HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/96 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1996
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, January
2, 1996, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. James R. Caldwell and
Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Bruneel.
ELECTION OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PRESIDENT
Mrs. Manier noted that at this time, nominations should be taken for President for the Board of
Public Works. Mrs. Manier nominated John Leszczynski. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier,
seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, Mr. Leszczynski was elected President of the Board of
Public Works for 1996.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on December 18, 1995, and the special meeting held December
28, 1995, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT: LICENSE - MARKET PRO COMPUTER
SHOWS. INC.
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Jeanette Winton, 9912
Inglemere Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, to conduct a computer show at Century Center, on January
13, 1996, from 6:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m, for the sales of computer hardware and software. Mr.
Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department,
Fire Department and the Building Department.
Mr. Roger Smith, 8863 East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse, Indiana, was present, and stated that
MarketPro was able to secure a booking for their event in less than the ninety (90) day policy, which
is stated by the Century Center. He indicated that they were able to book their event by
misrepresentation. Mrs. Manier stated that if the Century Center is concerned, they would need to
take action to reschedule or cancel an event, and this issue is not within the privy of the Board of
Public Works. Mr. Leszczynski suggested that Mr. Smith address his concerns to the Century Center
Board.
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 Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the Application for a Transient Merchant License was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - HEIRLOOM IMAGES
Mr. Leszczynski 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 Mr. Roger L. Smith, 8863
East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse, Indiana, to conduct a camera and computer s swap meet at Century
Center, on Sunday, February 11, 1996, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 17, 1996,
from 7:00 a.m. until S:00 p.m.; and Sunday, May 5, 1996, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., for the
sales of new and used home computer equipment and new and used photo equipment. Mr.
Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department,
Fire Department and the Building Department.
There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing
was closed. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Application for a Transient Merchant License was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MICHIANA BOAT AND
OUTDOOR SHOW
Mr. Leszczynski 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 Mr. Melvin E. Wood, 326
North Victoria, Mishawaka, Indiana, to conduct a boat and outdoor show at Century Center, on
Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, 1996, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, and 10:00
a.m.
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until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday; and Sunday, February 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., for the sale
of boats and fishing tackle. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been
received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Department. Mr. Mark
Bradley, Century Center, was present to represent the Michiana Boat and Outdoor show.
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 Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier
and carried, the Application for a Transient Merchant License was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MICHIANA VALLEY HAMEEST
Mr. Leszczynski 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 Mr. Robert L. Denniston,
21970 Kern Road, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the South Bend Hamfest at Century Center, on
Sunday, January 7, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., for the sale of amateur radios and
computers. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the
Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Department.
There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing
was closed. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Application for a Transient Merchant License was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MIDWEST GOLF AND SPORT
SHOWS. INC.
Mr. Leszczynski 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 Mr. Robert J. Sayre, 10
South 267 Kaye Lane, Hinsdale, Illinois, to conduct the Michiana Golf Show at Century Center, on
Friday, February 9, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 10, 1996, from 10:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, February 11, 1996, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., for the sale
of golf items. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the
Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Department.
There being no one present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing
was closed. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Application for a Transient Merchant License was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - FIVE (5) MID -SIZE POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to vehicles.
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:
GATES CHEVROLET CORPORATION
401 South Lafayette Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Mr. Dave Holland, Fleet Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
Five (5) more or less 1996 Chevrolet Lumina with Police
package and as specifications on file
Net Price One $17,248.00
Net Price Five $86,248.00
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Warranty is 36 months, 36,000 miles with no deductible, bumper to bumper. GM option warranty:
36 months, 75,000 miles, $100.00 deductible. Power Train Warranty - $755.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids
were referred to the Division of Equipment Services for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - ABANDONED VEHICLES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to vehicles.
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:
SUPER AUTO
3300 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Paul Schultz
Red Tag
Vehicle
Year
VIN
Bid
25491
Toyota
1984
JT2AG83E3062541
$ 57.79
26535
Lincoln
1972
2Y82A852347
$ 77.95
26537
Ford
1965
5Y83Z145112
$ 77.95
26985
Chevrolet
1982
2G2GK37HXG2283316
$131.79
26486
Ford
1984
1FABP115XEW310056
$ 32.79
25933
Toyota
1980
TE720070584
$ 32.79
26969
27572
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
1981
1982
1GIA1691BJ169171
1G8EC16HSCF148883
1 87.79
$167.79
27146
Mercury
1986
1MEBP87U4GG634715
$ 87.79
26649
Dodge
1984
1B3BA64ElEG128620
$122.79
27047
Chevrolet
1979
CKL2298127511
$267.79
26831
Buick
1984
1 G4A119E5ED402625
$127.79
27587
Chevrolet
1978
1Z37U8K454263
$ 87.79
27464
Pontiac
1978
2H37W8A208633
$ 87.79
27467
Chevrolet
1984
1G1AW35X3EG156115
$ 32.79
27087
Chevrolet
1986
2G1W35R1G1140475
$ 57.79
27597
Ford
1984
2FABP44F8EX119794
$127.29 .
27555
Dodge
1972
WH23P2A138277
$ 77.79
27070
Chevrolet
1976
1X2706W170323
$ 57.79
27045
Buick
1986
1 G4AL 19X2GT447449
$117.79
27010
Nissan
1985
JNICS26SOFW008880
$217.79
27140
Mercury
1985
1MEBP5428FW623206
$ 32.79
27075
Buick
1986
1G4AH19ROGT434704
$142.79
27011
Subaru
1985
JFIAC44B8FB249146
$127.79
27015
Buick
1985
1G4XB69R6FW458673
$ 77.79
26833
Dodge
1981
1B3BL14A4BD297702
$ 47.79
26002
Ford
1984
2FABP23R3EB198529
$ 77.79
CURTIS WENDAL D/B/A MICHIANA ENTERPRISE
19270 Darden Road
South Bend, Indiana 46637
Bid was signed by Mr. Curtis Kendall
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Red Tag
Vehicle
Year
VIN
Bid
25491
Toyota
1984
JT2AG83E3062541
$
23.00
26535
Lincoln
1972
2Y82A852347
$
73.00
26537
Ford
1965
5Y83Z145112
$
83.00
26985
Chevrolet
1982
2G2GK37HXG2283316
$
54.00
26486
Ford
1984
1FABP115XEW310056
$
47.00
25933
Toyota
1980
TE720070584
$
27.00
26969
Chevrolet
1981
1GIA1698BJ169878
$
53.00
27572
Chevrolet
1982
1 G8EC 16HSCF 148883
$127.00
27146
Mercury
1986
1MEBP87U4GG634715
$
53.00
26649
Dodge
1984
1B3BA64EIEG128620
$
41.00
27047
Chevrolet
1979
CKL2298127511
$175.00
26831
Buick
1984
1 G4All9E5ED402625
$
52.00
27587
Chevrolet
1978
1Z37U8K454263
$
52.00
27464
Pontiac
1978
2H37W8A208633
$
53.00
27467
Chevrolet
1984
1G1AW35X3EG156115
$
53.00
27087
Chevrolet
1986
2GIW35RIG1140475
$
43.00
27597
Ford
1984
2FABP44F8EX119794
$
67.00
27555
Dodge
1972
WH23P2A138277
$
67.00
27070
Chevrolet
1976
1X2706WI70323
$
56.00
27045
Buick
1986
1G4AL19X2GT447449
$
53.00
27010
Nissan
1985
JNICS26SOFW008880
$
37.00
27140
Mercury
1985
1MEBP5428FW623206
$
46.00
27075
Buick
1986
1G4AH19ROGT434704
$
53.00
27011
Subaru
1985
JFIAC44B8FB249146
$
53.00
27015
Buick
1985
1G4XB69R6FW458673
$
37.00
26833
Dodge
1981
1B3BL14A4BD297702
$
33.00
26002
Ford
1984
2FABP23R3EB198529
$
47.00
STEVE AND GENES AUTO TRUCK SALVAGE
3109 Gertrude
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Gene Hancz
Red Tag
Vehicle
Year
VIN
Bid
25491
Toyota
1984
JT2AG83E3062541
$
39.95
26535
Lincoln
1972
2Y82A852347
$
59.95
26537
Ford
1965
5Y83Z145112
$
49.95
26985
Chevrolet
1982
2G2GK37HXG2283316
$
39.95
26486
Ford
1984
1FABP115XEW310056
$
39.95
25933
Toyota
1980
TE720070584
$
39.95
26969
Chevrolet
1981
1GIA1698BJ169878
$
39.95
27572
Chevrolet
1982
1G8EC16HSCF148883
$
59.95
27146
Mercury
1986
1MEBP87U4GG634715
$
39.95
26649
Dodge
1984
1B3BA64EIEG128620
$
39.95
27047
Chevrolet
1979
CKL2298127511
$250.00
26831
Buick
1984
1G4All9E5ED402625
$
39.95
27587
Chevrolet
1978
1Z37U8K454263
$
49.95
27464
Pontiac
1978
2H37W8A208633
$
49.95
27467
Chevrolet
1984
1G1AW35X3EG156115
$
39.95
27087
Chevrolet
1986
2GIW35RIG1140475
$
39.95
27597
Ford
1984
2FABP44F8EX119794
$
59.95
27555
Dodge
1972
WH23P2A138277
$
39.95
27070
Chevrolet
1976
1X2706WI70323
$
39.95
27045
Buick
1986
1G4AL19X2GT447449
$
39.95
27010
Nissan
1985
JNICS26SOFW008880
$
29.95
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Red Tag Vehicle Year
VIN
Bid
27140
Mercury 1985
IMEBP5428FW623206
$
39.95
27075
Buick 1986
1G4AH19ROGT434704
$
39.95
27011
Subaru 1985
JFIAC44138FB249146
$
29.95
27015
Buick 1985
1G4XB69R6FW458673
$
39.95
26833
Dodge 1981
1B3BL14A4BD297702
$
39.95
26002
Ford 1984
2FABP23R3EB198529
$
39.95
JERRY' S DISCOUNT TOWING INC.
2711 West Western Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Jerry's Discount Towing
me
Red Tag Vehicle
Year
VIN
Bid
25491
Toyota
1984
JT2AG83E3062541
$
24.08
26535
Lincoln
1972
2Y82A852347
$
67.09
26537
Ford
1965
5Y83Z 145112
$
67.10
26985
Chevrolet
1982
2G2GK37HXG2283316
$
40.11
26486
Ford
1984
IFABP115XEW310056
$
26.12
25933
Toyota
1980
TE720070584
$
24.13
26969
Chevrolet
1981
IGIA1698BJ169878
$
45.14
27572
Chevrolet
1982
1G8EC16HSCF148883
$205.15
27146
Mercury
1986
1MEBP87U4GG634715
$
24.16
26649
Dodge
1984
1B3BA64EIEG128620
$
24.17
27047
Chevrolet
1979
CKL2298127511
$705.18
26831
Buick
1984
1 G4Al l9E5ED402625
$
24.19
27587
Chevrolet
1978
1Z37U8K454263
$
35.20
27464
Pontiac
1978
2H37W8A208633
$
29.21
27467
Chevrolet
1984
1G1AW35X3EG156115
$
27.22
27087
Chevrolet
1986
2GIW35RIG1140475
$
.23
27597
Ford
1984
2FABP44F8EX119794
$
55.24
27555
Dodge
1972
WH23P2A138277
$
30.25
27070
Chevrolet
1976
1X2706WI70323
$
28.26
27045
Buick
1986
1 G4AL 19X2GT447449
$
24.27
27010
Nissan
1985
JNICS26SOFW008880
$
24.28
27140
Mercury
1985
1MEBP5428FW623206
$
32.79
27075
Buick
1986
1G4AH19ROGT434704
$
24.29
27011
Subaru
1985
JFIAC44B8FB249146
$
24.30
27015
Buick
1985
1G4XB69R6FW458673
$
24.31
26833
Dodge
1981
1B3BL14A4BD297702
$
24.33
26002
Ford
1984
2FABP23R3EB198529
$
25.41
TONY GARRETT/MID-AMERICAN
1408 Elwood
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Bid was signed by Mr. Tony
Garrett
BID:
Red Tag Vehicle
Year
VIN
Bid
26537
Ford
1965
5Y83Z145112
$200.00
27047
Chevrolet
1979
CKL2298127511
$100.00
26831
Buick
1984
1G4A119E5ED402625
$
50.00
27467
Chevrolet
1984
1G1AW35X3EG156115
$
50.00
27087
Chevrolet
1986
2G1W35R1G1140475
$
35.00
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Red Tag
Vehicle
Year
VIN
Bid
27555
Dodge
1972
WH23P2A138277
$ 35.00
27010
Nissan
1985
JNICS26SOFW008880
$100.00
26002
Ford
1984
2FABP23R3EB 198529
$ 50.00
WAYNE KAZMIERCZAK
442 South Grant Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Wayne Kazmierczak
Red Tag Vehicle Year VIN Bid
26537 Ford 1965 5Y83Z 145112 $185.00
ALLEN VIDUKA
518 30th Street
South Bend, Indiana 46615
Bid was signed by Mr. Allen Viduka
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Red Tag Vehicle Year VIN Bid
26831 Buick 1984 IG4A119E5ED402625 $300.00
27015 Buick 1985 1G4XB69R6FW458673 $300.00
DENNIS PODELL
1239 Oakridge Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Bid was signed by Mr. Dennis Podell
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Red Tag Vehicle Year VIN
26969 Chevrolet 1981 1GIA1698BJ169878
27047 Chevrolet 1979 CKL2298127511
KYM ORANGE
4433 Huron
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. Kym Orange
Red Tag Vehicle Year VIN
27555 Dodge 1972 WH23P2A138277
STEPHEN T. GEZINGER
13585 Brick Road
Granger, Indiana 46530
Bid was signed by Mr. Stephen Gezinger
Bid
$525.01
$979.01
Bid
$125.00
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Red Tag Vehicle Year VIN Bid
27047 Chevrolet 1979 CKL2298127511 $637.12
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids
were referred to the Department of Code Enforcement for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND DISPENSING
EQUIPMENT - PROJECT. NO. 95-73
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on December 4, 1995,
bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr.
Littrell recommends that the Board award the contract to Knapp Environmental Construction
Services, Inc., 12875 McKinley Highway, Mishawaka, Indiana, in the amount of $39,275.00.
Therefore, Mrs. Manier made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - CONSULTING AGREEMENT - GIBSON RISK
MANAGEMENT SERVICES; INC.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Gibson Risk Management Services, Inc., 300 St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for
insurance consulting services. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of
$24,000.00, and payment will be billed and payable on January 31, 1996, in the amount of
$2,000.00, and each month thereafter through December 31, 1996. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - CONSULTING AGREEMENT - GIBSON RISK
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Gibson Risk Management Services, Inc., 300 St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for
insurance consulting services. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of
$18,000.00, and payment will be billed and payable on January 31, 1996, in the amount of
$1,500.00, and each month thereafter through December 31, 1996. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - ESCROW AGREEMENT - INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST
SYSTEMS AT SOUTH BEND FIRE STATIONS - PROJECT NO. 95-84
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and O.J. Shoemaker, 1008 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana, and First National Bank of
Monterrey, Post Office Box 8, Monterrey, Indiana, for a Construction Contract for the above
referred to project, which is in excess of $100,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTY - INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE
TANKS AND DISPENSING EQUIPMENT - PROJECT NO. 95-73
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Warranty for the above referred to project,
as submitted by Advance Pollution Technologists, Ltd., 3505 North Home Street, Mishawaka,
Indiana. This warranty certifies the installation of the underground storage tanks. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Warranty was approved.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF
NOTRE DAME/SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for Emergency Medical Services
between the City of South Bend Fire Department, and the University of Notre Dame by and through
the Board of Public Works. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the South Bend Fire Department will
provide to the University the following emergency medical equipment and personnel for the events
specified by the University:
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1. Advanced Life Support Unit staffed with two (2) Certified Paramedics
$75.00 per hour per unit
2. Basic Life Support Unit staffed with two (2) Certified Emergency Medical
Technicians
$60.00 per hour
3. Paramedic supervisor to work with the University control team (if required).
$18.00 per hour
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Contract
was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - GRIT CHANNEL REBUILD - WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT - PROJECT NO. 95-75A
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on December 4, 1995, to Industrial
Installations, Inc., 55587 Currant Road, Mishawaka, Indiana, in the amount of $35,008.00 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Contract was approved
and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment
Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - FEASIBILITY STUDY - MULTIPURPOSE ARENA -
ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Economics Research Associates, 20 Est Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, for a feasibility
study concerning the proposed multipurpose arena. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is
in the amount of $35,000.00, including all project related expenses. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynkki, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - PRE -DEVELOPMENT PLANNING - DOWNTOWN AREA -
WALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS INC.
