08/28/61 Board of Public Works Minutes

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TRAFFIC ENGINEER (TRAFFIC SIGNS) The Board approved the following traffic sign installations: Stop sign installed on Keller St., southwest corner, at Bendix Drive Stop sign installed on Elwood, southwest corner, at Bendix Drive Stop sign installed at 3201 Lincolnway West, at exit of parking lot just north of Bendix Drive. RE: ERECTION OF NEON SIGN ( S. MICHIGAN ST.) BUILDING DEPARTMENT Comes now Mr. Vitale Carmelo, 2035 S. Michigan Street and requested permission to erect a neon sign on city property in front of his business establishment. Mr. Carmelo contends that a large tree on the adjoining property blocks the visibility of a sign erected on his own property. Also present was Morgan Peck from the City Electrical Inspection Department. It was brought to the attention of the Board by Mr. Carmelo and also Mr. Peck that another neon sign post located at 2023 is erected on city property and has been there for some years. It was the decision of the Board, after hearing all persons present, that permission to erect a sign on city property at 2035 S. Michigan Street I be denied. Mr. Lane, Building Commissioner who was also pres-ent, was instructed to assist Mr. Carmelo by having somebody in his department or by taking care of this personally, contact the neighbor with regard to the large tree and attempt to secure the cooperation of the neighbor by trimming the tree or removing it or, in some way, cooperate with Mr. Carmelo so that a sign on his property is visible. Mr. Lane requested a ruling on the sign post that already exists at 2023 S. Michigan Street. It was the decision of the Board that., since this post has been in this location for some years, the owner will not be directed to remove it. However, no new signs will be allowed on city property. SUB -STANDARD DIV. BUILDING DEPARTMENT (HEARINGS) Comes now John Grabarz and Battalion Chief Downes of the Fire Department with reference to property located at 720 N. Francis Street. This house has been condemned, but the owner requested permission to repair same. Completion date was August 28, 1961 and, at this time, the repairs have not been completed. The owner requested additional extension of time on the repair order. Case continued until Ocober 16, 1961 at which time repairs must be completed. With reference to a house at 275 S. Camden, owned by Sammy and Bessie Harper, Mr. Grabarz reported that letters -had been sent letters listing what must be done to bring property up to standard. He further stated that the owners are anxious to comply with this order but request additional time. Case continued for 90 days in order to bring property up to standard. With reference to property located at 122 E. Paris Street, owned by Mr. Rightley, Mr. Grabarz reported that letters sent to Mr. Rightley had been returned. Case continued for one week to albow additional time to deliver letter to Mr. Rightley to show cause why demolition order has not been complied with. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT (STREET LIGHTS) Following the recommendation of Nicholas Horvath, Electrical Department Superintendent, the following installations were approvedt A 4000 lumen light at 809 Garden Lane A 4000 lumen light at alley intersection of 900 Block North Goodland Avenue, between Fredricksen and Prast.