05/05/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1980 APPROVE REQUESTS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Mr. John Baumgartner, Manager of the Bureau of Streets, submitted to the Board for approval a request to advertise and receive bids for 10,000 tons or less of Sodium Chloride, 10,000 tons or less of Calcium Chloride treated Sand or Slag, and 50,000 gallons or less of Liquid Calcium Chloride. Mr. McMahon stated that, in this way, the city may be able to purchase from suppliers any materials left over from the previous year, thereby getting an early start for the winter season. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved. Mr. McMahon requested permission to advertise for bids for the Sample Street improvements, Chapin to Olive Streets, in order that bids might be received by the latter part of the month. He explained that the project would include widening and sewer work and would be in excess of $1.2 million. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved. Mr. McMahon also requested permission to advertise for bids for the scarification of certain city streets as part of its public works program for the summer. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RE: RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING At the April 7, 1980, meeting of the Board, a letter had been submitted from Mr. Bruce Hammerschmidt, attorney for Memorial Hospital, concerning the approval of restricted residential parking in the 600 block of North Lafayette Boulevard. Mr. Hill explained that the point made by Memorial Hospital raises a question in that the hospital owns two - thirds of the property on the east side of the street. In looking at the petition, it was determined that the remaining property owners on that side of the street did not sign the petition. He stated that, unfortunately, the ordinance passed did not provide any guidance under the circumstances. In view of that, Mr. Hill stated that he recommended that the east side of the 600 block of North Lafayette Boulevard be exempt from the restricted parking zone. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the east side of the 600 block of North Lafayette Boulevard will be exempt from the parking restriction, and only the west side of that block be included in the restricted parking zone. Mr. Hill further stated that the clear intent of the ordinance is to try and free up areas in front of private residences for parking by the residents. Consistent with that, he did not feel the restricted parking could be extended into areas abutting Memorial Hospital property. DENY REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS - BRIDGETON IN. AND SOMERSWORTH DR.'. Mr. McMahon stated that the Board had previously received a petition for street lights from Americana Realty in Section I of Kensington Farms Subdivision, more specifically Bridgeton Lane and Somersworth Drive. A letter from Police Chief Michael C. Borkowski recommended that street lights not be installed at this time in view of the fact that the two homes which are presently under construction are located approximately three - tenths of a mile from the nearest occupied home. It was noted that a field and a hill block the view of these new homes from the occupied residences and the installation of a light may provide lighting for potential thieves. Chief Borkowski indicated that no clearly identifiable public safety need for the lighting existed. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was tabled to be held on record and reviewed at such a time as when the moritorium on street lights is withdrawn.