07272021 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2021 148 Arborcare, Inc. Occupancy Approved 07/13/2021 Cabbit Concrete Occupancy Approved 07/15/2021 Octavio Luna Occupancy Released 08/13/2021 Milestone Contractors North, Inc. Occupancy Approved 07/20/2021 Mr. Molnar made a motion that the bond's approval and/or release as outlined above be ratified. Mr. Gathers seconded the motion, which carried by roll call. RATIFY PREAPPROVED CLAIMS PAYMENTS Ms. Maradik stated the Board received notices of the following preapproved claim payments from the City's Department of Administration and Finance: Name Date Amount of Claim City of South Bend Claims GLBN-19199 07/14/2021 $1,126,922.33 City of South Bend Claims GLBN-19003, GBLN- 07/14/2021 $2,408,393.61 19078 City of South Bend Claims GLBN-19261, GBLN- 07/15/2021 $385,739.84 19306 City of South Bend Claims GLBN-19200, GBLN- 07/15/2021 $662,966.62 19301 City of South Bend Claims GLBN-19802, GBLN- 07/20/2021 $3,320,259.68 18644 Each claim is fully supported by an invoice; the person receiving the goods or services has approved the claims; and the claims have been filed with the City Fiscal Officer and certified for accuracy. Therefore, upon a motion by Mr. Molnar, seconded by Mr. Gathers, and carried by roll call, the Board ratified the preapproved claims payments. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Johnnie Johnson addressed the Board regarding a request he made on May 10, 2021. He stated he also dropped off the same request on July 7, 2021. Mr. Johnson provided pictures supporting these requests regarding the removal of white parking markings on the street between the approved no parking signs at 1124 North Eddy St. He added he also recently requested no parking signs to the South because cars are parked there for 4-5 days. He stated he would also like "Tow Away" or "Delivery Only" signs installed across the street. He thinks that having the one parking spot available only attracts other cars to park illegally. Mr. Johnson also notified the Board that "15 Minute Parking" signs are being ignored at the Foundry rental office across from 1124 N. Eddy St. and delivery trucks park on his side instead. He would also like "Tow Away" or "Delivery Only" signs installed on his side of the street. He has been threatened by motorists because he is policing this area on his own and has called the Police but they are not issuing tickets. Mr. Johnson is also having problems with motorcycles, Uber drivers, delivery trucks and others associated with Notre Dame events. He also shared photos of people parking backwards, parking a few feet from the fire hydrant and too close to a city drain. He said he is worried someone will get hurt, adding that this sign should be removed in the public's interest. Mr. Molnar screenshared a photo of the area that is in question and clarified the exact signage being disputed and the location of the parking issues. He stated he is concerned about student safety. Ms. Maradik stated that we will refer this to staff to see if there is an opportunity for change. Mr. Gilot stated that Community Investment, Engineering and Police have some work to do. He added he recalls the City delegating some parking enforcement authority to Kite Realty. However, the police have the authority of enforcing these signs. Ms. McDaniels stated she would look into this agreement. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Maradik adjourned the meeting at 10:14 a.m.