03/23/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1981 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:40 a.m, on Monday, March 23, 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. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the minutes of the March 16,1981, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3506, 1981 - CONFIRMED (ALLEY RUNNING NORTH FROM CRESCENT - CEDAR HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION) This was the date set for holding a public hearing on Vacation Resolu- tion No. 3506, 1981, for the vacation of a 14' alley running North from Crescent Avenue to the first east -west alley between Niles and Hill Streets, in Cedar Heights Subdivision. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. It was noted that a notice had been sent to all property owners in the vicinity of the proposed vacation and letters had been received from the various city agencies indicating that there was no objection to the proposed vacation.-Mr. G. A.-DeFauw, 817 Forrest Avenue, stated that he is buying the building for headquarters and storage for the Heritage Construction Co., Inc. They also own the lot across the alley. There was no one present to remonstrate against the vacation. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Board confirmed the Vacation Resolution and ordered preparation of the Assessment Roll to be filed on April 6, 1981. Just prior to adjournment of the meeting, some citizens who live behind the proposed vacated alley had some questions regarding how the alley closing would affect their property. Mr. Leszczynski showed them a drawing of the alley and assured them they would still have access to their property. EXECUTION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT - FIRST BANK- MARRIOTT PROJECT Mr. Hill presented to the Board counter -part signature pages to the easement agreement for the First Bank - Marriott Project. He stated that by signing this agreement the City would be giving underground easement rights to RAHN Properties. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the counter -part signature pages to the easement agreement for the First Bank - Marriott Project were approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT CHASSIS FOR AMBULANCE Chief Brassell was present and requested permission for the Fire Department to purchase a specially ordered chassis for their present Medic 3 which has approximately 77,000 miles on it. He explained that he received a number of proposals. He stated that the ambulance is on a Chevrolet chassis and it would be very difficult if not impossible to change the chassis. He said of the proposals received, Gates Chevrolet of South Bend was the lowest at $9,761.25. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Board approved the request of the Fire Department to purchase a replacement chassis from Gates Chevrolet for $9,761.25. OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE APPLICATION (ANYTHING GROWS) At the last meeting the Board received a request from Anything Grows to operate a flower stand on River Bend Plaza. It was referred to the Director of Redevelopment, Patrick McMahon, with the request that the Board receive his recommendation at today's meeting. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the report was not yet received and he made a motion that this item be stricken from the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. 1