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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/85 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on Monday., April 29, 1985, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Ms. Katherine G. Barnard and Mr. Michael L. Vance present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Vance, and carried, the minutes of the April 22, 1985, regular meeting of the Board were approved. APPROVE OFFERS TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY - BUREAU OF HOUSING LOCAL HOMESTEADING PROGRAM - 1712 NASH STREET, 2016 KENDALL STREET AND 1125 HARVEY STREET As part of the Bureau of Housing Local Homesteading Program, Mr. Ted Leverman, Assistant Director, Bureau of Housing, presented to the Board for approval Offers to Purchase Real Property at the following locations: ADDRESS: 1712 Nash Street OWNER: Frank M. & Penny E. Thomas PURCHASE PRICE: $15,500.00 ADDRESS: 2016 S. Kendall Street OWNER: Elizabeth M. Conner PURCHASE PRICE: $16,000.00 ADDRESS: 1125 Harvey Street OWNER: Thomas E. Mead, Trustee PURCHASE PRICE: $12,500.00 It is Mr. Leverman's recommendation that the purchase prices are reasonable for these properties which would fit into the Urban Homesteading Program. He said their inventory of houses has been quite low the last couple of years. Ms. Barnard inquired as to how they come across these homes. Mr. Leverman stated that they have been working with a Realtor from Cressy & Everett to find these sort of houses. Mr. James Wensits, South Bend Tribune, asked if they only use one Realtor and if so, why aren't other Realtors given a chance at getting a commission also. Mr. Vance stated that they only purchase five or six houses per year and that the commission was worked out between the seller and the Realtor. Mr. Leverman advised that the Bureau of Housing makes an offer based on the appraisal price and if that offer were rejected they would negotiate to come up with the purchase price. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above Offers to Purchase Real Property were approved and executed and it was requested that the Bureau of Housing submit a report on the process that is used to find these homes through Realtors. REQUEST WALK IN REGARD TO THE SITUATION IN EL SALVADOR - REFERRED The Board received a request from Marece Neagu and Lee Gloster for permission to walk from Leeper Park to Notre Dame University in regard to the situation in El Salvador on May 19, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, this request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for their review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST TO ALLOW MULTIPLE PARKING SURROUNDING ST. MATTHEW'S CATHEDRAL - APRIL 30, 1985 A request was received from Joseph R. Crowley, Rector, Auxiliary Bishop Fort Wayne -South Bend, that parking along Dayton, Dubail and Dale Streets immediately surrounding St. Matthew's Church and School be allowed in multiple lanes with the exception of one 155 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985 emergency lane to be determined by the police officer in charge on Tuesday, April 30, 1985. They are requesting this because Bishop John D'Arcy will present his credentials at the Cathedral in a ceremony that will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on that date. Mr. Leszczynski advised that favorable recommendations have been submitted by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above request was approved. REQUEST OF THE AMERICAN LEGION TO CONDUCT POPPY DAY SALES (MAY 17 & 18, 1985) REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Jean Bowersox, Poppy Chairman of the American Legion, Pulaski Post Unit #357, 2021 South Warren, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to hold their Annual Poppy Day Sales on the sidewalks throughout the City of South Bend on Friday and Saturday, May 17 & 18, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski seconded by Mr. Vance 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 TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 1022 NAPIER STREET AND 840 SOUTH KENTUCKY STREET In a letter to the Board, Mr. Carter Buchanan, 121 North Wellington, South Bend, Indiana, indicated that he was interested in purchasing the City -owned property at 1022 Napier Street, South Bend, Indiana. The Board also received a request from Beverly J. Williams, 608 S. Summit, Apt. 6, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that she was interested in purchasing the City -owned property at 840 South Kentucky Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above requests were referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City need retain the lots for any reason. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS - COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR CITY'S FINANCIAL NEEDS In a letter to the Board, Mr. Michael L. Vance, City Controller, requested permission to advertise for receipt of proposals for Computer Hardware and Software related to an automated financial accounting system for the City of South Bend. Mr. Vance was present and indicated that Crowe Chizek and Company has prepared specifications and bid documents for what is needed. The City will use the computer for personnel, payroll, accounting and licensing records which will be necessary due to the South Bend School Corporation's request to sever our relationship for data processing services around January 1, 1986. In light of this the decision has been made to provide those services internally using an in-house computer and appropriate software and can be handled with no additional personnel. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS In a letter to the Board, Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager, Bureau of Public Construction, requested permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the following construction projects: 1. Inlet Reconstruction 1985 2. Concrete Pavement Improvements 1985 3. Chapin St. Curb and Walk Improvements Phase II 4. Sample St. Traffic Islands Removal 5. Jefferson and Eddy Realignment Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above request was approved. 55 6 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985 APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Ms. Katherine Barnard, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately nineteen (19) abandoned vehicles, thirteen (13) of which are valued at over $100.00 and all of which are being stored at Steve & Gene's Auto & Truck Salvage and Repair, 3109 South Gertrude Street, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been stored more than fifteen (15) days, identification checks had been run for auto theft and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Ms. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above request was approved and a date of May 13, 1985 was established for the receiving and opening of sealed bids. APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY BEHIND 1639 S. CARLISLE STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Joseph J. Pluta, Director, Division of Engineering and Captain Edward Friend, South Bend Police Department Traffic Division, have reviewed the request to close the alley behind 1639 S. Carlisle Street on May 5, 1985, said request submitted to the Board on April 22, 1985, and recommended approval. It was noted that the petitioner will be responsible for the placing and removal of the barricades with the barricades to be delivered by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF SOUTH.BEND PUBLIC RECREATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT ANNUAL FESTIVAL 5-ROAD RUN AND SHORTER RUN - JULY 4, 1985 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Joseph J. Pluta, Director, Division of Engineering and Captain Edward Friend, South Bend Police Department Traffic Division, have reviewed the request of Mr. Robert C. Goodrich, Director, South Bend Public Recreation Commission to conduct the Annual Festival 5-Road Run and a shorter run on July 4, 1985 and recommended approval of the route as follows: East on Jefferson to St. Louis, south on St. Louis to Northside, along the River to 31st Street, circle four blocks back to Northside and back to Footbridge in Howard Park over Bridge on sidewalk along river back to Jefferson (staying on sidewalk) back to Howard Park Parking Lot. A shorter race will be run at the same time using the same starting location but veering off at the footbridge and cross the river, then staying on sidewalk, back to Howard Park. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the following three (3) traffic control devices were approved: 1. REVISE TO TRUCKS OVER 26,000 G.V.W. PROHIBITED - 1700-2100 Edison Road. 2. REVISE TO PARKING - 30-Minute Parking 6 A.M. - 6 P.M. - 814 S. Indiana (Requested by owner, Steve Nemeth). 3. NEW INSTALLATION, STOP SIGN - First NIS Alley between Bonds and Green, east of Bendix. (Sight distance problem). I 1 1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985 1 1 APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - RUBBISH AND GARBAGE Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following one (1) Rubbish and Garbage license application has been received: 1. James Freeman 1150 S. Lafayette, S.B. It was noted that inspections of the trucks to be used had been conducted by the Solid Waste Bureau and the applicant was found to be in compliance. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above license application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the following three (3) handicapped parking permit applications were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of permits: 1. Josephine Szalewski, 936 Lombardy, S.B. 2. Edward A. Sobol, 18844 Waite Blvd., S.B. 3. Keith A. Kaser, 819 E. Milton, S.B. APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S AND EXCAVATION BONDS Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the Contractor's Bond for Geofrich Construction, Inc. be approved retroactive to April 23, 1985, the Contractor's Bond for Hanks Enterprizes be approved retroactive to April 24, 1985 and the Excavation Bond for Aire Tech be approved retroactive to April 24, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above Contractor's and Excavation Bonds were approved. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of seventy-four (74) properties cleaned from April 22, 1985 to April 26, 1985 was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the report as submitted was filed. APPROVE CLAIMS Deputy City Controller Carol M. Sanders submitted Claim Docket No. 9476 through Claim Docket No. 9912 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. fm REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m. hn E. Leszc y i ,-- /J 4,.Q - Katherine G. Barnard Michael L. Vance ATTEST: Maryrose utz, Acting Cl rk I