01/06/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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F14 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1975 said he was in favor of the sewer project which was constructed. He asked whether the streets where the construction took place would be resurfaced. Mr. Farrand said the City is hoping this can be done. Mr. Herman Hoffman, representing the South Bend Community School Corporation, asked what property the School Corporation was being assessed for and asked if he could see plans for the project. Mr. Farrand said the assessment was for an unplatted tract of land and said a map and plans were available. He suggested that Mr. Hoffman tal with Mr. Wells regarding the property and the assessment which was in the -amount of $2,192.24. Mr. L. Lloyd asked whether the sewer extended to his property on Bergan Street and was told that it did. Mr. Kish, owner of Lot 131, questioned the assessment for that lot and said he believed there was an error in the total. Mr. Farrand advised Mr. Kish that the Engineering Department would review that assessment with him.. Mrs. Darlene Gean, 54405 Whitesel Drive, John Quimby, 1020 N. Sarah St., Mishawaka, and Mrs. Fell, 2310 Lathrop asked questions regarding their assessments and the square foot area of their properties. Plans -for the project were available for ® inspection and the questions were answered. Upon motion made, seconded and.carried, the Board approved the Assessment Roll with the exception of the assessment of Mrs. Julius DeMaegt for Lot 436, Mr. Kish for Lot 131, and the School Corporation. These three exceptions were W referred to the Bureau of Design and Administration for review with a W report to be made to the Board on January 20, 1975. REQUEST TO PARK IN NO PARKING ZONE DENIED The Board received a request from Richard Croy to park his truck in a no parking zone at Michigan and Monroe Streets. Mr. Croy is in a wheel chair and attends classes at R.E.T.S. School. The Board received a report from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting indicating that that Bureau was contacted four months ago in regard to this matter. Allowing the vehicle to park in the no parking zone at this location would eliminate one lane of traffic and this lane is necessary during the morning rush hours. The Bureau also reported that they attempted to offer Mr. Croy two alternatives. One was to park on the east side of South Michigan Street and the other was to park in a private lot one-half block from the School. An alley crossing the sidewalk which would be used from either of these locations was rebuilt with asphalt in order to provide Mr. Croy with a smooth surface. .However, Mr. Croy continues to park in the no parking zone. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the report from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting filed and denied the request. Mr. Farrand noted that the City cannot close one lane of traffic at this location by allowing parking in a no parking zone and that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting had attempted to work out alternatives for Mr. Croy. LETTER REOUESTING CLEAN-UP OF SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD The Board received a letter from Councilman Terry Miller asking that city -owned lots in the Southeast neighborhood be cleaned up. Mr. Farrand noted that the Bureau of Streets did provide trash pick up for this area with the cost being absorbed by the City. Also, the City Summer Employment Program worked on trash pick-up on city lots in the southeast neighborhood. The Board requested that Councilman Milker be asked to list specific locations where violations are occurring on city -owned property so that immediate action can be taken. Councilman Miller is to be invited to attend next week's''�Board meeting if he wishes to present further information on this matter to them. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE REMOVED The Board received a request from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting to remove the Stop Signs at Miami and Ridgedale. Traffic signals at that intersection were to be turned on today. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request.