12/11/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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334 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978 SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES APPROVED Ted Latkowski, Environmental Protection Officer, advised the Board that there are approximately eighty -two abandoned vehicles which have been towed to the City lot at 915 S. Olive Street and held for more than thirty days. He requested that the Board advertise for the sale of the vehicles. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the Clerk to advertise for the sale of the vehicles. CHANGE ORDER NO. E -2 FOR FIRE STATION #6 APPROVED Change Order No. E -2 in the contract with Colip Electric Corporation for Fire Station #6 was submitted to the Board. The change order increases the contract by $731.00 and is for the relocation of the range hood exhaust fan control and new sound cable for the outdoor speakers. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the change order was approved. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MSF John Stancati, Director of Utilities, submitted to the Board specifications for Janitorial Services for the Municipal Services Facility and the Jail. The present contract expires on January 31, 1979,and Mr. Stancati requested that the Board advertise for bids for a one year contract from-February 1, 1979 through January 31 1980. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the Clerk to advertise. LETTER RE: TRUCK TRAFFIC ON EWING The Board received a letter from County Councilman Velma Torzewski regarding a complaint about semi -truck traffic on Ewing, between Prairie and Franklin. Mr. McMahon noted that Captain Sweitzer of the Police Department Traffic Detail is aware of the complaint and has been making an investigation. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was referred to Captain Sweitzer for his review and a reply. REQUEST FOR BIKE- A -THON APPROVED — AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION The American Diabetes Association submitted a request to hold their Sixth Annual Bike -A -Thou on October 7, 1979. The route and insurance will be submitted at a later date but the initial request is being submitted in compliance with the guidelines for such activities, requiring six months advance request. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request subject to coordination of the route by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. CLAIMS APPROVED Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 23608 through 24061 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 23608 through 24061 and directed that checks for payment be issued.