05/17/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEET ING MAY.17, 1976 carried, the bond was ordered filed. A private sewer contract between the City of South Bend and Dr. Graber was submitted to the Board.. Mr. Farrand said that this is a standard contract and would allow Dr. Graber to recover some of his cost if other property owners wish to connect to the sewer. Deputy City Attorney William Stanley reported to the Board that he had reviewed the contract as to its legality and form and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the private sewer contract. REQUEST FROM NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY - GAS 11AINS The Board received a request from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company to allow them to install a new gas main in the Prairie Avenue, Olive and Ewing Street area. Mr. Wells noted that this is the general area of the Homeland Sanitary Sewer project and that State approval would be needed for the Prairie Avenue section. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Design and Administration for their review and a recommendation. BONDS APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that Continuation Certificates for the bonds of Floyd & Al Wachowiak, Inc. to 12/31.76 and for George DeVreese to l/1/77 had been reviewed and were properly executed. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bonds were approved to the dates listed. REQUEST FOR STREET SERVICES RECEIVED The Board received a request from Missionary Dora Lottie to conduct street services at Napier and Chapin Street during the month of June from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Farrand made a motion that the request be referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried. REQUESTS - SIIRINE CIRCUS Douglas Simpson, Director, River Bend Plaza, transmitted to the Board a request from the Shrine Club to place a portable vending unit in front of the Morris Civic Auditorium on June 12 and 13 during their circus performances at the Auditorium. Mr. Simpson said the unit would cause no traffic problems and it was his understanding that since the group is non-profit, they would not need a vending license. The request was referred to the City Controller's Office for review of the license. The Shrine Club also requested permission to rent the Colfax Parking Garage on Sunday, June 13 and to allow free parking.to their advance ticket sales patrons. They are aware that there is a standard $50.00 charge for use of the garage. They are requesting that the garage be opened at 1;00 p.m. and remain open until the conclusion of the 7:00 p.m. show, approximately 10:00 p.m. Members of the Board indicated that there would be no problem with rental of the garage on Sunday, June 13, upon payment of the standard $50.00 charge. REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS STAND APPROVED The Board received an application from the Princess Fireworks Comapny to operate a fireworks stand on River Bend Plaza in front of Richman's from June 27 through July 5. The application was recommended favorably by Douglas Simpson. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved, subject to securing the necessary license and providing the certificate of insurance. 1 1 1