owners will be asked to make their views known to the Board in writing. The Board will make a decision on the matter based upon the wishes of the majority of the property owners. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. REQUEST FOR SIGN ON JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE The Board received a letter from Nicholas Avgerinos, owner of Kwik Print at 115 E. Jefferson, advising that he would like to continue placement of his sign on the west wall of the Jefferson Street Parking Garage, and, in addition, would like to place a a sign 18 x 18 inches on the corner of St. Joseph and Jefferson. Mr. McMahon noted that the sign on the west wall is approximately 2 ft. x 3 ft and is on the wall at this time. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, secnded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BID FOR STREET DEPARTMENT ROLLER Mr. McMahon reported that a bid for Street Department equipment postmarked in South Bend on April 30 and delivered to the County -City Building this morning but delayed in its delivery to the Board has now been received. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bid was opened and publicly read: