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REGULAR MEETING
JULY 8. 1996
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8,
1996, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Board Member James R.
Caldwell present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Brunel. Board Member Jenny Pitts
Manier was not present.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, an agenda item
for a bid award for the asbestos abatement for the Robertson's Building was added.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on July 1, 1996, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - FM PORTABLE RADIOS & ACCESSORIES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to items. 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:
EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE, INC.
Post Office Box 110
Ligonier, Indiana 46767
Bid was signed by Mr. Samuel Edton
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
NEW
HT Portable Radio Package, 16 Channel 4-Watt UHF
Package Base Bid $780.00
Options:
Additional Batteries
$
68.00
2 '/2" Belt Clip
$
8.00
Standard Compact Charger
$
25.00
Rapid Charger
$
74.00
One Hour Enhanced Charger
$100.00
Compact Rapid in lieu of Standard, add
$
48.00
Vehicular Charger
$230.00
Door Hanger
$
14.00
3.55mm Jack Adapter $ 40.00
Surveillance Accy. $ 92.00
Leather Swivel in lieu of Swivel "D" $ 20.00
Remote Speaker/Mic $ 68.00
VISAR:Miniature 4-watt 16channel UHF Radio Package $665.00
with overnight charger/high capacity battery
FOB: Destination
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SHEARER COMMUNICATIONS. INC.
52234 Filbert Road
Granger, Indiana 46530
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas Shearer
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
HO1SDC9AA3N HT-100 UHG Portable Radio
4-Watt $745.00
H885 Two Year Express Service Plan NC
H319 Leather Case w/Swivel NC
NMN6193 Remote Speaker/Microphone NC
High Capacity NiCad Battery NC
Options:
H437 Rapid Rate Charger $ 48.00
NTN7317 2.4" Belt Clip $ 9.00
NTN1174 Compact Battery Charger $ 25.00
NTNI 171 Compact Rapid Rate Charger $ 75.00
NTNI 177 Multi Unit Rapid Rate Charger $545.00
NMN6193 Remote Speaker/Microphone $ 68.00
NTN7143 High Capacity NiCad Battery $ 69.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above bids
were referred to the Radio Communications Shop for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - NETWORK TESTING EQUIPMENT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations
for the above referred to item. The following Quotations were opened and read:
INFOTECH
224 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Keith Brooks
QUOTATION: $4,395.00
(1) One Wirescope 155 w/Dual Remote and Software
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above
Quotation was referred to the Department of Administration and Finance for review and
recommendation.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for services of one (1) Assistant
City Attorney (Jenny Pitts Manier) for WDS to provide advice and assistance on legal matters
relating to the conduct of the WDS Program during the July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 period
between the City of South Bend, and Workforce Development Services, 425 North Michigan, South
Bend, Indiana, by and through the Board of Public Works. It is noted that this Contract is in the
amount of $500.00 per month for up to six (6) hours per month and $50.00 per hour for each hour
of assistance per month exceeding six (6) hours per month. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Contract was approved and executed.
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APPROVE CONTRACT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for a Community Development
Program between the Near Northwest Neighborhood and the City of South Bend. It is noted that
this Contract shall be no more than $20,000.00. It is further noted that services to be provided
include improvements to a neighborhood public facility, the Near Northwest Partnership Center,
1215 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Contract was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - SAFECO CREDIT COMPANY
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Safeco Credit Company, Safeco Plaza S-4, Seattle, Washington, for capital equipment purchases
for 1996. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Lease Purchase Agreement is in the amount of
$2,032,840.00, to be deposited into an escrow account. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr.
Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - STAFF SUPPORT - CITY OF MISHAWAKA
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and the City of Mishawaka and the Department of Community and Economic Development, for
support with the Housing and Community Development Plan activities and preparation. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $9,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion
made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
AWARD BID - PACKAGE NO. 1 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - ROBERTSON' S BUILDING -
PROJECT NO. 96-48
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on July 1, 1996, bids
were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell
recommended that the Board award the bid for package number 1, asbestos abatesment, to Insulco,
2840 West Vermont, Blue Island, Illinois, in the amount of $142,654.60. Mr. Leszczynski noted
that the paperwork for the bid award presented to the Board for approval was incorrect, i.e., the bid
award memorandum for package 2, elevator renovation, was submitted in lieu of the asbestos
abatement package number 1 memorandum. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid for package 1, asbestos abatement, be awarded as outlined
above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Leszczynski stated 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 Ms. Christine Holbrook, 1872 East Irvington, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on Saturday, July 13, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Irvington, from
Sampson to Southeast. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY
Mr. Leszczynski stated 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 Mr. Ronald Silcott, 1242 McKinley Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on Saturday, July 6, 1996, from 7:00 pm. until 12:00 p.m., on North Walsh from
LaSalle to McKinley. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.
Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE CONSENTS TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVERS OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of thirty-five (35) Consents to Annexation and
Waiver of Rights to Remonstrate for the following owners of property in St. Joseph County, for
water service for the Dollar Lake area.
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Property Owner
Key Number
Property Address
Randy Rankin
05-1035-046201
23063 Ireland
Charles/Louis Scott
05-1035-045169
59323 Hollywood Boulevard
Rita Thomas
05-1035-0463
23046 State Road 23
Edward/Deborah Jankowski
05-1049-0727
59588 Spearmint Drive
Martin/Coleen Schuck
05-1049-0719
23779 Peppermint Place
Carol Kissel
59300 Hollywood
Richard Robakowski
05-1035-045737
59276 Mayflower Road
Robert Tharp
05-1035-0452
59321 Mayflower Road
Gery Gorzynski
05-1035-045704
59336 Mayflower Road
Dave Whitesel
05-1035-045101
59341 Mayflower Road
Ervin Wright
05-1035-045754
59352 Mayflower Road
Edwin/Diana Johns
05-1035-047201
59643 Mayflower Road
William Henke
05-1035-047105
59659 Mayflower Road
John Switzer
05-1035-047106
59699 Mayflower Road
J.E. Henry
05-1035-0481
59974 Mayflower Road
Julie/Eugene Miller
05-1049-0721
23755 Peppermint
Gary Pyclik
05-1049-0724
23788 Peppermint Place
Linda Pawlak
23815 Peppermint Place
Robert/Janice Joachim
05-1049-0725
59540 Spearmint
Jon Hanley
05-1035-045753
23421 State Road 23
Stella Palka
05-1035-044905
23557 State Road 23
Vernon /Linda Bruington
05-1035-047102
23570 State Road 23
Larry Overholser
05-1035-044906
23575 Liberty Highway
Charles Yoder
05-1035-044901
23635 State Road 23
Charles Yoder
05-1035-0468
23635 State Road 23
Roy/Bette Ritchie
05-1035-044902
23685 State Road 23
James Morris
05-1035-0467
23824 State Road 23
Ruth Ann MacDonald
05-1035-0466
23886 State Road 23
Robbie/Roy Morris
05-1035-045732
59216 State Road 23
Andrea/Bryan Timm
05-1035-045149
23721 Vine
Peggy/Dan Lowe
05-1035-045154
23730 Vine
John Douglas
05-1035-045150
23731 Vine
05-1035-045158
Teresa/Jimmie Robbins
05-1035-045152
23790 Vine
05-1035-045153
The Consent indicates that in consideration for permission to tap into the public water system of the
City, and to provide water service to the above noted properties, the above listed individuals waive
and release any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of
the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Consent
be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right
to Remonstrate as submitted by Ms. Monique Kobayashi. The Consent indicates that in
consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide
sanitary sewer service to 19125 Pendle Road, South Bend, Indiana, Ms. Kobayashi waives and
releases any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of the
property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Consent
be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right
to Remonstrate as submitted by Stephen and Janet Vaghy. The Consent indicates that in
consideration for permission to tap into the public sanitary sewer system of the City, to provide
sanitary sewer service to 140 East Pendle Road, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 03-1129-0065), the
Vaghy's waive and release any and all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future
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annexation of the property by the City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion
that the Consent be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF HOUSE MOVE
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, requested permission to
move a house for the South Bend Heritage Foundation by Mitschelen Relocators, Inc., from 607 East
Wenger Street to 614 East Pennyslvania Street. Mr. Fozo stated that approval from the utility
companies have been obtained; the Police Department has indicated they will not be involved as the
proposed route will only involve crossing two (2) City streets; and the remainder of the route will
be private property. Additionally, the Engineering Department has no problem with the proposed
route. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried,
the request was approved.
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractors Bonds be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Luis Rodreguez Approved July 8, 1996, Retroactive to June 26, 1996
Jose M. Rangel Approved July 8, 1996, Retroactive to July 3, 1996
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
as outlined above. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Caldwell and carried, the following
Certificate of Insurance was accepted for filing:
Shaum Electric Co., Inc.
1125 N. Nappanee Street
Elkhart, Indiana 46514
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $829,253.77, dated July 8,
1996, and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of
Northern Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of $176,690.65 and
recommended approval. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports
as submitted be filed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC
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James
Jenny Pitts Manier, Member