06/25/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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96 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1979 Mr. Brunner pointed out that the Board's concern is not with the violations, which are minor, but with the fact that they were not listed on the application and he asked Mr, Howard for the reason they were not listed. Mr. Howard said he did not associate them with crimes. Mr. Brunner said he would take the position that Mr. Howard should reapply for the license and would suggest very strongly that those matters which are of record as well as suspensions of his license be noted on the application. These are not the type of offenses that would prevent the Board from approving the license, but the Board is concerned that he answer all questions on the application truthfully if he reapplies. The application will then be considered on its merits. Mr. Roper and Mr. Howard.thanked the Board for hearing this matter and indicated that a new application had been filed. COMPLAINT - WALTER SZYMKOWIAK Councilman Walter Szymkowiak submitted a complaint from residents of the Harvey St., Birner St. and Blaine Avenue area regarding unruly children playing in the streets, debris and trash, profane language and loud stereos playing late at night. He noted that many of the addresses where the complaints originate are rental properties and the landlords take no interest in the property. Mr. Szymkowiak referred to 503, 505, 511 and 513 Blaine Avenue where problems are occurring. He asked that the Board take action to help the property owners in the area maintain their neighborhood. He noted that this is an old neighborhood and the residents are proud of their properties and are trying to upgrade the neighborhood. Mr. Szymkowiak noted that a similar situation exists at the southeast corner of LaSalle and Chapin.Streets. The Board thanked Councilman Szymkowiak for bringing the matter to its attention and referred the complaints to the Legal Department and the Police Department for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO USE OLD FIRE STATION EIGHT DENIED The Board received a letter from Fire Chief Oscar Van Wiele advising that he had reviewed the request of A.C.T.I.O.N., Inc. to lease old Fire Station Eight for the LaSalle - Fillmore Center. The Chief noted that the Department is presently using the Fire Station for storage of department equipment and anticipates the need will exist for some time. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was filed and the request of A.C.T.I.O.N., Inc. was denied. VEHICLE PURCHASE INFORMATION FILED - POLICE DEPART14ENT Chief Michael Borkowski advised the Board of the following additions to the Police vehicle fleet: Vehicles purchased: CV #735 1974 Ford L.T.D. #4W62S134069 - $1450 CV #736 1972 Mercury #2Z62N624179 $ 850 CV #742 1973 Mercury #32465503372 - $ 850 Vehicle Number Assignments: CV #730 1973 Oldsmobile #3B17K3L109575 CV #731 1972 Pontiac #2P49W2P340161 CV #732 1973 Buick #494877H934103 CV #737 1973 Chevrolet #lL47H3J285255 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the information was ordered filed.