07/25/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1977 it might be appropriate to continue this matter for one week in order to meet with Memorial Hospital representatives to discuss plans for such screening. Mr. Hammerschmidt reviewe-d the time frame for the remaining procedure in the vacation process and said they had hoped to keep to the original time of completion on August 22. Mr. McMahon stated that if the hospital representatives met with the Board regarding screening with the next day or two, a. special meeting could then be called to confirm the resolution thus causing no delay in the proceedings. Upon motion made by Mr. Mcilahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the public hearing was continued until August 1, 1977 or until a special meeting of the Board might be called at an earlier date, following a meeting with the Board and representatives of Memorial Hospital regarding screening. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3444 PUBLIC HEARING VACATION CONFIRMED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3444 for the vacation of the north -south alley south of Tutt Street to the east -west alley directly south, and including the aforesaid east -west alley from P-lain Street to the adjacent alley. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that this was the public hearing on the vacation and that the Board received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission following their public hearing. Joseph Ettl, Attorney, and Norman Schafer, President of the Schafer Gear Works, petitioner for the vacation, were present. Mr. Ettl said they would be happy to answer any questions. Mr. Mullen asked the purpose for the vacation. Mr. Ettl said the area would be fenced to provide parking and security for employees of Schafer Gear Works. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. It was noted that the Fire Department has requested an access gate be provided if the alleys are vacated and fencing installed. Upon motion made by Mr. McIlahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Vacation Resolution was confirmed and it was referred to the Division of Engineering for preparation of the Assessment Roll. AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION FILED - PETITION TO VACATE PORTION OF COLFAX STREET AND A NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY The Area Plan Commission reported to the Board that a public hearing was held on the petition of Melvin Reed, for St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church, to vacate a portion of Colfax Street from the west right-of-way line of Adams Street to the east right-of-way line of the north -south alley west of Adams and also the north -south alley between College Street and Adams Street, from the north right-of-way line of Liston Street north to the south right-of-way line of Orange Street. The Plan Commission recommended the petition favorably to the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was filed and referred to the Division of Engineering for preparation of the Vacation Resolution. AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION FILED - PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF MAPLEWOOD The Area Plan Commission reported to the Board that a public hearing was held on the petition of Stanz Realty Company to vacate Maplewood Street, beginning from the south right-of-way line of Progress Drive to the south property line of Lot 27, Post Place Addition. The Plan Commission recommended the petition favorably to the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was filed and the petition referred to the Division of Engineering for preparation of the Vacation Resolution.