01/23/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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15 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 23, 1978 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 1978 by President Patrick McMahon with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone was also present. AGENDA ITEM ADDED - REPORT ON 816 S. PHILLIPA STREET Mr. McMahon made a motion that the property at 816 S. Phillipa Street be added to the agenda in order to allow City Attorney Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. and Councilman Richard Dombrowski to report to the Board on the condition of the property. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Brunner advised the Board that he and Councilman Dombrowski made an inspection of the property at 816 S. Phillipa, owned by Albert G. Mickelson, this morning. There has been no attempt made by the owner to comply with the consent decree he entered into with the City on September 23, 1977. That consent decree provided that all trucks, trailers and paraphernalia related to the business conducted on the premises would be removed by January 16, 1978. Mr. Mickelson has not complied with the consent decree. Mr. Brunner said it is now the intention of the City to file a rule to show cause why Mr. Mickelson should not be found in contempt of court and the City hopes that a hearing on the rule can be scheduled for this week. Councilman Dombrowski stated that January 16 was the date Mr. Mickelson was to vacate the property and he has received numerous calls from residents of the area who are aware that Mr. Mickelson has not done so. He noted that the inspection this morning indicated 20 trucks, 18 trailers, 21 trash bins and other miscellaneous equipment is strewn about the property. Still on the lot are weeds, truck parts, cement, metal objects and debris which was there over a year ago. Mr. Dombrowski noted that he has worked with Mr. Brunner and Georgia Luks of the Legal Department on this matter and understands that it takes time to get court action but he urged the Board to take whatever steps are necessary to get compliance from Mr. Mickelson. Mr. Brunner said he considered this to be a flagrant and blatant attempt by Mr. Mickelson to circumvent the consent decree and said the City will take positive action to see that the issue is cleared up within one week. Mr. McMahon said the Board notes the report of the Legal Department to seek corrective action in this matter and asked that a report be made next week. OPENING OF BIDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving bids for vehicles for the Police Department. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Don Medow Motors, Inc. Bid was signed by Donald B. Medow, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted. Thirty 1978 Pontiac Phoenix four -door sedans (patrol division) Unit Price - $5,174.62 - $155,238.60 Trade ins 50,100.00 - Net $105,138.60 Twelve Pontiac Phoenix four -.door sedans (detective bureau) Unit Price - $4,825.20 - $57,902.40 Trade -ins 9,075.00 - Net $48,827.40 Thirty 1978 Pontiac Catalina four -door sedans (patrol division) Unit Price - $5,784.34 - $173,530.20 Trade ins 50,100.00 - Net $123,430.20 Twelve AMC Matador four -door sedans (detective bureau) Unit Price - $4,723.23 - $56,679.96 Trade -ins 9,075.00 - Net $47,604.96