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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/86 Board of Public Works Minutes160 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20. 1986 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:37 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 1986, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Ms. Katherine G. Barnard and Mr. Michael L. Vance present. Also present was Chief Deputy City Attorney Thomas Bodnar. AGENDA ITEM STRICKEN AND NEW ITEMS ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following one (1) item was stricken from the agenda and five (5) new items were added: STRICKEN 1. Determination - Construction of Sanitary Sewer Along Riverside Drive and Riverside Place. It was noted that this item was stricken from the agenda at this time due to the fact that an intended meeting with Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. Wayne Werts, 1889 Riverside Drive, to discuss alternatives had not taken place as originally anticipated. ADDED: 1. Request to advertise for the receipt of bids - Viridian Drive Improvements Project. 2. Change Order No. 4 - Palais Royale Building (Facade and Sidewalk) Project. 3. Agreement for Use of Public Right -of -Way for Foot Races & Similar Events - Sunburst Marathon. 4. Award bids - Gasoline & Fuel Oil for Calendar Year 1986. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the minutes of the May 13, 1986, regular meeting of the Board were approved. PUBLIC HEARING AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS WITHIN AREA OF PROPOSED COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on the proposed vacation of public ways within an area bounded on the South by South Street, on the West by Taylor Street, on the North by Lots 4 and 12 in Vail's South-West Addition (Block 7) and Lots 14-6 and 29 in Block 8 of Vail's Addition with their south property lines projected east and west respectively across Williams and vacated Franklin Street, on the East by the lst alley west of Lafayette and its west side extended south to the south R/W line of Monroe Street then east along said line to the west R/W line of Lafayette Blvd., thence south to the north R/W line of South Street. It was noted that the Public Hearing was being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the Vacation Petition filed by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, 1200 County -City Building and the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of the City of South Bend, 301 South St. Louis Blvd., South Bend, Indiana. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18-53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed right-of-ways to be vacated were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. Ms. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Development, representing the Petitioner in this matter, was present and requested that the vacation be approved in order that the Stanely Covelelski Regional Stadium Project can go forward. REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed vacations, and no written objections having been filed with the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Ms. Barnard inquired if a cul-de-sac would be constructed at Monroe and Williams Streets. Mr. Leszczynski stated that Williams Street will have a cul-de-sac and Monroe will be a deadend. There being no further questions by members of the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Clerk was instructed to forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on the above referred to vacation of the public right-of-ways as indicated above subject to any and all utility easements. OPENING AND AWARD OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of approximately twenty-five (25) abandoned vehicles which have been stored at Steve and Gene's Auto & Truck Salvage and Repair, 3109 South Gertrude 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 S. Gertrude, P.O. Box 2883 South Bend, Indiana 46680 Vehicles No. 1 $11.75 Vehicles No. 14 $15.75 2 15.75 15 11.75 3 11.75 16 15.75 4 15.75 17 15.75 5 11.75 18 15.75 6 11.75 19 15.75 7 11.75 20 38.75 8 38.75 21 15.75 9 15.75 22 11.75 10 11.75 23 11.75 11 15.75 24 15.75 12 135.75 25 39.75 13 15.75 Mr. Charles E. Teske 54830 Pear Rd. South Bend, Indiana Vehicles No. 8 $18.00 12 88.00 13 28.00 20 24.00 Mr. Brett A. Keiling 1534 Pheasant Run Mishawaka, Indiana Vehicles No. 4 $52.05 8 52.05 Mr. Daniel P. Coussens 23014 St. Rd. 23 South Bend, Indiana Vehicle No. 12 $257.00 162 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following bids were awarded: Steve & Gene's - Vehicles No. 1 $11.75 2 15.75 3 11.75 5 11.75 6 11.75 7 11.75 9 15.75 10 11.75 11 15.75 14 15.75 15 11.75 16 11.75 17 15.75 18 15.75 19 15.75 20 38.75 21 15.75 22 11.75 23 11.75 24 15.75 25 39.75 TOTAL: Charles Teske - Vehicle No. 13 $28.00 Brett Keiling - Vehicles No. 4 $52.05 8 52.05 TOTAL: Daniel Coussens - Vehicle No. 12 $257.00 APPROVE REQUEST TO GRAND TOTAL: $341.75 $104.10 $730.85 FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - VIRIDIAN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT In a letter to the Board, John E. Leszczynski, Director, Department of Public Works, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Leszczynski advised that funds for this economic development project were made available through a grant from the Indiana Department of Commerce, with the City acting as supervisor and administrator for the grant. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the request was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - RESTORATION 0 BUILDING (FACADE AND SIDEWALK PROJECT E PALAIS ROYALE Mr. Leszczynski advised that James E. Childs & Associates, Inc., 521 West Colfax, South Bend, Indiana, Architects, and Harry H. Verkler, Contractor, Inc., 645 North Wilber Street, South Bend, Indiana, Contractor for the above referred to project, submitted to the Board Change Order No. 4 indicating an increase of $6,958.00 in the contract amount for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $233,982.00. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Change Order indicates that the additional cost is due to the installation of twelve (12) floodlight fixtures at the south and east facades to be located above lower terra cotta belt course, spaced between upper level windows. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, Change Order No. 4 as submitted was approved. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FOOT RACES AND SIMILAR EVENTS - SUNBURST MARATHON AND 10K ROAD RACE Mr. Leszczynski advised that pursuant to Resolution No. 9-1985, establishing policies and fees for foot races and similar events, adopted by the Board of Public Works on March 4, 1985, the South 1 1 163 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Bend Tribune, sponsors of the Sunburst Marathon and 10K Road Race to be held on Saturday, June 7, 1986, have fulfilled resolution requirements and the appropriate Agreement is being presented to the Board at this time for approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. It was noted that the request to conduct this event was submitted to the Board on January 7, 1986 and approved by the Board on February 18, 1986. AWARD BIDS - GASOLINE AND FUEL OIL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1986 In a letter to the Board Mr. Phil St. Clair, Manager, Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, advised that based on the lowest bid and complying with City specifications, he recommends the following awards be made: Petroleum Traders Corp., 6110 Constitution Dr., Fort Wayne, IN Item #1 Regular Gasoline - transport @ $.5342/gal. Item #2 Unleaded Gasoline - transport @ $.5342/gal. Item #3 Diesel Fuel #1 - transport @ $.5300/gal. Item #3 Diesel Fuel #2 - transport @ $.4750/gal. Pierceton Equipment Co., P.O. Box 233, Laketon, IN Item #4 No. 4 Fuel Oil - transport @ $.4946/gal. Smith Petroleum, Inc., P.O. Box 5034, Fort Wayne, IN Item #5 Gasohol - transport @ $.5916/gal. Mr. St. Clair noted that all prices are based on transport deliveries only. Mr. Leszczynski confirmed with Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar that due to the fact that no bids were received for tank wagon deliveries, Mr. St. Clair may negotiate with various vendors to obtain an acceptable price for this item. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the recommendations as submitted were accepted, the bids as outlined above were awarded and Mr. St. Clair was authorized to proceed with seeking quotes for tank wagon deliveries. APPROVE DOCUMENTS RE: PURCHASE OF COLFAX CULTURA - AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPER - PETITION TO RELEASE ACCRUED TAX AND REMOVE PROPERTY FROM TAX ROLLS - WARRANTY DEED As an introduction, Mr. James Bixler, Department of Economic Development, advised that the City has been working with the South Bend Heritage Foundation to acquire the Colfax Cultural Center, 914 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, and the Board's action today is the culmination of that effort. Mr. Jim Bostick, President, South Bend Heritage Foundation, addressed the Board and advised that the Foundation has been working on the project of acquiring the Colfax Cultural Center for two (2) years. He noted that the Colfax Cultural Center, once utilized as Colfax School, is one of the community's oldest schools. He stated that because of a fundraising effort to acquire and manage the facility, the Colfax Cultural Center is alive and well. 164, REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 In response to Mr. Vance's inquiry regarding South Bend Heritage's plans for the Center, Mr. Jeff Gibney, Executive Director, South Bend Heritage Foundation, advised that currently there are eighteen (18) full-time tenants and the center will continue to be managed as a community center. He stated that one-third (1/3) of the funds received in the fundraising effort will be reserved for actual acquisition of the center with the remaining two-thirds (2/3) of the funds to be utilized for rehabilitation. Further, it is anticipated that there will be an Advisory Board overseeing the management of programs and the South Bend Heritage Board overseeing the finances of the Center. In response to a question, Mr. Gibney stated that the operating costs will be covered by the income received. He stated that all tenants pay rent and the income generated is approximately $50,000.00 with expenses being the same amount. He further stated that the Center is operating on a tight budget. Ms. Barnard indicated that she is very supportive of this project and stated that it is a tremendous addition to Lincolnway West in conjunction with the work the City has done with the business association. Submitted to the Board for approval at this time, was an Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Property which indicated that Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc., d/b/a/ South Bend Heritage Foundation wishes to purchase the Colfax Cultural Center and the City of South Bend will purchase said property from its current owner, Michiana College of Commerce, Inc. Further, on May 27, 1986, the City shall sell to South Bend Heritage Foundation, the property known as the Colfax Cultural Center for thirty-four thousand nine -hundred dollars ($34,900.00). Additionally submitted to the Board was the Petition to Release Accrued Tax and Remove Property From Tax Rolls to be sent to the State Board of Tax Commissioners to remove the property from the tax rolls and release accrued taxes and a Warranty Deed from Michiana College of Commerce, Inc., conveying to the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, the property known as the Colfax Cultural Center. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Property between the City of South Bend (seller) and the South Bend Heritage Foundation (Purchaser), the Petition to Release Accrued Tax and Remove Property from Tax Rolls and the Warranty Deed were accepted and approved. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.8-1986 - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT: - 1608 1/2 PRAIRIE - 424 EAST SOUTH STREET - 508 EAST SOUTH STREET - 510 EAST SOUTH STREET - 610 SOUTH FELLOWS STREET Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following Resolution No. 8-1986 for the sale of City -owned properties was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 8-1986 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has compiled a current detailed inventory of all real property owned by the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed said inventory of real property and it finds that certain of the parcels of real estate now owned by the City of South Bend are not necessary to the public use and are not set aside by State and City laws for public purposes; and REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 165 1 1 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works now wishes to take the necessary action to make it possible for the Board, in the future, to sell said parcels of real estate pursuant to State Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana: That the parcels of real estate owned by the City contained in the following list are not necessary to the public use and are not set aside by State or City laws for public purposes: ADDRESS: DEED NO. 1608 1/2 Prairie 820 424 E. South Street 665 508 E. South Street 805 510 E. South Street 867 610 S. Fellows 981 ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 1986. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski s/Katherine G. Barnard s/Michael L. Vance ATTEST: s/Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND ADDENDUM The following Community Development Contract and Addendum were presented to the Board for approval: LINCOLNWAY WEST BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CITYWIDE COMMERCIAL REVOLVING LOAN FUND The targeted goal for this activity is to provide loan/grant assistance to fifteen (15) businesses. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $ 195,418.00 ADDENDUM I CHAMBLEE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER CHAMBLEE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITY Addendum I terminates the contract for the above referred to activity as of April 30, 1986. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above Contract and Addendum were approved and executed. ON OF POLICY REGARDING UNCOLLECTABLE CODE ENFORC Ms. Katherine G. Barnard, Enforcement, advised that recommended that a policy of Public Works providing writing -off uncollectable OF CODE ENFOR UNTS Director, Department of Code the State Board of Accounts has be established and adopted by the Board for procedures to be followed in Code Enforcement accounts. Mr. Vance clarified that the establishment of this policy will not eliminate the City's attempts to try to collect unpaid accounts but is an accounting procedure that will allow the City to compile a more accurate statement of accounts receivable. 166 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Ms. Barnard stated that in some instances, accounts have been paid six (6) to seven (7) years after the costs were incurred. Mr. Leszczynski inquired why the Small Claims court process was not being utilized in the collection of these accounts. Ms. Barnard advised that for environmental collections Small Claims Court is no longer used as it is a lengthy an costly long process. Presently, a collection agency is utilized for the collection of accounts past due. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following policy was approved and adopted: Environmental Clean -Up and Boarding Accounts: 1. After work has been completed by the Code Enforcement clean-up crew or a property boarded, a bill is pre- pared and sent to the property owner requesting payment in 15 days. 2. At the end of the 15 day period, if payment is not received, a demand letter is sent to the property owner. The demand letter states that the account will be sent to a collection agency if payment is not received in 15 days. 3. At the end of the second 15 day period, the account is referred to the collection agency. 4. If the collection agency cannot collect the money after 12 months, the account will be considered uncollectable, the case closed, and the Board of of Public Works will be asked to write off the uncollectable accounts. Demolition Accounts: 1. After a building has been demolished by a contractor hired by Code Enforcement, a bill is prepared and sent to the property owner requesting payment in 30 days. 2. At the end of the 30 day period, if payment is not received, a demand letter is sent to the property owner. The demand letter states the account will be referred to the City's legal department if payment is not received in 15 days. 3. At the end of the 15 day period, the account is referred to the legal department for action. 4. If the legal department has not obtained payment for the demolition after two years, the account will be considered uncollectable and the case closed. However, if the legal department has been able to obtain a judgment, the cost of the demolition will be attached as a lien against the property. If the property is sold in the future, the new owner would be required to pay the City for the cost of the demolition. In the cases where no judgment is obtained, the Board of Public. Works will be asked to write off the uncollectable accounts. APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the following requests and recommend approval: 1 1 1 0 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 1. REQUEST OF CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST TO CONDUCT"CONGREGATION WALK" - JUNE 28, 1986 Request submitted to the Board on April 29, 1986. 2. REQUEST TO CLOSE RIVERSIDE DRIVE FOR CELEBRATION OF DISTRICT DESIGNATION - RIVERSIDE DRIVE HISTORIC DRIVE HISTORIC DISTRICT - JUNE 1, 1986 Request submitted to the Board on May 6, 1986. 3. REQUEST OF NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY FOR TRAFFIC ASSISTANCE AND PERMISSION TO CONDUCT PARADE FOR NAME CHANGING CEREMONIES - JUNE 30, 1986 Request submitted to the Board on May 6, 1986. 4. REQUEST TO SUNNYMEDE Request su - 1500-1700 BLOCKS OF NUE - JULY 4, 1986 tted to the Board on May 13, 1986. 5. REQUEST OF ST. STEPHEN'S PARISH TO ( STREET FOR ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL - Request submitted to the Board on May 13, 1986. PHERSON -28. 1986 Mr. Leszczynski additionally advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the following requests and recommend approval: 6. REQUEST OF GREATER ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH TO CONDUCT WALKATHON - JUNE 7, 1986 In a letter to the Board, Ms. Virginia Randles, 1631 South Brookfield Street, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of the St. John Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, requested permission to conduct a walkathon on June 7, 1986 at 9:00 a.m. for approximately one hour with approximately 100 participants beginning at Listen & Orange Streets, proceeding east on Orange to Colfax, Colfax to Chapin street, turning right on Chapin to W. Washington Avenue to Liston Street and finishing at the Church. 7. REQUEST FROM ETHNIC FESTIVAL PARADE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT MARCHING BAND CHALLENGE - JULY 5 1986 In a letter to the Board, Mr. Rick Kring, Ethnic Festival Parade Chairman and Mr. John Paczesny, Parade Director, requested permission to conduct a Marching Band Challenge for the high school bands participating in the 1986 Ethnic Festival Parade. The event would be held on Saturday, July 5, 1986 on Lafayette Street in the block between Jefferson and Washington Streets beginning at 2:00 p.m. The streets that would need to be blocked to traffic are Lafayette from Wayne to Washington and Jefferson Street from Williams to Main. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the recommendations as submitted were accepted and the requested as outlined above were approved. APPROVE ETHNIC FESTIVAL BOOTH APPLICATIONS Ms. Mikki Dobski, Director, Office of Community Affairs, submitted to the Board for approval the following Ethnic Festival Booth applications: Food Booths 51 (8 modified due to duplication) Pilot Club of South Bend (Mrs. Fran Chikar) The Charcoal Grill (Bob Basham) Mill St., Inc. (Robert Schmidt) American Hellenic Education Progressive Assoc. Chet Waggoner Little League (Gail Clark) 168 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Food Booths (Continued) Richard Busse Sati-Babi (Tony Miranda) Michiana Korean Church (Soojinn Song) Colglazier Enterprizes World Trade, Inc. (Peter H. Chung) Michiana Baseball Amateur (Gene Chavis) Kids Korner Vietnamese (Hung Tran) German American Nat. Congress (Christine Slisz) American Turners, South Bend, Inc. (Tim Grauel) Earl Colglazier Northern Indiana Council, Boy Scouts (Antoine J Thomas Farkas Maurine Allen First Unitarian Church of South Bend (David C. Michiana Scottish Society (Andrew Betts) C & S Concessions Christians In Mission (Cyril Rose) Central Polish American (Jerome Liwosz) Claeys Candy, Inc. Unique Club (Pat Verse) Unique Club (Bettie William) Unique Club (Delora Clyde) Gagnon) Rengel) Cathedral of St. James, Episcopal (Timothy Dombek) Jamaica Footstep (George Brown) LaCasa De Amistad, Inc. (Sr. Mary Ann Pajakowski) St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church Michiana Amatuer Baseball (Jeff Coker) St. Stephen Parish (Paula Gonzalez) The Self Help Center (Kenneth Nelson) J.R. League of United Latin Amer. Citizen (Paula Gonzalez) Yxvan Mai Vietnamese Group Students from India at Notre Dame (Vivek Telang) William Penn Fraternal Assoc. (Frank J. Wukovits, Sr.) Martha Spencer YMCA/Jewish Federation (Bob Ziker) New Salem Baptist Church Macri's Italian Bakery (George Macri) Sicle Cells (Ralph & Loretta King) Rotary Club of South Bend (Richard J. Rice) Our Lady of Hungary Parish (Constance Klipich) Grace A.M.E. Zion Church (Edward A. Myers) Filipino Community of South Bend (Meg Higgins) Progressive M.B. Church (Eartha Gavin) Trinity School (Bud Rose) Oriental Food Specialty Craft Booths 44 (1 modified) Fluty Enterprises (Flo Fluty) Dona Alexander Elsie Koberg Ken Schneider Gerry McGee Wilson Gerrard Henrietta Yorkey Eveline Norris K & B Crafts (Kathy Jurgonski) Mercidee Johnson Evelyn B. Mock Debbie Goffinet Central Polish American Organization (Gene Gresiowski) Louise D. Cox Valerie Penkivich United Nations Assoc. Connie Sherrick Erna Johnson Chris Ashe Cecil Sangar (Jane E. Bill) REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Craft Booths (Continued) John & June Klaer Wayne Keppler Maurice J. Dhoore Balloons & More Marcia Yoder Diane Galvas Tonya L. Ogle The Magic Needle (Mary Laws) Dolores Quint Mary Smith Sandy Roland The Blade & Brush (Marlene Nellans) Fred Frank Accessories Unlimited (Mrs. Marie Smith) Pyong Kim Dianna Emerick Jon LaFayette Lucille Nier Rosemarie Schar David Bludgett Jimmie L. Hamman Michiana Art Crafts Ink Spot (Leslie Mast) Roland Klein Display Booths 15 Republican Party, St. Joseph County (Christine Murdock) North Central Baptist Assn. Friends of the S.B. Public Library (Sharon Egmont) Pet Refuge, Inc. (Sandra Parr) Citzen Action Coalition (Julius Rupp) Women's International League for Peace & Freedom S.B. Coalition on South Africa (Phyllis W. Stone) Literacy Council of St. Joseph Co. (Lois Kluender) Vietman Veterans of Michiana, Inc. (Tom Niedbalski) National Federation of Blind of South Bend (Ron J. Mis) St. Joseph Co. Right to Life (virginia Black) St. Joseph Co. Democratic Central Pledge of Resistance (Glenda Rae Hernandez) Potawatomi Indian Nation (Michele Gauthier) Voluntary Action Center (Larry Rosenberg) TOTAL: 110 Ms. Dobski advised that a few more applications will be submitted to the Board in the next week for approval. She further advised that last year one -hundred -nine (109) applications were approved. She stated that this year, due to construction on River Bend Plaza, the festival will take place on Michigan Street between Jefferson and Washington and Washington and Colfax. Additionally, the possibility of using two (2) privately owned vacant lots across from the Marriott Hotel is being investigated. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the applications as submitted were approved. FILING OF NEW TAXICAB RATES - AIRPORT LIMO 1/ROSELAND CAB COMPANY Mr. Roger D. Woods, d/b/a Airport Limo 1/Roseland Cab Company, P.O. Box 643, Notre Dame, Indiana, advised the Board that he has relocated his central location from 1410 Viking Drive to 835 West Colfax Street, South Bend, Indiana. Additionally, Mr. Woods provided the following new rates: 170 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Flag Drop: $ 2.00 (this represents an increase of $.50, other rates remain the same) Mileage: $ 1.00/mi. Wait/Time: $12.00/hr. Mr. Leszczynski clarified that the Board does not have the authority to approve rates to be charged but only accepts the new rates for filing as a matter of public record. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the new address as stated above was noted and the rates as submitted were accepted for filing. REQUEST OF LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL DECA TO CONDUCT ETHNIC FESTIVAL In a Memorandum to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski, Director, Office of Community Affairs, advised that in conjunction with this year's Ethnic Festival, the LaSalle High School DECA has requested permission to hold a Bed Race fundraiser with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The race will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 1986, along Jefferson Boulevard. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF ST. JOE VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY FOR TRAFFIC ASSISTANCEFOR LEEPER PARK ART FAIR - JUNE 21-22 1986, REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Jennifer S. Fox, Director, Leeper Park Art Fair, 54479 Whispering Oak Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, advised that the St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society has been granted permission by the Park Department to use Leeper Park for the Leeper Park Art Fair on June 21-22, 1986. Ms. Fox advised that the Watercolor Society has requested the services of the Civil Defense to allow people and vehicles to move safely around the fair site. To ease traffic congestion on the days of the fair, they would like to have Riverside Drive where it is adjacent to Leeper Park changed to a one-way street going west and Park Lane changed to a one-way street going east. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski 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 THE LEAD GROUP, INC. TO LOCATE TEMPORARY TRAILER REFERRED Mr. Dennis L. Weaver, Construction Project Manager, The Lead Group, Inc., 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, Indiana, requested permission to park a jobsite office trailer in a vacated alley bordered by the Rinks building to the north and the Tripods property to the south in South Bend for an eight -month period. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, this request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Police Department Traffic Division and Building Department for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH TO CLOSE STREETS FOR PROCESSION - TTTATV 1 10QA - 1?L'L'L'T?VVn In a letter to the Board, Ms. Dorothy A. Jeske, Acting Secretary, Liturgy Committee, St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Catholic Church, 415 North Brookfield, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to close streets for a procession on June 1, 1986 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Ms. Jeske advised that the following streets would need barricades for this procession: 1'71 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 Brookfield Street from Florence Street to Fassnacht; Fassnacht Street from Brookfield to John Street; Johnson Street from Fassnacht Street to Florence Street; Florence Street from Johnson Street to Brookfield Street. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS TO CONDUCT INTERSECTION SOLICITATIONS - JULY 13, 1986 - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Karen Locke, District Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Commerce Building, 103 West Wayne Street, Suite 312, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the National Association of Letter Carriers, South Bend Branch #330, requests permission to hold their annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Solicitation on Sunday, July 13, 1986 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following intersections: 1. Miami & Ireland 2. Edison & Ironwood 3. Jefferson & Eddy Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE TITLE SHEETS: - GEORGETOWN - UNIT 2 - PART 3 - VIRIDIAN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Title Sheets for the above referred to projects were being presented at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above referred to Title Sheets were approved and signed. APPROVE AND RELEASE CONTRACTORS AND EXCAVATION BONDS Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Melvin B. Humphrey of the Engineering Department recommended that the following Contractors Bonds and Excavation Bonds be approved or released as follows: CONTRACTOR'S BONDS GARDEN HOMES BY E.L., INC. APPROVED EFFECTIVE 5/20/86 C. WARDLOW CONSTRUCTION APPROVED EFFECTIVE 5/20/86 MULTI -TRADES CONSTRUCTION, INC. RELEASED EFFECTIVE 6/13/86 EXCAVATION BONDS JOHN BOETTCHER D/B/A JOHN BOETTCHER EXCAVATING APPROVED EFFECTIVE 5/20/86 EAGLE EXCAVATING, INC. RELEASED EFFECTIVE 6/9/86 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above bonds were approved and/or released. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following two (2) handicapped parking permit applications were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of permits: 172 REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 1. V. Fay Gillette, 122 E. Farneman, S.B. 2. Helan A. Manuszak, 1322 Chimes, S.B. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of one hundred fifty (150) properties cleaned from May 9, 1986 to May 15, 1986, was submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the report as submitted was filed. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. John W. Ferguson, Executive Director, St. Joseph County Job Training Program, submitted a list containing eighty (80) claims and recommended approval. Additionally, Deputy City Controller Carol M. Sanders submitted Claim Docket No. 010542 through Claim Docket No. 010902 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the claims were approved and the reports as submitted were filed. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FILING OF REMONSTRANCE PETITION AGAINST SEWER SYSTEM FOR RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND RIVERSIDE PLACE Mr. Wayne Werts, 1889 Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana, was present and submitted to the Board a document with its subject being Errors in Field Investigation Report on Soil Sampling published as justification for sewer mandate per Health Department Request, as well as a Remonstrance Petition against the sewer system for Riverside Drive and Riverside Place signed by owners of nine (9) properties in the area affected. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Remonstrance Petition as submitted was accepted for filing. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:19 a.m. Katherine G. Barnard Michael L. Vance ATT T: Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk