05/19/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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M1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 19. 1980 FILING OF NOTICE OF ENCROACHMENTS - FIRST BANK CENTER PROJECT Mr. McMahon advised the Board that, for the purpose of selling the bonds, FBT Bancorp was requesting that the City of South Bend convey title to or grant easements to use certain areas for the conveyance of certain improvements which extend beyond the boundaries of the property bounded by Michigan, Colfax, St. Joseph and Washington Streets. It was noted that surveys have indicated that the improve - ments extend beyond those boundaries and encroach upon the right - of -way of each of the aforementioned streets. Mr. McMahon stated that formal approval was required by the Board and that Lang, Feeney and Associates would be preparing the appropriate documents for the Board's execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the letter was placed on file with formal action to be taken on the encroachments when the final documents are submitted to the Board for execution. Mr. McMahon explained that all encroachments are below ground. REQUEST OF FBT BANCORP TO PURCHASE PROPERTY IN FRONT OF MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM A request of FBT Bancorp, Inc. was received for the purchase of the parcel of property in front of the Morris Civic Auditorium, known as Disposition Parcel No. 2 -13, Ind. R -66. Mr. McMahon stated that this request had been discussed previously with the City Council. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the various city agencies for review and recommendation. APPROVE MAURICE MATTHYS LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE A request from Mr. Bill Scherperell, President of the Maurice Matthys Little League, was received for permission to conduct a parade on Saturday, May 24, 1980, at 9 :00 a.m., starting at the Little League Park on Meadow Lane to Edison, North on Edison and Villageway to Washington, east on Washington to Gladstone, north on Gladstone to Linden, west on Linden to Lombardy, south on Lombardy to Ford, west on Ford to Sample, east on Sample to Evergreen, and south on Evergreen to the ball park. It was anticipated there would be approximately 60 vehicles in the parade. Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the parade, in conjunction with the Traffic Division. It was noted that the route to be used is the same route as used in previous years, and the Traffic Division has indicated it can assign a car to the parade as in past years. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the parade was approved subject to the filing of the appropriate Certificate of Insurance. APPROVE BLOCK PARTY - HASS DRIVE A recommendation from Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, was received by the Board. Mr. Wadzinski recommended approval of the request to close Hass Drive from Rose.to Kettering on Saturday, June 7, 1980; however, he requested that the beginning time period be stipulated at 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon to accommodate those individuals on the block. Further, a 12 -foot wide lane should be maintained free and clear of any and all obstructions because of the street's proximity to the park. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved in accordance with Mr. Wadzinski's recom- mendation.