06/19/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3460 AMENDED AND CONFIRMED JUNE 19, 1978 161 This was the date set for holding a public hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3460, 1978 for the vacation of a perpetual easement over and upon sixteen (16) feet of the east side of the entire length of Lot Numbered Forty (40) in College Grove Addition. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that the petitioner, St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, had petitioned last year for the vacation of two alleys and a portion of a street. They neglected to include in that petition a perpetual easement along Lot Forty. The Resolution before the Board today covers only that easement. The Department of Public Works has indicated that no easement rights need to be retained with regard to this petition. Denuty City Attorney Terry A. Crone has reviewed the petition and recommends favorable action. Mr. McMahon then noted that Melvin Reed, Attorney for the petitioner, advised the Board office that he would be out of town and unable to attend this hearing but he requested that the Board act favorably on the petition. Mrs. Mary Evans and Mrs. Mildred Sutherland inquired about the location of this easement in relation to property they own. Mr. McMahon displayed a drawing of the proposed vacated area indicating the proposed easement vacation did not affect either lot. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board amended the Vacation Resolution by deleting the reservation of utility easements statement and confirmed the amended Resolution, directing that an Assessment Roll be prepared. NOTIFICATION RE: PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSE DRYER Fire Chief Oscar Van Wiele submitted to the Board notification regarding the purchase of a hose dryer for Fire Station #6. When bids were received for the station, two bids for this equipment were submitted. One bid was not on a proper bid form and one bid was improperly executed so both bids were rejected. Since the amount of the proposed purchase is under the $5,000 amount requiring sealed bids, the Board had instructed the Fire Department to investigate purchase of the equipment. Chief Van Wiele noted that the Board received a price quote and has arranged to purchase the equipment from Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Company at a total cost of $4,973.15. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the notification was ordered filed. REPORT ON REQUEST TO INSTALL PORTION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE Mr. McMahon reported that an inquiry was received from James Lahey requesting that the City install a portion of Highland Avenue. The following report was submitted: "In regard to Mr. Lahey's letter of May 22, 1978 about the lack of a street on Highland Avenue, we have made an investigation of this matter. For reference, the following points appear relevant: 1. Highland Park, 2nd Addition to the City was recorded in 1923. At that point in time, it was not necessary for the developer to install any public improvements. 2. Highland Avenue extends from Carlisle Street to a point about 132 feet west of the west right -of -way line of Phillipa; Highland Avenue does not go through to Olive Street.