10/06/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6. 1980 continuing southwesterly along the existing City Limits line to the south right -of -way line of the Indiana East- West Toll Road; thence easterly along said south right - of -way line to the point of beginning. Containing 9.6 acres more or less, and subject to all existing public rights -of -way. In a letter to the Board, Mr. Robert Parker, Chief Deputy City Attorney, advised that the St. Joseph Bank wished to construct a branch bank on a tract of land which is located adjacent to but outside the present city limits bordered by Maple Road on the west, Cleveland Road and the Toll Road on the south, embracing land extending approximately half -way to Portage Road on the east (approximately 9.64 acres). The above resolution would include the required city services and confirm that a sewer line is in place and capable of serving the subject property, all of the services capable of being furnished without additional expense to the city. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above resolution was adopted. PUBLIC HEARING ON USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS APPROVED Mr. Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy Controller, requested that the Board hold a public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $30,000.00 for police overtime. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved and a public hearing was set for October 20, 1980. APPROVE OUTDOOR BILLBOARD DISPLAY FOR UNITED WAY (MORRIS GREEN) Mr. Donald Rauschenberg, representing United Way, requested that the Board grant permission for the agency to display a billboard in front of the Morris Civic Auditorium for the duration of this year's United Way campaign. The board itself would be a thermometer which would be reposted periodically to show the community this year's progress. Mr. Kernan advised that he had previously discussed this request with Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, and he had indicated his approval of such a request. Mr. Kernan stated that the campaign for this year would end the first week in November. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, the request was approved for a six -week maximum period. APPROVE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF LANDSCAPE (ALLEN'S ALLEY) Mr. McMahon advised that Ritschard Brothers, Inc. was requesting premission to remove and replace the existing landscape in Allen's Alley in order to perform the demolition of the Oliver Building. In a letter to the Board, Mr. Carmelo Ritschard advised that, upon completion of the project, the landscaping would be replaced similar to its original condition and, with weather permitting, it was hoped the landscape would be replaced yet this year. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved. APPROVE DATE FOR MARCH OF DIMES SUPERWALK A request from Mr. Thomas Burzynski, Executive Administration of the St. Joseph County March of Dimes, was submitted for the 1981 Superwalk to be held in South Bend on April 25, 1981. A copy of the proposed route was also submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Traffic Division of the Police Department for review and recommendation.