09/24/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 24. 1979 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 1979 by Temporary Chairman Peter H. Mullen, in the absence of President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. Mullen and Mr. Brunner present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present, AGENDA ITEMS ADDED Mr. Mullen noted receipt of a request for an aerial show on Thursday and a proclamation from the mayor after the posting of the meeting agenda and he made a motion that the items be added to the agenda at this time. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. MAYOR NEMETH PRESENTS PROCLAMATION OF SAFETY WEEK Mayor Peter J. Nemeth was present and presented to the Board a Proclamation designating the week of September 24 to 28 as City of South Bend Safety Week. Mayor Nemeth noted that the City is proud of its past record for safety and will continue efforts to upgrade the observance of all safety regulations. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Proclamation was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF AERIAL ACT The Osolo Township Fire Department requested permission to hold an aerial performance on River Bend Plaza, consisting of a high wire act from Robertson's to the Sherland Building on Thursday, September 27 at 4:30 p.m. Clearances from the building owners and a certificate of insurance will be provided. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved, subject to coordination of arrangements by the Police Department Traffic Detail and to the filing of the necessary clearances and insurance certificate. OPENING OF BIDS - CHAPIN STREET ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS This was the date set for receiving bids for the Chapin Street Island Improvements. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Ziolkowski Construction Company South Bend, Indiana Bid - $38,275.75 Rieth Riley Construction Company South Bend, Indiana Bid - $40,027.45 199 Bid was signed by Ben Ziolkowski, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Richard Ruhlman, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr, Brunner and carried, the bids were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.