10/30/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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300 REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS APPROVED OCTOBER 30,1978 Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 20943 to 21413 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 20943 through 21413 and directed that checks for payment be issued. NOVEMBER 13 MEETING DATE CHANGED The County -City Building will be closed on Monday, November 13 for observance of Veteran's Day. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board of Public Works.- meeting was changed to Tuesday, November 14, 1978 at 9:30 a.m. OPEN AIR STAND APPROVED FOR THIRTY DAYS An Application of William E. Moore to operate an Open Air Stand at the corner of Portage and Elwood for the sale of flowers was reviewed by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Mr. Wadzinski recommended approval of the application for a thirty -day temporary period to determine the impact of the operation at this location which is a multi -way stop with many school children pedestrians in the area. Mr. Wadzinski also recommended that the stand be located away from the direct corner of the Portage Liquor Mart parking lot so it will not cause a sight distance problem or traffic hazard. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Application was approved for a thirty -day period. FILING OF REPORT ON CABARET LICENSE APPLICATION The Bureau of Buildings and Permits reviewed the application of Gus Lampos for a Class B Cabaret License at 819 S. Michigan Street. John E. DeLee, Building Commissioner, advised the Board that this is an adult business under the Controlled Use Zoning Ordinance and may not be located within five hundred feet of a residentially - zoned district. The above property is within five hundred feet of a residential zone and expansion of the controlled use would not be permitted. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was filed and referred to the City Controller's office for reply to the applicant. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period October 19 through 27 was received. The report indicated thirty -two outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SUBGRANTS APPROVED Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of the Bureau of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board the following Sub - Grant Agreements: Chamber of Commerce - The Sub -Grant Agreement is in the amount of $108,702 and provides reimbursement to private sector employers for the hiring and training of unemployed participants, providing on- the -job training. Indiana Vocational Technical College - The Sub -Grant Agreement is in the amount of $235,923 and continues an agreement in operation for five years. It provides training in welding, machine trades and basic education, with referral training opportunities provided for 130 to 140 individuals. 1