10/25/10 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2010 333 Mr. Gilot noted that the City had agreed to some street improvements if the Provident Ministries would vacate the street and take over the maintenance. He noted the Church is the only property located on this street. TABLE RECOMMENDATION — PETITION FOR ANGLED PARKING Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a petition with five hundred (500) signatures to change the parking along North and South Michigan Street from Colfax Avenue to Western Avenue to angled parking. Mr. Inks questioned why the petitioners wanted to make this change; if it is a matter of safety. Mr. Gilot stated it was a safety issue, they believe it will decrease the number of accidents when citizens are backing out of parking spaces. Mr. Inks stated if he is driving along Michigan Street looking for parking, he will pull into the first available on either side of the street. He noted if he had to pull into an angled space from the opposite side of the street, rather than try to make the turn, he would be inclined to leave. Mr. Gilot made a motion to table the request at this point until a map is produced showing the actual design and the number of parking spaces that will be lost. He noted he requested Mr. Mariani, Downtown South Bend, get signatures from all of the business owners after they have reviewed the drawings, showing they support the concept. Mr. Inks seconded the motion, which carried. APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE — 24805 EDISON ROAD - WATER Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate as submitted by Ms. Judith Dzikowski, 24805 Edison Road, South Bend, Indiana 46628. The Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public water system of the City, to provide water service to the above referenced property at 24805 Edison Road (Key # 004 -1021- 036914), Ms. Dzikowski waives and releases any and all rights to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mr. Inks seconded the motion, which carried. FILING OF MONTHLY AND PERFORMANCE MEASURE REPORTS — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Divisions of Environmental Services, Central Services and Water Works submitted their Monthly and Performance Reports for the month of September 2010. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the monthly reports were accepted and filed. FILING OF SAFETY REPORTS — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Divisions of Water Works, Central Services, and Engineering, submitted their respective Safety Reports for September 2010. These reports reflect injuries /accidents for each month and provide for a comparison. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the reports were accepted and fled. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Certificate of Insurance for the following business was accepted for filing: Zebell's Corp., Goshen Indiana APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Inks stated that a request to pay the following claims in the amounts indicated has been received by the Board; each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the goods or services has approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal Officer and certified for accuracy. Name Amount of Claim Date City of South Bend $562,102.67 10/19/2010 City of South Bend $2,593,000.40 10/25/2010 St. Joseph County Housing Consortium $4,320.00 10/13/2010 St. Joseph County Housing Consortium $6,000.00 10/13/2010 St. Joseph County Housing Consortium $20,071.25 10/13/2010 St. Joseph County Housing Consortium $4,620.00 10/13/2010