10/14/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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FZ16 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1974 REPORT RE: COMPLAINTS ABOUT CURTIS PRODUCTS CO. ALLEY VACATION Mr. Farrand reported to the Board that an investigation had been made of qestions raised in regard to an alley vacated by Curtis Products, Inc. between Carroll and Columbia Streets. The investigation revealed that the building is still under construction and the lot is presently being used for the storage of materials. Plans call for 15 parking spaces for employees when the building is completed and employees will not have to park on the street. The report also indicated that the existing curb on Bronson Street was used as a form for the new sidewalk installed, but'the width of the street remained the same. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended to the Board that stop signs be installed at 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th and 29th Streets at their approach to Mishawaka Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the installation. LELAND AND FOREST INTERSECTION WITH PORTAGE AVENUE DISCUSSED A discussion was held regarding the intersection of Leland and Forest Avenues with Portage Avenue and whether there were stop signs at the intersection. The matter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for information. REQUEST TO CIRCULATE PETITIONS FOR BUS FOR HANDICAPPED Miss Helen Lake, representing the National Paraplegia Foundation, requested permission from the Board to circulate petitions in the downtown area to ask that a bus equipped to handle handicapped individuals be obtained. The petitions would.be circulated in the downtown area during regular retail hours from November 23rd through the 30th. Mr. Farrand noted that the Public Transportation Corporation has applied for a Federal Grant for such a bus and suggested that this letter be referred to the P.T.C. for their reply and for a recommendation to the Board regarding the petitions, so moved, seconded and carried. REQUEST - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The American Heart Association requested permission to collect at intersections during traffic to the Notre Dame -Air Force game on November 23rd. They requested use of the intersections which were used in September. Mr. Barcome noted that some of the intersections approved at that time were not under the jurisdiction of the City. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the use of those intersections approved previously which are within the City Limits of South Bend. Mr. Hazinski is to review the list of intersections and select those to be used. REQUEST FOR OPEN AIR STAND APPROVED Louis Papatheodore submitted an application for an Open Air Stand License at 4001 W. Sample Street to be used for the sale of ovenware on October 23, 24 and 25. Attached to the application was the written permission of the owner of the property. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the application, subject to purchase of the necessary open air stand license from the City Controller at the rate of $3.00 per day. PAYMENT REQUEST NO. 35 APPROVED -WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS The Board received Payment Request No. 35 from the Sollitt Construction Company for $31,672.37. Mr. Farrand explained that this payment was for construction of the scum burner building. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the payment request.