12/10/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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• REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1979 In accordance with the guidelines adopted for such use of revenue sharing funds, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen groups with the request that the notice be posted: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, REAL Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program? and Senior Citizens Group of LaSalle Park. Two citizens present asked if specific programs for senior citizens could be suggested and they were advised that any request for such funding could be made to the City administration for consideration. It was suggested that any requests for funding be made as early as possible. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the public hearing was closed and the minutes will be forwarded to the Controller's Office and the City Clerk. ENCROACHMENT APPROVED - BURGER CHEF Mr. McMahon noted that the Burger Chef has submitted a request for approval of an encroachment on the public right of way at their location in the 200 block West Jefferson. The encroachment involves planters along the building and small trees near the curb line. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried the encroachment was approved, with the stipulation that the planters be located next to the building and that the grating placed around the small trees be of construction comparable to Neenah Foundry grating, and subject also to the filing of a Certificate of Insurance holding the City harmless from liability. ENCROACHMENT APPROVED - FIRST BANK CENTER The request of the First Bank Center for an encroachment below grade in the right of way on Washington Street, St. Joseph Street and Michigan Street at the site of the First Bank Center project and for the relocation of a six -inch gas line in the Washington Street right of way which may interfere with the underground parking structure was reviewed by the Building Department. James Markle, Building Commissioner, reported to the Board that arrangements have been made for relocation of the gas line and that he had no objection to approval of the encroachments, Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the encroachments were approved. HOUSE MOVE TABLED The Board received a request from Mitschelen House Movers to move a house from 721 S. Olive to 1614 Knoblock. A certificate of insurance was attached to the request. Mr. Corthier was present and advised the Board that the house must be moved because of work on the Olive - Sample overpass and is subject to demolition or fine if it remains on the lot. Mr. McMahon noted that the request must be reviewed by the Building Commissioner, notices sent to adjacent property owners and a public hearing before the Board held prior to issuance of a house moving permit. He advised Mr. Corthier that the Board would request the Building Commissioner to make all arrangements so that the matter can be placed on the agenda for next Monday's meeting. Mr. Corthier asked if the house could be moved to a vacant lot across the street. Mr. McMahon said the Board could not act on the request until it had been reviewed by the Building Department and he advised Mr. Cortheir that the County officials would be contacted and asked if an extension of time could be granted until next Monday.