06/26/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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x'70 REGULAR MEETING Sub - Aquatics, Inc. Reynoldsburg, Ohio Bid - Base Bid $10,920.00 Less Trade -in 930.00 Net Bid $ 9,990.00 Centurion Fire & Safety Equipment South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid $11,250.00 Less Trade -In 1,500.00 Net Bid $ 9,750.00 JUNE 26, 1978 Bid was signed by William McBride, non- collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted. Bid was signed by W. L. Centen, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bids were referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED - DENIAL OF POOL HALL LICENSE, 1416 LINDEN The public hearing on the denial of the application of J. Findley May to operate a pool hall at 1416 Linden Avenue was continued until this date. Rev. Booker West of St. Paul Bethel Baptist Church, 621 Lindsey, was present.to speak against the issuance of the license. He indicated he signed a petition against the pool hall. Rev. Booker said he has lived in the area for twenty -eight years and would like to see the neighborhood kept up. He said the Martin Luther King Center is a half block away from this location and the Center has pool tables and other recreational equipment. Mr. & Mrs. James Pope, 1408 Linden Avenue, spoke against the pool hall, noting that they are trying to improve their property and want to stay in the neighborhood. They pointed out that there are a number of senior citizens in the area and expressed concern for their safetv. Mrs. Pone said there is a nursery school in the area and a pool hall does not provide a good atmosphere for the children. Mr. Mullen stated that he recommended denial of the license several weeks ago, based upon the concern of neighborhood residents and signed petitions against the operation. From a legal standpoint, it is not clear whether this is a basis for denial. Mr. Mullen advised those present that the applicant could have recreational equipment other than pool tables in the building without a license. He said he was advised on Friday by the applicant's attorney that the application was going to be withdrawn. Mr. McMahon said, based on that information, he would move to continue the hearing until the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING FUND REQUEST - $627,211.72 This was the date set for holding a hearing on the balance of unappropriated revenue sharing funds for 1978 in the amount of $627,211.72. 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. Mullen explained that the State Board of Tax Commissioners informed the Controller's Office that the Board could have one hearing to cover all unappropriated revenue sharing funds for the balance of this year. In accordance with the guidelines established for such revenue sharing requests, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen's groups with the request that the notice be published for the members: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, R.E.A.L. Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizens' Group of LaSalle Park. There were no citizens present who wished to speak on the matter and no written comments were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the public hearing was closed and information will be transmitted to the Controller's Office and the Common Council along with the minutes of this public hearing. 1