03/30/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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3/30/70 936-9362 W. LaSalle. Mr. Adamson stated he has not yet heard further from attorney William Hosinski. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week. 117 E. Elder Street. Mr. Adamson reported all occupants of this structure have been relocated; that the property stands open; that the sub -standard record on this property dates back to 1965; that the owner lives in Pennsylvania; that the land contract buyer has been notified but nothing has been heard from him. It was moved, seconded and carried that the Sub - Standards Director be authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 117 E. Elder Street. 321 Laurel Street and 1003 Western Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the St. 111. Florien Society, owners of these two structures,have secured the properties and are securing permits to have them removed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued indefinitely, and the Sub -Standards Director was instructed to keep the properties under surveillance. 1016 W. Washington Street. Mr. Adamson reported the St. Joseph County Commissioners have not yet resolved the legal problems involving this property and the matter, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was continued one -week. 123 N. Jackson. Mr. Adamson reported this property had been closed but is now partially open. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week, and the Sub -Standards Director was directed to advise Clem Winkowski, representative of the owner, that unless something is done within the week, the Board will authorize the contractor to proceed with the demolition of the structure. 661 LaPorte Avenue. Mr. Adamson repgrted he is waiting to hear from the Health Department in reference to this property. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week. Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 4/13/70. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the Sub -Standards Director for the following owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on April 13, 1970. Ernest and Lena King 1527, W. Linden Avenue Eugene L. and Elizabeth Mendenhall 725 S. Fellows Street St. Joseph Co. Commissioners 1454 E. Donald Street Mrs. Anna Bladecki, Admr. of the Estate of John Brodzinski 841-843-8432 S. Bendix And the Clerk was directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. Demolition bids opened: This being the date set, bids were opened for the demolition of 510 E. Ohio Street. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were as follows: Midwest Demolition Co. $369.00 B & J Demolition_ Co. $335.00 Bryant Excavating Co. $385.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $479.00 A & J Demolition Co. $433.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 510 E. Ohio Street was awarded to B & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $335.00. RECOMMENDATION FOR DIESEL POWERED STEEL WHEEL ROLLER - STREET DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Street Commissioner for award of contract for 5 to 8 ton Diesel powered steel wheel roller for the Street Department to Stockberge.r Machinery, Inc., on its low bid of $1,999.00 (net). 1 1