10/06/69 Board of Public Works Minutes

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s'_�v3 eo October 6, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on October 6, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARD DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 1123 E. Donald Street.} Karl Dubail, owner of the premises, appeared before the Board as requested, and stated it is his intention to bring the building up to standard. Upon motion made seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued 30 days to afford the owner time to rehabilitate the building. 225 S. Chapin Street. Billy Joe and Mary Utley, land contract owners, appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Utley stated he has secured the building after a recent fire, except for an upstairs window. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried , the matter was continued 30 days to permit the owner to decide whether he will rebuild or demolish the C property. Mr. Utley was requested by the Board to appear before the Board on November 3, 1969, or to advise the Sub -Standards Director of his decision. 1534 S. Chapin. Frank V. Kuzmits did not appear before the Board as requested. V Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was granted permission to advertise for bids for demolition of the structure at 1534 S. Cahpin Street. 120-122 S. Chapin Street. Mrs. Lillian Hipskind, owner of this property, appeared before the Board as requested, and stated that she wishes to "get rid of the property"; that she owes about $500.00 in back taxes on it which she cannot pay; and that she is agreeable to having the property demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week to afford a further inspection of the property by the Board members. 1027 W. Jefferson. Louis A. Parent did not appear before the'Board as re- quested. Mr. Adamson stated the house is open and in bad condition. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was granted permission to advertise for bids for demolition of the property at 1027 W. Jefferson Boulevard. 1631 Linden Street. Neither Virgil nor Helen Turner appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Adamson stated he had had no response from the owners. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission for the Sub -Standards Director to advertise for bids for demolition of the accessory building at 1631 Linden Street. 519 Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Adamson stated Jack Chambers came to his office prior to the Board meeting this morning. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to the Sub -Standards Director to advertise for bids for the demolition of the structures, including the accessory building, at 519 Pennsylvania Avenue. 1825 S. Miami Street. The owner of the property, Chicken Joy System, Inc., did not appear before the Board as requested. Mr. Adamson stated this property is in bad condition and a real hazard. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to the Sub -Standards Director to advertise for bids for the demolition of the structures at 1825 S. Miami Street. 1017 N. St. Louis Street. At the request of Mr. Adamson, the motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that this matter be continued two weeks. 735 W. Jefferson Boulevard. Upon the request of Mr. Adamson, the motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that this matter be continued two weeks. 250(X S. Michigan Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, this matter was continued one week for further investigation. 740 Frances Street. Mr. Adamson reported the owner is still trying to sell this property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week.