Mr. Leszczynski stated the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Walker Parking Consultants, Inc., 7330 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, Indiana, for pre -
development planning for the downtown area to be undertaken in conjunction with Matthews-
Purucker-Anella, Inc. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $24,000.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - PRE -DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FOR DOWNTOWN AREA -
MATHEWS-PURUCKER-ANELLA, INC.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend
and Mathews-Purucker-Anella, Inc., 218 south Francis Street, South Bend, Indiana, for pre -
development planning for the downtown area. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Proposal is in the
amount of $23,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE EXTENSION - PROJECT
NO. 95-51
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Contract Engineer, has submitted Change Order No.
2, on behalf of Walsh and Kelly, 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the
Contract amount be increased $1,800.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the
amount of $155,762.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - LANDSCAPING - COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME -
PROJECT NO. 93-09
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Rick Dieringer, Verkler, Inc., 4406 Technology Drive, South
Bend, Indiana, has submitted Change Order No. 1, on behalf of Willson's Nursery and Landscaping,
Post Office Box 266, LaPorte, Indiana, indicating that the Contract amount be increased $8,812.00
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for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $51,172.00. Mrs. Manier
stated that this increase represents a 21.8% increase in the cost of the public work, and in this
instance, of the proposed increase resulted from changes Willson had to make after it was discovered
that the actual building site was several feet north of the original site plan. As a result, Willson was
forced to extend the retaining wall and add infill along the south property line. Although the
majority of the expenses contained in Change Order No. 1 represent an increase in the scope of the
project, $1,608.00, or 4% of the contract amount, represents expenses attributable to unforeseen
circumstances. Therefore, this change order actually only increases the scope of the project within
the meaning of I.C. 36-1-12-18 (d), by 17.8%. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by
Mrs. Manier and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - ORGANIC RESOURCES BUILDING
ADDITION/VENTILATION UPGRADE - PROJECT NO. 95-09
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Roberto Flores, Division of Environmental Services, has
submitted the Project Completion Affidavit on behalf of Ziolkowski Construction, 1005 South
Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost
of $168,150.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried,
the Project Completion Affidavit was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - YORK ROAD DRAINAGE CONTROL
STRUCTURE -PROJECT NO. 93-45
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Bob Allen, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the
Project Completion Affidavit on behalf of Herrman and Goetz, 225 South Lafayette Boulevard,
South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $9,600.00. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Project Completion
Affidavit was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT CROP WALK
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Rob Ercoline, Church World Service, 54191 North Ironwood, South
Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to CROP Walk, on Saturday, January 27, 1996, from
4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -
INSTALLATION OF AWNING AT 123 WEST WASHINGTON
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Redevelopment Design Review Committee, Police Department, Building
Commissioner and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted by Mr. Gene
V. Stauffer, Stauffer & Associates Enterprises, Inc., 56844 Inwood Court, Elkhart, Indiana for
installation of an awning for a new restaurant to be opened at 123 West Washington in downtown
South Bend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski , seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE TWO ALLEYS
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition
as completed by Mr. James A Masters, Nemeth, Feeney & Masters, P.C., 307 Norwest Bank
Building, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following alleys:
The first east -west alley east of South Main Street running south from West Garst Street; and
the first east -west alley west of South Michigan street running west from South Michigan
Street situated in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this
Vacation Petition from the Area Plan Commission, Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation,
Department of Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Therefore, Mrs.
Manier made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council
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concerning this Vacation Petition. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
REQUESTS REFERRED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
requests were referred to the appropriate Bureaus and Departments for recommendation:
- TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 749 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Della Jenkins, 745 North Cleveland Avenue, South Bend, Indiana,
requested permission to purchase the above referred to property. Ms. Jenkins stated that the lot has
been vacant for at least ten (10) years, and has been a dumping ground for discarded paper, bottles
and other debris. Further, she has maintained the property over the years and would like to secure
it for the purpose of planting a garden in the Spring.
- TO CONDUCT ANNIVERSARY MARCH - ST JOSEPH COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE
Ms. Mary MacDonell, St. Joseph County Right to Life, 320 North Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana, submitted an Application for Use of the Public Right -of -Way, to conduct an Anniversary
March, commemorating January 22, 19973, Roe vs. Wade decision, on Monday, January 22, 1996,
from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., on Main and Jefferson and extending around the entire block.
