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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/86 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 �10 3 1 1 1 The regular meeting of the Board of 9:38 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, and Mr. Michael L. Vance present. City Attorney Thomas Bodnar. PUBLIC HEARING RE: HER Public Works was convened at 1986, by President John E. Ms. Katherine G. Barnard Also present was Chief Deputy ION REQUEST FOR BASIC SERVICE RATE INCREASE CANCELLED AND STRICKEN FROM THE AGENDA Mr. Leszczynski advised that Heritage Cablevision has withdrawn their request for a basic rate increase of $1.50 as originally requested on July 29, 1986 and has imposed a 5% rate increase, without Board of Public Works approval, which is allowable under current statutes. As a point of clarification, Ms. Barnard stated that basically Heritage Cablevision bypassed the Board in this matter at this time. In response to a citizen who was present.and advised that he received notification from Heritage Cablevision that his monthly rate would be increased $.62, Mr. Vance stated that that $.62 is the 5% rate increase that Heritage has authority to implement without permission from the Board of Public Works. He further advised that at the end of this year the Board of Public Works will have no jurisdiction in this matter. Further, Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar advised that by an act of Congress the laws concerning the regulation of cablevision rates has changed. It was noted that perhaps the Federal Communications Commission has some authority in this type of matter. Mr. Vance stated that federal statutes have been amended which no longer gives cities control over cablevision rates. Mr. Vance also advised the citizen inquiring about the rate increase that the City would welcome any other cablevision companies but at this time there are no other cablevision companies in the area. Reiterating, Mr. Vance advised that as of January 1, 1987, the City will have no authority in the matter of rate increases. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Public Hearing regarding Heritage Cablevision's request for basic service rate increase was cancelled and the matter was stricken from the agenda. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Title Sheet for the Architectural/MEP Package for the Stanley Coveleski Regional Baseball Stadium Project was added to the agenda. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance, and carried, the minutes of the September 2, 1986, regular meeting of the Board were approved. OPENING OF BIDS - MICHIGAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II 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. It was noted that the Engineer's Estimate for this project is $864,000.00. The following bids were opened and publicly read: �4,_ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9 1986 CARL_J. REINKE & SONS INC. BID: $654,095.19 1216 West Sample Street P.O. Box 3095 South Bend, Indiana 46619 Bid was signed by Harold G. Reinke, President and Harold G. Reinke, Jr., President -Secretary, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted. ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION, INC. BID: $697,000.00 Box 1106 South Bend, Indiana 46624 Bid was signed by Ben Ziolkowski, President and Roberta Ziolkowski, Secretary, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted. RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. BID: $916,195.75 P.O. Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 Bid was signed by Chester L. Skwarcan, Division Manager, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above bids were referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - SAMPLE STREET REPAIRS 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. It was noted that the Engineer's Estimate for this project is $150,000.00. The following bids were opened and publicly read: RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. $203,308.75 P.O. Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 Bid was signed by R.L. McCormick, Area Manager, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted. WALSH & KELLY INC. 24358 State Road 23 South Bend, Indiana 46614 Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Quinn, Assistant Secretary, order and a 5% Bid Bond was $140,805.00 Walsh, President and John R. Non -Collusion Affidavit was in submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above bids were referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING AND AFFIRMATION OF DENIAL OF TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE (DELMAR MAY) Mr. Delmar L. May, 127 Indiana Avenue, Mishawaka, Indiana, appeared before the Board concerning the recent denial of his application for a Taxicab Driver's License. It was noted that in a letter dated August 26, 1986, Mr. Michael L. Vance, Director, Administration and Finance, advised Mr. May that his license application was being denied based on a background investigation of his traffic history. Mr. May acknowledged that his record looks bad but stated that he is retired, has time on his hands and was told by the taxicab company that if he was able to secure a taxicab drivers license they would put him to work. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 ()5 In response to Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar's question to Mr. May inquiring whether or riot there, were any violations that weren't listed on the application, Mr. May stated that there were three (3) times since the 1970's with each time being borderline in which he paid the fine. He stated that he was involved in an accident while driving a taxicab in either 1972 or 1973 but there was no personal injury. Mr. Vance inquired of Mr. May whether he had any recent violations. Mr. May responded by advising that there was a reckless driving charge in 1986. He stated that at that time he was involved in an argument with his wife and was charged with driving under the influence and his license was suspended. However, that charge was later changed to reckless driving. In response to a question by Ms. Barnard, Mr. May advised that he attended the Pathway Center program at the beginning of 1986. Mr. Vance stated that it appears that Mr. May's license was suspended until the middle of this year. Mr. May stated that with a driving under the influence charge licenses are automatically suspended. He stated, however, that that DUI charge was dropped. In response.to Ms. Barnard's inquiry, Mr. May advised that his license came off suspension in May of 1986 with no violations occurring after that, before or during that time. Police Department Division Chief Donald Ruszkowski was present and advised the Board that a review of Mr. May's background revealed that there were three (3) different suspensions and a six (6) point violation for reckless driving. Chief Ruszkowski stated that it was his opinion that Mr. May has bad driving habits, is a habitual traffic offender and will probably lose his license again. As a point of clarification, Mr. Ruszkowski stated that the six (6) point violation occurred in Mishawaka, Indiana on April 14, 1986, for reckless driving. He further stated that after the accumulation of ten (10) to twelve (12) points a driver loses his license. Ms. Barnard stated that it appears that Mr. May is not a safe driver. Mr. Leszczynski stated that his chief concern is that a taxicab driver deals with the public and the public relies on that driver to provide safe service. Mr. Leszczynski advised Mr. May that he is not adverse to reviewing and reconsidering his application in one (1) year and and if there is a one (1) year period of no violations the Board would reconsider the application at that time. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Vance's prior denial of the taxicab license for Delmar May was affirmed. Mr. Vance abstained from voting on this matter. Mr. May thanked this matter and members of the Board stated that he would for hearing him regarding "keep his nose clean" and reapply in one (1) year. APPROVE TITLE SHEET - ARCHI I Mr. Leszczynski advised that bid packets for the baseball at this time for execution. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. referred to Title Sheet was ECTURAL/MEP PACKAGE - STANLEY STADIUM PROJECT the Title Sheet for the remaining stadium project was being presented Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance and carried, the above approved and signed. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 AWARD BID_ - SOFTWARE AND NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR A COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN THE SOUTH BEND POLICE AND FIRE Mr. Leszczynski advised that several months ago the City received bids for a Computer Aided Dispatch System for the City of South Bend and that Sachs/Freeman Associates, Inc. was engaged to review the five (5) bids submitted. A review by Sachs/Freeman indicates, based on system capabilities and total costs, that the award should be made to the NCR Corporation, 1920 East McKinley Avenue, Mishawaka, Indiana in the amount of $460,351.00. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski requested that the bid be awarded to the NCR Company and the City be authorized to negotiate a contract with them. Mr. Leszczynski further noted that the system was determined by Sachs/Freeman Associates to be compatible with and expandable for the proposed county -wide dispatch center. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the recommendation as submitted by Mr. Leszczynski was accepted and the bid awarded. RATIFICATION AND AWARD OF BID - ST In a letter to the Board, Mr. Joseph of Engineering, advised that pursuant initiated by the Board on August 12, above referred to emergency project, received on September 5, 1986: SMALL, INC. 25190 State Road 4 North Liberty, Indiana HRP COMPANY, INC. 1216-18 West Washington Street P.O. Box 266 South Bend, Indiana H. DE WULF INC. 58600 Executive Drive P.O. Box 986 Mishawaka, Indiana AND FOX BRIDG J. Pluta, Director, Division to the emergency powers 1986, to seek quotes for the the following bids were $87,787.95 $95,900.00 Mr. Pluta requested that the Board ratify these bids and award to the low bidder Small, Inc. in the amount of $87,787.95 for this project. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the award of the bid to Small, Inc. was approved. APPROVE MEDICAID PROVIDER AGREEMENT Mr. Vance advised that the Agreement submitted to the Board at this time is required in order for the City of South Bend ambulance and paramedic service to be a provider under Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He stated that the City must enter into a contract and must supply information regarding certifications basically accept the terms of payment and what documentation needed for payment. He stated that this document has been reviewed by the legal department and he therefore recommends be approved and executed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the Medicaid Provider Agreement as submitted was approved and executed. APPROVE REQUEST OF TEMPLE BETH-EL FOR PARKING ON BOTH SIDES C WEST MADISON STREET FOR HOLY DAY SERVICES Ina letter to the Board, Dr. Douglas H. Barton, President, Temple Beth -El, 305 West Madison Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that they will require parking on both sides of The and is it n 1 1 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 Temple block on West Madison Street and North Lafayette Boulevard for Holy Day Services as follows: Friday, October 3 8:15 p.m. Saturday October 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday October 12 8:15 p.m. Monday October 13 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Additionally, they would like to be supplied with "No Parking" signs. 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 Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above request was approved. AP UEST OF RILEY HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO CONDUCT MARCH -A - Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the request of the Riley High School Band to conduct a march-a-thon, said request submitted to the Board on September 2, 1986, and recommend approval. It was noted that the Police Department will provide an escort for this event. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE BLOCK PARTY REQUEST - ASHLAND AVENUE In a letter to the Board, Ms. Peg Luecke, District 8 Representative, Near Northwest Neighborhood Association, on behalf of the residents of Leland Avenue, Ashland Avenue and Rex Street requested permission to close Ashland Avenue, from Leland to Rex on Sunday, September 14, 1986 from 3:00 p.m. to dusk for a block party. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed this request and recommend approval subject to the maintenance of a ten (10) foot clear and unobstructed lane at either curb or down the center of the street for emergency purposes. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following three (3) traffic control devices were approved: 1. NEW INSTALLATION, RESERVED PARKING TEMPORARY - In front of 305 W. Madison, West & East side of 400 North Lafayette, October 3, 4, 12, 13. (Requested by Temple Beth -El, for Jewish Holydays). 2. REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS, REVISED TO ALL WAY - Wayne & Williams, LaFayette & South, Western & Williams. (When construction begins, Requested by Traffic Department). 3. REMOVAL OF NO PARKING, REVISED TO 2 HANDICAP TOW ZONE - 402 S. Williams, 44' zone. (Requested by B'Nai Yisrael Synagogue). APPROVE RELEASE Mr. Melvin Hump following bonds IF CONTRACTOR'; .rey, Engineering be released: )ND AND EXCAVATION BOND rtment re that the C 0.8 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 CONTRACTOR'S BOND - John Bonk - Effective September 9, 1986 EXCAVATION BOND - Hamstra Builders, Inc. - Effective September 9, 1986 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above bonds were released. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of ninety-five (95) properties cleaned from September 2, 1986 to September 5, 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. 019923 through Claim Docket No. 02485 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. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. i*ea� —A Katherine G.-Barnard Michael L. Vance ATTEST: Ja'n , �Al' A'Y _0 A, Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk 1