01/21/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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3I` REGULAR 14EETING JANUARY 21, 1980 Center at 505 North Lafayette, used the alleys in question for the pickup and drop -off of children to the nursery. She felt the center would be greatly inconvenienced if the alleys were vacated. Mr. John Horan, 304 West Navarre, presented two petitions to the Board signed by the residents in the immediate vicinity who opposed the vacation. He felt the vacation would have a detrimental and adverse impact of the residential properties. Mr. Forte indicated that there would be a specific area designated for loading and unloading at the Medical Foundation. He indicated that he was not aware of any blockage which would affect the surrounding properties. He indicated that the east -west alley was unimproved and the Foundation would allow the improved alley for everyone's use. He explained that there was a cut -away area for trucks and deliveries in response to Mrs. Martin's concern. He stated that the Circle of Mercy's use of the alley was previously closed and he could not understand that concern. Mr. Hill made a motion to table the matter until the next meeting of the Board in order to allow a tour of the area by the Board before a final decision was reached, seconded by Mr. Kernan. The motion carried. A resident of the area asked for a copy of the proposed layout by the Foundation, and it was indicated that Mr. Mathews would provide a copy. Mr. Jim Conley, 310 West Navarre, indicated that.the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association was seeking historic status for its neighborhood district and he felt the vacation of the alleys would have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Mr. Forte stated that the proposed plan was designed to facilitate programs for out- patient care, the Blood Bank and services for handicapped door deliveries. He stated that the Foundation has donated two pieces of property to Southold Restorations and is also concerned about the historical status of the area. He further stated that the Foundation has allowed the Youth Services Bureau and the YWCA to use its property for several years past. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 2984 - MEADE STREET SEWERS This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll for the Meade Street Sewers in Homeland 2nd and Homeland 3rd Subdivision on Meade Street from Calvert to Ewing, authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3480, 1979. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon indicated that the contractor had been Bartolini Excavating and a Project Completion Affidavit had been approved by the Board. The total project cost was in the amount of $53,642.16. Mr. McMahon asked if the final assessment roll figures had been reduced, and Mr. David Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administra- tion, indicated that the final figure was a decrease over the preliminary assessment roll, estimated at about $20 below the estimate on the sewer cost. He stated that the figure was somewhat below the original estimate, but not greatly reduced. Mr. McMahon indicated that the original estimate for the preliminary sb.owed a figure of $55,949.30, and the final amount was $53,642.16. A resident of the area asked the Board how long the property owners would have to pay the assessment, and Mr. McMahon indicated that the property owners would have five years or less at 6% interest. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill, and carried, the Assessment Roll was approved. REJECT AMBULANCE BIDS AND APPROVED REQUEST TO RE- ADVERTISE Fire Chief Timothy Brassell informed the Board that the vehicles advertised were not of the same type presently being used by the Department. He explained his desire to have an orderly replacement program for the vehicles, and the van -type vehicles were not desired from a use standpoint. He requested permission to reject the bids