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REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES <br />NOVEMBER 1977 <br />PAGE SIX <br />5. OLD USINESS (CONT'D) <br />Now therefore be it resolved that the South Bend <br />Redevelopment Commission do hereby highly commend Keith P. <br />Crighton for meritorious service." <br />Mr . Wiggins moved for adoption of this resolution (Resolution 548) <br />seco ded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously. <br />Furt er under old business, Mr. Brownell indicated that the <br />prev ous discussion with the Commission about the burned pedestrian <br />brid -e and the cost of repairing the bridge which the Park Department <br />obtained at a cost of $2,125.00 was checked by Mr. McMahon of <br />Engi eering and found to be a fair figure. In talking with the <br />attorneys, Mr. Brownell indicated the only way this could be done was <br />to contract with the contractor, Nautilus Construction Corporation, <br />that the Park Department talked to and obtained the bid. Kevin <br />Butler prepared an agreement for Commission approval. It is merely <br />a matter of .repairing the wood burned on the bridge by vandals which <br />will be done for $2,125.00. Mr. Wiggins.moved that Mr. Brownell <br />proc ed with this contract supported by Mr. Donaldson. Mr. Nimtz <br />adde that the president and secretary will be authorized to sign <br />this contract. The motion carried. <br />6. NEW BUSINESS <br />a) C mmission approval is requested of the following change order <br />r quest from the Bureau of Housing North: <br />1� Change Order #1 Contract #3 to increase by $3,000.00 <br />Mr. Davis indicated that the home at 1016 North Duey Street was <br />initially inspected July 21, 1977 and since that time a serious and <br />hazardous structural deficiency has occurred. The roof is presently <br />in danger of collapsing caused by broken rafters in the roof. Enough <br />pressure has been exerted to cause the south exterior wall to be <br />pushed out of plumb. These conditions were not apparent at the time <br />the home was initially inspected. This contract would be amended <br />to include the total replacement of rafters, sheathing, roofing paper <br />and asphalt shingles. Mr. Davis indicated further that they did not <br />know what caused the roof to sag, that there were only two layers <br />of roofing on the house, and the present roof rafters were two by <br />four rafters and they would be replaced by two by fours and sixteens. <br />Mr. Robinson indicated his strong feelings that he could not believe <br />that in three months this much difference was caused in the condition <br />of the roof and someone is just not doing their job. Mr. Wiggins <br />expr ssed his concern that with a little snow weight that the whole <br />roof may fall in Mr. Robinson asked Mr. DeLee if he was the new <br />official permanently or on a temporary basis. Mr. DeLee indicated <br />that the Bureau of Housing reports to him but presently there was <br />not a director. Mr. DeLee added that it is true that this should <br />have been seen before, but we have to deal with the situation now. <br />Mr, Wiggins reluctantly made a motion for approval supported by Mr. <br />Donaldson. Mr. Robinson asked of Mr. DeLee that since he was now <br />involved did he plan on better coordination of inspections so that <br />they improve. Mr. DeLee stated that Keith Crighton and he had dis- <br />