- TO CONDUCT WALKAMERICA - MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FUND
Mr. Thomas E. Gerard, March of Dimes, 501 East Monroe, South Bend, Indiana, submitted an
Application for Use of Public Right -of -Way, to conduct Walkamerica, on Saturday, April 27, 1996,
from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., on the designated route as submitted.
APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bond be released as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Donat Construction Released Effective December 18, 1995
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be released
as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
traffic control devices were approved:
REMOVAL OF:
Handicap Sign
LOCATION:
2138 North Olive
REMARKS:
Signs not needed
REMOVAL OF:
Handicap Sign
LOCATION:
818 Easi Indiana
REMARKS:
Signs not needed
REMOVAL OF:
Handicap Sign
LOCATION:
701 North Allen
REMARKS:
Signs not needed
REMOVAL OF:
Handicap Sign
LOCATION:
1105 North Elmer
REMARKS:
Signs not needed
REMOVAL OF:
Handicap Sign
LOCATION:
502 South 23rd Street
REMARKS:
Signs not needed
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REMOVAL OF
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
REMOVAL OF
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
REMOVAL OF
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
Handicap Sign
1037 Diamond
Signs not needed
Handicap Sign
220 East Indiana
Signs not needed
Yield Sign
Elmer and Pershing
Elmer would be the stop street
JANUARY 2, 1996
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Sign
LOCATION: 1126 West Washington
REMARKS: Mr. John Wigfall has met all requirements
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Sign
LOCATION: 824 North Johnson
REMARKS: Ms. Constance Faultersack has met all requirements
NEW INSTALLATION
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
Handicap Sign
516 Allen Street
Ms. Lucille Stalling has met all requirements
Handicap Sign
2013 Roger Street
Mr. Gene Meredith has met all requirements
Handicap Sign
1809 South Nash
Mrs. Elizabeth Parkison has met all requirements
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Sign
LOCATION: 1845 North Johnson
REMARKS: Ms. Mary Postan has met all requirements
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Sign
LOCATION: 814 Sancome
REMARKS: Mr. Jesse Turnage has met all requirements
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Sign
LOCATION: 1526 Virginia
REMARKS: Mrs. Margaret Holbrook has met all requirements
NEW INSTALLATION: Stop Sign
LOCATION: Woodmont and Tudor
REMARKS: Install stop at southwest corner. "T" intersection
REMOVAL AND REVISE:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
Remove 55 mph, Revise to 40 mph
Cleveland Road. Bendix to 1500° west of
Ralph Jones Drive
With growth of the Toll Road Industrial Park, truck
traffic has increased
FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
Certificates of Insurance were accepted for filing:
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Warner & Sons
Post Office Box 87
Elkhart, Indiana 46515
Ideal Consolidated
806 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana
Phend & Brown, Inc.
Post Office Box 218
Milford, Indiana 46542
Herrman & Goetz, Inc.
225 South Lafayette
South Bend, Indiana 46601
LaFree Excavating, Inc.
1251 West Third Street
Osceola, Indiana 46561
LaPorte Construction, Inc.
Post Office Box 577
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
JANUARY 2, 1996
APPROVE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Ken Smudzinski, Pretreatment Coordinator, Division of
Environmental Services, submitted the following Wastewater Discharge Permit and recommended
approval:
1. Carborundum Company
54401 Smilax Road
New Carlisle, Indiana 46552
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Permit was
approved.
FILING OF HUMANE SOCIETY MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER 1995
Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of the monthly report as submitted by the
Humane Society of St. Joseph County, Inc., for the month of November 1995. The report indicates
the type and number of animals handled for the City of South Bend. Mrs. Manier made a motion
that the report be accepted for filing as submitted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF MONTHLY NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REPORT - DECEMBER 1995
Mr. Leszczynski stated that Mr. Sam Mercantini, Executive Director, Neighborhood Business
Development Corporation, has submitted the monthly report for December 1995, and recommended
approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the
report was filed as submitted.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,176,992.61 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted one list containing claims in the amount of $12,318.63 and recommended
approval. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted
be filed. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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Angela K. Vcob, Clerk
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9ohn E. Leszczynski, resident
James R. Caldwell, Member
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Jenny Pitt Manier, Member