06/08/70 Board of Public Works Minutes

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6/8/70 HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3317 (VACATION OF EASEMENT ALONG HYDRAULIC AVE.) MILL RACE, INC. This being the date set, Hearing was held on Vacation Res. No. 3317, and the Clerk tendered proofs of publication of. notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 29 and June 5, 1970, which were found to be sufficient. Bruce H. Stewart, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners, and it was moved, seconded and carried that Hearing be continued in two weeks to allow time to determine a drainage matter. COMPLAINT OF CHARLES HOWELL OF BUILDERS UNITED CONSTRUCTION CO. Mr. Howell appeared to complain that prefabricated house parts which were loaded on a semi -trailer truck had been otwed away at the request of the Police Dept. due to complaints by neighbors. Mr. Howell was told that the Board would check with the Police Dept, to work out a procedure whereby large trucks would be authorized to park in the street for several hours while being unloaded. BUILDING DEPARTMENT -- SUB STANDARDS DIVISION 725 Fellows - Mr. Mendenhall, owner, appeared before the Board, together with his attorney John Gonas. He was informed that neither of the buildings at this address are to be occupied by anyone and must either be (1) closed up tightly, (2) repaired or (3) demolished. J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board, and by motions made, seconded and carried, the Board took actions. as follows: 2116 Western Ave. - Continued for a period of 6 weeks. 1110 N. Hill - Continued for one week. 1002 Culver Place - Continued indefinitely. 1137 S. Franklin - Continued one week to determine if owner of record, Anastasia Leweicka, is the same as Anastasia Nietch who signed return receipt for certified mail notice to appear. 1506 S. Kemble - Two week continuance to give owner time to secure the building. 2202 Pleasant - Two week continuance granted to allow time to arrange for demolition by private contract. 305 E. Wenger - Continued for one week, and Sub -Standard Division directed to hand -deliver certified notice. 507 E. South - It was reported that this structure had been secured, and this case is continued indefinitely with buildingto be kept under surveillance. 1237 Van Buren - Continued for one week, and if building is not secured in this time bids will be sought for demolition. 2808 Pleasant - It was reported that this structure has been secured. This matter to be continued indefinitely and building kept under surveillance. 721 W. Wayne - Sub -Standards Division authorized to seek bids for demolition. 720 George St. - Continued for two weeks. 1022 Franklin - Sub -Standards Division authorized to seek bids for demolition. 1218 S. Carroll - Sub -Standards Division authorized to seek bids for demolition. 1320 Hine Street - Continued for one week to allow time for Sub -Stan- dards Division to contact owner. 1 1