08/11/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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8/11/69 BIDS FOR SPOT LIGHT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Bids having been accepted August 4, 1969, and referred to Floyd M. Jessup, Manager, and the only bid received from Ger-Bar.. Inc. it was moved, seconded and carried that since there was only one bid received, this should be re - advertised and bids taken at a later date. Ger-Bar, Inc. bid therefore is rejected. HERMAN LIGHTHALL- COMPLAINT AND CLAIMS OF DAMAGE Herman Lighthall of 1428 Howard appeared before the board regarding sewer stoppage and makes claim of damage. This matter having been previously in- vestigated by the Legal Department and referred to the insurance carrier, liability was denied again by the City and Mr. Lighthall referred back to the insurance carrier. NORTH CARLISLE - CCflUIPLAINT OF JANET ALIEN Councilman Allen appeared to lodge complaint of broken concrete dumped in a vacant lot on North Carlisle. The Engineering department was aware of this and it has been referred to the Street Department for clean up. This lot is not owned by the City but since the residents of the area know who dumped the load and no one will say, the Street department will clean it up. McKELVEY - 231 E. Fox St.- COMPLAINT OF 227 E. FOX STREET Mr. McKelvey appeared to complain of the conditions of the residence at 227 E. Fox Street. Mr. Adamaon of Sub -Standards was aware of the problem and informed the Board that the residents of this property are being moved by the Relocation Department and their possessions and the building will be completely fumigated. Inspectors of Sub -Standard and the Health Department report of the highly un- sanitary conditions existing and the situation is being dealt with as rapidly as possible. 224 Laurel Street - SYLAS WEST CMPLAINT Mr. West of the Urban League asked what was being done and Sub -Standard reported Relocation Department and the Health Department would be notified of the condition. BUILDING DEPT. - Sub -Standard 438-444 LASaI16,Ave�;: Madelyn Van Lake appeared to answer a request of the board to show cause why the necessary action had not been taken on this building. She informed the Board she owned this property jointly with her brother Maurice VanDeVelde of 215 Villageway, South Bend. Mrs. VanLake asked for an extension of time as she has several offers to sell. She was instructed to secure the building as it is vacant and safety and fire hazards exist. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this matter was continued one week and the Sub -Standard department is instructed to notify both Mrs. Van Lake and her brother Mr. Van DeVelde to appear. Sub -Standard is also to go to the Abstract Co. and determine actual ownership on the building. 136 N. Notre Dame: A communication from Mr. Krueper, owner, was read stating this property is owned jointly by three people and all agree on demolition. Sub- standard is to be notified of contract. Mr. Adamson reports the building wide open and exposed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this matter is con-' tinued one week to allow owners to take action needed. - 1213 W. Indiana Ave.: Communication read of Douglas Caton, owner, giving his consent to demolishment. Upon motion made, seconded and carried Sub -Standard is authorized to seek bids for demolition of the property. It was pointed out that there had been an explosion and the house and debris is spread out over the lot. Due to emergency existing, Sub -standard was authorized not to wait the two weeks for advertising but to take the bids August 18, 1969. 217 N. St. Peter: Mr. Taylor, City Engineer, having personally viewed this building considers it a house to good to be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried since owners show no interest and the building is open and exposed, Sub -standard was authorized to seek bids for demolition. 2133 Merry Avenue: No reply was received from notice to owners and the return receipt of certified mail was not received. Sub -Standards reports a fire on June 6, 1969, leaving building open and unsafe with 40% destroyed by the fire. Upon motion made, seconded and carried Sub -Standard is authorized to seek bids for demolition.