06/25/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1973 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES The Board received requests for the approval of the following traffic devices from Rollin E. Farrand, Director of Public Works, and Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureaurof Traffic and Lighting: 1. Installation of a Stop Sign on 35th Street at Oakcrest Drive, The recent paving of 35th Street north of Oakcrest Drive has generated more traffic and a stop sign is warranted. 2. One hour time limit signs in the 1100 block of East Fox Street for turnover of parking spaces. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the installations. DONALD GERMANN, DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE, REGARDING STORM WARNING AND CLAIMS Mr. Donald Germann, Director of Civil Defense, appeared before the Board to explain to them why there was no storm warning issued before the storm hit South Bend last Saturday night. Mr. Germann said he checked with the Chicago Weather Bureau and was informed that winds must reach 58 miles per hour before warnings are issued. The winds in the storm Saturday night were 53 miles per hour. Mr. Germann said he is investigating to see why the criteria are set so high. There was a discussion about reimbursement of funds used for storm damage and clean up. Mr. Germann said that any money used for clean up of storm damage which is over the amount budgeted can be claimed for reimbursement from the state. He said that any Departments which have used funds in this respect should notify his office .and he will submit the claim for reimbursement. REQUEST TO CLOSE FRANKLIN STREET ON JUNE 28, 29 and 30 The Board received the following recommendation: To: From: Subject: June 19, 1973 Board of Public Works Bureau of Traffic & Lighting - Clem Hazinski, Request by Gates Chevrolet to close Franklin Manager Street A request from Gates Chevrolet to occupy the 300 block of South Franklin Street on June 28, 29 and 30, 1973 was referred to this department for study and recommendation. Such closing has been permitted on past occasions and meets no objection from the Captain of Traffic of the Police Department. Approval is recommended by this bureau with the following provisions: 1. The City be reimbursed for lost parking meter revenue (@ $2.00 per day or portion thereof per meter space. 2. The City be indemnified according to the rules of the Board. 3. Off -duty police be provided. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation for the closing according to the stipulations suggested by Mr. Hazinski. , REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY ON WINSTON DRIVE The Board received a request from Mr. & Mrs. Victor Papai to hold a Block Party on Winston Drive from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on July 8, 1973. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. COMPLAINT - TRUCKS BLOCKING THE MIAMI STREET-PENN CENTRAL VIADUCT The Board received a letter from D. R. Meyers, President of Dana Cook Company, Inc., about the problem caused by trucks which cannot clear the Penn Central Viaduct at Miami Street. Some trucks cannot get through and back out onto Lincolnway East and some trucks get caught in the viaduct and block it. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the letter filed and referred it to Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report.