04/03/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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GULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1978 OF POPPIES APPROVED - MAY 12 AND 13 AND MAY 19 AND 20 The Board received a request from the V.F.W. Post 1167 to hold their Annual Poppy Sale on the public sidewalks,on May 12 and 13 and from the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 50 to hold their Annual Poppy Sale on the public sidewalks on•May 19 and 20. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request subject to approval of the Charitable Solicitations Commission if required. LETTER RE: TRUCK TRAFFIC IN NORTHEAST NEIGHBOORHOOD FILED The Board received a letter from the Northeast Neighborhood Association regarding truck traffic on Niles Avenue, between Corby and Angela, and on Corby and Howard, between Niles and Notre Dame. The Association requested that "Through Trucks Prohibited" signs be posted at four locations in the area and that the Police Department be instructed to issue a shift order to stop violators of the truck route ordinance. Mr. McMahon noted that this ?problem has come before the Board in other locations. The truck routes are established by ordinance but trucks making local deliveries are permitted to use streets not on the truck route. It is difficult to determine if the trucks are making deliveries. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Per. Brunner and carried, the letter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review of the request for the posting of signs and to the Police Department Traffic Detail for stepped up efforts in the area with regard to trucks not using the truck route and for notification to the Trucking Association that the ordinance will be enforced. Mr. Quigley and the Board of Public Safety are to be advised of the Board's action. APPROVAL OF APPRAISAL AND PURCHASE NEGOTIATION CONTRACTS MICHIGAN -MAIN CONNECTOR _ Patrick M. McMahon, Director of Public Works, submitted to the Board letter proposals he had requested from Jack Harris for appraisal of real estate and from John G. Pence for negotiation of the purchase of real estate in connection with the Michigan -Main connector. Mr. Harris has agreed to complete appraisal of nine parcels of real estate at a total cost of $4,800 to $5,200. Mr. Pence has agreed to negotiate the purchase of nine parcels of real estate at a total cost of $4,200 to $4,500. This work is to be completed within ninety days of acceptance of the proposals. Mr. McMahon noted that these are agreements for professional services and the money has already been appropriated by the Council. Mr. Brunner asked how these individuals were selected and Mr. McMahon explained that the Board has a list--of-`appra secs used on a rotating basis. Both Mr. Harris and.Mr. Pence have provided services to the City in the past in a dependable and acceptable manner and both are familiar with federal guidelines which must be followed if federal funding is sought for the project. Mr. Brunner then requested that the documents be reviewed by the Legal Department. Councilman Mary Christine Adams asked Mr. McMahon if the connector was to be built at LaSalle Street and Mr. McMahon explained that the City was proceeding with the connector at.Marion Street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the proposals from Jack Harris and John G. Pence Associates were approved, subject to`review and approval of the documents by the Legal Department: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 5545 to 5996 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 5545 to 5996 and directed that checks for payment be issued.