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Home My WebLink About10/16/89 Board of Public Works Minutes300 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 1989, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq and Ms. Katherine Humphreys present. Also present was Chief Deputy City Attorney Thomas Bodnar. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, Traffic Control Devices were added to the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on October 9, 1989, were approved. OPENING AND AWARD OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of approximately fifteen (15) abandoned vehicles which have been stored at Super Auto Salvage Corporation, 3300 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana. 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: MR. GENE HANCZ STEVE & GENE'S AUTO TRUCK SALVAGE 3109 Gertrude Street P.O. Box 2883 South Bend, Indiana 46680 BID: VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 1. 10994 $ 10.00 2. 11349 $ 47.95 3. 11383 $ 47.95 4. 11718 $ 47.95 5. 11737 $ 31.75 6. 11835 $ 27.85 7. 11854 $ 47.95 8. 11861 $ 51.75 9. 11872 $ 47.85 10. 12042 $ 47.85 11. 12369 $ 47.85 12. 12375 $ 47.85 13. 12408 $ 27.85 14. 12418 $ 37.85 15. 12429 $ 27.85 MR. WILLIAM R. RUTT, JR. 746 South Lake Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 BID: VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 1. 10994 $ 60.95 2. 11349 $ 19.95 3. 11383 $ 35.00 4. 11718 $ 65.75 6. 11835 $ 10.00 7. 11854 $ 25.00 Rut REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 8. 11861 $ 65.95 9. 11872 $ 69.95 10. 12042 $ 42.50 11. 12369 $ 38.75 12. 12375 $ 40.75 13. 12408 $ 20.00 14. 124M $ 25.00 15. 12429 $ 20.00 MR. EARL MAXWELL 7417 True Road Niles, Michigan 49120 BID: VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 1. 10994 $ 40.00 2. 11349 $ 40.00 3. 11383 $ 40.00 4. 11718 $ 40.00 5. 11737 $ 40.00 6. 11835 $ 40.00 7. 11854 $ 40.00 8. 11861 $ 40.00 9. 11872 $ 40.00 10. 12042 $ 40.00 11. 12369 $ 40.00 12. 12375 $ 40.00 13. 12408 $ 40.00 14. 12418 $ 40.00 15. 12429 $ 40.00 MR. PAUL SCHULTZ SUPER AUTO SALVAGE CORPORATION 3300 South Main Street South Bend, Indiana BID: VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 1. 10994 $ 42.79 2. 11349 $ 28.75 3. 11383 $ 67.75 4. 11718 $ 78.89 5. 11737 $ 35.89 6. 11835 $ 34.75 7. 11854 $ 37.75 8. 11861 $ 47.89 9. 11872 $ 47.75 10. 12042 $ 63.75 11. 12369 $ 43.75 12. 12375 $ 53.50 13. 12408 $ 42.75 14. 12418 $ 22.75 15. 12429 $ 67.50 MR. MIKE CROWNER 19830 Detroit Street South Bend, Indiana BID: VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 9. 11872 $102.00 311 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 MR. WALTER KOWALSKI K AUTO SALVAGE 56670 Sonora Road South Bend, Indiana BID: VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 3• 11383 $ 57.00 4. 11718 $ 92.00 7. 11854 $ 52.00 8. 11861 $ 54.00 9. 11872 $ 67.00 10. 12042 $ 76.00 11. 12369 $ 77.00 12. 12375 $ 47.00 13. 12408 $ 46.00 14. 12418 $ 46.00 15. 12429 $ 46.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above bids were referred to the Department of Code Enforcement for immediate review and recommendation in order that an award could be made prior to adjournment of the meeting. Following that review, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the following bids were awarded: MR. GENE HANCZ STEVE & GENE'S AUTO TRUCK SALVAGE 3109 Gertrude Street P.O. BOX 2883 South Bend, Indiana 46680 VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. 2. 11349 TOTAL: MR. WILLIAM R. RUTT, JR. 746 South Lake Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. 1• 10994 8. 11861 TOTAL: MR. EARL MAXWELL 7417 True Road Niles, Michigan 49120 AMOUNT BID $ 47.95 $ 47.95 AMOUNT BID $ 60.95 $ 65.95 $126.90 VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 5• 11737 $ 40.00 6. 11835 $ 40.00 TOTAL: $ 80.00 312 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 MR. PAUL SCHULTZ SUPER AUTO SALVAGE CORPORATION 3300 South Main Street South Bend, Indiana VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 3. 11383 $ 67.75 12• 12375 $ 53.50 15. 12429 $ 67.50 TOTAL: $188.75 MR. MIKE CROWNER 19830 Detroit Street South Bend, Indiana VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 9• 11872 $102.00 TOTAL: $102.00 MR. WALTER KOWALSKI K AUTO SALVAGE 56670 Sonora Road South Bend, Indiana VEHICLE NO. TAG NO. AMOUNT BID 4. 11718 $ 92.00 7. 11854 $ 52.00 10. 12042 $ 76.00 11. 12369 $ 77.00 13. 12408 $ 46.00 14. 12418 $ 46.00 TOTAL: $389.00 GRAND TOTAL: $934.60 OPENING AND REJECTION OF BID - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - LOT #40 - JEWELWOOD ADDITION Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of City -owned property known as Lot #40 in Jewelwood Addition located in St. Joseph County. Mr. Leszczynski further advised that the property has been appraised at $4,900.00. 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 bid was received: MR. ROBERT GALLOWAY BID: $600.00 20502 Johnson Road South Bend, Indiana Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the bid of Mr. Robert Galloway in the amount of $600.00 was rejected. I- I 313 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 PUBLIC HEARING AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - ALL STREETS AND ALLEYS SOUTH OF EWING AVENUE AND PRAIRIE AVENUE (AT THE NORTH) Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on a proposed vacation described as follows: All streets and alleys south of Ewing Avenue and Prairie Avenue (at the north) running south to the south line of the west half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 27 North, Range 2 East, and from Locust Road east to Grant Street, except 122.9 feet of Irvington Street East to Locust Road and 125 feet of Warren Street south of Ewing Street. Also, vacating Grant Street running South from Ewing Avenue to its dead-end except for the North 1661. It was noted that this Public Hearing is being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the Vacation Petition filed by Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc., 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, as Contact Person on behalf of Mr. Chaang Huei Luan, 54777 Luan Drive, Osceola, Indiana, as the Petitioner. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed property to be vacated as well as those property owners within fifty feet (501) of the property to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. Mr. Bernard Feeney, Registered Land Surveyor, Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc., 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, was present on behalf of the Petitioner, Mr. Chaang Huei Luan, doing business as B.L. Builders. Mr. Feeney apologized to the Board for not being present at the Public Hearing for this proposed vacation which was originally scheduled on September 5, 1989. Mr. Feeney stated that the purpose of the Vacation Petition is tc vacate all the existing streets and alleys lying to the east of Boocher Subdivision. He stated that the Vacation Petition includes Irvington Street east of Locust Road except through that portion of property which the Petitioner does not own. The petition also includes Carlisle and Phillipa Streets and the west one-half (1/2) of Grant Street. Mr. Feeney advised that the Petition that was re -submitted eliminates the names of the other abutting property owners which were placed on the original Vacation Petition. Removed was the name of Mr. Paul Szikszai, 2427 South Brookfield Street as well as the other property owners who might be involved. Mr. Feeney indicated that the Petition requests the vacation of those streets that go through Mr. Luan's property. He noted that the reason for the vacation is that subject to this vacation, there will be a replat of those lots along Ewing Avenue. He stated that a new street is planned for this area and that Mr. Luan hopes to develop the property from one-half mile south and from the property along Locust Road one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet to the East. The development will be a single family residential area with some commercial and perhaps some apartments. He noted that Irvington and Warren Streets will be used as primary entrances from Locust and Ewing. Mr. Feeny stated that there is no plan for an entrance from the residential area onto State Road 23. However, one commercial entrance/exist may be provided along State Road 23 at a later date. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed vacation, and no written objections having been filed with the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. 314 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 Humphreys and carried, the Clerk was instructed to forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on the above referred to vacation subject to any and all utility easements. PUBLIC HEARING AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - VACATION OF CERTAIN UNNAMED AND UNIMPROVED PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY OVER AND ON THE MAPLE LANE SCHOOL PROPERTY Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on a proposed vacation described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1. Beginning at a point Sixty-five (65) feet South of the South West corner of Lot Numbered Two Hundred Fifty-six (256) Maple Lane Addition. Lot is located at the North East corner of Maple Lane and Rose Street; thence South 661 feet; thence West Fifty (50) feet; thence North 661 feet, thence East Fifty (50) feet to place of beginning. PARCEL NO. 2. Beginning at the North West corner of Lot Numbered 48, Edison Park Addition Section B, which Lot is located at the South West corner of Rose Street and Gordon Drive. Thence South along the West line of Edison Park Addition Section B, 661 feet more or less to the North line of Edison Park Addition Section B; thence West thirty (30) feet; thence North 661 feet more or less to the south right-of-way line to Rose Street; thence East fifty (50) feet to the point of beginning. It was noted that this Public Hearing is being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the Vacation Petition filed by Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Department of Economic Development, 1200 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, as a representative of the City of South Bend Board of Public Works. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed rights -of -way to be vacated as well as those property owners within fifty feet (501) of the property to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. Mr. David Roos, Department of Economic Development, was present and advised the Board that the City acquired from the South Bend Community School Corporation the property at Maple Lane School. He stated that in 1945 two strips of land shown on the legal description were in fact dedicated as public right-of-way. Since that time the property was transferred to the South Bend Community School Corporation and Maple Lane School was built on top on one of those rights -of -way. Mr. Roos noted that the vacation of the above named rights -of -ways will clear the title for the Maple Lane School property. Mr. Victor Zielinski, 1213 Gordon Circle, South Bend, Indiana, was present and inquired who would maintain the thirty (30) to forty (40) foot strip of land between the lots which he understands will be fenced off. Mr. Roos advised Mr. Zielinski that the Army will be responsible for maintaining that area. In response to Mr. Zielinski's concerns about what would happen should a utility company need access to that area, Mr. Roos advised that the vacation of the property would be subject to any and all utility easements. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed vacation, and no written objections having 315 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 been filed with the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Ms. Humphreys made a motion that the Vacation Petition be sent to the Common Council with a positive recommendation and subject to any and all utility easements. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion which carried. AWARD BID - PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING - EAST RACE PARK NO. II PROJECT Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following bid be awarded: PARKING LOT, LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING - EAST RACE PARK NO. II PROJECT CONTRACTOR: Michiana Paving & Excavating, Inc. 705 South Beiger Street Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 AMOUNT: $138,079.95 BIDS OPENED: August 21, 1989 Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the above bid was awarded. APPROVE REQUEST OF CITY AWNING OF SOUTH BEND TO ERECT CANOPY AT 121 NORTH HILL STREET (BAER BARKLEY & COMPANY) Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request which was submitted to the Board on August 28, 1989 and approval is recommended at this time. Therefore, Mrs. DeClercq made a motion that the recommendations be accepted and the request be approved. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion which carried. REQUESTS OF FOREST SIGN AND DISPLAY, INC TO INSTALL AWNINGS AT - 1011 SOUTH MAIN STREET (WHEEL & RIM SALES) - 2729 SOUTH MAIN STREET (FOREST SIGN & DISPLAY) - REFERRED Mr. Donald E. Jesswein, Forest Sign & Display, Inc., 2729 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted two (2) requests to install awnings, which will encroach onto the public right-of-way at the above referred to locations. Submitted with the requests were the dimensions and sketches of the awnings to be erected. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the requests were referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF PARK AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO CLOSE MANITOU PLACE FOR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY - OCTOBER 29 1989 - REFERRED Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of an Application For Use Of And Blocking Of Access To Public Right -of -Way For A Party Or Similar Event, which was submitted by Ms. Giovanna Sandusky, Secretary, Park Avenue Neighborhood Association, 721 Park Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, requesting that Manitou Place, from Forest Avenue to Park Avenue, be closed from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 1989 for the annual Halloween Party. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. 316 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 REQUEST OF SOUTHOLD DANCENTER FOR TRAFFIC ASSISTANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOLIDAY WALK - NOVEMBER 8, 1989 - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mrs. Audrey Nelson, 16998 Hampton Drive, Granger, Indiana, advised that the Annual Holiday Walk sponsored by Southold Dancenter will be held on November 8, 1989 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will include five (5) houses on the south side of Jefferson Boulevard between the 1300 and 1800 blocks. Mrs. Nelson requested the use of "Slow" and "Pedestrian Crossing" signs to insure the safety of the patrons. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF ST. JOSEPH VALLEY CHAPTER OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF UUNVUNC:'X1UN WITh RALLY - NUVEMBER 1L, IVUV - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Nancy Hochman, Chapter Secretary, Apt. 1, 520 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the St. Joseph Valley Chapter of the National Organization of Women is interested in sponsoring a Rally on the steps of the County Courthouse on Main Street on November 12, 1989 from approximately 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Ms. Hochman stated that they are simultaneously contacting the County Commissioners for permission to use the courthouse steps. As the Rally may spill over from the steps to the sidewalk, permission is requested for use of the sidewalk in front of the courthouse on this date. Ms. Hochman stated that the Rally's purpose is to express the participants' support of reproductive freedom and their opposition to further legal restriction of abortion. Approximately two hundred (200) persons are expected to attend. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following two (2) traffic control devices were approved: 1. NEW INSTALLATION: One (1) Hour parking 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. LOCATION: 2429 South Michigan Street REMARKS: To allow turn -over in front of the business operated by Mr. Kevin Howell 2. NEW INSTALLATION: No Parking LOCATION: Hamden Court (both sides) APPROVE RELEASE OF EXCAVATION BOND Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering, recommended that the Excavation Bond for Heritage Cablevision Associates be released effective July 12, 1990. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the bond released effective July 12, 1990. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, Employment Training Services of St. Joseph County, submitted a list containing one hundred four (104) claims, Chief Deputy Controller John D. Leisenring submitted Claim Docket No. 15218 through Claim Docket No. 15469 and Voucher Nos. 805-840 for the Bureau of Wastewater, Voucher Nos. 583-649 for the Bureau of Sewers and Voucher Nos. 317 1 1 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1989 56-59 for the Bureau of Solid Waste, were submitted for approval. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the claims and vouchers were approved and the reports as submitted were filed. 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 9:54 a.m. ATTEST: LCx/l�.t_ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk Patrig'ia E. DeClercq r