04/13/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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39 4/13/70 1,Ki(XNifN*yXXNXKX9&KXX appeared before the Board on behalf of Eugene L. and Elizabeth Mendenhall. Mr. Gonas stated the owners may sell the property and agreed the nproperty should be closed. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks to permit the owners to close the property. 301 Hydraulic Avenue. Richard Muesel, owner, appeared before the Board and stated he has not yet determined whether to attemp repair of the building or to have it demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks. 1527 W. Linden Avenue. Neither Ernest nor Lena King appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Adamson stated the building is empty. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 1527 W. Linden Avenue. 1454 E. Donald Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the e� structure at 1454 E. Donald Street. Qc 841 S. Bend -ix Drive. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued four weeks. 115 N. William Street. Dr. Yale Burke did not appear before the Board as re- quested. Mr. Adamson reported he had been in contact with Dr. Burke and that the building is being repaired. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued four weeks, and Mr. Adamson was requested to report to the Board at that time on the condition of the building. 123 N. Jackson. Mr. Adamson having presented pictures showing the structure still open, was authorized to have the contractor proceed with demolition. And the Clerk is directed to refund the $25.00 deposit to Clem Winkowski. 661 LaPorte Avenue. It was moved, seconded and carried that the Clerk of the Board be directed to send notice to the owner of this property, requesting him to appear before the Board on April 20, 1970, to show cause, if any he may have, why the accessory building at 661 LaPorte Avenue should not be demolished. 623 N. Birdsell. Mr. Adamson reported the owner of this building is going to rehabilitate the structure. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued indefinitely, and the Sub -Standards Director was requested to keep the property under surveillance. Demolition bids opened: 936-9362 W. LaSalle. This being the date set, bids for demolition of the structure at 936 W. LaSalle Street were opened, non collusion affidavits were found to be proper and the bids were as follows: Midwest Demolition Company $825.00 O'Neal Trucking Company $629.00 It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that contract for demolition of the structure at 936 W. LaSalle Street be awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $629.00. Request for sub -standard property owners to appear before Board 4/ 271 70. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, for the owners of the following sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on April 27, 1970: 505 Kalorama Street 517 E. Bronson (accessory bldg.) 1606 Prairie Ave. 114 W. South Street 1214 W. Ford Street 608 S. Clinton Street - Joseph Sergio and Charles Hass - St. Joseph County Commissioners - Max I. Seltenright - Edward and Frances Lipsky - Devera Jones and Warren-D. Hinman and Mrs. Cline - Indiana Avenue United Pentecostal Church