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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/98 Board of Public Works Minutes1 2 5 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1998 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 1998, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Ms. M. Catherine Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel. AGENDA ITEMS STRICKEN/ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, Resolutions No. 37-1998 and 38-1998 were added to the agenda; and Item 5A, Change Order, was stricken from the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on March 30, 1998, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - FIESTAS MICHIANAS 1998 Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a License Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Ms. Liliana Silvestry, 1628 Enchanted Forest, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct Fiestas Michianas 1998 at Howard Park on Saturday, August 29, 1998. Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the City Attorney's Office. Ms. Liliana Silvestry, 1628 Enchanted Forest, South Bend, Indiana, was present, and recommended approval. Ms. Silvestry noted that this was the fifth year of the fiesta, and the location had been changed to Howard Park. There being no one else present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing was closed. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Application for a Transient Merchant was approved. OPENING OF BIDS - LEIGHTON PLAZA PHASE II - WATERPROOFING BID PACKAGE 2- 07.10 - PROJECT NO. 97-57-6 This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: MIDLAND ENGINEERING COMPANY 52369 U.S. 33 North South Bend, Indiana 46637 Bid was signed by Mr. Charles Frazier, President/CEO Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $199,750.00 Alternate No. 1 Add $ 41,000.00 Alternate No. I Add $112,000.00 Alternate No. 2 Add $ 73,500.00 MARK I WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION COMPANY 1021 Maryland Avenue Dolton, Illinois 60419-2225 Bid was signed by Mr. Mark Snedden, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $185,000.00 126 REGULAR MEETING JARNAGIN ENTERPRISES, INC. 6249 Hickory Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46259 Bid was signed by Mr. Nick Jarnagin Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $141,600.00 Alternate No. 2 Add $ 19,000.00 APRIL 6. 1998 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were referred to Calumet Construction for review and recommendation. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MICHIGAN STREET SEWER REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NO. 98-33 Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 23, 1998, to Underground Services, 225 South Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $42,115.10 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance was filed. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MIAMI ROAD SANITARY SEWER - PROJECT NO. 94-68 Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 2, 1998, to Youngs Excavating, 50563 Dusty Trail Court, Granger, Indiana, in the amount of $240,925.85 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - 1997 GOOD NEIGHBORS/GOOD NEIGHBORHOODS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM - ZONES 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11A AND I IB - PROJECT NO. 97-19 Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager has submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final) on behalf of L.E. Barber, Inc., 1200 East Napier, Benton Harbor, Michigan, indicating that the contract amount be decreased by $71,413.79 for a new contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $301,805.76. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - SAFETY CONSULTING SERVICES - PRESIDIUM_ INC. Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Contract between the City of South Bend and Presidium, Inc., 2600 Horizon Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan, for inspections, policy review and drafting, training, air sampling for noise and air contaminants for the City of South Bend. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Contract is in the amount of $6,232.50 quarterly, starting January 1, 1998. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Contract was approved and executed. C� 1 127 F- H REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1998 APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS AND ADDENDA The following Community Development Contracts and Addenda were presented to the Board for approval: Neighborhood Housing Continues the Revolving Loan Fund started in Services 1979 with CDBG funds through the end of 1998 Housing Development $ 85,000 REWARD Program - Closing cost/down Corporation payment assistance grants to new homebuyers Neighborhood Housing $ 70,000 Administrative support Services Neighborhood Housing $177,000 To acquire six (6) problem properties in the Services northeast, rehab them and sell them to low/moderate homebuyers Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above referred to Contracts and Addenda were approved and executed. Ms. Roemer abstained from voting, as she is a member of both Boards. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - PROFESSIONAL PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES - ABONMARCHE GROUP Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and The Abonmarche Group, 1711 East McKinley, Mishawaka, Indiana, for professional consulting services for the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue, south of the Grand Trunk Railroad, east of Fellows Street and west of High Street. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Proposal is in the amount not to exceed $2,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT - KESSLER ASSOCIATES Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Kessler Associates, 409 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, for additional consulting services for the kitchen area of the Morris Performing Arts Center. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Addendum adds $3,711.00 to the contract amount of $1,398,800.00, bringing the contract amount to $1,402,511.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Addendum was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - MEDIC UNIT - SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Lease Purchase Agreement between the City of South Bend and Associates Commercial Corporation, 300 East Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas, for a lease purchase agreement for the South Bend Fire Department's 1998 Road Rescue Ultramedic Medium Duty Type I Ambulance. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Lease Purchase Agreement was approved and executed. