08/12/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 1974 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 1974 with all members present. Deputy City Attorney Arthur Perry was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. PROPOSAL FOR CLEANING RIVER BEND PLAZA Mr. Farrand informed the Board that a sealed proposal for the cleaning of River Bend Plaza had been received. Since the Board had not officially requested bids, the proposal could not be considered. There was no return address on the sealed envelope. The bid was opened and was directed to be returned to Maintenance Management Corporation. REQUEST FOR FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT 28TH AND VINE STREET The Board received a request from Clarence E. Osborn to install a four-way stop sign at 28th and Vine Street. Mr. Barcome noted that school zone signs might also be needed at this intersection. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation and directed that the need for a school zone sign should also be investigated. RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for installation of the following street lights: Four 7,000L MV OH.WP on Darden Road, to include the intersection of Glenview. Cost $15.00/mo. or $180.00/yr. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installation was approved. REPORT RE: CLOSING OF HARRIS STREET CROSSING The Board received a report from Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that removal of the railroad crossing on Harris Street will begin August 12, 1974. Mr. Hazinski advised the Board that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting will install the necessary signage and barriers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITION PAYMENT REQUEST APPROVED The Board received Payment Request No. 33 from the Sollitt Construction Company for $107,010.50 for work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Payment Request was approved. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage Report for the period of July 29 through August 6 was received. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed. EXCACATION BOND APPROVED - WORKINGER ELECTRIC COMPANY Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that the Excavation Bond for Workinger Electric Company was in proper form and could be approved. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the bond until August 7, 1975. INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS APPROVED The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for the following installation: One 7,000L MV OH WP mid -block of 1100 Queen Street One 7,000L MV OH WP mid -block of 1300 Queen Street One 7,000L MV OH WP mid -block of Bruce, east of Catalpa Cost $11.25/mo. or $135.00/yr. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installations were approved.