10/24/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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97) a' REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977 IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3450-.RESCINDED Mr. McMahon reported that the. public hearing held on Improvement Resolution No. 3450 for the construction of Crest Manor Sanitary Sewers was held on October 17, 1977 and action was tabled to contact three property owners not present to give their views. Based on last week's hearing, there were four property owners against the project, two in favor of the project and three not present. Mr. McMahon read a letter from Jack Hickey & Associates, owner of one of the affected lots, stating they favor the construction and a letter from Lloyd Cantwell, 5626 Abshire Drive, stating he was against the project. The tally now indicates five property owners against the project, three in favor of the project and one owner not responding. Mr. McMahon stated that the response of the property owners shows a majority are not in favor of the project. He made a motion that the two letters received today be filed. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. McMahon made a motion to rescind Improvement Resolution No. 3450 and to direct the Clerk to notify the affected property owners that the Resolution was rescinded based upon the vote of the property owners and further action on this matter will only result if a majority of the property owners request it or if the Health Department determines there is a health problem in the area and directs that action be taken. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. COUNTER-OFFER FOR SALE OF 235 N. STUDEBAKER STREET FILED Following all requirements of the ordinance for the sale of city - owned property, the Board submitted a purchase agreement to Mr. & Mrs. James Pope for the sale of the city -owned lot at 235 N. Studebaker Street at a total cost of $552. Mr. & Mrs. Pope now submit a counter-offer to the Board indicating that curb and sidewalk repairs must be made at this location and asking that the Board consider a price of $300 for the lot with the Pope's agreeing to make the necessary curb and sidewalk repairs. There was a discussion regarding the possible cost of such improvements. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the letter be filed and the Division of Engineering be requested to make a cost estimate of the needed curb and sidewalk repairs. The Board will review this estimate before taking action on the counter-offer. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. STREET DEPARTMENT VEHICLES DECLARED SCRAP Joseph Gawrysiak, Street Commissioner, reported to the Board that the following Street Department Vehicles are no longer in usable condition and have little or no trade-in value. He requested that the vehicles be stripped of all usable parts and then scrapped. #81 1971 International 1 Ton Truck #11330114126505 #120 1971 International 3/4 Ton Tr. #113208H122652 #123 1970 International 2 Ton Flusher #410670H031550 #121 1970 International 2 Ton Flusher #410670H031508 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the recommendation and authorized Mr. Gawrysiak to strip and scrap the vehicles. CONTRACT FOR LIGHTING SYSTEM AT CENTURY CENTER TABLED A contract with Audio Services Company to provide lighting services at Century Center was submitted to the Board by Brian Hedman, Executive Director of Century Center. The contract covers the period through December 31, 1977 and is in the amount of $4,266.75. Mr. McMahon noted that Deputy City Attorney Edward Mikesell had reviewed the contract with Mr. Hedman. Mr. Mullen pointed out that this contract