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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/95 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25. 1995 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 1995, by Board Member James R. Caldwell, with Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier present. Board President John E. Leszczynski was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Brunel. AGENDA ITEM STRICKEN Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, an agenda item to award bids for the 1995 Sewer Lining Program was stricken from the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on September 18, 1995, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - "FESTIVAL LATINO" Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Ms. Sara Haber, El Buen Vecino Inc., 404 South Walnut, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct "Festival Latino", on Sunday, October 1, 1995, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., at Pulaski Park. Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. 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 Tranisent Merchant License was approved. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MARKETPRO Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning an Application for a Transient Merchant License, as submitted by Ms. Jeanette Winton, 9912 Inglemere Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, to conduct the sale of computer software and hardware at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, on Sunday, October 8, 1995, from 6:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Commissioner. There being no one 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. Caldwell and carried, the Application for Transient Merchant License was approved. OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - MAIN STREET AND MONROE STREET INTERSECTION - SIDEWALK AND CURB REPAIRS - PROJECT NO.95-82 Mr. Caldwell 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: KASER SPRAKER CONSTRUCTION INC 25487 West State Road 2 South Bend, Indiana 46619 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Gary L. Spraker, President QUOTATION: $14,628.00 MCINTRYE JONES CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. 2526 West Sixth Street Mishawaka, Indiana Quotation was submitted by Mr. Kenneth A. McIntrye, Chairman of the Board QUOTATION: $155474.40 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 L.L. GEANS AND SONS 1923 North Home Street Mishawaka, Indiana Quotation was submitted by Mr. Rocky R. Geans, President QUOTATION: $12,730.00 NILES CONCRETE SAWING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC Post Office Box 1299 Niles, Michigan 49120 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Daniel L. Kulwicki, Jr., President QUOTATION: $20,561.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above Quotations were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM - ELBEL GOLF COURSE - PROJECT NO. 95-16 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: SCHROCK GOLF & LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC 175 Lane200 A Lake James Angola, Indiana 46703 Bid was signed by Mr. Ernest Schrock, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Security was submitted BID: $696,607.00 WISSCO IRRIGATION, INC. 1820 South Bend Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46637 Bid was signed by Mr. Ernest Schrock, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: $583,000.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - SOUTHEAST REDEVELOPMENT AREA SITE CLEARANCE PHASE II - PROJECT NO.95-81 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: 1 1 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25; 1995 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS. INC. Post Office Box 39 Huntertown, Indiana 46748 Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas F. Papaik, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division A: $23,643.00 Division B. No Bid ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENT, INC. 3 522 East Raymond Street Indianapolis, Indiana Bid was signed by Mr. Randy Haddin, Project Manager Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted 311 D Division A: $24,414.00 Division B. No Bid RITSCHARD BROTHERS 1204 West Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 Bid was signed by Mr. Donald Ritschard, Executive Vice President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted 1. D Division A: No Bid Division B. $117,900.00 LAFREE EARTH, INC. Post Office Box 1752 Mishawaka, Indiana 46546-1752 Bid was signed by Mr. Greg LaFree, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted BID: Division A: No Bid Division B. $83,500.00 SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF SOUTH BEND. INC. 1408 Elwood Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46628 Bid was signed by Mr. Joe W. Taylor, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed REGULAR MEETING Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted I: 8 Division A: $25,960.00 Division B. No Bid BRADBERRY BROTHERS, INC. 20061 West Dice Street South Bend, Indiana 46614 Bid was signed by Mr. W.J. Bradberry, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted Division A: No Bid Division B. $65,000.00 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. 15214 Tonkel Road Leo, Indiana 46765 Bid was signed by Mr. James E. King, President Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted A Division A: $12,316.00 Division B. No Bid CLEAN AIR SYSTEMS, INC. 23349 State Road 23 West South Bend, Indiana 46614 Bid was signed by Mr. Virgil Cavinder, Chairman Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted M. Division A: $17,500.00 Division B. $57,485.00 SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that the bids were reviewed, and recommends that the bid be awarded as follows: Division A: Advanced Environmental Systems, Inc. $12,316.00 Division B: Clean Air Systems, Inc. $57,335.00 It was noted that Clean Air Systems, Inc. bid was mathematically incorrect, and the corrected amount is shown above. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the bid was awarded as referenced above. 1 u REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 AWARD BID - IRONWOOD DRIVE ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION - PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 95-03 Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on September 18, 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 Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., Post Office Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $307,419.40. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bid was awarded and the Contract approved, subject to the filing of the appropriate insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MICHIGAN STREET AND IRELAND ROAD INTERSECTION - CONCRETE CURB INSTALLATION - PROJECT NO.95-79 Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 11,1995, to Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., Post Office Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $44,700.00 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. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 1995 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 95-01 Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 7, 1995, to LaPorte Construction Co., Inc., 4999 U.S. Highway 35, LaPorte, Indiana, in the amount of $92,992.04 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell 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 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - NEAR NORTHWEST PARTNERSHIP CENTER SERVICE AREA - SIDEWALK. CURB AND APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO.95-52 Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 15,1995, to Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., Post Office Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $36,216.95 for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed. AGREEMENT TABLED - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - TRIAD ENGINEERING Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Triad Engineering Incorporated, 300 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, for professional engineering and environmental management services related to the continued development of the environmental management program for the Department of Public Works. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was tabled, pending more information. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMER YOUTH GRANT - MEMORIAL HO SPITAL/E. S.T.E.E.M. Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Memorial Hospital/E.S.T.E.E.M., for assisting in providing teenage mothers and their small infants and children the benefit of field trips to educational facilities as well as fun facilities. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $2,000.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - IRONWOOD ROAD WIDENING - IRELAND TO BROOKMEADE - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and the Indiana Department of Transportation, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the construction and project management of the above referred to project. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $965,539.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WILDFLOWER MEADOW DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - DESIGNS ON NATURE Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Designs on Nature, 202 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, Indiana, for professional sevices for the development of a wildflower meadow program for the City of South Bend's retention basins. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $24,425.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - "CITY ON DISPLAY" - SCOTTSDALE MALL Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and Scottsdale Mall, 1290 Scottsdale Mall, South Bend, Indiana, for release and indemnity in conjunction with the "City on Display", to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, 1995, at the Scottsdale Mall. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - CONSULTING SERVICES - SANITARY SEWER DESIGN - BLACKTHORN LOTS 4A AND 4B - COLE ASSOCIATES Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and Cole Associates Inc., 2211 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for consulting services necessary for the design and preparation of final plans and specifications of the above referred to project. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Proposal is in the amount of $6,300.00, plus an hourly rate of $60.00 per hour for Construction Phase Services, as required.. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - 202 SOUTH CHAPIN DEMOLITION - PROJECT NO.95-23 Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Kenneth Herceg, President, Ken Herceg & Associates, 211 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, has submitted Change Order No. 1, on behalf of Warner and Sons, 29099 U.S. Highway 33, Elkhart, Indiana indicating that the Contract amount be increased $4,620.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $19,411.50. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Change Order was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME - DONNA LAWRENCE PRODUCTIONS Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. David W. Fox, Gerard Hilferty & Associates, 14240 Route 550, Athens, Ohio, has submitted the following Change Orders and recommends approval as follows: Change Order Amount AV-14 Increase $ 600.00 AV-15 Increase $1,200.00 AV-16 Increase $1,500.00 AV-17 Increase $ 100.00 New Contract Sum $2,401,180.00 $2,402,380.00 $2,403,880.00 $2,403,980.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Change Orders were approved. 1 483 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25.1995 FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY Mr. Caldwell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by Mr. Wayne Currey, 1050 Burns Avenue, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following alley: The first east -west alley north of State Road 23 from the east right-of-way line of North Burns Street to the west right-of-way line of the first north -south alley east of North Burns Street for a distance of approximately 118 feet and a width of approximately 10 feet. Part situated in Hartman and Miller's Plat in the City of South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Caldwell 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, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY Mr. Caldwell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by Mr. James Lypout, University of Notre Dame, 307 Main Building, Notre Dame, Indiana to vacate the following alley: the first east -west alley orth of State Road 23 from the east right-of-way line of North Duey Street to the west right-of-way line of the first north -south alley east of North Duey Street for a distance of approximately 118 feet and a width of approximately 10 feet. Part situated in Hartman and Woodworth's Plat in the City of South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Caldwell 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. It was noted that approval is subject to the petitioner providing access to the property from the alley. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation, subject to the above referred to condition, to the Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY Mr. Caldwell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by the Greater New Vision M.B.C., 1416 Linden, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following alley: the first east -west alley north of Lincoln Way West from the east right-of-way line of North Johnson Street to the west right-of-way line of the first north -south alley east of North Johnson Street for a distance of approximately 124 feet and a width of approximately 14 feet. Part situated in Augustine's Addition to the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Mr. Caldwell 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, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY Mr. Caldwell indicated that the Common Council has submitted to the Board a Vacation Petition as completed by Mr. Gregory and Alice Aldreidge, 1323 North Ironwood Drive, and Ms. Virginia Buszkiewicz, 615 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana to vacate the following alley: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25.1995 the first north -south alley south of Oak Park Drive, running south from Oak Park Drive for a distance of approximately 150 feet to that part of the northeast quarter of Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, Portage Township, all in "Wooded Estates", in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Mr. Caldwell 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, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Board send a favorable recommendation to the Common Council concerning this Vacation Petition. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. RECOMMENDATION TABLED - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - INSTALLATION OF MEMORIAL MONUMENT. Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board has received favorable recommendations from the Division of Engineering, Police Department, City Attorney's Office, Building Commissioner and the Redevelopment Design Review Committee, in reference to the request to install a memorial monument to Charles Martin, on the river side of Northside Boulevard, near the intersection of Louise Street, in conjunction with the Northside Walkway/Bikeway which is being planned. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was tabled, pending more information. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY Mr. Caldwell 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. Bill Borders, 946 Roosevelt Street, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to block party, on Saturday, September 30,1995, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Sherman Street, from Roosevelt to Beale Streets. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT "WALK FOR HEALTH AND HUNGER" Mr. Caldwell 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. Myrtle C. Wilson, President, South Bend Area Chapter, The Links Incorporated to conduct the above referred to "Walk for Health and Hunger", on Saturday, September 30, 1995, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - SECOND HAND DEALER Mr. Caldwell stated that the following Secondhand Dealers License Application has been received: NAME: Rick's Budget Store BY: Richard A. Konsavich ADDRESS: 3015 West Sample Street FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING: Used furniture and appliances Mr. Caldwell further advised that favorable recommendations have been received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department and Fire Department concerning the above application. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above license application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of a license. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT "KIDS ON A MISSION" CANDLELIGHT WALK - HOPE RESCUE MISSION Mr. Caldwell 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. Claudia Manning, Hope Rescue Mission, 532 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to walk, on Saturday, September 30, 1995, 45 1 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 beginning at 11:45 p.m., designed to raise the consiousness of youth concerning the plight of needy people, on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ORGANIC RESOURCES OFFICE UPGRADE - PROJECT NO. 95-71 In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, requested permission to advertise for the sale of bids for the above referred to project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the request was approved. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM AT ALL FIRE STATIONS In a memorandum to the Board, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, requested permission to advertise for the sale of bids for the above referred to project. Chief Taylor stated that this project will be funded through the E.M.S. Capital Improvement Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the request was approved. REQUESTS REFERRED Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following requests were referred to the appropriate Bureaus and Departments for recommendation: - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - INSTALLATION OF AWNINGS Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a request from Ms. Kim Hauflaire, House of Advertising, 1631 Miami Street, South Bend, Indiana, to install two (2) awnings at Adams Remco, South Bend, Indiana, according to specifications as submitted. - TO ENCROACH ONTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - INSTALLATION OF FREE STANDING SIGN Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a request from Ms. Karen Curtis, North American Signs, Inc., 3601 West Lathrop, South Bend, Indiana, to install a free standing sign for Manufacturing Technology/Adams Engineering, 1702 West Washington, South Bend, Indiana, according to specifications as submitted. - TO CONDUCT ANNUAL "LIFE CHAIN" PRAYER In a letter to the Board, Mr. Pete Welland, Life Chain Committee, requested permission to conduct their annual "Life Chain" prayer on Sunday, October 1,1995, beginning at 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., on Ironwood Drive, between State Road 23 and Edison, on both sides of the street 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 William Klosterman R.K. Lee Construction Approved Retroactive to September 15, 1995 Approved Retroactive to September 6, 1995 EXCAVATION BONDS Underground Services Approved Retroactive to September 1, 1995 LaFree Earth, Inc. Approved Retroactive to September 7, 1995 Smith & Sons Excavating, Inc. Approved Retroactive to September 7, 1995 Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 APPROVE TITLE SHEET - ORGANIC RESOURCES OFFICE UPGRADE - PROJECT NO. 95- 71 Mr. Caldwell advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was being presented at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above referred to Title Sheet was approved and signed. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following five (5) traffic control devices were approved: REMOVAL OF: ADDRESS: REMARKS: REMOVAL OF: ADDRESS: REMARKS: NEW INSTALLATION: ADDRESS: REMARKS: NEW INSTALLATION: ADDRESS: REMARKS: Handicap Sign 806 South 31 st Street Mrs. Ruth Jacobson not driving anymore Handicap Sign 406 East Broadway Signs not needed Handicap Sign 828 North Hill Mr. Tom Shaumber has met all requirements Handicap Sign 510 North Notre Dame Mr. Clarence Hunter has met all requirements REMOVAL OF: 1 Hour Parking REVISED TO: No Limit Parking ADDRESS: North curb of Colfax from Lafayette to William REMARKS: Request by adjacent property owner during rehab of parking lot; parking restrictions will be reinstated at completion of project FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following Certificates of Insurance were accepted for filing: American Oilfield Divers, Inc. Et al 130 East Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 Master Machinery Movers, Inc. 1520 South Magnolia Street South Bend, Indiana 46613 FILING OF HUMANE SOCIETY MONTHLY REPORT - AUGUST 1995 Mr. Caldwell 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 August, 1995. The report indicates the type and number of animals handled for the City of South Bend. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the report be accepted for filing as submitted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,031,154.98 and recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern Indiana, submitted one (1) list containing claims in the amount of $85,302.85 and recommended approval. Ms. Ann Kolata, Department of Community and Economic Development, submitted a claim for the Century Center Remodeling and recommended approval. Mrs. Manier made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. 1 EST: LA^X6�kc'*640 Angela . Jacob, Clerk 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ohn E. Leszczynski, President Jame R. Caldwell, MenKber Zz envy Pitts Hier, Member