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 36-1998 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 36-1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ACCEPTING TITLE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 511 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA F REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1998 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works ("Board") has custody of all real property owned by the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, as a result of an agreement between the City of South Bend and the owners of the property commonly known as 511 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, a copy of which is attached hereto, a Warranty Deed has been delivered from the owners of the property to the City of South Bend to transfer the following described parcel of real property: Key number: 18 3017 0631 The South One-third (1/3) of Lot Numbered Twenty (20) as shown on the recorded Plat of Samuel Martin's Addition to the City of South Bend recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 3, page 28, and commonly described as 511 South Michigan Street, to the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, said quit -claim deed was executed by Jay Read, prepared and notarized by Carol McIntyre, and recorded with the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, on November 15, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, acting on behalf of the City of South Bend, has accepted transfer of the deed to the above mentioned parcel; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the Board of Public Works hereby accepts an ownership interest in the following described parcel of real property: Key number: 18 3017 0631 The South One-third (1/3) of Lot Numbered Twenty (20) as shown on the recorded Plat of Samuel Martin's Addition to the City of South Bend recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 3, page 28, and commonly described as 511 South Michigan Street. Section II. The Clerk of the Board is instructed to give notice of the adoption of this resolution to the Office of the Recorder and the Office of the Treasurer for St. Joseph County, Indiana immediately upon its execution, and to take any and all other necessary and proper actions to effectuate this acceptance. Adopted on the 6th day of April, 1998, by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana. ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/James R. Caldwell, President s/Carl Littrell, Member s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member 1 129 REGULAR MEETING ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 37-1998 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 37-1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment (Redevelopment) is the owner of the following described real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana: A part of Lots Numbered Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot Number Seventy-three (73) of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at a point 108 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot Numbered Fourteen (14) in said Subdivision; thence running West on the North line of said Sublot Number Eleven (11) to the Northwest corner thereof, thence South on the East line of Chapin Street in said City 71 feet; thence East to a point due South of the place of beginning; thence North 71 feet to the place of beginning. Key No. 18 3050 1947; and A part of Lot Numbered Thirteen (13) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 73 of the First Plat of Outlots of the Town, now City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows: Beginning 7 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 13; thence North 37 feet; thence East 130.59 feet; thence South 37 feet to a point 7 feet North of the South line of said Lot 13; thence West to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 210-212 South Chapin Street. Key No. 18 3050 1949, (hereinafter referred to as the Real Property), and; WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (City), acting by and through the Board of Public Works, hereby expresses its desire to acquire Real Property from the Commission; and WHEREAS, Redevelopment is desirous of transferring the Real Property to the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14-3, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission ("Commission") is the governing body of the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment and, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14-12.2 may dispose of the Real Property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14-3, Redevelopment, acting by and through Commission, may exchange or transfer property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed upon by the two (2) entities as evidenced by the adoption of substantially identical resolutions of each entity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the transfer of the Real Property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and generally described as follows: A part of Lots Numbered Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot Number Seventy-three (73) of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at a point 108 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot Numbered Fourteen (14) in said Subdivision; thence running 3-30 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1998 West on the North line of said Sublot Number Eleven (11) to the Northwest corner thereof, thence South on the East line of Chapin Street in said City 71 feet; thence East to a point due South of the place of beginning; thence North 71 feet to the place of beginning. Key No. 18 3050 1947; and A part of Lot Numbered Thirteen (13) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 73 of the First Plat of Outlots of the Town, now City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows: Beginning 7 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 13; thence North 37 feet; thence East 13 0.5 9 feet; thence South 37 feet to a point 7 feet North of the South line of said Lot 13; thence West to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 210-212 South Chapin Street. Key No. 18 3050 1949, by Commission to the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be, and hereby is, accepted, subject to the adoption of a resolution by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission substantially identical in its terms and conditions to this resolution. 2. That upon receipt of fully executed quitclaim deed(s) to the Real Property from Commission, the Clerk of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana is hereby authorized and directed to cause the recording of said quitclaim deed(s) in the Office of the St. Joseph County Recorder. 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana held on April 6, 1998, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/James R. Caldwell, President s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member s/Carl P. Littrell, Member ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 38-1998 Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works: RESOLUTION NO. 38-1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter the "City"), is the owner of one (1) parcel of real property situated in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: A part of Lots Numbered Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F..Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot Number Seventy-three (73) of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City of South -Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at a point 108 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot Numbered Fourteen (14) in said Subdivision; thence running West on the North line of said Sublot Number Eleven (11) to the Northwest corner thereof, thence South on the East line of Chapin Street in said City 71 feet; thence East to a point due 1-3-1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6. 