06/19/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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162 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19. 1978 3. Residents on Carlisle Street installed sewers by Barrett Law in 1930, water mains were installed a few years later and a Class "C" pavement by Barrett Law in 1968. Residents on Phillipa, Highland and Hillside invested nothing for public improvements up to this date. 4. Over the years, the Street Department has made efforts of varying degree to establish a passable lane. These efforts are usually in response to local requests. 5. In response to what the Engineering Department perceived as a serious public health problem, we developed a proposal for Barrett Law sewers in this area. The project, as proposed and if installed,.would have provided sewers and streets for these people. The Board may recall that the residents declined to accept the 50 -50 offer of the City and Dr. McCraley, the County Health Officer, to order the sewer installation. This activity took place in 1976. Based on the above, we believe Mr. Lahey and the rest of the property owners in this area have a situation that is under their control to change by the mechanism of Barrett Law. If Mr. Lahey can find a majority of property owners in the area who believe as he does in public improvements, then the Engineering Department is ready and willing to pursue this matter to a successful conclusion. We have every confidence that the Board is equally anxious to do whatever is possible for these residents. Very truly yours, s/ David A. Wells, P. E. Manager, Bureau of Design and Administration Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was filed and the Board ordered a copy sent to Mr. Lahey. TENT SALE APPROVED The Board received a request from Eslinger Furniture Company to hold a tent sale on their property at 2701 S. Michigan Street, from June 29 through July 31. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the tent sale, subject to securing a permit from the Building Department and to all requirements of the Fire Inspection Bureau and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. AGENDA ITEM ADDED - REQUEST FOR TENT SALE — SALE APPROVED Mr. McMahon noted that a request from Montgomery Ward for a Tent Sale was received after the posting of the agenda. He made a motion that the item be added to the agenda at this time. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. Montgomery Ward submitted a request to hold a Tent Sale from June 12 through June 26, noting that they were not aware they needed a permit at the time the Tent Sale began. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the Tent Sale, subject to securing a permit from the Building Department and to all requirements of the Fire Inspection Bureau and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting.