HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/95 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5. 1995
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday,
September 5, 1995, 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.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Board held on August 28, 1995, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR 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 Transient Merchant, as submitted by Mr. Roger L. Smith, 8863 East Black
Point Road, Syracuse, Indiana, to conduct a camera and computer swap meet at Century Center, On
Sunday, September 17, 1995, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable
recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building
Commissioner. Mr. Roger Smith was present, and recommended approval by the 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 License Application for Transient Merchant License was approved.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - CONCRETE CURB INSTALLATION AND APPURTENANCES
- MICHIGAN STREET AND IRELAND ROAD INTERSECTION - PROJECT NO. 95-79
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations
for the above referred to project. The following Quotations were opened and read:
PHEND & BROWN, INC.
Post Office Box 218
Milford, Indiana 46542
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Daniel F. Brown, President
QUOTATION: $62,537.50
WALSH & KELLY. INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Quotation was submitted by Mr. James R. Walsh, Sales Manager
QUOTATION: $45,275.00
L.L. GEANS & SONS. INC.
1923 North Home Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Quotation was submitted by Mr. Rocky Geans, President
QUOTATION: $47,109.50
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC
Post Office Box 1775
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Quotation was submitted by Mr. John Szuba, Sales Manager
QUOTATION: $44,700.00
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above
Quotations were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) 1995 SKID STEER LOADER
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
August 7, 1995, bids were received and opened for the above referred to equipment. After reviewing
those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Aggregate Equipment
Company, 2222 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $36,485.00. Mr.
Chlebowski noted that this was not the low bid received. The explanation for not accepting the low
bid is listed as follows:
The Case Model 1856C Uniloader does not meet the advertised specifications in several areas. Most
of these areas have to do with size and performance which is very critical in order for this unit to
perform the necessary work needed by the Street Department.
Specification Advertised
Case 1845C
Difference
Width - 69" max
72"
3" over
Weight 6200 min
6085
1151bs. Less
Ground Clearance 10" min.
7.5"
2.5" less
Operating Cap 2050 min.
1700#
350# less
Tipping Load 4100#
3445#
655# less
Max Reach 35 in.
23 in.
12 in. Less
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be
awarded as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - HOLLADAY PROPERTY
SERVICES
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Holladay Property Services, Inc., 220 West Colfax, South Bend, Indiana, an agent for One
Michiana Partners, to mount electrical boxes on the garage wall at One Michiana Square. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was
approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES - SAMPLE
STREET UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS REMOVAL - EIS ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERS, INC.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and EIS Environmental Engineers, Inc., 1701 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana, for
professional engineering services for the Sample Street underground storage tanks removal. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that the estimated fee for these services are as follows:
Item 1 - Assessment of fuel storage system $4,000.00
Item 2 - Plan and specifications for removal $7,700.00
Item 3 - Monitoring of removal process $6,000.00
Item 4 - Collect/analyze samples $5,000.00
Item 6 - Preparation of necessary forms for IDEM $1,500.00 for each submittal
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the
Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING - METHANE GAS USAGE -
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for preliminary engineering on
methane gas usage for the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant between the City of South Bend
and Lawson -Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana. It is noted that this
Contract is not to exceed the amount of $30,000.00. It is further noted that services to be provided
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include preliminary engineering for the above referred to project and design of improvements for
methane gas resource recovery. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs.
Manier and carried, the Contract was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - EOUIPMENT PURCHASE - AMERITECH
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Ameritech, 135 North Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purchase of telephone
equipment. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $7,543.27. Therefore,
upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was
approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - CITY-WIDE VOICE MAIL SERVICE - AMERITECH
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Ameritech, 135 North Pennsylvania, Indianapolis,Indiana, for City-wide voice mail service. Mr.
Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $162,305.46. Therefore, upon a motion
made Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
APPROVAL OF INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS - GUS
MACKER 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of seven (7) Indemnification and Hold Harmless
Agreements, in conjunction with the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, to be conducted
on September 8, 9, and 10, 1995, for the City's use of the following properties:
Batteast Construction Co.
430 E. LaSalle Avenue
South Bend, Indiana
Rose Fuel
Niles and Madison
South Bend, Indiana
Holladay Corporation
Niles and Colfax
South Bend, Indiana
The Works Hotel
475 North Niles Avenue
South Bend, Indiana
Madison Center and Hospital
403 East Madison
South Bend, Indiana
St. Joseph Medical Center
Hill and Madison
South Bend, Indiana
Holladay Corporation
431 East Colfax
South Bend, Indiana
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreements
were approved and executed.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - WASHINGTON AVENUE AT CIRCLE AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO.95-63
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Bob Allen, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change
Order No. 1, on behalf of Kaser-Spraker Construction, Inc., 25487 West State Road 2, South Bend,
Indiana indicating that the Contract amount be increased $659.50 for a new Contract sum including
this Change Order in the amount of $15,436.50. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded
by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - WASHINGTON AT CIRCLE AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT 95-63
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Bob Allen, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the
Project Completion Affidavit on behalf of Kaser-Spraker Construction, 25487 West State Road 2,
South Bend, Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $15,436.50. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Project Completion
Affidavit was approved.
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.63-1995 - DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 63 -1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ON DISPOSAL OF UNFIT AND/OR OBSOLETE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following property
is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and is no longer needed by the City of South Bend:
AB DICK COPIER, MODEL K355 SERIAL # 003523
IBM COPIER, MODEL 70, SERIAL # 003423339
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6 permits and establishes procedure for disposal of
personal property which is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and which is no longer
needed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that the items listed above are no longer needed by the City; are unfit for the purpose for which
they were intended and have an estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said equipment may be transferred or sold at public
auction or private sale, without advertising. However, if the property is deemed worthless, such may
be demolished or junked.
ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 1995
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/John E. Leszczynski, President
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
s/Jenny Pitts Manier, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN
MAIN AND LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD - 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF END OF WORLD WAR
II
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. John Hanson, St. Joseph County Veterans Commanders, Council, South
Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to activity, on Saturday, September 2, 1995, beginning
at 9:00 a.m., on Washington Street at the Sailors and Soldiers Monument at the Court House Lawn.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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 Ms. Suzanne Gibbons, 1238 Academy Place, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on Sunday, October 1,1995, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Academy Place, from
Inglewood Place to Riverside Drive. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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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. Jeanne Weir, 1525 East LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred
to block party, on Sunday, September 24, 1995, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on LaSalle Avenue,
from Twyckenham to Esther. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
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 Ms. Andrea Jones, 1608 Devon Circle, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on Sunday, September 17, 1995, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., on Devon Circle to
Esther, which is a cul-de-sac. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell
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 Ms. Joyce Johnson, 2518 West Hamilton, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on Saturday, September 23, 1995, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Fremont, from
Hamilton to Marquette. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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 Ms. Rachel Phillips, 1314 North Meade, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
block party, on Saturday, September 2, 1995, from 12:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m., on Bulla to Olive
to Fremont. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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 Ms. Carol Baker, 1030 Bellevue, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block
party, on Sunday, September 3, 1995, from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., on Bellevue, from Ruskin
to Hildreth. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the
recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO CLOSE EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF THE
FEDERAL BUILDING
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Police Department, Fire Department, Legal Department, Building Department, Code
Enforcement, Park Department and the Street Department, in reference to a request as submitted by
Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak, to close the east -west alley directly to the south of the Federal
Building to all vehicular traffic, to provide security to the Federal Building. The vacation of this
alley would eliminate the dumpster location at the parking garage, and requirements would be to
close the approach on Main Street with curbing, and the east end of the alley would require some
type of barrier to close the alley to traffic. As the alley was platted in one subdivision, along with
the properties on the north and south of the alley, both properties would receive one half the alley
width, if vacated. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried,
the recommendation was approved for the closure of the east -west alley only, and the restricted
parking was denied.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION FOR HOUSE MOVE - 1015 MARIETTA TO 602
PENNSYLVANIA - SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Engineering
Department, Police Department and the utility companies, in reference to a request as submitted by
Mr. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, for a moving permit to move a home from 1015 Marietta
to 602 Pennsylvania Street for the South Bend Heritage Foundation. Mr. Fozo stated that the
insurance certificate has also been submitted, and the tentative schedule to move the home is
September 6, 1995. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ELBEL GOLF
COURSE - IRRIGATION SYSTEM - PROJECT NO. 95-16
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - SOUTHEAST
REDEVELOPMENT AREA SITE CLEARANCE - PHASE II - STRUCTURE REMOVAL AND
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PACKAGE 1 - PROJECT NO. 95-81
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell stated
that this project will remove eighteen (18) residential structures from the Southeast Redevelopment
Area. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the request
was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following two
(2) traffic control devices were approved:
NEW INSTALLATION
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
REMARKS:
1 Hour Parking, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2502 S. Michigan (Victoria Street side)
Mr. Scott Allen requested for business turnover
Handicap Sign
810 South Gladstone
Mrs. Agnes Longnecker has met all requirements
APPROVE CONTRACTOR AND EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractors and Excavation Bonds be approved as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
James E. Ready d/b/a Ready Concrete Approved Retroactive to August 16, 1995
EXCAVATION BOND
Solid Rock Inc. Approved Retroactive to August 31, 1995
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be
approved as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF MONTHLY NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REPORT - AUGUST. 1995
Mr. Sam Mercantini, Executive Director, Neighborhood Business Development Corporation,
submitted the monthly report for August, 1995, and requested approval. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the report was accepted and filed.
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APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $593,013.17 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 9:48 a.m.
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Angela Jacob, Cl k
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ohn E. Leszczynski, P esident
Jenny Pi Manier, Member