09/13/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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`oo x I <'J REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, September 13, 1976 by President Rollin E. Farrand with Mr. Farrand and Mr. Brunner present. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS APPROVED Mr. Brunner noted that he had reviewed the minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1976 and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Farrand seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Farrand announced that a special meeting was held on Wednesday, September 8, 1976 concerning the realignment of responsibility for the Bureau of Cemeteries. He made a motion that the minutes of the special meeting be.approved as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. MR. MULLEN JOINS MEETING City Controller Peter H. Mullen joined the meeting at 9:35 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESS14ENT ROLL CREST MANOR SEWERS This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll et- for the Crest Manor Sanitary Sewers, Sections 1 and 2 on Abshire, Raleigh and Miami Streets, authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3420, 1975. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. 11.r. Farrand noted that this is a Barrett Law sewer project and the purpose of the hearing is to hear any property owner who might wish to discuss the matter of the assessment against his property. He asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak. There was no one present to speak and no written comments were received by the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved Assessment Roll No. 2980 for the Crest Manor Sections 1 and 2 Sanitary Sewers. OPENING OF BIDS - HOISTS, BUREAU OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE This was the date set for receiving bids for two hoists for the. Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance. 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: The Ridge Company Bid was signed by Howard Goodhew, South Bend, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid - Two Hoists, Labor and Installation - $4,524.86. This was the only bid received. Mr. Farrand said Mr. Meehan, Manager of the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, would like to review the bid at this time and make a recommendation to.the Board this morning. The bid was taken under advisement until Mr. Meehan submits a recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - TURNOUT COATS AND BUNKER TROUSERS This was the date set for receiving bids for turnout coats and bunker trousers for the Fire 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: Hoosier Fire Equipment Co. Bid was signed by Nick D. Swartz, Valparaiso, Indiana non -collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted. Bid(- $4,119.50. Unit prices were listed for the items listed in the specifications.