04/01/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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�j 9 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1974 RECOMMENDATION FROM JAMES A. ROEMER RE: NEWS VENDING STANDS The matter of news vending stands,on city sidewalks had been referred to the City Attorney for review. The following report was received by the Board: "To: Board of Public Works From: James A. Roemer, City Attorney Subject: Permits for Sale of Newspapers Section 18-15 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend requires that anyone using a sidewalk as a place of business or for any commercial purpose (this would include the placing of newsstands on streets) obtain a permit from the Board of Public Works, and indemnify the City from all liability as a consequence of granting such permit. The cost of the .permit is $10.00. It is my recommendation that all newspapers without exception obtain these permits within the next thirty days in order to comply with Section 18-15. This should apply not only to the Socialist Labor Party but to the South Bend Tribune and any other newspapers that wish to place stands upon public sidewalks. Cc CT� If the newspaper does not comply within the thirty -day period of:time, s� it would be my recommendation that these stands be removed from the public sidewalks. I am taking the liberty of providing a copy of this letter to Attorneys Louis Chapleau and Thomas Singer who have respectively represented the South Bend Tribune and the American Socialist Labor Union. Their comments would be appreciated. Hopefully, all parties will agree to cooperate with the ordinance by applying for the permit since it would seem to me that the permit is a reasonable method of protecting the public against the placement of improper stands and objects upon public sidewalks, contrary to the safety and convenience of pedestrians and motor traffic. s/ James A. Roemer City Attorney cc: Louis C. Chapleau, Attorney at Law Thomas H. Singer, Attorney at Law " The Board members concurred with Mr. Roemer's recommendation in this matter and all such vending machines will require permits and the filing of liability insurance. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the recommendation was ordered filed. REQUEST TO SELL POPPIES APPROVED The Board received a request from American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 50, through the President Joyce Chrapliwy, for permission to sell veteran -made poppies on the streets in South Bend on May 17 and 18. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was approved. TITLE SHEET AND PLANS APPROVED - SUMMIT DRIVE SEWER The Board received the Title Sheet approving plans for the Summit Drive sewer to be constructed by the Colpaert Realty Corporation. The City will also inspect the finished sewer construction before it is accepted. Upon motion, made, seconded and carried, the Board signed the title sheet approving the plans. REQUEST FOR EASTER SEAL DRIVE APPROVED The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting that the request from the 150th Field Artillery to solicit funds for the Easter Seal Drive on April 6 and 7, 1974 has been reviewed. Mr. Hazinski said there have been no problems with this drive in the past. They have contacted Sgt. Bean of the National Guard and cleared a list of intersections with him. Mr. Hazinski recommended approval. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request for the Easter Seal Drive.