10/08/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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21'7 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1979 OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF 722 E. BROADWAY This was the date set for receiving bids for the sale of a city -owned lot at 722 E. Broadway. The property was offered for sale for less than one thousand dollars, but because two persons expressed an interest in purchasing the lot, the Board advertised for sealed bids. There were no bids received. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr, Brunner and carried, the Board directed that the Clerk contact both parties and advise them that, if they are still interested in the purchase of the lot, they can submit an offer for consideration. HEARING ON DENIAL OF TAXI LICENSE FOR CLIFFORD FIDLER POSTPONED Clifford Fidler had requested a hearing before the Board today on the denial of his taxicab license application. Mr. Fidler was not present. The matter was postponed and will be rescheduled at the request of Mr, Fidler. SUBGRANT AGREEMENT APPROVED - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board a subgrant agreement between CETA and the Chamber of Commerce, The subgrant is in the amount of $1,245.00 for the period October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980 and is to conduct ;a poll of Chamber of Commerce members to determine if they are interested in participating in an on- the -job training program. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the subgrant was approved. SUBGRANT APPROVED - SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board a subgrant agreement between CETA and the South rend Community School Corporation, Th& subgrant is in the amount of $157,394,00 for the period October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980 and is for providing basic adult education skills training. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried, the subgrant was approved, LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CETA VEHICLES REFERRED Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board extensions to current lease agreements with Medow Leasing, Inc. for two Dodge Aspens and recommended that the Board approve the extensions for an additional year at $75.00 per month per vehicle. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the extensions were referred to Terry A. Crone, Deputy City Attorney, for review and recommendation. BIDS ACCEPTED - DE -ICING CHEMICALS Patrick M. McMahon noted that the Board had received bids for de -icing chemicals some weeks ago. Bids were received for liquid calcium chloride, and calcium chloride sand and slag mixtures, No bids were received for rock salt. The City is presently negotiating with past suppliers to determine if any salt can be purchased, Mr. McMahon recommended that the Board accept the following bids received in order to allow purchase from an available supplier as needed: Calcium Chloride slag -sand mixture - The Levy Company, Bid of $9.75 a ton for up to 10,000 tons.