05/20/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1974 1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR'S BONDS Mr. Raymond S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, recommended to the Board that the following bonds were properly executed and could be approved: Schumacher -Sons, Inc. to May 2, 1975 Frank J. Nemeth to May 17, 1975 Thomas J. Henderson to May 14, 1975 Muia Construction Co., Inc. to January 1, 1975 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bonds were approved to the dates listed. RELEASE OF BOND APPROVED The Board received a request from the Indiana Insurance Company to release the Contractor's Bond for Boerich Construction Company. Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, informed the Board that there are no outstanding claims against this contractor and that the bond can be released. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bond was released as of May 20, 1974. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MIAMI AND RIDGEDALE A letter was received from Paul Degnan, Principal of St. Mary's Academy, supporting plants for the installation of a traffic signal at Miami and Ridgedale. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the letter filed and noted that the project is already underway. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT The Board received a letter from Mary Louise Brown requesting that a street light be installed on Notre Dame Avenue, between LaSalle and Colfax. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for preliminary investigation and report. REPORT ON CLOSING OF PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that signs have been posted on the Pedestrian bridge (Grand Trunk Railroad Bridge) from Howard Park to the Plaza. Signs have been posted "Keep Off - No Trespassing - City Not Responsible for Accidents". The report was ordered filed. REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED The Board received a recommendation from'Clem Hazinski that the request to hold a block party in the 1600 Block East LaSalle on June 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. had been investigated and approval can be given provided the City is indemnified. Barricades will be delivered to the site. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the block party, subject to the City being indemnified. RECOMMENDATION FOR RELOCATION OF TAXI STAND AT 200 W. WASHINGTON The Board received a recommendation from Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that the taxi stand on the north side of the 200 block of West Washington Street be relocated to the first 400 feet west of Main Street. A hazardous condition exists when cabs must back up to the hotel door,.crossing the entrance and exit for the bank and parking ramp. The remainder of the space will be designated as a hotel loading zone with a 15 minute time limit. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the recommendation was approved. REQUEST FOR "WE TOGETHER SINGERS" TO HOLD TAG DAYS The Board received a request from the "We Together Singers" to hold Tag Days on August 24 and 25th to raise money for a bus. The request was tabled pending receipt of locations where the tag day will be conducted and approval from the Charitable Solicitations Commission.