10/02/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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26 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1978 PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT,APPROVED- -NORTH SHORE- MICHIGAN SIGNALS The Project Completion Affidavit for the Signalization of North Shore and Michigan Street was submitted to the Board. The contractor was Morse Electric Company and the total project cost was $44,424.50. A Maintenance Bond was submitted with the Affidavit and the maintenance agreement extends until October 2, 1981. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved and the bond filed. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting submitted the following recommendations for traffic control devices :. A. Install 15 minute zone -6 AM to 6 PM, first two parking spaces Colfax and Lafayette, at the request of the SoUth Bend Tribune. B. Remove 30 MInute Zone, 6 AM to 6 PM, in front of 1410 E. Calvert, because a business has moved from that location. C. Install, No Parking.This Side, East Side of Garfield Court, from Washington to a point 163' south of Washington. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendations were approved. HANDICAPPED PARKING PEP21IT APPROVED Betty Campbell, 1547 N. Hickory, submitted a request for a South Bend Handicapped Parking Permit along with verification from her physician that she is disabled. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of the permit. REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE REFERRED Woody Maxie, 1507 Liberty Drive, Mishawaka, submitted a request for a designated parking.space for his vehicle on the south side of Wayne Street, the first available space west of Main Street. Mr. Maxie advised the Board that he is a paraplegic and has disabled plates for his vehicle and is requesting the space for his employment. The Board noted that this was not the intent of, the handicapped parking ordinance but that designated handicapped parking spaces-, were intended for access to shopping areas; doctor's offices,'etc. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. Mr. Wadzinski is to be asked to forward to the Board with his recommendation the guidelines drafted for designated handicapped parking spaces. REQUEST FOR PRAYER VIGIL AT WOMEN'S PAVILION FILED Professor Charles E. Rice submitted to the Board notification that the Notre Dame -St. Marys Life Organization is planning a prayer vigil on Saturday, October 7 from 9 :00 a.m, to 10:30 a.m. in front of the Women's Pavilion across from St. Joseph Hospital. A group of approximately twelve individuals plans to walk on the sidewalk and distribute literature. There will be no blocking of traffic or impeding of access into the building. The group also plans to continue this activity on succeeding Saturday mornings. Mr. Brunner noted that this activity confined to the sidewalk area will require no City permits. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was filed and the group will be notified that no City permit is required but that actitivies must be confined to the sidewalk area, not impede pedestrian traffic and not block access to the building