10/13/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of 9:30 a.m, on Monday, October 13, with all members present. Deputy was also present. Minutes of the and approved. Public Works was convened at 1975 by Chairman Rollin E. Farrand City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski previous meeting were reviewed OPENING OF BIDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT TP.ANSCEIVERS This was the date set for receiving bids for 10 transceivers for the Police Department. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: R.C.A. Communications System Div. Bid was signed by Sam T. McCartt, Indianapolis, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond accompanied Bid - 10 Units the bid. - $10,321.50 Meade Electric Company Bid was signed by Robert Magnetti, Hammond, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid - $1020.00 per unit. Total Bid - $10 200.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were referred to the Bureau of Police,for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3419 1975 This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3419, 1975, for the vacation of all streets, alleys and lots not previously vacated in the proposed plat of River Bend Addition to the City of South Bend. Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski asked the Board to make an addition to the legal description in the Vacation Resolution as follows: Add "all streets, alleys and lots not previously vacated in the proposed plat of River Bend Addition to the City of South Bend". Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board amended the Vacation Resolution to add to the legal description "all streets, alleys and lots not previously vacated in the proposed plat of River Bend Addition to the City of South Bend. Wayne Brownell, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, petitioners for the vacation, was present. Mr. Brownell said that Kevin Butler, Attorney for the Depart- ment of Redevelopment, was not able to be present this morning but was requesting that the Board table any further action on this resolution while they attempt to get additional property owners to sign the petition. Mr. Farrand suggested that any interested property owners who were present this morning be allowed to speak at this time. Mr. Ken Erhardt, representing Taylor, Green, Baer and Leighton, asked what would happen in this proceeding to the alley between Washington and Colfax. A detailed map of the area was displayed and the Board explained that there would be no change made in any existing street or alley in this proceeding. Mr. Howard Fleming said he owned property south of the subject property in Andrew Fuerbringer's Addition, at Monroe and Lincolnway East. Mr. Fleming was advised that that property was not involved in this proceeding. Mr. William Farabaugh inquired about the alley behind the Palais Royale property and the Morris Civic Auditorium which, he said, is used by both properties. Mr. Farabaugh was advised that the proposed vacation will not affect the alley, which will remain open. Mr. Farabaugh said if this was the case, he had no objection to the vacation. The same question was raised by Norris Emmons, on behalf of Margaret Emmons, regarding the Newman property on Michigan Street. He was advised that there will be no change in existing alleys or streets. Mr. Barcome suggested that the Department of Engineering check out the alleys and courts in the proposed vacated area to be sure that they are to remain open. Upon motion made, seconded 1