06/11/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR 14EETING BONDS APPROVED 83 JUNE 11, 1979 Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that a Contractor's Bond written on behalf of Lawrence Chrzan and an Excavation Bond written on behalf of LaFree Excavating Company had been properly executed and could be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bonds were approved. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FILED The O'Brien Corporation submitted a letter request to purchase any portion of city -owned property at 207 Johnson Street not needed for the Orange -- Colfax Connector. The property is adjacent to property presently owned by the O'Brien Corporation. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Mayor's Office, Engineering Department, Community Development Department and Park Department for review and a determination as to whether the property should be retained for any purpose. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period May 31 through June 7 was submitted to the Board. The report indicated seven outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. COMPLAINT - GENE MINNICK Gene Minnick, 1922 Kemble Avenue, was present and made a complaint to the Board regarding a claim for damage to his car which was rejected by the City's insurance company. Mr.Minnick said the damage was caused by an unmarked hole in the pavement on the east side of Ironwood, north of Jefferson. The damage occurred on January 5, 1979 and his claim was filed on January 31, 1979. Mr. Minnick said the hole was barricaded after the incident. Mr. Brunner noted that the Insurance Company acts as the City's agent in such matters and the City does not have the right to overrule the company decision in such matters. Mr. Minnick asked how the insurance company could make a judgment on such a matter and Deputy City Attorney James Masters advised him that the insurance company requests copies of all documents and all information relating to each individual claim before a decision is made. Mr. Minnick also complained about the improper grading of an alley adjacent to his property and stated that water now runs off the alley onto his property. Mr. McMahon said the complaint would be investigated. There being motion made the meeting no further business to come by Mr. McMahon, seconded by adjourned at 10:25 ATTE Patricia DeC ercq, Clerk before the Board, upon Mr. Brunner and carried,