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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/84 Board of Public Works MinutesWIN REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1984 The regular meeting of the. Board of 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 1984, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. present.Also present was Assistant Pfotenhauer. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Public Works was convened at by President John E. Leszczynski, Hill and Mr. Michael L. Vance City Attorney Carolyn V. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance,.seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the April 16, 1984, regular meeting of the Board were approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE DENIAL AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF LICENSE O.C. DICKERSON Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's public hearing on the matter of the denial of a Taxicab Driver's License for Mr. O.C. Dickerson, 3816 Eastmont Drive, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that Mr. Dickerson's request for a Taxicab Driver's License was denied by the Board on April 9, 1984 as a Police Department investigation indicated that Mr. Dickerson's driver's license is currently suspended until May 7, 1984, and Mr. Dickerson was given the opportunity for a public hearing on the matter, said public hearing being held today. Mr. Dickerson and Mr. Victor McFadden, Attorney at Law, 220 South Taylor Street, South Bend, Indiana, representing Mr. O.C. Dickerson were present and Mr. McFadden addressed members of the Board. He explained to the Board the details surrounding the incident which resulted in the temporary suspension of Mr. Dickerson's driver's license. He advised that in November of 1983, while looking for the home of his brother-in-law on Fillmore Road, Mr. Dickerson drove off the side of the road. A St. Joseph County police officer observing Mr. Dickerson driving off the side of the road, pulled him over and detected alcohol on his breath. Mr. Dickerson was taken to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department and given a test to determine his level of intoxication. The test indicated that Mr. Dickerson'-s alcohol level was at .10. Mr. McFadden advised that the officer administering the test kept hitting the machine in order to get the reading and indicated that the machine had not been working properly. Upon Mr. McFadden being advised of the fact that the machine had not been acting properly, he filed a Motion for Discovery asking for the records of the test. As the Prosecutors office did not or could not comply with Discovery, under the circumstances, a compromise was worked out and the Driving Under the Influence charge.was lessened to a Reckless Driving charge and the DUI dismissed. In the meantime, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles received certification from the court that Mr. Dickerson's license was suspended for DUI. Mr. McFadden showed members of the Board a letter which he sent to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles along with a copy of the court docket sheet advising that because of the lesser charge against Mr. Dickerson, his license should be returned as.there was no court suspension for the charge of reckless driving. Mr. Dickerson has received his license from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles after paying a replacement fee and at this time his license is clear with no suspension pending. Mr. McFadden advised that he has known Mr. Dickerson for many years and asked the Board to reconsider the matter favorably and permit Mr. Dickerson to drive a taxicab -in this community. In response to Mr. Hill's question, Mr. McFadden advised that at the time Mr. Dickerson drove off the side of the road he was in his private vehicle. Mr. Hill advised that when the Board had a public hearing in October of 1983 concerning Mr. Dickerson's past record, the Board at that time acknowledged that Mr. Dickerson resolved his prior drinking problem and noted that the last drink- ing offense was in 1975. Given Mr. Dickerson's sincerity, the 0 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23. 1984 F� L 1 Board considered him a good risk.- But, the Board's concern at this time is that Mr. Dickerson is getting back to past problems. However, the Board did not know the specifics of this particular incident which Mr. McFadden outlined today. Mr. Hill indicated that he was certainly willing to give Mr. Dickerson the benefit of the doubt but there would be serious problems if there were subsequent offenses.Mr. Hill indicated that even though this incident might appear insignificant, the Board must look at the whole record when it reviews these types of license applications. It was indicated that any future offenses may result in Mr. Dickerson's taxicab driver's license being suspended. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Board's April 9, 198.4 decision to deny a taxicab driver's license to Mr. Dickerson was rescinded and the Taxicab Driver's License application was approved. Mr. Vance abstained from voting on this matter. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 8-1984 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT) Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Department of Code Enforcement has requested permission to declare obsolete and dispose of office and miscellaneous equipment that is broken and no longer needed by the Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following Resolution No. 8-1984 was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 8-1984 WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following equipment is no longer needed by the Department of Code Enforcement of the City of South Bend: ITEM SERIAL # CITY I.D. 8 Kodak cameras None 1 Polaroid camera None 1 Moore receipt register D60661 1 Victor adding machine 1526-478 694 1 Underwood -Olivetti adding machine 17563 647 WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6 permits the disposal of personal property no longer needed or obsolete. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the above equipment is no longer needed by the City of South Bend. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Code Enforcement of the City of South Bend be authorized to dispose of said equipment and remove same from the City Inventory. DATED this 23rd day of April, 1984. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Michael L. Vance ATTEST: s/ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk l .f. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1984 APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND ADDENDA The following Community Development contract and addenda were presented to the Board for approval: PROJECT FUTURE PROJECT FUTURE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY The targeted goal for the Project Future Technical Support Activity (CD84-602) is to submit the 2 following written reports: (1) Strategies to retain businesses in the South Bend area and to respond to the problems and opportunities associated with mature industries and plant closings. (Final report to be submitted by October 31, 1984) (2) Overall program to develoD and promote usage of Ethanol Plant by-products within the Rum Village Industrial Park Area. (Final report to be submitted by September 30, 1984.) In addition, Project Future will provide services for the City as needed; said services specifically outlined in the contract. The total amount of this activity shall not exceed $30,000.00 for personnel costs. ADDENDUM I YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY Addendum I provides further clarification of budget categories. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $25,016.00. Personnel costs shall not exceed $21,339.00 and non -personnel costs shall not exceed $3,677.00 as described in Appendix II. ADDENDUM I SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION SOUTH BEND HERITAGE HOUSING PROGRAMS Addendum I provides for future budget category clarification, and changes in the targeted goals and cost category areas. The total cost of this activity shall not exceed $160,096.00. The targeted goals for this activity are: - Planning/Program Development - Lincolnway West Commercial Strip Monroe Park Revitalization Program = Near West Side Neighborhood Revitalization District Program Acquisition/Rehab Program Further, eligible cost categories have been established for the above named targeted goals. Additionally, Appendix II and Appendix IV have been replaced. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contract and addenda were approved and executed. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS In a letter to the Board, Mr. Sean Watt, Director, Division of Transportation, requested that the Board advertise for the receipt of bids for equipment to be used by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code Enforcement, Community Development Department and Redevelopment Department as follows: REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23. 1984 Nine (9) more Three (3) more One (1) 16,000 or less - automobiles or less - pickup trucks GVWR Cab and Chassis Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was approved. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Ms. Katherine Barnard, Director of the Department of Code Enforcement, requestedpermission to advertise for the sale of approximately ten (10) abandoned vehicles', six (6) of which are valued at over One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and all of which are being stored at South Bend Auto Parts, 1802 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana. It was noted that all vehicles have been stored more than the thirty (30) days, identification checks had. been run for auto theft,and the owners and lienholders notified. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved and a date of May 7, 1984, was established for the receiving of sealed bids. APPROVE DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT OF INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR ACCEPTANCE - SIGNALIZATTON OF SEVEN INTERSECTIONS Mr. Leszczynski presented to the Board for approval a District Engineer's Report of Inspection and Recommendation for Acceptance concerning the signalization of seven intersections (Indiana.State Department of Highways) Project. The report indicated that final inspections have been made by the Indiana Department of Highways, Trans TechElectricCompany, Inc., the contractor in this project and the City of South Bend Engineering Department and all work was found to be satisfactory. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the report and recommendation was approved. APPROVE IRREVOCABLE STAND-BY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 492 AND PLAT OF DEDICAT'ION'KENSINGTON FARMS EAST Mr. Leszczynski presented to the Board Irrevocable Stand-by Letter of Credit No. 492 drawn on lst Source Bank., South Bend, Indiana, for the account Jack Hickey Associates, Inc., 60735 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, Indiana, up to an aggregate amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) available by drafts when accompanied by a statement that work has not been completed relative to finishing of streets in Section 3, Kensington Farms East. Drafts under and in compliance with the terms of this credit shall be duly honored by lst Source Bank on or prior to April 16, 1985. Additionally submitted to the Board was a Plat of Dedication, Kensington Farms East P.U.D., Bayswater Place and Farnsworth Drive in the southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, City of South Bend, Centre Township, St. Joseph County Indiana for Jack Hickey Associates, Inc., 60735 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, Indiana. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above referred to Letter of Credit was filed and the Plat of Dedication was accepted and approved. REQUEST OF INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS, INC.'TO CLOSE STREET FOR OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 19', 19'84 REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Benito Salazar, Clinic Manager, Indiana Health Centers, Inc., 404 South Walnut Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested that Walnut Street from Western Avenue south to Huron Street be closed on August 19, 1984 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a "Year of the Migrant Child" celebration and Open House. Ms. Salazar indicated that the celebration will be held in the clinic parking lot at 404 South Walnut Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the Police Department Traffic Division and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1984 APPROVE ETHNIC FESTIVAL BOOTH APPLICATIONS Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Michael L. Vance, City Controller has reviewed the ethnic festival booth applications submitted by Ms. Mikki Dobski Director of Community Affairs and Ms. Sue Cunningham, City Volunteer Coordinator on April 16, 1984 and recommends approval of the following: . Craft booths 23 Food booths 15 Display 3 Upon a motion madebyMr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried the above recommendation was accepted and the applications approved.. APPROVE REQUEST TO HAVE 500 BLOCK OF 23RD STREET CLOSED FOR WEDDING RECEPTION -MAY 1. 