06/27/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY OFFICE DENIED The Board had approved a temporary office for Recycling Services at 307 W. Calvert Street while arrangements were made for a permanent structure. At the request of the owner, A. G. Mickelson, the temporary office was extended for an additional six month period, with the extension to expire in February, 1977. An inspection of the property indicated that the temporary office was still in use and a letter was sent to Mr. Mickelson on May 5, 1977 asking about the status of this office and requesting information about the permanent structure. No reply was received. On June 17, 1977, a "Cease and Desist" order was issued by Building Commissioner John DeLee advising Mr. Mickelson that use of the temporary office must be ended and the office removed within ten days. On June 21, 1977, the Board received a letter from Mr. Mickelson advising that he was requesting bids for office facilities and asking for an extension. The Board noted the length of time the temporary office has been in use and the fact that Mr. Mickelson did not respond to requests for information. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board denied the request for an extension of time and Mr. DeLee is to be advised to proceed with appropriate action in conjunction with the order issued by his Department on June 17, 1977. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12 - CURB CUT COMMITTEE Mr. McMahon noted that a resolution establishing a Curb Cut Committee for South Bend and St. Joseph County was submitted to the Board on June 20 but action was tabled to allow consultation with John DeLee, Building Commissioner, to determine if he wished to serve on the committee. A new resolution has now been submitted naming Mr. DeLee as a member. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 12, 1977 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works for South Bend and the Board of County Commissioners of St. Joseph County have found it necessary and in the best interest of the public and safety to control the location and design of curb cuts on state highways as well as major roadways; and WHEREAS, the State of Indiana has urged the formation of local committees to review these projects; and WHEREAS, the major roadways have been identified in the Land Use and Transportation Plan by the St.Joseph County Area Plan Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend and the Board of .Commissioners of St. Joseph County do hereby establish the Curb Cut Committee of South Bend and St. Joseph County. This Committee shall consist of a representative of the South Bend City Engineer,•South Bend City Building Commissioner, St. Joseph County Engineer, Area Plan Commission Executive Director; and the Indiana State Highway District Office. This Committee will be empowered to set standards for curb cuts within their jurisdiction and review all applications for such curb cuts and make recommendations on these applications to the proper granting agency. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 1977.. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS S/ Patrick M. McMahon S/ Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. ATTEST: S/ Peter H. Mullen Patricia DeClercq, Clerk