10/02/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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264 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1978 Mr. McMahon reviewed the file on the Scrap Yard License Application and noted that by memorandum dated May 2, 1975, Thomas McFadden, Engineering Department Staff Member, advised the Board that the petition submitted by Mr. Mickelson did contain the required number of signatures of adjacent property owners as required by.the Municipal Code. Other residents present then complained to the Board about high weeds on the property at 307 W. Calvert Street and alleged that the property is being used as a truck terminal causing heavy truck traffic in the neighborhood. It was also noted that pedestrians, including small children, use the sidewalks adjacent to the scrap yard and it is eyesore and a nuisance. Mr. Brunner advised the residents that the Legal Department would review the license application and the present operation at 307 W. Calvert Street -to determine if there are violations. He noted that Mr. Mickelson had signed a consent agreement in court agreeing to vacate the premises at 816 S. Phillipa and to remove a trailer from the property at 307 W. Calvert Street by September 21, 1978. The trailer has not been removed and the City went to court last Friday on a rule to show cause why Mr. Mickelson should not be found in contempt of court. A hearing on that matter has been set for October 17. If there are other violations in regard to the original petition or the use of the property, the City will take action to remedy those situations. The Police Department will be asked to check into the use of the property as a truck terminal and heavy truck traffic in the area. The report of the Fire Inspection Bureau following an inspection made of the premises was filed. The report noted fire lanes must be kept open and high weeds must be cut and Mr. Mickelson was sent a copy of that report. Mr. Brunner said the Board would give every consideration to the property owners in the area and would take action against any violations. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT Chief Michael Borkowski advised the Board by letter that L.E.A.A. funds have been allocated for police radio equipment and he requested that the Board authorize advertising for bids for 21 portable transceivers in accordance with specifications submitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the advertising, with sealed bids to be %received on October 16. DISPOSITION OF VEHICLE APPROVED' Chief Michael Borkowski reported that Mechanical #651, a 1977 Pontiac was damaged beyond repair and an insurance settlement has been received. The vehicle has been stripped and is ready to junk. He requested permission to "remove the vehicle from the inventory and sell it for scrap. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried the Board approved the disposition of the vehicle and its' removal from the inventory. ACCEPTANCE OF 1957 PACKARD FOR DISCOVERY HALL Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall Museum, was present and submitted to the Board the title for a 1957 Packard willed to Discovery Hall by Arthur Chase. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board accepted the vehicle for Discovery Hall Museum and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent, to Mrs. Chase.