06/20/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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2.30 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1977 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,,.seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved. RESOLUTION NO. 12 SUBMITTED RE: CURB CUT C014MITTEE The Area Plan Commission submitted to the Board a proposed resolution designating a Curb Cut Committee, composed of both City and County officers. Mr. McMahon noted that there has been an unofficial committee serving in an advisory capacity. This resolution formalizes the committee. Mr. Brunner inquired why the City Building Commissioner was not a member of the proposed committee. Tim Eckerle, Area Plan Commission Staff, said the committee was reduced to those who have been active participants in the past six months and he was not sure that Mr. DeLee wanted to be a member of the Committee. Mr. Brunner recommended that the resolution be tabled until Mr. DeLee can be contacted to see if he wishes to serve on the committee. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner, and carried, the resolution was tabled. CONTRACT APPROVED SUNDAY AUTO MART A contract was submitted to the Board for use of the Colfax Parking Garage on Sundays, beginning on June 26, by E. Dean Hedman and Norman E. Woodruff d/b/a Sunday Auto Mart. Mr. Mullen informed the Board that they would pay a rental fee of $65.00 for each Sunday the garage was used and will provide the necessary insurance certificate. This project has been successful in Fort Wayne and will presently be started in Indianapolis. Individuals can bring their cars in to be sold. They are charged a $10.00 fee. The buyer is charged no fee. Mr. Woodruff and Mr. Hedman were present and submitted to the Board press releases and newspaper articles regarding this operation in other cities. They indicated the service is intended primarily for individuals who wish to sell their cars, not for dealers. Mr. Woodruff noted that they have ordered the required Certificate of Insurance from the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, through Forbes - Varner Agency. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the contract, subject to the filing of the required Certificate of Insurance. LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENDED FOR 135 S. OLIVE STREET - OLD FIRE STATION #8 An extended lease agreement for use of Old #8 Fire Station, 135 S. Olive Street by the State of Indiana Department of Corrections was submitted to the Board. The lease is identical to the existing lease entered.into for use of the property which expires on June 30, 1977. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone advised the Board that he had reviewed the extended lease agreement and found it in order and he recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the lease was approved and will be transmitted to the State of Indiana for execution by the proper officials. CONTRACT APPROVED - TIRE REPAIRS FOR CITY VEHICLES A contract with Singer General Tire Company, for tire repairs for city vehicles June 1, 1977 through May 31, 1978 was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone and has been signed by the Presi- dent of Singer General Tire Company. The contract is in conformity with the bid accepted by the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the contract. Mr. Brunner noted that he has done legal work for one of the principals in the company and, for that reason, he abstained in the vote on the motion.