04/29/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1974 REPORT ON SEWER COMPLAINT AT 1216i FELLOWS STREET A complaint about a sewer problem at 12162 Fellows Street, received from the St. Joseph County Health Department, was investigated by the Department of Public Works.. Mr. Farrand advised the Board that the investigation revealed that the problem was not in the City sewer which is free of obstruction and is operating satisfactorily. Any stoppage in a specific building or residence is the result of an obstruction in the private tap and is the responsibility of the property owner. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed and the Board directed that the Health Department be informed. REQUEST FOR PARADE - WEST SIDE VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE The West Side Veterans Memorial Day.Committee requested approval from the Board to hold their annual Memorial D.ay.Parade on Monday, May 27, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. A proposed route was submitted and the Committee stated that indemnity insurance is provided by the Muszynski Insurance Agency through Policy No. CBP 830379 issued by the Aetna Insurance Company. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request, subject to approval from the Captain of the South Bend Police Department in charge of traffic. O REQUEST FOR PARADE - MAURICE MATTHYS LITTLE LEAGUE The Maurice Matthys Little League requested approval of the Board for a parade W to be held on May 18, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. A suggested route was submitted and the letter stated that insurance for the parade is providedby the North American Insurance Company. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. REQUEST FOR PARADE - HOPE CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD A request was received from the Hope Chapel Church of God to hold a parade on Saturday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. A proposed route was submitted. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. APPROVAL OF MEMORIAL DAY PARADE GRANTED A report was received from Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that the parade request of the St. Joseph County Memorial Day Society had been reviewed. Mr. Hazinski recommended approval of the request, provided the parade route be changed as follows: Proceed north on Lafayette Street from South Street to Washington Street, West on Washington to the old Central High School where the parade will disband. It was also recommended that the old Courthouse steps be used as a reviewing stand. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the parade request using the route as recommended by Mr. Hazinski and subject to compliance with regulations of the Board. APPROVAL OF AMERICAN INDIAN SOCIETY PARADE Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended that approval be given to the American Indian Society to hold a parade at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 1974 on the River Bend Plaza. There was some discussion as to whether the construction equipment will be removed from the Plaza at that time. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the parade request, subject to coordination with the Division of Engineering and also subject to filing of indemnity insurance to hold the City of South Bend harmless. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting requested approval of the following traffic control devices: A. Installation of a Stop Sign on California at Wilbur. Increased traffic at this "T" intersection and a nearby school warrant the installation. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the installation. B. Installation of a 15 Minute Parking Limit was recommended in front of 609 and 615 W. Indiana Avenue. These are business places and the time limit will allow for turnover in parking. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the installation was approved.