1998 South of the place of beginning; thence North 71 feet to the place of beginning.. Key No. 18 3050 1947; and A part of Lot Numbered Thirteen (13) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 73 of the First Plat of Outlots of the Town, now City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows: Beginning 7 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 13; thence North 37 feet; thence East 130.59 feet; thence South 37 feet to a point 7 feet North of the South line of said Lot 13; thence West to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 210-212 South Chapin Street. Key No. 18 3050 1949. WHEREAS, the care, custody and control of City -owned real estate is vested in the Board of Public Works pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-3 and 36-1-11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc., (hereinafter "SBHF"), an Indiana not -for -profit corporation meeting the requirements of I.C. 36-1-11-1(a)(7), desires to obtain ownership of the above -described real estate; and WHEREAS, the use of said property for such purposes will be beneficial to the community, and the City is willing to transfer said property to SBHF for the aforementioned purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: 1) The City shall transfer to SBHF two (2) parcels of real property more particularly described as follows: A part of Lots Numbered Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot Number Seventy-three (73) of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at a point 108 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot Numbered Fourteen (14) in said Subdivision; thence running West on the North line of said Sublot Number Eleven (11) to the Northwest corner thereof, thence South on the East line of Chapin Street in said City 71 feet; thence East to a point due South of the place of beginning; thence North 71 feet to the place of beginning. Key No. 18 3050 1947; and A part of Lot Numbered Thirteen (13) as shown on the recorded Plat of Hiram F. Berst's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 73 of the First Plat of Outlots of the Town, now City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows: Beginning 7 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 13; thence North 37 feet; thence East 130.59 feet; thence South 37 feet to a point 7 feet North of the South line of said Lot 13; thence West to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 210-212 South Chapin Street. Key No. 18 3050 1949. 2) Such transfer shall be accomplished by Quit -Claim Deed, executed by the Mayor of the City of South Bend and attested to by the South Bend City Clerk. 3) Such transfer shall be made by the City to SBHF in an "as is" condition with no warranties, indemnities or representations made relative to said real property. Adopted this 6th day of April, 1998. SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/James R. Caldwell, President s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member s/Carl Littrell, Member ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk 132 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1998 APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Department of Code Enforcement for License Application for Rubbish and Garbage Removal Service for the following businesses. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Bureau of Sanitation has inspected the vehicle(s) to be used in conjunction with these businesses, and has approved them. Lacy's Rubbish Service Rosevelt Lacy 2143 North Elmer Clark's Trash Removal Michael Clark 2615 Kenwood Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the License Applications were approved. TABLE RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT WEST SIDE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE PARADE Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the recommendation was tabled. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE. STREET - SOUL CITY HOUSE OF GOD OUTREACH Mr. Caldwellstated that favorable recommendations- have been received by the Division of Engineering, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Pastor Wonie Johnson, 211 South•Michigan, South Bend, Indiana to close O'Brien Street from Linden to Orange,. on Saturday, April 11, 1998, from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., to conduct the Soul City House of God Outreach. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved: APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - BRICK PILLARS Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering, Building Commissioner, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Stanley Molenda; Park Avenue Neighborhood Association, to construct eight (8) brick pillars at the entrances of the Park Avenue Neighborhood, as submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT PARADES - RIVER PARK DAY Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable" recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Pastor Warren Banks, River Park Business Association, 2406 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to parade, on Saturday, June 13, 1998, beginning at 10:00 a.m., on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT PARADE - MAURICE MATTHYS CHET WAGGONER AND NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUES Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Carl Littrell, Division of Engineering to conduct the above referred to parades on Saturday, May 2, 1998, on the designated routes as submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO. ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS -- LIGHT BULBS In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. George Zana, Purchasing, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to items. Mr. Zana stated that funding will come from each department's fund.. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved. �l 1. 3 3 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 1998 APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following traffic control device was approved: I New Installation - Handicap Sign 1 810 Cleveland I Ms. Gallagher has met all requirements APPROVE CONTRACTOR BOND Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following Contractor Bond be approved as follows: BOND OF CONTRACTOR Terry Horein Builders Approved Retroactive to March 30,1998 Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be approved as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE OCCUPANCY PERMIT Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, an Occupancy Permit, as submitted by Verkler Inc., 4406 Technology, South Bend, Indiana, was approved, to place a dumpster at for the construction of the Morris Arts Performing Center. APPROVE CLAIMS Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,588,292.14 dated April 6, 1998 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted claims in the amount of $52.645.58 and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 6Al2' A�6 Carl P. Littrell, Member James R. Caldwell, Member M. Catherine Roemer, Member IgeEST: 3--k- la,_ . Jacob, Cderk