07/10/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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18� REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 1978 FILING OF LETTER RE: DESIGNATION OF EWING -AND HIGH STREETS The Board received a letter from Councilman Mary Christine Adams asking whether Ewing and High Streets are considered boulevards and expressing concern about heavy truck traffic on these streets. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was referred to the Department of Engineering for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEYS ADJACENT TO WILLIAM PENN CLUB FILED A request from the William Penn Association, 1024 W. Indiana Avenue, to block the alleys adjacent to the Club building for an annual picnic on Saturday, July 29, 3978 was submitted to the Board. The picnic is to begin at 12:00 noon and continue until dark. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department for review and recommendation. REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY ON TERI STREET RECEIVED Polly Talboom, 220 Teri Street, submitted a request to block Teri Street, from Addison To Fellows, on Sunday, July 23 for a Block Party from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The request was signed by fourteen residents of the block. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SNOW EQUIPMENT TABLED Patrick M. McMahon, Director of Public Works, requested that the Board approve advertising for bids for snow control equipment. Joseph Nagy, Fiscal Officer, was present and noted that the bid would be for approximately 30 V plows and salt spreaders. Mr. Mullen said he would like additional information about the total cost for the equipment. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was tabled until the next meeting. REQUEST FOR PARKING SPACES FOR COUNTY POLICE FILED Dean Bolerjack, Sheriff, requested that the Board consider designating six parking spaces for the County Police on South Main Street; two in front of the First Bank in the old bus zone and four north of the ramp. He pointed out that the need for parking space for County Police vehicles is acute. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Police Department and Michael Carrington, Administrative Assistant to Mayor Nemeth, for review and recommendation. REQUEST FOR TENT SALE FILED Ireland Road Grace Brethren Church, 1701 E. Ireland Road, submitted a request to hold tent services on its property from July 30 to August 13. The church submitted information regarding the fireproofing of the tent and noted that they have six acres of land and three entrances to their property. Parking will be provided on the church grounds. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation.