05/23/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR IIEET IP4G MAY 23, 1977 PUBLIC IIEARI14G 011 ASSESSMENT.._ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3439 This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to 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 Bill Street, between Bill and St. Louis Streets. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were filed. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll showing $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO EQUIPMENT Chief Michael C. Borkowski requested that the Board advertise for bids for 28 new in -car chargers compatible with existing portable radios, 60 new 700 milampre batteries, a basic charger unit capable of holding and charging 30 batteries and one basic five unit charger. The Chief noted that this equipment will help solve some of the radio problems the Department has been experiencing. The cost estimate is $9,500 and revenue sharing funds are requested. Mr. Mullen explained that the Board will be required to hold a public hearing on the revenue sharing request prior to bid opening and suggested that arrangements be made with the Clerk.for such a public hearing. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the request to advertise for bids be approved, subject to the scheduling of a public hearing on the revenue sharing appropriation request. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVED - TRUCK FOR SUMMER CETA PROGRAM - STREET DEPT. A lease agreement with Shamrock Ford Trucks, Inc. for the leasing of one 1972 Ford F600 truck with dump body, at a monthly rental fee of $500 was submitted to the Board. Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of Employment and Training, was present and advised the Board that this truck will be used by the summer environmental crew. He noted that Shamrock Ford was the only agency with a unit that was leasable. Joseph Gawrysiak, Street Commissioner, advised the Board that there will be three crews working on environmental complaints this summer and this truck will be used by one crew. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the Board approve the lease agreement with the stipulation that Paragraph 16 be deleted in its entirely. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. CONTRACT APPROVED - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROJECT PLANNER John Cimino, Director of the Criminal Justice Planning Bureau, submitted to the Board a contract between his Bureau and Sue Lynda Symonds for services as a Community Corrections Project Planner. Funding for the services will be supplied by L.E.A.A. funds, 90% federal, 5% state and 5% local. $33.33 will be paid from the Contractual Services Account of the Police Department. Mr. Cimino submitted to the Board a job description and noted that the project is sponsored by the Indiana Lawyer's Commission. It was estimated that the services will be required for two to three months. This contract is for one month and additional contracts will be submitted to the Board for approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the contract was approved. REPORT FROM AREA PLAN CODRIISSIO14 RE: PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF KALEY STREET A14D AN EAST -WEST ALLEY The Area Plan Commission reported to the Board that a public hearing was held on May 17, 1977 on the petition of the Bendix Corporation