02/12/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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i REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12. 1979 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, February 12, 1979 by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr, McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Mr. Mullen reported that the minutes of the February 5, 1979 meeting had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Mr. McMahon noted receipt of an Excavation Bond for Christopher Merrill after the posting of the meeting agenda and he made a motion that the item be added to the agenda. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried, VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3469 CONFIRMED This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3469 for the vacation of the north -south alley between Lafayette Street and Franklin Street, running south from Broadway Street to the railroad right -of -way. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend. Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Attorney Charles Lahey, representing-tIhe- petitioner James Lahey, spoke to the Board. Mr.'-Lahey noted that the property abutting the alley is owned by Mr. James Lahey and is the site of operations of the Eckler- Lahey - Lumber Company. He pointed out that the alley has not been used for seventy -five years and there are buildings constructed on the alley. The petitioner desires to clear title to the property. No remonstrators were present. and no written remonstrances were filed with tho7 Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr.'Mullen and carried,'the Vacation Resolution was confirmed and:`it was directed that an Assessment Roll be prepared. BID ADVERTISING FOR SNORKEL APPROVED Fire Chief Oscar Van Wiele advised the Board that after evaluation of the two snorkels presently in service, it has been determined that Snorkel #1 should be replaced. The equipment is a 1961 FWD and has been in service over the past eighteen years. Minimum delivery time for new apparatus is ten to twelve months. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the advertising was approved and sealed bids are to be received on Monday, March 5, 1979. REQUEST TO DONATE VEHICLE TO CITY DENIED Chief Michael Borkowski submitted to the Board the title to a 1961 Chevrolet owned by Richard Ameling and an agreement signed by Mr. Ameling. Mr. Ameling has agreed to donate the vehicle to the City with the understanding that towing charges will_ be removed and the battery returned to Mr. Ameling. Mr. Mullen discussed the number of vehicles in the City fleet and questioned whether the City wants to accept this vehicle. It was indicated that the vehicle was towed during the recent snow emergency. Division Chief Glenn Terry noted that he had not had an opportunity to inspect the vehicle but understood it was inoperable. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconed by Mr. McMahon, and carried, the Board denied the request to donate the vehicle to the City.