09/27/71 Board of Public Works Minutes

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89 September 27, 1971 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on September 27, 1971, with all members present. The next regular meeting date October 11, 1971, being a legal holiday, it was moved, seconded and carried that the Board meet at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 12, 1971. POLICE DEPARTMENT - RESIGNATION Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board accepted and approved the resignation of patrolman Fred J. Stockbarger from the South Bend Police Department as of the close day September 30, 1971. POLICE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE Police Department personnel having need for additional parking space at Municipal Services Facility, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF $3,000.00 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the }� request of the Traffic Engineering Department for the transfer of $3,000.00 ;1-+ from the General Fund to Account T-726 (other equipment), and the Legal Department is directed to prepare an ordinance for the consideration of the Common Council. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Richard Lis wwski, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up: 1033 Hudson Street. Norma H. Swank Reuter appeared before the Board as re- quested and stated that she and her husband intend to repair the property and have finished some of the repairs. Robert Prue, Mrs. John Wagner and Mrs. Jacob Mady, living in the neighborhood, appeared before the Board and complained of the condition of the premises and asked that the structure either be repaired immediately or torn down. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 1033 Hudson Street was continued four weeks on the condition that the owners make substantial progress toward reconstruction of the property immediately and keep the yard free of debris. 1629 S. William Street. Mr. Ottbridge, land contract buyer, appeared before the Board and gave permission for demolition of the property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1629 S. William Street. 220 E. Paris Street. Thomas Taylor appeared before the Board as requested and stated he has closed the property many times but it has been broken into and damaged. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week to permit Mr. Taylor an opportunity to decide what to do with the property. 1813 Robinson Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carra.ed, the matter of 1813 Robinson Street was continued four weeks on the condition that the property be properly secured. 412 E. Calvert Street. Neither Donald James nor Gervae James appeared as re- quested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimous Ty carried, the Sub -Standards Director was directed to post the premises at 412 E. Calvert Street as unfit for human habitation. 2601 W. Lawton Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 2601 W. Lawton Street was continued one week. 702 S. Clinton Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 702 S. Clinton Street.