11/19/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9.:30 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 1973 with all members present. City Attorney James A. Roemer was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving bids for the sale of abandoned vehicles. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: FALO AUTO PARTS Buchanan, Michigan Bid: $12.50 per car for 180 cars Upon motion made, -seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to Falo Auto Parts. Cars are to be removed from the premises within 60 days. Mr. Cole, representing Falo Auto Parts, informed the Board that the radiators, generators, and other parts are missing from the cars parked on the City lot. There was a discussion on possible security measures which could be taken and the Clerk was directed to write to the Police Department asking them to keep a close watch on the area, with the hope that any arrests made,on the site might discourage the removal of parts from the junked cars. Q REQUEST TO MOVE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK 200 BLOCK SOUTH MICHIGAN U U Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Director of the Department of Redevelopment, was present and asked the Board for permission to move the pedestrian crosswalk from the Michigan -Jefferson intersection to the middle of the block. This move would keep pedestrian traffic away from the intersection during construction at the One Plaza Place Building. Fire lanes will remain open. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request. REQUEST TO LIGHT ALLEY BETWEEN STATE THEATRE AND J. C. PENNEY CO Mr. William Slabaugh, Department of Redevelopment, was present and requested that the Board approve the lighting of the alley between the State Theatre and the J. C. Penney Company. Ralph Wadainski, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, explained to the Board that he has discussed this matter with the I C M. The request was for lights mounted on the side of the buildings and the I & M has said they would provide power for wall mounted lights, but the City would have to install and own the lights. It was I C M's suggestion that temporary wooden poles be used for the lighting. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the lighting of this alley using temporary wooden poles. There was a discussion held about lighting the service drives, particularly at the Rasmussen's location between Washington and Colfax and at sites East of Michigan Street. The Board requested that Mr. Wadzinski review the lighting needs of the service drives and make.a recommendation to the Board. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR BUREAU OF STREETS TRUCK The Board received a request from Donald Decker, Manager, Bureau of Streets, to advertise for bids for a one ton truck. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board approved the request and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids on November 23 and November 30, with bids to be received on December 3, 1973. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR BUREAU OF FIRE EQUIPMENT The Board received a request from Fire Chief Jack R. Bland to advertise for bids for a Fire Pumper, Tanker, and Medium Duty Rescue Vehicle. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the+Cl:erk to advertise for bids on November 23 and November 30, with bids to be received on December 3, 1973. APPROVAL OF SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS KETTLE BOOTHS The Board received a request from Major Herbert Fuqua of the Salvation Army asking that they be allowed to place their Christmas Kettle booths at Michigan Street and Jefferson Street, Wayne Street and at Osco Drug Store. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request.