08/22/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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J U REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 1977 REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT ON NOT.HIDE BOULEVARD RECEIVED The Board received a request from Emma D. Schultz, President of the Willow Shores Condominium Association, for installation of a street light on Northside Boulevard, at the end of the alley between the Nuner School Playground and the condominium. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. FILING OF INQUIRY REGARDING OLD FIRE STATION #8 Former Fire Station #8 at 135 S. Olive Street is presently being leased to the Indiana Department of Corrections for their Work Release Program. The lease is'being continued on a month -to -month basis while renovations to the State's new building are completed. A.C.T.I.O.N., Inc. Acting Director Marzy Bauer submitted a letter request asking that they be notified when the building is vacated since their LaSalle-Fillmore Center is looking for new quarters. Upon motion made by. Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and A.C.T.I.O.N. will be notified when the building is vacated. . TENT SALE AT J. E. WALZ, INC. APPROVED J. E. Walz, Inc. requested approval for a Tent Sale from September 6 through October 10 at their store, 3400 N. Main Street. They submitted the Certificate of Flame Resistance for the tent and indicated they will comply with all City regulations. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, advised the Board that he had reviewed the request. This event has been held in the past without problems and he recommended approval, subject to the condition that all lighting is to be directed away from motorists on Main Street and any advertising signs to be located on the property. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the tent sale was approved, subject to the recommendations of Mr. Wadzinski, compliance with all Fire Department and Building Department requirements and the securing of a permit from the Building Department. REMOVAL OF STREET LIGHTS APPROVED The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended the removal of five street lights on Michigan Street during the reconstruction of the Leeper Bridge. The temporary removal will result in a savings of $49.50 per month. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF 114 WEST SOUTH STREET A purchase agreement for the sale of a city -owned lot at 114 W. South Street at a total price of $348.00 was prepared by the Legal Department following the requirements for the sale of property. The agreement was submitted to prospective purchaser, Jewell M. Williams and Mr. Williams has signed the agreement. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the purchase agreement and referred it to the Legal Department for preparation of the deed. REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED The residents of 2400 Crest Avenue requested that the Board approve the closing of their block for a Block Party on Saturday, August 27 from 12:00 noon until 12:00 midnight. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved, subject to coordination by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Detail. 1