1984 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the request of Ms. Wendy L. Bowers and Mr. Paul R. Vanderhegghen submitted to the Board on April 16, 1984, to close the 500 block of 23rd Street for a wedding reception and has provided the following recommendation: From Hastings, north to the railroad track, involves the 500 and 600 blocks of 23rd Street. 23rd Street at that location "dead ends" into an alley running parallel south of the railroad track. Under those circumstances, it is recommended that closure be at the alley parallel and south of the railroad tracks and at the mid block alley adjacent to 530 23rd Street. Further, at Hastings, a sign would be posted indicating Street Closed, No Outlet. Barricades will be delivered by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Petitioner will be responsible for placing and removing the barricades for the event. Additionally, as requested, Ms. Bowers and Mr. Vanderhegghen provided to the Board a list containing the signatures of eight (8) of their neighbors indicating that they do not object to the closure of the street from 3:00 p.m. to midnight on May 1, 1984. Therefore, upon a motion made.by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation provided by the Bureau of Traffic. and Lighting was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO PLACE SIGNAGE ON SOUTH STREET In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, advised that under the ninety (90) day experimental powers granted by the ordinance, he recommends the placement of "No Trucks Over 26,000 lb. GVW Prohibited" signage on South Street between Michigan and Columbia. This restriction is to go into effect at the same time that the Monroe Industrial Park directional signage goes up. It is estimated that this should take place during the week of April 23, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the -.above recommendation was accepted and approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF ST. STEPHEN'S'CHURCH TO CONDUCT FESTIVAL RUN - JULY 7, 1984 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, and Captain Edward Friend, South Bend Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the request of St. Stephen's Church submitted to the Board on March 26, 1984 to conduct a foot race on July 7, 1984 beginning at 9:00 a.m, and recommend approval. It was noted that the Petitioner should contact Captain Friend in early May to arrange for proper manpower. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1984 APPROVE CHANGE IN TRAFFIC_ PATTERN FOR ZOO FEST '84 - JUNE 9 & 10 1.9.8.4.. . In a memorandum to the `Board, Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and 'Lighting, indicated that on June 9 & 10, 1984 Zoo Fest '84 will take place at Potawatomi Park Zoo. It is Mr. Wadzinski's recommendation that for Zoo Fest, the park drive going into the zoo area become a one-way inbound (eastbound) traffic flow and Wall Street from. Greenlawn to the park drive west of Ironwood become a one-way outbound (westbound). Additionally, parking would be removed for 75 feet on all approaches to.all intersections involved in the one-way pattern and the traffic pattern would be manned.by various police or other traffic controlling agencies. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill.and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and approved. APPROVE REQUESTS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the two (2) requests for street lights submitted to the Board on March 12, 1984 and recommends the following: REQUEST #1 - FOR STREET LIGHT ON WASHINGTON BETWEEN ELLSWORTH AND�CO U_ILLARD The Bureau recommends t eh installation of a 7,000L MV street light fixture at this location. REQUEST #2'FOR STREET LIGHT AT 930 EAST SORIN STREET The Bureau recommends that a 7,000L MV street light fixture be installed at the mid -block located in the vicinity of 930 East Sorin Street. Upon a motion glade by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendations were accepted and the requests approved. APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND Mr. Melvin B. Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the Contractor's Bond for Lonnie Young be approved retroactive to April 17, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above Contractor's Bond was approved APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following five (5) traffic control devices were approved: INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Edgewood at Joyce (Uncontrolled "T" Intersection). INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Inglewood at Lathrop (Uncontrolled "T" Intersection).- INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Eastbrook at Hollywood (Uncontrolled "T" Intersection). INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Lagoon Court at Hollywood/Joyce (Uncontrolled "T" Intersection). INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Eastbrook at Joyce (Uncontrolled "T" Intersection). REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1984 APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,.the following three (3) handicapped parking permit applications were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of permits: Margaret E. Kaley, 54391 Fairview Stanley Kubisiak, 1930 Fox, S.B. Ruth Kriedberg, 2007 North Side, S.B. FILING OF HUMANE SOCIETY REPORT: MARCH The Humane Society report for the month of March indicated the following matters handled for the City of South Bend: Dogs handled: 255 Cats handled: 117 Other animals handled: 17 Bite cases handled: 12 Complaints investigated: 171 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above report was filed. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of fifty-five (55) properties cleaned from April 16, 1984 to April 19, 1984 was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the report was filed. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Executive Director, St. Joseph County Job Training Program submitted two (2) lists containing seventy-nine (79) claims and recommended approval. Additionally, Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No. 7802 through Claim Docket No. 8272 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the claims were approved and the above reports were filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. n E. Leszczyn k ichard L. Hill 1'__YAJ1,J e - tX� Mi hae L. Vance ATTEST: 'Sandra M. Parmer ee, C erk F