12/03/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1979 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 3, 1979 by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr, Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Mr. Brunner reported that the minutes of the regular_ meeting held on November 26 had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr, McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED Mr. McMahon noted receipt of a Humane Society Contract and a report on the Soluble Oil Facility and he made a motion that the items be added to the agenda at this time. ;ir. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING OF INSURANCE PROPOSALS This was the date set for receipt of insurance proposals for the City of South Bend. 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 proposals were received and opened: Arthur J. Gallagher Rolling Meadows, Illinois Bruner Cassady Neeser Agency South Bend, Indiana Allied Agency South Bend, Indiana Jerry J. Miller Insurance Agency South Bend, Indiana Muszynski Insurance Agency South Bend, Indiana Mr. McMahon noted that the proposals would be available for inspection by any interested persons in the office of the Controller. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the proposals were referred to the Controller's office for review and recommendation. ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3483 Mr. McMahon noted receipt of reports from City Departments regarding the review of the petition of Masterbilt,:Inc. to vacate the alley south of Napier Street. The Area Plan Commission had recommended the petition unfavorably, unless right of way was made available for turning into the alley intersection and for access from Chestnut Street. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting also requested the dedication of turning radius. The petitioner has provided a deed of dedication for the turning radius and it has now been recorded. The Engineering Department reported it has no objection to the vacation since the turning radius has been provided and the Area Plan Commission staff now concurs. The Community Development Department has no objection to the vacation. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunnerand carried, the reports were ordered filed and the following resolution was adopted: