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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/88 Board of Public Works Minutes135 REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:36 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 1988, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mrs. Patricia E. DeClercq and Ms. Katherine Humphreys present. Also present was Board Attorney Marva J. Leonard -Dent. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, a recommendation regarding bidder qualification/ certification applications was added to the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the minutes of the May 16, 1988, regular meeting of the Board 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 twenty-five (25) abandoned vehicles which have been stored at South Bend Auto Parts, 307 West Calvert 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: Ms. Cindy Stremme 25267 St. Rd. 2 South Bend, Indiana Vehicle No. 2 $28.00 Mr. Howard W. Rubin Rubin's Auto Parts, Inc. 23921 Western South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 4 $ 78.78 7 41.41 9 41.41 14 106.06 16 106.06 25 106.06 Mr. Marlo Stanek 818 Leland South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 14 $130.00 22 40.00 Mr. Robert Taver Auto World 1700 S. Union Mishawaka, Indiana Vehicles No. 14 $105.00 21 25.00 25 105.00 REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 Mr. Phillip D. Smith South Bend Auto Parts 307 W. Calvert South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 1 $ 5.00 Vehicles No. 14 $ 5.00 2 5.00 15 5.00 3 5.00 16 5.00 4 15.00 17 5.00 5 5.00 18 5.00 6 5.00 19 5.00 7 5.00 20 5.00 8 5.00 21 5.00 9 5.00 22 5.00 10 5.00 23 5.00 11 5.00 24 5.00 12 5.00 25 5.00 13 5.00 Mr. Gene Hancz Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage 3109 Gertrude, P.O. Box 2883 South Bend, Indiana 46680 Vehicles No. 1 $ 2.00 Vehicles No. 14 $ 2.00 2 2.00 15 2.00 4 5.00 16 2.00 5 2.00 17 2.00 6 2.00 18 2.00 7 2.00 19 2.00 8 2.00 20 2.00 9 2.00 21 5.00 10 2.00 22 2.00 11 2.00 23 2.00 12 2.00 24 2.00 13 2.00 25 2.00 Mr. Charles E. Teske 54380 Pear Road South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 2 $ 6.00 4 8.00 9 6.00 14 23.00 25 23.00 Mr. Greg Ettl 19105 Strawberry Hill Road South Bend, Indiana Vehicle No. 16 $ 85.50 Mr. Jeffrey T. Moser 4526 W. Cleveland Road South Bend, Indiana 46628 Vehicle No. 14 $ 52.00 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: REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 0 1 Cindy Stremme Rubin's Auto Parts - Vehicle No. 2 $28.00 - Vehicles No. 4 $78.78 7 41.41 9 41.41 16 106.06 25 106.06 TOTAL: $373.72 Marlo Stanek - Vehicles No. 14 $130.00 22 40.00 TOTAL: $170.00 Auto World - Vehicle No. 21 $ 25.00 South Bend Auto Parts - Vehicles No 1 5.00 3 5.00 5 5.00 6 5.00 8 5.00 10 5.00 11 5.00 12 5.00 13 5.00 15 5.00 17 5.00 18 5.00 19 5.00 20 5.00 23 5.00 24 5.00 TOTAL: $ 80.00 GRAND TOTAL: $676.72 APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND ADDENDUM The following Community Development Contract and Addendum were presented to the Board for approval: rnMTP e rm SOUTHOLD HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. WEST WASHINGTON/CHAPIN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE The targeted goal for this activity is to provide loans to six (6) businesses in the area. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $38,000.00. ADDENDUM VI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEAR WEST SIDE COMMERCIAL LOAN FUND ACTIVITY Addendum VI indicates a time extension to June 30, 1988. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above referred to Contract and Addendum were approved and executed. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CITY OF SOUTH BEND/SOUTH BEND SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS City Attorney Richard Nussbaum advised the Board that submitted to them today for approval is a Memorandum of Understanding, between the City of South Bend and the South Bend School Crossing Guards. He stated that the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to put in writing what has been an oral understanding between the City and the school crossing guards. Mr. Nussbaum asked that the Board look favorably upon this FM REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 negotiated agreement which brings within the Memorandum all crossing guards not included in the previous 1981 Memorandum of Understanding. Mrs. DeClercq inquired if this Memorandum of Understanding basically addresses fringe benefits afforded to the crossing guards. Mr. Nussbaum advised that that was correct. Mr. Joseph Simeri, Attorney at Law, One Michiana Square, South Bend, Indiana, addressed the Board and stated that in addition to the addressing of fringe benefits, this Memorandum, unlike the prior Memorandum of Understanding, covers all crossing guards named or unnamed. He also stated that the City's recent reduction in the number of crossing guards is not the matter before the Board today and therefore will not be addressed at this time. There being no further questions regarding the Memorandum of Understanding submitted to the Board, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the Memorandum of Understanding was approved and executed. AWARD BID - TEACHERS CREDIT UNION PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (S.W. CORNER OF WASHINGTON & MICHIGAN) Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Manager, Division of Engineering, has recommended that the Board award the bid of Walsh & Kelly, Inc., 24358 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $25,080.50 for the above referred to project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE PETITIONS TO RELEASE ACCRUED TAX & REMOVE PROPERTY FROM TAX ROLLS Mr. Leszczynski advised that three (3) Petitions to Release Accrued Tax & Remove Property from Tax Rolls have been submitted for Board approval. Mr. Leszczynski stated that each Petition is for a City -owned property for which the City should not be assessed taxes. The properties are as follows: - Lot 71 Ex. for St. Comm, Sub of B 0 L 85-86 - Lot 1 Willetts Sub of Bol 89 - Lot 92 Lowell Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the Petitions as submitted were approved and executed. APPROVE ETHNIC FESTIVAL BOOTH APPLICATIONS Ms. Katherine Humphreys, Director, Administration and Finance, submitted to the Board ninety-four (94) Ethnic Festival booth applications which she recommends for approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following applications were approved: FOOD: (39) St. Stephen's Parish (Paula Gonzalez) Vietnamese Group (Y Xuan Mai) St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church Pilot Club of South Bend (Ruth M. Hoover) Mill Street (Robert Schmidt) The Best Around (Kevin McGrath) Baker's Dozen Bakery (Mary Rzeszutek) Hodson's Homemade Fudge (James M. Hodson) Sati-Babi (Tony Miranda) 11 1 F_� REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 FOOD BOOTHS (CONTINUED) Unizue Club (Bettie Williams) Jim & Barbara Hiner The Charcoal Grill (Bobby D. Basham) Kids Korner (Christopher Craft) D.A.N.K. German American National Congress (Rudolf F. Muessig) Trinity School (Cyril Rose) People of Praise, Inc. (Cyril Rose) Richard Busse River Bend Chef Society (Jeffery A. Thomas) lst Unitarian Church (David C. Rengel) American Turners, South Bend (Tim Gravel) Spencer's Ribs (Martha Spencer) Korean Assoc. in Michiana (Toe Gee Kiehm) Davis Concessions (Mari or David Davis) Giacomo Puzzello Rockne Memorial Building Staff (Gary T. Weil) Dainty Maid Bake Shop (Cathy Cobanow) Boy Scouts of America, White Beaver District (Richard L. Ford) Earl Colglazier Thomas Farkas Indian Assoc. of Notre Dame (Noy K. Basu) Jamaica Foot Steps (George Brown) Joe Colglazier Carter Fellowship Foundation (Kathy L. Gill) William Penn Fraternal Assoc. - Hungarian Fraternal Society (Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.) Paul Szynski Hope Rescue Mission (Bert M. Harrison) Macri's Italian Bakery (George Macri) American Helleni Educational Progressive Assoc. La Casa de Amistad, Inc. (Sr. MaryAnn Pajakowski) CRAFT: (41) Sandy Roland Garmex - All Seasons Imports Vagabond's Loot (Geraldine McGee) Ken Schneider Wilson Gerrard Henrietta Yorkey Elsie Kolberg St. Joseph Co. Chapter United Nations Assoc. (L. Herschel Dyer) Jeannie Troth Country Lady (Cathy Podell) Little Bit Country (Jan Presnell) Roland Klein Georgianna Shobris Erna Johnson Fluty Enterprises (Flo Fluty) Macrame Magic (Tonga Ogle) Chris Monjean Phil Hughes Judy Cuppy Colene Hammond Collectors Gallery (Darrell Risner) K & B Crafts (Kathy Jurgonski) The Gingerbread House (Victoria L. Mathews) Cecil V. Warner Montero Imports (Maria R. Jones) Brian McLaughlin Polish American Congress (Gene Grzesiowski) Debbie Goffinet Creative Woods (Robert Kitchens) i' REGULAR MEETING I MAY 23, 1988 CRAFT BOOTHS (CONTINUED) Sheila Thompson Jeannette Clayton Gary Nellans Fareeda's Fragrance Lab (Ruth Williams) Darryl Roth Linda's Flower Market (Linda M. Candler) Alene M. Leer Runa Awashcaguna (Martina Masaquiza/Tony Moss) The Jeweler's Mint (Stephan Forance) Lucille Nier A & M Collectables (Marcia Darrow) Karl J. Feng DISPLAY: (11) St. Joseph Co. Right to Life (Virginia Black) Vietnam Veterans of Michiana, Inc. (Terry Monroe) United Campaign for Animal Welfare, Inc. (Marge Rager) St. Joseph Co. Republican Party (Christine Murdock) Pet Refuge, Inc. (Sandra L. Parr) Discovery Toy (Jeannie Garrett) Fire Department Public Education Department Community Resource Center U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Helena Ward) Pledge of Resistance (Glenda Rae Hernandez) Center for Peace and Nonviolence (Caleb Miller) CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES: (3) Acting Ensemble Stage Company (Linda Hanson) St. Joseph County Drill Team (Nancy L. Brandt) WNDU-TV--For Kid's Sake (Karen Heisler) APPROVE LETTER OF CREDIT - JACK HICKEY, INC. (SECTION VI, PART I, KENSINGTON FARMS EAST) Mr. Michael P. Meeks, Director, Division of Engineering and Mr. Melvin B. Humphrey, Bureau of Design and Construction, submitted to the Board a Letter of Credit from Jack Hickey, Inc., on behalf of the City of South Bend as a guarantee to complete construction of all public improvements stated in said letter within the limits of Section VI, Part I, Kensington Farms East Subdivision. Mr. Meeks and Mr. Humphrey stated that this acceptance will allow the plat dedication to proceed and building construction to take place prior to the completion of the public improvements required by the developer. Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 536, submitted to the Board today, was completed by Valley American Bank, P.O. Box 328, South Bend, Indiana and is in the amount of $18,000.00. The Letter of Credit indicates that it is given to warrant the guarantee and completion of public improvements including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers, curbs, streets, sidewalks and street lighting in Section VI, Part 1, Kensington Farms East. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 536 was accepted and approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - ONE (1) TYPE I, FULLY EQUIPPED MODULAR AMBULANCE In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Luther Taylor advised that a recent decision to expand the Emergency Medical Services requires another vehicle with equipment. Therefore, Chief Taylor requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for one (1) type I, fully equipped modular ambulance. Chief Taylor 1 r FEM REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 stated that a lease purchase agreement funded by the Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Fund will be the method used for payment. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request as submitted was approved. UEST OF NEW HOPE MIS BAPTIST CHURCH FOR HANDICAPPED SPACE DESIGNATION IN FRONT OF CHURCH AT 313 EAST OHIO STREET - In a letter to the Board, Ms. Bettie J. Jackson, Assistant Church Clerk, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 313 East Ohio Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the membership of the church would like to have a special section in front of their church designated for handicapped parking. She stated that signs and the curb painted blue would be requested. Further, the church has at least four (4) active members who are now in wheelchairs and of the four (4), two (2) are able to drive or are driven to church. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF HOSPICE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. TO CONDUCT 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR HOSPICE - OCTOBER 16, 1988 - REFERRED Mr. Thomas F. Burzynski, Executive Director, Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc., 902 East Cedar Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that Hospice would like to conduct its third annual Walk for Hospice on Sunday, October 16, 1988. The walk will be a 17K walk which would begin and end at Potawatomi Park. Registration at the park would begin at noon with the walk starting at 1:00 p.m. Since the walk route is not lengthy, it is anticipated that the event will be concluded by 5:00 p.m. Submitted with the request was a route which is the same as used last year. Additionally, sidewalks or wide grassy areas are available to walkers along the entire route so that no in -street walking is planned. Mr. Burzynski stated that a minimum of four hundred (400) walkers are expected to participate. 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 OUR LADY OF HUNGARY HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION TO CLOSE PORTION OF SOUTH CHAPIN STREET FOR SCHOOL FUN FAIR - JULY 30, 1988 - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Debbie J. Robakowski, President, Home and School Association, Our Lady of Hungary, 735 West Calvert Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to have the one (1) block portion of South Chapin Street blocked off between Calvert and Bruce Street on Saturday, July 30, 1988 beginning at 12:00 noon in conjunction with the annual school fun fair. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above request was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH TO CLOSE A PORTION OF ASSUMPTION DRIVE FOR ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL AND PICNIC - AUGUST 14, 1988 AND AUGUST 21, 1988 - REFERRED Rev. F. Thomas Lallak, Pastor, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 3402 South Locust Road, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to close a portion of Assumption Drive on Sunday, August 14, 1988 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with the annual parish festival and on Sunday, August 21, 1988 from 12:00 noon until 10:00 p.m. for the annual parish picnic. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,.seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. WR REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 REQUEST TO CLOSE 1000 BLOCK OF WOODWARD FOR ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY - JUNE 11, 1988 - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Lenore Peltz, 1063 Woodward, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the ten hundred block of Woodward, between Golden Avenue and Vassar Street, will be having an annual block party on June 11, 1988. Therefore, they request that the street be closed from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE CAMPEAU STREET AT EDDY FOR A.M.E. ZION CHURCH ANNUAL CAR WASH - MAY 28, 1988 Mr. Wendell Preston, Chairman of Mens Day Committee, First AME Zion Church, 801 North Eddy Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to close off one block of Campeau Street at Eddy for the church annual car wash from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 28, 1988. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed this request and recommend approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above referred to request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF CHAUFFEURS, TEAMSTERS AND HELPERS LOCAL UNION NO. 364 TO UTILIZE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FOR LUNCHEON COOKOUT - MAY 27, 1988 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on May 16, 1988 and recommend approval. It was noted that the luncheon cookout will take place on the treelawn area at 1916 South Main Street. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF THE HOLLADAY CORPORATION TO INSTALL BARRICADES IN FRONT OF 614 NORTH MICHIGAN STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that the appropriate City departments and bureaus have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on May 2, 1988, and recommend approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR BIDDER UALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Affirmative Action Review Board has advised that after a complete review, they have found that the following companies meet the requirements of the South Bend Affirmative Action Ordinance and would therefore recommend that these companies be approved as qualified City bidders: 1. CS Associates, Inc. 2. Benefit America 3. Elf Asphalt, Inc. 4. Cannon Turf Supply 5. Watcon 6. Government Leasing 7. Lincoln National Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the applications were approved. FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR BIDDER QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the following applications for bidder qualification/ F-j 1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 1 �7 certification were accepted for filing and referred to the Affirmative Action Review Board for review and recommendation: 1. Compu/Net, Inc. 1608 Commerce Drive South Bend, Indiana APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTORS BONDS Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the following Contractors Bonds be approved and/or released as indicated below: - Clayton Hoover & Sons Released Eff. - Derso Horvath Released Eff. - Garden Homes by E.L., Inc. Approved Eff. - William C. Severeid Approved Eff. - LynKay Corporation Released Eff. 6/20/88 6/20/88 5/23/88 Retroactive to 5/13/88 5/23/88 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the recommendations as submitted were accepted and the Contractors Bonds were approved and/or released as indicated above. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following five (5) traffic control devices were approved: 1. REMOVAL OF 15 MINUTE PARKING WITH ARROW, REVISED TO NO PARKING - 100 N. Olive. (Business Closed). 2. REMOVAL OF 2 HR. PARKING - 1200 Block Western. (Business Closed). 3. NEW INSTALLATION, STOP SIGN - Aberdeen & Somersworth. (Uncontrolled "T"). 4. NEW INSTALLATION, STOP SIGN - Tamerlane & Somersworth. (Uncontrolled "T"). 5. NEW INSTALLATION, HANDICAPPED TOW -AWAY - 1324 E. Calvert. (Mrs. Louis J. Marcis). It was noted that the installation of the handicap tow -away zone at 1324 East Calvert Street, is in response to the request submitted to the Board on May 2, 1988 by Mrs. Louis J. Marcis for the designation of a handicapped parking space at her residence. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of fifty-one (51) properties cleaned was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mrs. DeClercq, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the report as submitted was filed. APPROVE CLAIMS Chief Deputy City Controller John D. Leisenring, submitted Claim Docket No. 8021 through 8237 and 8240 through 8549 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Ms. Humphreys, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the claims were approved and the report filed. REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: REFERRAL OF CONCERNS REGARDING THE POSTING OF 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON OAKCREST DRIVE IN BERCLIFF ESTATES TO THE BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING Mrs. Christine Rinderle, 3602 Oakcrest Drive, South Bend, Indiana, was present and addressed the Board in regard to the recent installation of 30 MPH speed limit signs on Oakcrest Drive in Bercliff Estates. Mrs. Rinderle advised that due to the terrain factors on Oakcrest Drive she believes the 30 MPH speed limit signs should be replaced with 15 or 20 MPH speed limit signs. Mrs. Rinderle utilized a diagram of the area to indicate areas causing concern such as hills, bushes, shady areas and curves. She also advised that 26th Street has 20 MPH speed limit signs posted. Mrs. Rinderle further stated that she has lived on Oakcrest for thirteen (13) years and is familiar with the location of the stop sign in the area and is prepared to stop. However, motorists not familiar with the area have missed the stop sign. She informed the Board that as there are no sidewalks on Oakcrest, and because there are sharp turns and vehicles parked on the road, it is reasonable to say that if 26th Street, with sidewalks, can have 20 MPH speed limit posted, the current 30 MPH signs posted on Oakcrest should be replaced with 15 or 20 MPH speed limit signs signs. Mrs. Rinderle also stated that she understands that the Petition submitted by residents of Bercliff Estates to temporarily close 35th Street to alleviate the additional traffic passing through the neighborhood as a shortcut, was denied. She stated that she understands that motorists have a right of passage but requested that they be passed through safely. Mrs. Rinderle informed the Board that with the opening of Logan Street in the near future, the above indicated problems will not be resolved. She stated that it is a serious problem and that as a concerned parent she would like to go on record that if there is a tragedy, there will be litigation as the Board now knows of the problem that exists. In conclusion, she stated that she hopes the Board will take this concern under consideration. Mr. Leszczynski inquired of Mrs. Rinderele if her request therefore was the removal of 30 MPH speed limit signs and replacement with 20 MPH speed limit signs. She responded by advising that she believes that 15 to 20 MPH speed limit signs are reasonable. Mr. Leszczynski further stated that letters could be written to property owners advising them that sidewalks be installed but the other concerns would also need to be addressed. He.further stated that Bercliff Estates has had a 30 MPH speed limit since the subdivision was built whether the appropriate signs were posted or not. Mrs. Rinderle then inquired why 26th Street could have 20 MPH speed limit signs even though they have sidewalks and no curves or hills. Mr. Leszczynski inquired of Mrs. Rinderle how many accidents occurred in the areas she indicated above. She advised that she did not have those statistics but knows of some close calls. Mr. Leszczynski advised that no accidents have occurred at those locations. Mrs. Rinderle stated that the residents of the area know the different factors that must be taken into consideration when they drive through but other people coming through do not know the area and there are accidents waiting to happen. REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 Mrs. Rinderle invited the news media to come to the area and look at the situation. Mr. James Wensits, Reporter, South Bend Tribune, inquired when the 30 MPH speed limit signs were posted and Mr. Leszczynski advised that they were installed last week. Mr. Leszczynski advised those present that the City has been monitoring the traffic situation in Bercliff Estates and a study revealed that the average speed through the area is twenty-two (22) miles per hour. He further advised that one (1) moving violation occurred on the day the study was conducted in that someone ran a stop sign. Mr. Leszczynski reiterated that a check of the area revealed an average of twenty-five (25) vehicles through the area with an average speed of twenty-two (22) miles per hour. Mr. Leszczynski advised, in response to a question from Mr. Wensits, that it is felt that the speed limit as posted is adequate. Mr. Leszczynski informed those present that the City has been watching the situation in that area. Due to the concerns raised, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that this matter be referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, to continue to monitor the area to assure that all safety needs are being met. Mrs. DeClercq seconded the motion and it carried. ADJOURNMENT There being motion made carried, the 1 ATTEST: no further business to come before the Board, upon a by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk 1 5oChqn:E. Leszczslfi /� I t