06/16/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16,1980 fully identified, the other five wells be restarted when frequent testing procedures for the contaminant can be instituted in an effort to insure that acceptable quality is being maintained. Mr. Leszczynski stated that meetings have been arranged with officials of the St. Joseph County Health Department in an effort to coordinate the investigations of the wells. Mr. McMahon felt Mr. Leszczynski's actions were to be commended and he felt the precautions taken were proper. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Olive Street station could remain closed for an indefinite period providing the city did not experience a severe dry spell or a large fire. Mr. McMahon asked that Mr. Leszczynski advise the Board periodically regarding the problem. Mr. Kernan asked if there had been other complaints, specifically regarding chlorination, and Mr. Leszczynski stated that there had been some complaints received about chlorination, but he emphasized that those problems are not in any way hazardous to anyone's health and are not related to this particular problem. Mr. Norm Stangland, reporter for WSBT -TV, asked if any benzine had been detected, and Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. McMahon stated that there was no relation. to this problem and the Granger matter, and Mr. McMahon stated that, from time to time, the Olive Street station has proven to be susceptible to salt.. He hoped this was a localized problem and would be addressed in a reasonable fashion. He further indicated that, with the cooperation of the Health Department, a program would be instituted which would enable the city to conduct an inventory of the local businesses to see what chemicals and materials they are using. He stated that, unfortunately there was a railroad next to the Olive Street station which made the situation difficult. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,.seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, approval for the closing of the Olive Street station was confirmed, and Mr. Leszczynski was advised to keep the Board informed of further developments in the matter. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR FIREWORKS — ETHNIC FESTIVAL A contract with Princess Fireworks Display Company was submitted to the Board for approval. The contract provided for an aerial fireworks display to be held on July 4, 1980, weather permitting (or, if inclement weather, a mutually agreed date will be chosen), in an amount of $7,000.00 to be paid upon completion of the display. Mr. Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy Controller, suggested that the Board provide an authorization to proceed to Princess Fireworks in the amount of $5,500 because of the uncertainty of funding and further, that any further upward charge in the price of the show must be authorized in writing by the Deputy Controller's Office. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, approval of the contract was granted subject to the stipulations recommended above. PETITION FOR RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING (2500 BLOCK NORTHVIEW DR.) A petition submitted by the residents in the 2500 block of Northview Drive was received requesting establishment of a restricted residential parking zone because of the use by citizens of Pinhook Park and the considerable amount of on- street parking in the area. The petition was signed by eight property owners in the block. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the petition was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recom- mendation. n 1