06/19/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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160 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 1978 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 1978 by Patrick 71. McMahon, President, with Mr. McMahon and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney James A. Masters was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Mr. Mullen reported that he had reviewed the minutes of the June 12, 1978 meeting of the Board and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr..McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING OF BIDS - CHIP AND SEAL ROADWAY SURFACING This was the date set for receiving bids for Chip and Seal Roadway Surfacing on various streets. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: Rieth -Riley Construction Co. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid $.48 per square Sweeping of Aggregate Net Bid Walsh & Kelly, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid $.35 per square Sweeping of Aggregate Net Bid Bid was signed by Richard Ruhlman, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. yard - $35,040.00 7,900.00 - $42,940.00 Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Walsh, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. yard - $25,550.00 8,014.00 - $33,564.00 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. *lullen and carried, the bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED - DENIAL OF POOL HALL LICENSE 1416 LINDEN This was the date set for a public hearing on the denial of the application of J. Findley May to operate a pool hall at 1416 Linden Avenue. It was recommended by City Controller Peter H. Mullen, in concurrence with the Police Department, that the license be denied and Mr. May was notified by certified mail that a hearing would be held on this date on that denial. Mr. May was not present and the return receipt showing delivery of the certified letter has not yet been returned to the Board. Councilman Walter Szymkowiak was present and advised the Board that petitions bearing the signatures of three hundred residents—of the area have been submitted in opposition to granting of the pool hall license. Mr. Szymkowiak said it has been his experience in the past that having such an operation causes disturbances in the neighborhood. He pointed out that the King Center provides recreational opportunities for the youth in the area as well as for senior citizens. He said there is no need for another pool hall. Such an operation might cause problems for the Police Department and would cause a nuisance for neighborhood residents. Mr. Szymkowiak said he was opposed to granting the license. Deputy City Attorney James A. Plasters said proof of delivery of the certified notice to Mr. May was required in order to hold a hearing. Mr. Mullen made a motion that the Board continue the hearing for one week and that Mr. May be notified of the continuance. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried.