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REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 1990
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:35 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 1990, by Board President John E.
Leszczynski. Also present were Board members Mrs. Patricia E.
DeClercq and Ms. Katherine Humphreys and Board Attorney Jenny
Pitts Manier.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the minutes of the July 30, 1990, regular meeting of
the Board were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - ASPHALT PAVING OF TWO (2) AREAS ON WASTEWATER
PROPERTY ON OLD CLEVELAND ROAD
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:
RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
25200 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Kenneth G. Noble, Sales Manager,
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: $107,353.00
JANSMA-COURSEY ASPHALT, INC.
P.O. Box 139
Argos, Indiana 46501
Bid was signed by Douglas W. Coursey, President, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order and a five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID: $118,833.00
WALSH & KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana
Bid was signed by Thomas O. Walsh, President, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order and a five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was
submitted.
BID: $100,370.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Bureau of
Wastewater for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - MONROE PARK HOUSE DEMOLITION PROJECT
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:
MURDOCK & SONS CONSTRUCTION INC.
1320 South Franklin Street
South Bend, Indiana 46618
Bid was signed by W. H. Calvin Murdock, President, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order and a five per cent (5%)
Bid Bond was submitted.
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BID: $38,075.00
RITSCHARD BROTHERS, INC.
1204 West Sample Street
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Carmelo
Collusion Affidavit was in
Bid Bond was submitted.
BID: $315,896.00
Ritschard, President, Non -
order and a five per cent (5%)
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Department of
Economic Development and the Engineering Department for review
and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - WEST BANK LIGHTING II - JEFFERSON SOUTH PROJECT
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:
TRANS TECH ELECTRIC, INC.
4601 Cleveland Road
P.O. Box 3915
South Bend, Indiana 46619-0915
Bid was signed by Robert J. Urbanski,
Affidavit was in order and a five per
submitted.
BID: $55,240.00
President, Non -Collusion
cent (5%) Bid Bond was
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Department of
Economic Development and the Engineering Department for review
and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - FOUR (4) VACUUM LEAF LOADERS
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids
for the above referred to equipment. 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:
ROUSE WELDING & BODY COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 158
24031 Laverne Drive
Schneider, Indiana 46376
Bid was signed by Randall G. Brunton, Non -Collusion Affidavit
was in order and a ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted.
BID:
Four (4) Model #9900-D Giant -Vac Leaf Loader
Unit Price: $ 14,805.00
Total Amount: $ 59,220.00
INDIANA TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
2435 Kentucky Avenue #3
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241
Bid was signed by N.H. Palmer, Non -Collusion Affidavit was
in order and a Bid Bond in the amount of $8,822.80 was
submitted.
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BID:
Four (4) Leafloader AMVAC
Unit Price: $22,057.00
Total Amount: $88,228.00
BROWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
10222 Airport Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809
Bid was signed by Douglas Brown, President, Non -Collusion
Affidavit was in order and a ten per cent (100) Bid Bond
was submitted.
BID:
Four (4) Tarco Big-T-Vac Leaf Loader Model TTL-4 95W
Unit Price: $15,997.00
Total Amount: $63,988.00
It is noted that the following vendors have advised the Board
that they decline to bid at this time:
1. M-B Company, Inc. of Wisconsin
1200 Park Street
P.O. Box 148
Chilton, Wisconsin 53014-0148
2. Kennedy Brush
13899 West 101st Street
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
3. Murphy Machinery Company
107 East Juliette Street
Thorton, Illinois 60476
4. Brandeis Indiana Equipment
8410 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
5. Carlisle Equipment Company, Inc.
7255 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241
6. Van-Kal Truck Equipment
10700 Red Arrow Highway
Mattawan, Michigan 49071
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Street
Department for review and recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING TABLED - USE OF UNAUTHORIZED TAXICAB - ROSELAND
CAB COMPANY
It is noted that on July 30, 1990, the Board accepted for Filing
reports submitted by the Police Department concerning the
unauthorized use of a taxicab by the Roseland Cab Company and
also at that time ordered that Roseland Cab Company and the
Police Department appear before the Board on this date to answer
questions concerning this allegation.
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised at this time that it
has been brought to the Board's attention that the vehicle in
question has been inspected and has passed inspection. She
therefore recommended that the Board table this matter until it
can be determined whether Mr. Woods, of Roseland Cab Company, has
secured the proper license for this vehicle.
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Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Public Hearing on
the matter of the use of an unauthorized taxicab by the Roseland
Cab Company be tabled. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE STATE -LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY AGREEMENT - INDIANA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION - COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR
DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. R.E. Wheeler, Area Engineer,
Division of Local Assistance, Indiana Department of
Transportation, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room 1101, Indianapolis,
Indiana, has submitted to the Board an Agreement between the
Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of South Bend
in regards to the computerized traffic control systems for
downtown South Bend. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the anticipated
cost of this project is approximately $2,076,000.00 and that the
City's portion of the project is $7,800.00. Mr. Leszczynski
further noted that all of the work in regards to this project is
being bid through the State and that federal funds are being
utilized for the funding of this project. Therefore, Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the Agreement as submitted be
approved and executed. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT - DESIGN OF ADDITIONAL SEVENTY (70)
INTERSECTIONS ON COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS - CLYDE E. WILLIAMS &
ASSOCIATES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that submitted to the Board for approval
and execution was an Agreement between the City and Clyde E.
Williams & Associates, to provide engineering services necessary
for the design of Phase II of the South Bend computerized traffic
signal system. This phase will include seventy (70) signalized
intersections on various arterials in South Bend as indicated on
Exhibit A of the Agreement. Mr. Leszczynski further noted that
the intersections included in this phase are arterial
intersections leaving downtown South Bend. Mrs. DeClercq made a
motion that the Agreement as submitted be approved. Ms.
Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR - MAIN STREET ROW
PROPERTIES
Submitted to the Board for approval was an Agreement for Sidewalk
Repair, between the City and Main Street Row Properties, P.O. Box
3188, South Bend, Indiana. The Agreement indicates that the City
estimates the cost of repair to public right-of-way located at
the southeast corner of Lot 228, to be sixteen thousand
twenty-six dollars of which Main Street Row Properties will pay
eight thousand thirteen dollars ($8,013.00). Mr. Leszczynski
noted that this Agreement is part of the downtown sidewalk
project.
Mr. Leszczynski therefore made a motion that the Agreement be
approved and executed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY -
FIXED UNIT PRICE AGREEMENT
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Kim Smoyer-McCaffery,
Planner/Monitor, Employment & Training Services of St. Joseph
County, P.O. Box 1048, South Bend, Indiana, submitted two (2)
copies of Contract #90-503 for approval and execution by the
Board. It is noted that this Agreement for the period, July 1,
1990 through June 30, 1991 is in the amount of $3,600.00.
The Statement of Work attached to the Agreement indicates that
ETS will retain the services of a Deputy City Attorney for advice
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and assistance on legal matters relating to the conduct of the
ETS Program. these services, up to a maximum of six (6) hours
per month, will be available for a fixed fee of $300.00 per month
during the 7-1-90 through 6-30-91 period. Legal services
exceeding the $300.00 monthly limit may be available at a rate of
$50.00 per hour pending the approval of the ETS Board of
Directors. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Agreement as
submitted be approved. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised the Board that Niemann
Foods, Inc., is in the process of building a grocery store on
property affected by an Easement and Right -of -Way approved by the
City on October 31, 1973 and has therefore requested an Amendment
to that Easement and Right -of -Way Agreement.
Mrs. Manier noted that the City does have a utility Easement on
the property as described in the Amendment and that Niemann Foods
is concerned about the placement of their footings and foundation
and whether the City would allow placement of additional
utilities in the Easement that would interfere with their
construction. The Amendment submitted today indicates that the
City agrees not to allow placement of additional utilities, other
than the utilities already in place in the Easement. Mrs.
DeClercq made a motion that the Amendment to Easement and Right
Of Way as submitted be approved and executed. Ms. Humphreys
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE SENDING OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION - MONARCH CLEANERS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to requirements of its
pretreatment permit, Monarch Industrial Towel & Uniform, 812
Wilbur Street, South Bend, Indiana, has failed to provide the
City with required reports on a timely basis. He noted that a
Notice of Violation letter has been prepared for Board execution
which will be sent to Monarch advising them that they have
fifteen (15) days in which to respond in writing to this charge.
In response to a question of what further action might be taken
in this regard, Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Environmental
Services, stated that the City could pursue fines in this matter
as well as discontinuation of service.
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier informed the Board that further
action in this matter could also include a Hearing regarding the
possible revocation of the discharge permit. She noted that the
The Notice of Violation letter to Monarch is the City's attempt
to solve the problem though this administrative technique by
notifying them of the violation and the City's requirement that
they respond within fifteen (15) days as to their plan to
comply.
Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the Notice of
Violation letter to be sent to Monarch Industrial Towel and
Uniform be approved and executed. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVE CONTRACT RATIFICATION - EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR
Submitted to the Board was a letter from Mr. Jack Dillon,
Director, Environmental Services, advising that on July 30, 1990,
the sewer located at Olive and Lincolnway West collapsed creating
an emergency and necessitating immediate repair. An examination
of the extent of the collapse indicated that it was immediately
necessary to replace the collapsed sewer, and that the overall
and continued integrity of the sewer system at or near the site
required the replacement of the cracked sewer pipe into which the
collapsed sewer pipe connected.
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Mr. Dillon further stated that given the emergency nature of the
problem, he contacted three (3) firms known to him to be capable
of undertaking, and which regularly undertake, the type of sewer
work in question, and obtained a written quote from each for the
repair of the collapsed sewer and the repair of the cracked sewer
connecting thereto. Mr. Dillon submitted those quotes to the
Board which are as follows:
HRP CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1216-18 West Washington Street
P.O. Box 266
South Bend, Indiana
H. DE WULF, INC.
58600 Executive Drive
Mishawaka, Indiana
DE WULF & SONS SEWER CONTRACTORS
P.O. Box 792
South Bend, Indiana
Mr. Dillon indicated that based upon
action, he authorized Mark DeWulf &
undertake the indicated repairs.
$29,656.00
$33,500.00
$27,000.00
the need for immediate
Sons, the low quote, to
Therefore, in his letter, Mr. Dillon asked the Board to ratify
his actions at this time by declaring the existence of an
emergency created by the sewer collapse occurring on July 30,
1990 at Olive Street and Lincolnway West and also by ratifying
his acceptance of the low quote submitted by, and thereby
ratifying the contract with, DeWulf & Sons, which contract was
also submitted to the Board. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that
the Board approve the action as indicated above. Ms. Humphrey
seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE
WASTEWATER
NO. 1 (FINAL) -
TREATMENT PLANT
STORAGE
Mr. John J. Dillon, Director, Environmental Services, advised
that due to some modifications in the plans for the Sludge
Equipment Storage Building, there is a Change Order from the
original cost of $209,920.00 to $211,835.00 a difference of
$1,915.00. Mr. Dillon submitted the appropriate Change Order
reflecting this change as executed by Majority Builders, Inc.,
and Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc., and recommended approval.
Therefore, Ms. Humphreys made a motion that Change Order No. 1
(Final) as indicated above be approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION
AFFIDAVIT - BOWMAN CEMETERY PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Michiana Paving & Excavating, Inc.,
705 South Beiger Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted Change
Order No. 1 (Final) indicating that the Contract amount be
increased by $1,147.92 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $24,392.32. Additionally submitted
was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating this new final
cost. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms.
Humphreys and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project
Completion Affidavit were approved and the appropriate three-year
Maintenance Bond as submitted was accepted for filing.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ADDITION -
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. John J. Dillon, Director,
Environmental Services, has submitted Change Order No. 2 as
executed by Ziolkowski Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 1106, South
Bend, Indiana, and Mathews-Purucker-Anella, Inc., 218 South
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Frances Street, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the Contract
amount for the above referred to project be decreased by
$3,813.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in
the amount of $284,747.00. It is noted that this decrease is for
the deletion of a metal canopy in one of the restrooms. Upon a
motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and
carried, Change Order No. 2 was approved and executed.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - 27TH STREET LIFT STATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Kaser-Spraker Construction, Inc.,
has submitted the Project Completion Affidavit for the above
referred to project indicating a final cost of $122,766.00. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and
carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved and the
appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond as submitted was accepted
for filing.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO REVIEW BIDS - DIESEL FUEL ##1 AND #2
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised that the specifications
for fuel oil as well as the City's contract with Petroleum
Traders, 1122 Thomas Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, the supplier of
diesel fuel #1 and #2, require that the City monitor and
determine whether the bid remains competitive. Mrs. Manier
explained that this bid has been monitored and it has been
determined that the bid of Petroleum Traders for diesel fuel #1
and #2 has not been competitive with prices the City could have
received.
Therefore, Mrs. Manier recommended that the Clerk of the Board be
instructed to contact the vendors originally submitting bids to
the City in January for transport diesel fuel oil purchases for
calendar year 1990, to determine whether their offers remain in
effect and directing such vendors to respond to the Board, in
writing, by August 20, 1990. At that time the Board should
determine whether it can award a bid or will need to readvertise
for the receipt of bids for transport diesel fuel requirements.
Mrs. Manier recommended that should the Board act favorably upon
Mr. Phil St. Clair recommendation to rescind the bid of
Petroleum Traders, that bid should be rescinded with an effective
date of one (1) week after award of a new bid whether it is one
(1) week after next Monday or after rebidding. Mrs. DeClercq
made a motion that the recommendation of Board Attorney Jenny
Pitts Manier be accepted and approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded
the motion which carried.
FILING OF AMENDMENT - NOTICE TO OWNER OF CLAIM - ST. JOSEPH/WAYNE
STREET PARKING GARAGE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY PROJECT
Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier reminded the Board that on July
23, 1990, the Board accepted for filing a Subcontractor's
Verified Statement of Claim as received from Shaffner Heaney
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $11,237.00 which indicated
that Shaffner has not been paid for two (2) skylights it provided
to a subcontractor of Murdock Construction Company, general
contractor on the above referred to project. Mrs. Manier advised
that submitted today is a letter from Shaffner Heaney indicating
that a portion of its $11,237.00 claim for materials provided to
Murdock & Sons has been paid. Therefore, the record should
reflect that the proper amount of the claim at this time is
$1,410.00. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the notification
of reduced amount of Notice to Owner of Claim be accepted and
filed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES - CAR WASHES FOR CITY VEHICLES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to the Board's award of
bids for car washes for City vehicles on July 30, 1990, to
Hi -Speed Auto Wash, Inc., 609 East LaSalle Avenue, South Bend,
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Indiana, and Don's Gas & Car Wash, Inc., 1836 South Michigan
Street, South Bend, Indiana, the appropriate Contracts for
Services have been prepared and are being submitted at this time
for Board approval and execution. Mrs. DeClercq therefore made a
motion that the Contracts be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVE PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEASE
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Leader National Insurance
Company, 4807 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio, has submitted a
Property Damage Release form in regards to an accident that
occurred on April 1, 1990 in which City owned property was
damaged. Also submitted was a check in the amount of $1,008.36
covering damage done to the property. Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the Property Damage Release form be approved and
executed. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - 1990 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
In a Memorandum to the Board, Mr. Bob Allen, Manager, Bureau of
Public Construction, recommended that the Board award the bid of
Kankakee Valley Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Box 1471,
LaPorte, Indiana, in the amount of $71,224.50, which includes
Alternate #1, for the above referred to project. Mr. Leszczynski
advised that bids for this project were opened by the Board on
July 30, 1990. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by
Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and
the bid awarded.
APPROVE REQUEST OF POLICE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT AUCTION OF
UNCLAIMED BICYCLES AND OTHER UNCLAIMED PROPERTY - SEPTEMBER 22,
1990
In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Ronald G. Marciniak
requested permission to dispose of unclaimed bicycles and other
unclaimed property at a Public Auction to be held on September
22, 1990, from 8:30 a.m. until all items are sold. Chief
Marciniak noted that this is the second auction of the year and
will be held rain or shine in the Street Department garage at the
rear of the Police Department. A partial list of items to be
sold include bicycles, televisions, lawnmowers, stereo gear,
clothing, tools, car phones, jam boxes as well as other numerous
miscellaneous items. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the
request be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVE REQUESTS TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE
FOLLOWING•
- SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
- VARIOUS VEHICLES - DIVISION OF EQUIPMENT SERVICES
Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq, Director, Department of Code
Enforcement, requested permission to advertise for the sale of
approximately eleven (11) abandoned vehicles, which are being
stored at Super Auto Salvage Corporation, 3300 South Main Street,
South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been
stored more than fifteen (15) days, identification checks had
been run for auto theft and the owners and lienholders notified.
Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the request be approved. Ms.
Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
Additionally, Mr. Phil St. Clair, Director, Division of Equipment
Services requested that the Board advertise for the following
vehicles:
- Seven (7) Pick-up Trucks
- Four (4) Compact Automobiles
- Two (2) Midsize Automobiles
- Two (2) Four -Wheel Drive Utility Vehicles
- One (1) Mini Passenger Van
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Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the above referred to requests
be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carri-H
REQUESTS REFERRED:
- OF HISTORIC DISTRICT YARD SALE COMMITTEE TO CLOSE LA PORTE
FROM WASHINGTilN mn rnr_Vav L'.,n , , M— --- _ ___ _._
Mr. Paul Hayden, Committee Member, Historic District Yard Sale
Committee, 113 South Laurel Street, South Bend, Indiana,
submitted an Application for Use of and Blocking of Access to
Public Right -of -Way for a Party or Similar Event requesting
that LaPorte Street, from West Washington Street to West Colfax
Street, be closed from 7:00 a.m, until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 8, 1990, in conjunction with the 11th Annual Historic
District Yard Sale.
ur T.M-FLN BETH-EL TO ALLOW PARKING ON W. MADISON STREET IN
CONJUNCTION WITH HOLY DAY SERVICES AT THE TEMPLE - SEPTEMBER
19-20 AND SEPTEMBER 28-29 1990
Mr. David L. Cohn, President, Temple Beth -El, 305 West Madison
Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested that parking on both
sides of the Temple block on West Madison Street and North
Lafayette Boulevard be allowed in conjunction with Holy Day
Services that will be taking place on the following dates:
Wednesday September 19 8:15 p.m.
Thursday September 20 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 P.M.
Friday September 28 8:15 p.m.
Saturday September 29 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- OF A.B.A.T.E. OF INDIANA TO CONDUCT MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO BENEFIT
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - SEPTEMBER 2 1990
Mr. Danny Dunn, Director, Region I, A.B.A.T.E., 1618 Leer
Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that on Sunday, September
2, 1990, A.B.A.T.E. of Indiana, Region I, will be sponsoring a
benefit motorcycle ride for Muscular Dystrophy. Mr. Dunn
advised that each participant pledges a minimum of twenty
dollars ($20.00) to ride and all of the proceeds collected from
this event are donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Therefore, Mr. Dunn requested permission and assistance to
bring the ride through the City of South Bend. Mr. Dunn
submitted with the request the route of the ride and the
intersections that will be in need of traffic control.
OF CITY AWNING OF SOUTH BEND TO INSTALL CANOPIES AT:
108 NORTH MAIN (STORM'NS NITE CLUB)
416 E. HOWARD STREET (V & F MINI MART)
Mr. Hank Craft, Sales Representative, City Awning of South
Bend, 1835 South Franklin Street, South Bend, Indiana,
requested permission to install a canopy at the main entrance
to Storm'ns Nite Club at 108 North Main Street. Mr. Craft
submitted with the request a drawing indicating the canopy
dimensions and details.
Additionally, Mr. Craft requested permission to install a
canopy at V & F Mini Mart, 416 East Howard Street, South Bend,
Indiana. A drawing indicating the canopy dimensions and
details was also submitted with the request.
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the above referred to requests
be referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for
review and recommendation. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion
which carried.
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APPROVE CONTRACTORS BOND
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Engineering Department has
recommended that the Bond of Contractor for C.E. Stafford
Construction, Inc., be approved effective August 13, 1990. Upon
a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and
carried, the recommendation was accepted and the bond approved.
FILING OF REVISED TAXICAB RATES - YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF SOUTH
BEND
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Michael A. Liss, President, Yellow
Cab Company of South Bend, 710 North Niles Avenue, South Bend,
Indiana, advised that effective September 1, 1990, the following
new rates will be in effect:
First 1/5th mile or fraction thereof: $ 2.25
Each Additional 1/5th mile: $ .25
Per mile for out of town trips: $ 1.25
Per hour waiting time: $15.00
No minimum charge in town and Roseland.
Small Package Delivery Rate: (including grocery stores &
laundromats): Meter rate - $ 3.50 minimum.
Special Rates: Notre Dame/St. Mary's to/from Airport/South
Shore/Amtrack:
1 passenger -meter rate
2-5 passengers - $5.00 per person.
Notre Dame Football Rate: To/from Airport/Bus/Train, Roseland
Hotels/Motels:
$7.00 per person - $11.00 minimum
Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys
and carried, the above revised
rates were accepted for filing as
submitted.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq
and carried, the following
four (4) traffic control devices were
approved:
1. NEW INSTALLATION:
No Parking
LOCATION:
300 block South St. Louis to
Sample Street (along river)
2. NEW INSTALLATION:
Stop Sign (4-Way Stop)
LOCATION:
Washington & Niles
REMARKS:
Redesign of the intersection
3. NEW INSTALLATION:
No Turn On Red (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
LOCATIONS:
Falcon & Western
Dundee & Western
Jefferson & Eddy
Calvert & Twyckenham
Ewing & Twyckenham
Northshore & Michigan
Twyckenham & McKinley
Ironwood & McKinley
Miami & Donmoyer
Portage & California
Portage & Angela
Mishawaka & 30th
Mishawaka & 26th
Ironwood & Jefferson
LaSalle & Hill
Colfax & Hill
Miami & Ridgedale
Lincolnway West & Sheridan
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4. NEW INSTALLATION:
LOCATION:
NO PARKING
West property line of 5215 Sample
west to Mayflower north side of
Sample Street
Mr. Leszczynski noted that "No Turn On Red - 7:00 a.m. until 4:00
p.m." will be installed at intersections located around schools.
He further noted that it was decided to initiate this time
limitation on the "No Turn On Red" at those locations.
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - SECONDHAND DEALER
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following one (1) secondhand
dealers license application has been received:
NAME: Classic Boutique/Consignment
BY: Ethel Anderson
ADDRESS: 2518 West Western Avenue
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING: Used furniture/miscellaneous
Mr. Leszczynski further advised 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 Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above
license application was approved and referred to the Deputy
Controller's office for issuance of a license.
APPROVE CARNIVAL & CIRCUS LICENSE APPLICATION
Mr. Leszczynski advised that on July 30, 1990, the Board accepted
for filing and referred to various departments and bureaus for
review and recommendation, the following Carnival and Circus
license application:
APPLICANT: Jennifer Brickley
ADDRESS: 52011 Farmington Square Road
Granger, Indiana
CORPORATION:
The Circus Arts Foundation
634 North Grand, Suite 1029
St. Louis, MO
PROPOSED LOCATION OF CIRCUS: Downtown South Bend
DATES: September 11-17, 1990
HOURS: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 6:30
p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
At this time, the Board has received recommendations from the
departments and bureaus that have reviewed the application and
approval is recommended. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion
that the application as submitted be approved. Ms. Humphreys
seconded the motion which carried.
DENY REQUEST FOR DESIGNATED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 1629
NORTH OLIVE STREET
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and
bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request which was
submitted to the Board on June 11, 1990 and denial is recommended
by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting as parking on the west side
of Olive Street is prohibited. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that
the recommendation be accepted and the request be denied. Ms.
Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
ACTION BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS NOT REQUIRED - REOUEST OF
CITY AWNING TO INSTALL A CANOPY AT 3015 WESTERN AVENUE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that various City departments and bureaus
have reviewed the request of City Awning which was submitted to
the Board on July 30, 1990 to install a canopy at the above
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referred to location. The Engineering Department has now advised
that the canopy to be installed will not encroach onto the public
right-of-way and therefore Board of Public Works approval of the.
installation is not required.
APPROVE REQUESTS TO CLOSE STREETS:
- OF GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH TO CLOSE VASSAR, FROM CLEVELAND TO
BLAINE AND BLAINE, FROM CALIFORNIA TO VASSAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH
CHURCH FUN FAIR - AUGUST 18, 1990
Ms. Luella Harris, 702 LaPorte Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, on
behalf of the Grace A.M.E. Church, 1211 Vassar Street, South
Bend, Indiana, submitted an Application for Use of and Blocking
of Access to Public Right -of -Way for a Party or Similar Event
requesting that Vassar, from Cleveland to Blaine and Blaine, from
California to Vassar, be closed on Saturday, August 18, 1990 from
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in conjunction with the church fun fair.
Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this request be approved.
Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried.
- OF LAYMEN CHAPEL TO CLOSE KENMORE, FROM WESTERN TO JEFFERSON,
IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHURCH CARNIVAL - AUGUST 18, 1990
Rev. Phillip D. Washington, Laymen Chapel, 303 South Kenmore,
South Bend, Indiana, requested that the 300 block of South
Kenmore, which is Kenmore from Western to Jefferson, be closed on
August 18, 1990, from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. in conjunction
with a carnival that will take place on the properties of the
Church.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and
bureaus have reviewed this request and approval is recommended at
this time. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the request be approved. Ms.
Humphreys seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE REQUESTS OF NORTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR:
- NO PARKING/BUS LOADING ZONE SIGNS IN THE 100 BLOCK OF CHAPIN
STREET AND
- PLACEMENT OF COPSHALOLM HOUSE MUSEUM SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and
bureaus have reviewed the above referred to requests which were
submitted to the Board on June 26, 1990 and July 9, 1990 and
approval is recommended at this time. Mr. Leszczynski made a
motion that the recommendations be accepted and the requests be
approved. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - CLYDE CREEK IMPROVEMENTS - IRONWOOD-IRELAND
DETENTION BASIN
Mr. Leszczynski 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. Leszczynski, seconded by
Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Title Sheet was approved and
signed.
FILING OF MONTHLY HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT - JULY
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Humane Society of St. Joseph
County, IN, Inc., has submitted the monthly report for the month
of July indicating the number and types of animals handled for
the City of South Bend. Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the
report as submitted be accepted for filing. Ms. Humphreys
seconded the motion which carried.
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APPROVE CLAIMS
AUGUST 13, 1990
Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, Employment and Training
Services of St. Joseph County, submitted a list containing
seventy-four (74) claims and recommended approval.
Additionally, Chief Deputy Controller John D. Leisenring
submitted Claim Docket Nos. 12094 through 12331 as well as Nos.
12334 through 12588 and recommended approval.
Also, Voucher Nos. 652-688 for the Bureau of Wastewater, Voucher
Nos. 517-548 for the Bureau of Sewers and Voucher Nos. 38-40 for
the Bureau of Solid Waste were submitted for approval. Upon a
motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and
carried, the claims and vouchers were approved and the reports as
submitted were filed.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
COMMENTS BY DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Environmental Services, was present
and introduced to the Board Ms. Megan Wright, who is the new
pretreatment coordinator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mr. Dillon also advised the Board of the recent death of a long
time City employee Mr. Frank Vargo who recently retired from the
Wastewater Treatment Plant in March of this year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms.
carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
2ATTT:,,,,
Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
the Board, upon a
Humphreys and
J(bh E. "Leszczyh,4ki
Patricia E. DeClercq
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atherine Hum reys