03/02/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1981 APPROVE REQUEST FOR INTENDED USE HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Chief Deputy Controller Michael L. Vance requested permission to hold a public use hearing on the proposed intended use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $20,000 for the summer environmental clean -up program. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved and a hearing was set for March 16, 1981. APPROVAL OF OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE - GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG STAND Mr. David Matthews submitted for Board approval an application for an open air stand license for the Great American. Hot Dog Stand which was previously licensed and located at the northeast corner of South Bend Avenue and Eddy Street. Mr. Matthews was requesting the license for the stand on property at 1015 Corby Boulevard. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Health Department and Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office had given favorable recommendations con- cerning the application and compliance with health regulations and environmental laws. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting likewise had no objection to the stand. Permission from Philip Slatt, owner of the property at 1015 Corby Boulevard on which the stand would be located was attached to the application. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of the license. APPROVAL OF 1981 COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that several inquiries had been received from residents concerning implementation of the Community Garden Project for 1981. He explained that, in the past, the Board had given permission to interested citizens to garden on any of the vacant, city -owned lots through November lst, subject to certain restrictions concerning use of the property. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, approval was given for the imple- mentation of the Community Garden Project for 1981, subject to the restrictions previously approved by the Board. APPROVAL OF SECRETARIES' DAY PROGRAM ON RIVER BEND PLAZA Ms. Mikki Dobski, River Bend Plaza Coordinator, requested permission from the Board on behalf of the local Secretary Association to hold its Annual Secretaries' Day program on Robertson's Stage on the Plaza on Wednesday, April 22, 1981, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ms. Dobski advised that the program would include a band, style show, presentation of awards and proclamation and a sack lunch provided by Robertson's. Contingent plans in case of inclement weather called for the program to be held in the lobby of the County -City Building, in which case permission from the Board of County Commissioners would be obtained. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was approved, subject to the filing of the appropriate Certificate of Insurance. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (1502 SOUTH TAYLOR) Mr. Arnold Dorey, 1506 South Taylor Street, submitted a letter to the Board inquiring into the possibility of purchasing the city -owned lot adjacent to his property and located at 1502 South Taylor Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was referred to the various city agencies for a determination as to whether or not the city need retain the lot for any reason.