11/03/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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2 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1975 Haskins, Inc 64704 U. S. 31 Lakeville, Indiana Bid - $113,200.00 Bich was signed by Richard Haskins, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond accompanied the bid.. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were referred to the Bureau of Design and Administration for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3421, 1975 This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3421, 1975 for the vacation of Iowa Street from the south right-of-way line of Prast Boulevard to the north right-of-way line of Westmoor Street and Kentucky Street from the south right-of-way line of Prast Boulevard to the north right-of-way line of Westmoor 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. The petitioner is the Bendix Corporation, Mr. James Wicks, Plant Engineer for Energy Controls, was present and said the South Shore Railroad is now vacating their right-of-way on these streets and the Bendix Corporation is petitioning for the vacation to provide parking facilities for their employees. Mr. Charles Mulrenen of the Chicago -South Shore and South Bend Railroad was present and said the South Shore supports the vacation. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board confirmed Vacation Resolution No. 3421 and said portions of Iowa Street and Kentucky Street are 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. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3422, 1975 RESCINDED AND VACATION DENIED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3422, 1975 for the vacation of the east -west alley running between Lots 6 and 7 in City View Place from Kemble Avenue on the west to the first north -south alley between Donald and Calvert Streets on the east. 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 petitioner, Gene Minnick of 1922 Kemble, was present. Mr. Minnick said the alley is a nuisance and causes dirt in the neighborhood. He said he and Mr. Antalavits, the property owner across the alley, are the only ones who clean the alley. Mr. Louis Vida, 2005 S. Catalpa, was present and said he opposes the closing of the alley. He said he uses the alley and in the winter it is his only access.- Mr. Vida also submitted a petition to the Board signed by 20 property owners asking that the alley remain open. Mr. Vida said a petition was filed some years ago to close this alley and he remonstrated at that time. Mr.'Lee Lidow informed the Board that he owns a building at 19112 Catalpa and that he is also opposed to the closing as he uses the alley. Mr. Farrand read the action of the Area Plan Commission at their public hearing on this matter at which time they recommended the petition unfavorably to the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board denied the vacation petition and Vacation Resolution No. 3422, 1975 was rescinded. Mr. Minnick asked that the matter be tabled until he consulted with an attorney. Mr. Farrand advised Mr. Minnick that the Board had acted on the matter but they would review and proposal that Mr. Minnick or his Attorney wished to present to them. Mr. Vida then asked the Board whether a property owner could install a cement post in the alley right-of-way. He said a post has been installed at the corner of the alley and it is difficult for vehicles to turn into the alley. Mr. Farrand said he would have the matter investigated.