03272018 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 2018 87 as a result nobody showed up for the event. He noted this year they have forty (40) people registered at this point and their goal is one -hundred (100). Mr. Thomas stated there isn't much that goes on in the northeast neighborhood and they are trying to make this an annual event. He noted this is part of the Peace Square Program and Heroes Camp for fatherless boys. Mr. Gilot stated it sounds like a good cause but the route is a burden for Police with eighteen (18) officers to secure it and only three (3) participants last year. He noted that even forty (40) people shouldn't need the streets blocked. Ms. Fritzberg asked if the route could be modified, noting it utilizes busy streets. Mr. Gilot states Engineering noted there is construction going on that will cause sidewalks to be closed. Mr. Thomas stated he cannot imagine needing eighteen (18) officers, and suggested that's over -Policing. Mr. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, explained the run requires all intersections to be closed, adding runners go at different paces so they need to secure the intersections all at once. He noted if it was just a walk, it wouldn't require so many officers, they could follow traffic laws. Mr. Thomas stated they start at Notre Dame University and go past South Bend Avenue. Ms. Fritzberg stated she is not comfortable approving this route, and suggested the petitioner discuss a different route with the Police Department. Mr. Gilot agreed and asked Mr. Thomas to sit down with the Police and Traffic and Lighting to work it out. Mr. Thomas stated he would be happy to. Ms. Fritzberg stated she would attend the meeting also. UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY SOUTH OF EAST/WEST ALLEY BETWEEN SOUTH WEBSTER ST. AND SOUTH ARNOLD ST., NORTH OF PRAIRIE AVE Mr. Gilot indicated that Kathleen Baugher, 1614 S. Webster Street, South Bend, IN 46613, has submitted a request to vacate the above referenced alley. Mr. Gilot advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Fire Department, Solid Waste, and Engineering based on the regulating criteria of I.C. 36-7-3-13. Ms. Martin, Clerk of the Board, informed the Board that prior to the meeting she received an updated recommendation from Community Investment who stated the vacation would make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or inconvenient due to the existence of a garage with access on the alley at 1622 Webster Street. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion recommending an unfavorable recommendation for the request for the alley vacation. Ms. Fritzberg seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Fritzberg and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATIONS: 912 Leland Ave. 1814 S. Taylor St. REMARKS: All criteria has been met APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by the following: 1.) 21520 Rivendell Ct. — Key No. 004-1007-009014 - Water 2.) 51583 Duncan Dr. — Key No. 004-1009-016195 - Water/Sewer 3.) 51724 Cresswell Dr. — Key No. 004-1009-016172 - Water/Sewer 4.) 23141 Rumford Dr. — Key No. 004-1009-016204 - Water/Sewer 5.) 23095 Rumford Dr. — Key No. 004-1009-0162 - Water/Sewer 6.) 61271 State Road 931 — Key No. 001-1051-1366 - Water 7.) 26831 S. Marshall Dr. — Key No. 021-1038-062626 - Sewer 8.) 25874 Rye Ct. — Key No. 021-1037-059162 - Water/Sewer The Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into public water/sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide water/sanitary sewer service to the above referenced properties, the applicants waive(s) and release(s) any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Ms. Maradik made a motion that the ConsentS be approved. Ms. Fritzberg seconded the motion, which carried.