03/09/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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-3 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 1981 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, March 9, 1981, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski, and carried, the minutes of the March 2, 1981, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 7, 1981 (APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SCRAP AND JUNK YARD - STEVE & GENE'S AUTO TRUCK SALVAGE) Mr. Hill explained that, on December 29, 1980, the Board had approved the scrap and junk dealer's license renewal for Steve and Gene's Auto Truck Salvage located at 3109 South Gertrude Street, based upon the favorable review by the Neighborhood Code Enforcmenet Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau. The matter had been referred to the Council and the Council had not approved the license renewal. Mr. Hill stated that, in accordance with the wishes of the Council, updated reports were filed by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau. He advvsed that the first inspection was held on February 9th, and it was the recommendation at that time that a section of fence be extended to block the view of the junk cars from Gertrude Street. On February 26th, another inspection was made by both bureaus and it was recommended that the fence be extended an additional six feet. Mr. Hill stated that the only two recommendations made by the city agencies were that a 25 -foot fire lane be maintained on the property, and the fence be extended an additional six feet. Mr. Hill advised that it was the recom- mendation of both city bureaus that the license renewal be approved. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following resolution was adopted and referred to the Common Council for concurrence: RESOLUTION NO. 7. 1981 WHEREAS, a license renewal application for Steve and Gene's Auto Truck Salvage for the year 1981 has been received by the Board of Public Works; and WHEREAS, inspections of the property have been completed by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau as required by Ordinance No. 6621 -79; and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau have found that no code violations exist on the property; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 6621 -79 requires approval of a Resolution of the Board of Public Works authorizing the renewal of the license application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board.of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that the license renewal applica- tion for Steve and Gene's Auto Truck Salvage, 3109 South Gertrude Street, be approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be subject to approval and ratification by the Common Council. Approved: March 9, 1981 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan ATTEST: s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk