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Home My WebLink About02/24/92 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:33 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 1992, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq and Mr. James R. Caldwell present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Mary H. Mueller. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on February 17, 1992, were approved. OPENING OF BIDS - TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) MORE OR LESS SEMI- AUTOMATIC HANDGUNS LESS TRADE-IN OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) MORE OR LESS, SMITH AND WESSON REVOLVERS This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to weapons. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. It is noted that National Police Supply, 5421 Old Dowd Road, Charlotte, N.C., advised that they decline to bid as they cannot meet specifications. The following bids were opened and publicly read: NATIONWIDE SPORTS 1460 Linda Way Sparks, NV 89411 Bid was signed by Ms. Ann Ziller, Sales Manager, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed and a Certified Check in the amount of $11,135.75 was submitted. BID: Glock 21/night sights Glock extra mag Gould & Goodrich B720 Auto holster Gould & Goodrich B548 Trade -Ins - Model 66 $435.39 each x 250 = $108,847.50 $ 25.26 each x 250 = $ 6,315.00 $ 55.58 each x 250 = $ 13,895.00 $ 15.60 each x 250 = $ 3,900.00 TOTAL: $132,957.50 $ 90.00 each x 240 = $ 21,600.00 TOTAL BID: $111,357.50 Estimated delivery is thirty (30) to ninety (90) days per manufacturer from the time the order is received by the manufacturer. KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. 3300 Industrial Parkway Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Bid was signed by Mr. Douglas M. Kiesler, President, Non - Collusion Affidavit was in order, Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed and a ten per cent (100) Bid Bond was submitted. BID: Glock M-21's 45 A.C.P. w/nite sights $450.00 each x 250 guns = $112,500.00 Glock M-21 13 shot magazines $ 23.22 each x 250 mags = $ 5,805.00 Safariland M-2 BBW holsters $ 36.90 each x 250 units = $ 9,225.00 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 Safariland M-77V Velcro Closure $ 15.50 each x 250 units = $ 3,875.00 $131,405.00 240 Smith & Wesson Used M-66 357 Magnums Trade -In $160.00 each x 240 units = DIFFERENCE DUE: BID NUMBER TWO (ALTERNATE) Glock M-21's 45 A.C.P. w/nite sights Glock M-21 13 shot magazine Safariland M-200 BBW holster Safariland M-77V Velcro Closure BBW Double mag pouch $-38,400.00 $ 93,005.00 $450.00 each x 250 guns = $112,500.00 $ 23.22 each x 250 mags = $ 5,805.00 $ 42.50 each x 250 units = $ 10,625.00 $ 15.50 each x 250 units = $ 3,875.00 $132,805.00 Smith & Wesson Used M-66, 357 Magnum trade-in $160.00 each x 240 units = $-38,400.00 DIFFERENCE DUE: $ 94,405.00 BID NUMBER THREE (ALTERNATE) Glock M-21's 45 A.C.P. w/nite sights $450.00 each x 250 guns = Glock M-21 - 13 shot magazine $ Safariland SS11 (070) BBW Security holster $ Safariland M-77V Velcro Closure BBW Double Mag Pouch $ 23.22 each x 250 mags = $112,500.00 $ 5,805.00 69.15 each x 250 units = $ 17,287.50 15.50 each x 250 units = $ 3,875.00 $139,467.50 240 Smith & Wesson Used M-66 357 Magnums trade-in $160.00 each x 240 units = $-38,400.00 DIFFERENCE DUE: $101,067.50 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above bids were referred to the Police Department for review and recommendation. OPENING OF QUOTATIONS: 1. PLUMBING WORK - FTR FIRE STA 2. PLUMBING WORK - FIRE STATION #9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE) 3. FURNACE WORK - FIRE STATION ##2 (110 E. MARION STREET) 4. ROOFING WORK - FIRE STATION ##8 (2402 TWYCKENHAM DRIVE) 5. ELECTRICAL WORK - FIRE STATION ##9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE) This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed Quotations for the above referred to projects. The following Quotations were opened and publicly read: PLUMBING WORK - FIRE STATION ##9 (2520 MIS STATION ##2 (110 E. MARION) & FIRE STATION STREET) AVENUE), FIRE 20 N. OLIVE NIEZGODSKI AND SONS 1336 Elliott Street South Bend, Indiana 46628 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Ronald L. Niezgodski. 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1592 QUOTATIONS: Fire Station #4, 220 Olive Street $ 2,366.88 Fire Station #9, 2520 Mishawaka Avenue $ 3,717.64 Fire Station #2, 110 East Marion $ 3,198.00 HERRMAN & GOETZ, INC. 225 South Lafayette Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Larry Cripe, Estimator QUOTATION: Fire Station #4, 220 Olive Street $ 5,600.00 Fire Station #9, 2520 Mishawaka Avenue $13,960.00 Fire Station #2, 110 East Marion $ 3,960.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above Quotations were referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. PLUMBING WORK - FIRE STATION #9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE) BOB FRAME PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. 60587 U.S. 31 South South Bend, Indiana 46614-5156 QUOTATION: $1,526.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above Quotation was referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. FURNACE WORK - FIRE STATION #2 (110 E. MARION STREET) A.D. MASS & SONS, INC. 54865 Meadowview Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46628 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Donald G. Mass. QUOTATION: $5,823.00 GREAT LAKES HEATING AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL INC. 2029 South Michigan Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Michael L. Ritter. QUOTATION: Furnace: $3,878.00 Air Conditioning: $4,130.00 Optional: Add to the G20 Gas Furnace Price: $1,200.00 Install two remote room sensor kits with surface mounting controls: $ 460.00 BELLEVILLE COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 2406 Mishawaka Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46615 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Ronald Fumarolo. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 QUOTATION: $6,450.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above Quotations were referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. ROOFING WORK - FIRE STATION ##8 (2402 TWYCKENHAM DRIVE) Mr. Leszczynski advised that no Quotations were received by the Board for this roofing work at Fire Station #8 located at 2402 Twyckenham Drive. ELECTRICAL WORK - FIRE STATION #9 (2520 MISHAWAKA AVENUE) DELTA STAR ELECTRIC, INC. 1125 South Walnut Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 QUOTATION: $2,322.00 RICK'S ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. 17777 Roosevelt Road South Bend, Indiana 46614 QUOTATION: $1,895.00 KOONTZ-WAGNER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC. 3801 Voorde Drive South Bend, Indiana 46628 QUOTATION: $2,030.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above Quotations were referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 9-1992 - AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT TO INSPECT THE CITY'S SIDEWALKS AND ITS TREE LAWN AREAS AND TO REMOVE SIGNS, VEHICLES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER OBJECTS IMPROPERLY PLACED THEREON Board Attorney Mary H. Meuller informed members of the Board that I.C. 36-9-6-15 gives the Board of Public Works jurisdiction over right-of-way. As the Board has a hard time policing the public rights -of -way a Resolution has been prepared that authorizes the Department of Code Enforcement to inspect the sidewalks and tree and lawn areas and to remove any items that are improperly placed. These items may include signs, automobiles and boats. The Resolution provides that the Department of Code Enforcement will be authorized to remove any object that might disrupt traffic or be a danger or hazard to the public without notice. However, all other items will be removed only after giving the property owner forty-eight (48) hours notice. Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, advised that the Department of Code Enforcement does receive many calls concerning objects in the right-of-way. Mrs. DeClercq stated that she is pleased that a policy has been created that will assist the Department in dealing with these concerns in a timely manner. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Resolution as prepared and submitted be adopted. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried and the following Resolution No. 9-1992 was adopted: L� E �1 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 9-1992 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT TO INSPECT THE CITY'S SIDEWALKS AND ITS TREE AND LAWN AREAS AND TO REMOVE SIGNS, VEHICLES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER OBJECTS IMPROPERLY PLACED THEREON WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend is vested with the custody and responsibility to maintain the public lands and right-of-ways within the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-9-6-15, the Board of Public Works may order the removal of any structure improperly placed in any public land or right-of-way of the City; and WHEREAS, "structure" is defined as any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, and therefore, includes such items as signs, vehicles, trailers, boats, and other such objects; and WHEREAS, the Department of Code Enforcement has advised the Board of Public Works that signs, vehicles, boats, trailers, and other objects are often improperly placed or stored upon the City's sidewalks and tree and lawn areas; and WHEREAS, the City's Department of Code Enforcement has the personnel and wherewithal to provide for the removal of such objects that are improperly placed upon the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works is interested in obtaining the prompt removal of such improperly placed objects and structures and desires to authorize the Department of Code Enforcement to inspect the City's sidewalks and tree and lawn areas and to remove any items improperly placed thereon on behalf of the Board of Public Works. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend hereby authorizes the City's Department of Code Enforcement to inspect the sidewalks and tree and lawn areas of the City and to remove any items, including private and commercial signs, vehicles, trailers, boats, structures and objects of any type whatsoever that are improperly placed thereon. 2. The Department of Code Enforcement is authorized to remove, without notice, any sign or other object that might disrupt traffic or be a danger or hazard to the public utilizing the sidewalk or tree and lawn area. 3. The Department of Code Enforcement is authorized to remove other objects improperly placed on sidewalks and tree and lawn areas after giving forty-eight (48) hours written notice to the property owner that such objects will be removed by the City. This Resolution is adopted this 24th day of February, 1992. s/John Leszczynski s/Patricia DeClercq s/James R. Caldwell REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - VACATION OF 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH EAST/WEST ALLEYS NORTH OF PORTAGE AVENUE AND THE 3RD E/W ALLEY NORTH OF PORTAGE It is noted that on December 9, 1991, the Board of Public Works conducted a Public Hearing pursuant to a Vacation Petition which was filed to vacate the following alleys: The first, second, third, fourth alleys north of Portage located between Leland Avenue and Forest Avenue excluding the portions of the north/south alley between Forest and Leland At that time, the Board submitted to the Common Council a negative recommendation concerning this vacation. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is now in receipt of a "revised" vacation proposal to vacate the following alleys: The first, second, and fourth east/west alleys north of Portage Avenue located between the west right-of-way line of North Forest Avenue and the east right-of-way line of the first north/south alley west of Forest Avenue. In addition, the third east/west alley north of Portage Avenue located between the east right-of-way line of North Leland Avenue and the west right-of-way line of the first north/south alley west of North Forest Avenue. The total distance of the alleys to be vacated is approximately 480 feet. Mr. Leszczynski noted that this revised proposal is a compromise reached by the residents affected by the vacation. Mr. Leszczynski further noted that favorable recommendations have been received by the Engineering Department, Department of Economic Development and the Fire Department concerning this revised vacation. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Board send to the Common Council a favorable recommendation concerning this revised vacation proposal. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS The following Community Development Contracts were presented to the Board for approval: CONTRACT YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION WOMEN'S CRISIS SHELTER ACTIVITY The targeted goal for this activity is to provide shelter to two hundred thirty (230) women and their children. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $25,078.00. CONTRACT LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN INDIANA, INC. LEGAL SERVICES ACTIVITY The targeted goal for this activity is to provide one thousand two hundred (1,200) low and moderate income persons with counseling, referral, advice/brief case services and individual case representation in civil matters. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $35,370.00. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above referred to Contracts were approved and executed. APPROVE AGREEMENT - NBDC COMMERCIAL REVOLVING LOAN FUND ACTIVITY Ms. Marcia Townsend, Department of Economic Development, advised REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 the Board that the Agreement submitted today for consideration is between the City, acting through its Department of Economic Development and the Neighborhood Business Development Corporation. Ms. Townsend noted that this Agreement sets up the guidelines for the NBDC Commercial Revolving Loan Fund for 1992 through 1994 and there are very little changes from the previous guidelines. Ms. Townsend also noted that the Agreement explains the loan limits, how the loans work and who is eligible for a loan as well as other items that need to be addressed in this process. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Agreement be approved and executed. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR STAFF SUPPORT - NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement for Staff Support between the Neighborhood Business Development Corporation and the City of South Bend through the Board on behalf of the Economic Development Department. It is noted that the term of this Agreement is January 1, 1992 to and including December 31, 1992 and is in the amount of $10,000.00. In response to Mr. Leszczynski's inquiry, Ms. Marcia Townsend, Department of Economic Development, advised that several individuals in the Department provide services such as bookkeeping and financial program management. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Agreement be approved and executed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO COMMITMENT LETTER - SECURITY PACIFIC LEASING Board Attorney Mary H. Mueller informed members of the Board that Security Pacific Equipment Leasing, Inc., Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200, San Francisco, California, has submitted an Amendment to a Commitment Letter which was executed on October 25, 1991. The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the commitment period to March 31, 1992 because the City has not yet received the dump trucks that have been ordered. Apparently there were some problems that created a delay in delivery. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Amendment be approved and executed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - SOUTH BEND AVENUE SEWER LATERAL PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that DeWulf and Sons, P.O. Box 792, South Bend, Indiana, has submitted Change Order No. 1 (Final) indicating that the Contract amount be increased by $1,188.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $7,538.00. Additionally submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were approved, the previously submitted Letter of Credit which was submitted in lieu of a Performance Bond was released and the Maintenance Bond as submitted was accepted for filing. APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - TEMPORARY PROTECTION OF MAIN STREET ROW BUILDING Mr. Leszczynski advised that Gibson -Lewis, Inc., 1011 West llth Street, P.O. Box 488, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted the Project Completion Affidavit for the above referred to project indicating a final cost of $4,640.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried the Project Completion Affidavit was approved and executed. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - REPAIR OF A BURST WATER MAIN AT THE NORTHWEST STAIR TOWER OF THE ST. JOSEPH/JEFFERSON PARKING GARAGE Mr. Leszczynski advised that Ideal Consolidated, Inc., 806 West - Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, has submitted a Project Completion Affidavit for the above referred to project indicating a final cost of $910.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved and executed. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS- RENOVATION OF TWO (2) 60 FOOT DIAMETER GAS STORAGE SPHERES - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT In a letter to the Board, Mr. Karl R. Kopec, Manager of Operations, Division of Environmental Services, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids to renovate the two (2) 60-foot diameter gas storage spheres at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Kopec noted that the bulk of the renovation will entail the replacement of the three (3) steel plates that comprise the lower section of each sphere. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the request be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. REQUESTS REFERRED: Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following requests were referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation: OF HOSPICE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. TO CONDUCT 7TH ANNUAL WALK FOR HOSPICE - OCTOBER 11, 1992 In a letter to the Board, Mr. Mark M. Murray, Assistant Executive Director, Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc., 108 North Main Street, Suites 111-113, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to conduct the 7th Annual Walk for Hospice on Sunday, October 11, 1992. Mr. Murray stated that the Walk would be a 17K Walk which would begin and end at Potawatomi Park. Registration at the park would begin at 12:00 noon with the Walk commencing at 1:00 p.m. Because the Walk route is not lengthy (about 10 miles) it is expected that the participants would be finished by 5:00 p.m. Mr. Murray submitted with the request the proposed route which is the same as used last year. FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE - 810 ROOSEVELT Mrs. Jackie Walton, 810 Roosevelt Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Board that her husband, Dale Walton, had a heart transplant seven (7) years ago and has.a lot of difficulty walking now. As their neighbors and their neighbors visitors park in front of their residence they are unable to utilize the parking space in front of their home. Therefore, they are requesting that the parking space in front of 810 Roosevelt Street be designated as a handicapped parking space. OF IUSBe GREEN CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, MICHIANA EARTH DAY COMMITTEE AND CLUB SHRED (SOUTH BEND'S IN -LINE SKATING CLUB) TO CONDUCT 3K AND 10K IN -LINE SKATING RACE - APRIL 26, 1992 Ms. Julia M. Stevens, 17150 Cherokee Drive, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of IUSBe Green Campus Environmental Group, the Michiana Earth Day Committee and Club Shred, a South Bend in -line skating club, requested permission to conduct a 3K and a 10K in -line skating race to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 1992 in conjunction with Earth Day El REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 activities. A rain date of May 3, 1992 has also been set. Ms. Stevens noted that they propose to start the race as far west of Pinhook Park as possible past the Wastewater Treatment Plant up to the overpass. Skaters would skate from the park to.this point. They would skate on Riverside Drive for nearly 5K 13 miles) past Riverside North Apartments but turn around before the railroad tracks. This is a hairpin turn and they will skate for nearly 5K (3 miles) back to the start and encounter the second hairpin turn just before the overpass and skate back to Pinhook to complete the last .2 of a mile. Ms. Stevens further noted that IUSBe Green, Michiana Earth Day Committee and Club Shred are joining together to organize the first EARTHBLADE race in order to promote an ecologically safe mode of transportation, to promote the positive health aspects of in -line -skating and to extend the goals of Earth Day. Further, The Rollerblade Company has been contacted for participation and sponsorship in the event. APPROVE REQUEST OF SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND WSBT-TV TO CONDUCT 8TH ANNUAL SUNBURST MARATHON 5K AND 10K FOOT RACES - JUNE 6, 1992 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request which was submitted to the Board on February 17, 1992, and approval is recommended. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the request be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - SECONDHAND DEALERS Mr. Leszczynski stated that the following one (1) secondhand dealers license application has been received: NAME: THE BOUTIQUE EXCHANGE BY: Phyllis McCormick ADDRESS: 529 North Niles Avenue FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING: Clothing & Accessories It is noted that favorable recommendations have been received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department and Fire Department on the above application. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the above license application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of a license. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following two (2) traffic control devices were approved: 1. REVISED TO: No Parking 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. LOCATION: New Energy Drive - Calvert to State Road 23 east side Calvert - New Energy to deadend south side REMARKS: Requested by Mr. Nate Kimpel of New Energy Corporation and Lt. Larry Blume of the South Bend Police Department REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1992 2. NEW INSTALLATION: No Parking LOCATION: 2434 Fredrickson REMARKS: Requested by Mrs. Priebe. FILING OF HUMANE SOCIETY MONTHLY REPORT - JANUARY, 1992 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Monthly Report of Animals Handled for the City of South Bend as submitted by the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, IN., Inc. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the report as submitted be accepted for filing. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of two (2) lists as submitted by the Department of Code Enforcement indicating that twenty-five (25) miscellaneous properties were cleaned by the Department from February 11, 1992 to February 13, 1992. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the lists be accepted for filing. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Deputy Controllers Office has submitted claims in the amounts of $310,305.35 and $2,389,379.16 and recommend approval. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports be filed. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. GOOD-BYE AND GOOD LUCK TO BOARD MEMBER PATRICIA E. DE CLERC Mr. Leszczynski informed everyone present that the meeting today is the last Board meeting for member Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, who is retiring effective March 1, 1992. Mr. Leszczynski thanked Mrs. DeClercq for her help and assistance during the six (6) years she has served on the Board. Mrs. DeClercq, in turn, thanked Board President John E. Leszczynski for all of his direction during her tenure on the Board and also thanked the Clerk of the Board, Sandra M. Parmerlee, for her support and assistance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. *7C Jn E. s�zec4z)'�haj�-kY Y4 J es R. Caldw 1 ATTE . 7"rV Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk 1 1 1