10/22/13 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2013 322 APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Mecham and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: NEW INSTALLATION: Downtown Reserved Handicapped Parking Space Sign LOCATION: Next to County City Building, on the North Side of Jefferson Boulevard, East of Lafayette Boulevard REMARKS: All Criteria Has Been Met REMOVAL: No Parking Notre Dame Home Games LOCATIONS: Twyckenham North of Corby to South Bend Avenue Eddy Street from Napoleon Street to Howard Street REMARKS: Both Locations are No Longer Part of the Notre Dame Traffic Pattern. Signs Not Needed. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works Director, stated these signs were originally requested by the South Bend Police Department to aid with Notre Dame Football traffic. He noted with the change in the roads, this route is no longer used and the signs aren't needed. Mr. Horvath stated he had the signs bagged for the first three (3) Notre Dame football games and nobody complained so he feels it is okay to go ahead with their removal. TABLE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE — NO PARKING SOUTH SIDE OF ANGELA BOULEVARD 100' WEST OF EDDY STREET Mr. Mecham stated Engineering went out and measured these lanes. One end is 14' and the other end is approximately 17'. He noted 10' is needed for a driving lane and about 7' -8' for a parking lane. Mr. Mecham stated currently people are parking there, and using it for a right turn lane. Mr. Horvath requested the item be tabled until it could be determined what the original intent was. He noted the issue is the lane tapers so it is wider at the intersection, making it narrower at the Eddy Commons business area where it is used for parking. Ms. Roos stated it needs to be determined if a right turn lane is needed, noting parking should not be eliminated that gives access to these businesses if we want to encourage business development. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Ms. Roos and carried, the approval of the following traffic control device was tabled for further review to see if a right turn lane is needed: NEW INSTALLATION: No Parking Here to Corner — Tow Zone LOCATION: South Side of Angela Boulevard; 100' West of Eddy Street REMARKS: Vehicles Park in Right Turn Lane Causing Congestion on Angela Boulevard and Making it Unsafe for Vehicles Traveling in the Eastbound Lane on Angela Boulevard APPROVE CLAIMS Ms. Roos stated that a request to pay the following claims in the amounts indicated has been received by the Board; 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. Name Amount of Claim Date City of South Bend $1,116,444.30 10/22/2013 Therefore, Ms. Roos made a motion that after review of the expenditures, the claims be approved as submitted. Mr. Mecham seconded the motion, which carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Jim Bognar stated he has had extensive conversations with AEP regarding the installation of a street light at the northwest corner of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Drive since his last discussion with the Board of Works about a month ago. At that time, he stated, the Board told him there was an issue with available amps at the intersection and someone would contact AEP to work on the issue. Mr. Bognar stated AEP told him nobody has contacted them about this issue and they disagree that there is an issue with amps. He thanked Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk, for attending the meeting with him and suggesting he take this issue up with the Board of Works rather than the Common Council. Mr. Bognar stated the data available on the City website regarding street lights is really poor. Mr. Gilot thanked Mr. Voorde for coming in and stated he would ask the Director of Public Works, Eric Horvath, to review the situation and