08/25/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1980 cleaned up and would not be a detriment to the city if the license was approved for the facility. Mr. Bancroft further explained that the location of Bremen Iron and Metal on Gertrude Street would be eventually phased out and all operations would be conducted at the proposed site. He stated that Board approval was the first step in the substantial investment that Bremen Iron and Metal would be making in the community. He requested that the Board, upon making its decision, immediately refer the matter the City Council so that action by that body could be given as soon as possible. Mr. McMahon stated that the facility would abut on public streets except for the Express Freight property and the area immediately west of it. Mr. Bancroft stated that he was correct, and he assured the Board that the required fencing and screening would be erected. Mr. McMahon asked about the amount of truck traffic anticipated to be involved. Mr. Bancroft stated that the site had available rail transportation. Mr. Garver stated that the site had been selected because of the rail facilities. He felt this would greatly reduce the amount of truck traffic which was currently being experienced on Gertrude Street. He felt that, over a period of an eight to ten hour day, it was possible approximately three trucks per hour would arrive and /or leave the plant. He stated that most of the transporting would be done by rail. Mr. Hill referred to the map attached and made a part of the petition, and he asked where the buffer strip on Sample Street would be located. Mr. Bancroft pointed out the 15 -foot buffer strip between the fence enclosure and road which was required by ordinance. Mr. Kernan asked if a Class A fence would be installed along the east boundary of the property. Mr. Garver stated that Class A fencing would be constructed around the entire property except for the frontage on Sample Street. Mr. Hill asked if there would be any need to give consideration to a higher fence on Sample Street. Mr. Garver explained that the build- ing on Sample would only be a maintenance and office facility. Fire Inspector Kaczmarek stated that the Fire Prevention Bureau had no objection to the facility and proposed site, but encouraged the petitioner to provide fire hydrants for the property. Mr. Bancroft assured the Board that fire hydrants would be located on the property. Mr. McMahon requested that that information be filed with the Board. He stated that no report had been filed by the Environmental Control Office, and he felt the Board would need to delay the matter until a recommendation was received. Mr. Bancroft was concerned about a time delay because he was hopeful the Council could act on the petition in September. Mr. McMahon stated that, if the matter was continued to the next regular meeting of the Board which would be held on September 8, 1980, there would still be time to forward the petition to the Council for action on September 15th. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the matter was continued to the September 8th meeting of the Board in order to receive pertinent information from the Environmental Control Office. PUBLIC HEARING - INTENDED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $264,000.00 during the calendar year 1980. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that this was the public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds as follows: $250,000.00 Gasoline purchases 14,000.00 Humane Society contract In accordance with guidelines adopted for such use of revenue sharing funds, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen groups with the request that the notice be posted: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, REAL Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Citizen Group of LaSalle Park. There was no one present to speak against the proposed expend-