12/17/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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MOW LOM REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17. 1979 HOUSE MOVE APPROVED 721 S. OLIVE TO 1614 KNOBLOCK James Markle, Building Commissioner, submitted to the Board a request from Michiana House Movers to move a house from 721 S. Olive to 1614 Knoblock. He noted that adjacent property owners have been advised of the move and notified that the Board would hold a hearing on the matter today. There were no citizens present who wished to speak on the matter. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reviewed the request and the route and made the following recommendations: 1. The route as submitted is acceptable. 2. A letter of intent from a pre- qualified signal contractor must be on file prior to the permit being issued. 3. A permit from the Indiana State Highway Department must be on file prior to the permit being issued. 4. The Board of Public Works, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department must be notified 24 hours in advance of the date and time of the move. 5. The total loaded width, length, height and weight of the structure will be submitted to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting prior to the move. 6. If the time of the move exceeds daylight hours, the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting must be notified where the house will be parked overnight. 7. The house mover must provide proof of notification and agreement from Conrail and Amtrak as to time of crossing of railroad tracks and train schedules. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the house move was approved, subject to all stipulations of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, filing of the required certificate of insurance, 24 hours advance notice of the move and the securing of the necessary permit from the Building Commissioner. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESS14ENT ROLL, VACATION RESOLUTION 3481, PROCEEDINGS CLOSED This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3481 for the vacation of Lafayette Street from Indiana Avenue south to the dead end, a distance of approximately 271 feet, all inCreed's 2nd Addition to 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 Assessment Poll lists $0.00 net benefits and $0.00 net damages to abutting property. No remonstrators were present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Howard Goodhew, petitioner, and Attorney Harold Brueseke were present to speak favorably on the matter. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3484 Mr. McMahon noted that the petition of Jerry Watkins, et al, to vacate the second -east west alley between Lots 46 and 47 north of Northside Boulevard had been reviewed by various departments. The Area Plan Commission, Community Development Department and Engineering Department report no objection to the vacation subject to utility easements. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the reports were filed and the following resolution was adopted: