09/29/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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0 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER'29, 1975 Tribune and the Tri-County News which -were found to be sufficient. Mr. Farrand explained that this resolution was initiated upon the petition of property owners in the area and that this was a standard Barrett Law project whereby the City participates to the extent of 50% of the cost. Mr. Farrand said the engineering work was done by the City. A preliminary assessment roll showing amounts to be assessed against property owners was available for inspection, as were preliminary plans for theproject. Mr. Farrand noted that the assessment does not include a hook up from the property line to the house, which is the responsibility of the property owner. Mr. Farrand said the assessment roll was available for inspection and said the Board would be glad to answer any questions. Mr. Harley Powell, 5434 Miami Road, asked about a fence which.had been constructed on the easement behind his property and whether it would have to be removed. Mr. Farrand said this is a matter for the property owner to determine. He said the fence could be removed and replaced after construction of the sewer by the property owner. He said if the property owner is willing to give the City an easement for the sewer construction so that the fence does not have to be moved, the City would also consider that. Mr. Andrew Krizman, 5434 Raleigh Drive, asked how soon the sewer construction could be started. He said his septic system is overflowing and they need the sewer. Mr. Farrand said the City could expect to let a contract for construction in about 30 days and construction could go on during the winter months. Mrs. Glod, 5601 Abshire Drive, asked if it was up to the contractor when work would begin. Mr. Farrand said the City would specify the date work should begin. Pars. Fay Walters, 5402 Miami St., said many septic systems are failing in the area and the property owners would have to consider new systems if the sewers are not constructed. Mr. Farrand said he would not recommend that anyone go into a new septic system at this time. Mr. Barcome asked whether those property owners present were all in favor of the sewers and there was general agreement that they were. Therewere no further questions and no one present asked to speak further on the matter. Mr. Farrand then advised the property owners that David Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, would be available to speak to any of those present regarding their assessments. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board confirmed Improvement Resolution No. 3420 and the improvement is ordered to be made. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3418 This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3418 for the vacation of the north -south alley east of Walnut Street, running south from the south right-of-way line of Fisher Street to the north right-of-way line of the east -west alley between Fisher Street and Sample Street. 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. William Lagodney, petitioner, was present. Mr. Lagodney said he is theowner of Lot 25 and he said the alley in question is only seven feet wide. Vehicles which use the alley break up concrete on his property. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were received. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ratified and confirmed Vacation Resolution No. 3418 and said alley is vacated. The City Engineer is directed to prepare an Assessment Roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits to the surrounding properties. HEARING ON DENIAL OF TAXI CAB LICENSE - DONALD M. RILEY Marcia Sowles, of the Legal Aid Society, was present with Donald M. Riley. Mr. Riley's application for a taxi cab license was denied upon the recommendation of Chief John H. Walsh, Bureau of Police. Miss Sowles asked the Board for copies of the report of the Police Department and all other pertinent documents relating to the denial of Mr. Riley's application. She then asked the Board to defer any further action