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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/84 Board of Public Works Minutes329 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, August 20, 1984, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Michael L.. Vance present. Also present was Chief Deputy City Attorney.Thomas Bodnar. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the minutes of the August 13, 1984, regular meeting of the Board were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - ALLEY VACATION - 1ST N/E ALLEY SOUTH OF BRONSON CT., AND NORTH OF LOT 5 OF GEORGE L. FRANTZ'S ADDITION RUNNING FROM L.W.E.FOR 165' TO THE 1ST N/W ALLEY WHICH PARALLELS L.W.E. Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's public hearing on a proposed alley vacation described as the first Northeast alley South of Bronson Court and North of Lot Number Five (5) of George L. Frantz's Addition, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana - Running from Lincolnway East for one hundred sixty-five (165') feet to the first Northwest alley which parallels Lincoln Way East, recorded in Plat Book Two (2), Page 77, Office" of The Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was noted that this public hearing is being held in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council concern- ing the Petition filed by Mr. William McCarthy, 757 Lincoln Way East, South Bend, Indiana, and submitted by his attorney Anthony M. Zappia, 52582 U.S. 31 North, South Bend, Indiana. It was further noted that pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 18.53.8, owners whose property abut the proposed alley to be vacated were notified of the Board's public hearing date. Mr. Anthony Zappia, Attorney at Law, representing Mr. McCarthy was present and addressed the Board. Mr. Zappia advised that his client is in the process of remodeling the property at 757 L.W.E. for commercial use and is desirous of vacating the alley to enhance his property and conform to the design of the remodel- ing. Mr. Zappia advised that the property is zoned Commercial. He further advised that it is his understanding that the City would require a five (5) foot section of property for 'a turning movement if the alley is to be vacated and he has no objections to that request. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board has received comments from the Engineering Department, Area Plan Commission and the Community Development Department concerning this proposed alley vacation and all recommend favorably that the alley be vacated subject to the additional right-of-way being provided to the City for a turning movement. Mr. Walter Berndt, 730 Bronson Street, South Bend, Indiana, addressed the Board and advised that the alley is frequently used by the residents of the area as well as trash collectors. He stated that the Bronson Street alley cannot be used because of the tight turning radius with cars parked close to the alley and he is not in favor of the alley being vacated. to the condition of the alley, Mr. Berndt advised In regard that the alley has held up very well for the last eighteen (18) years and has not eroded at all. He further stated that in the winter it will be almost impossible for the residents to come out of the alley onto Bronson Street. Common Council President Beverlie Beck was present and submitted to the Board a photograph of the proposed alley to be vacated which she took this date. She advised that vacation of this alley would put Mrs. James Foster, 639 1/2 River Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, at the end of a dead-end street and she is concerned 330 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 about emergency vehicles having to back -out in order to get out of the alley. In conclusion, she stated that no good purpose would be served in vacating the proposed alley. Ms. Dorothy Berndt, 730 Bronson Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the residents use the alley for placing their cars behind their properties and the closing of the alley would make it very difficult for them, especially in the winter. Mrs. James Foster, 639 1/2 River Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, voiced her concerns about the use of the alley by the trash trucks should the alley be vacated and further stated that the people of the area do use the alley frequently. Councilwoman Ann Puzzello addressed the Board and advised that she would like to see the Board do what's best for the greatest number of people and in this case residents will be "locked in" and the alley will be too tight. Further, there is a parking problem on Bronson Street which would complicate use of the Bronson Street alley. Mr. Robert C. Wade, 655 River Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, was present and advised the Board that because of the illegal parking on Bronson Street, the closing of this alley would be an incon- venience for the residents of the area and he objects to the vacation. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed alley vacation, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Mr. Hill stated that in light of the comments heard today, the recommendations of the various departments, the diagram and survey submitted to the Board and the current photograph supplied by Mrs. Beck, it is his recommendation that the Board make a site inspection, look at the situation, and hold on making a decision until that can be done. Further, he recommended that this public hearing be continued until Monday, August 27, 1984 in order to give the Board an opportunity to look at the alley and actually view it firsthand. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was continued until August 27, 1984, in order to give Board members an opportunity to conduct a site inspection of the proposed alley to be vacated. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION - APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE OPERATION OF TAXICABS Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing on applications for Certificates of Public Con- venience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs received from the following individuals: Walter E. Jones d/b/a Allied Cab Company 1608 North Sheridan Avenue South Bend, Indiana (Formerly associated with Roseland Cab Company) Roger D. Woods. d/b/a Roseland Cab Company 1410 Viking Drive South Bend, Indiana It was noted that in accordance with requirements of the South Bend Municipal Code Section regarding licensing of TaxiCab Companies, Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News and all current holders of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity were notified of the Board's Public Hearing date. 331 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 Mr. Bert Liss, Yellow Cab Leasing Company, Inc., 710 North Niles Avenue, P.O. Box 657, South Bend, Indiana, submitted a letter to the Board in which he asked that the Board please consider his letter as his Memorandum for the Public Hearing in the cases of Walter E. Jones, d/b/a Allied Cab Company and Roger D. Woods, d/b/a Roseland Cab Company. He stated that he urges the Board of Public Works to adhere to the City taxi ordinance in considering the applications for Certificates from these two (2) firms. Mr. Walter E. Jones, applicant, was present and asked that the applications be favorably accepted. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the applications, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs submitted by Walter E. Jones and Roger D. Woods were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of the necessary licenses. In response to a comment made by South Bend Tribune Reporter James Wensits, Mr. Hill advised that the Board applied the ordinance in light of existing laws and the current City ordinance will be amended in the future because of anti-trust considerations in the application of the ordinance. 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 (20) abandoned vehicles, five (5) of which are valued at over One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and all of which have been stored at South Bend Auto Parts, 1802 South Main 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: South Bend Auto Hurwich Iron Co. Charles Teske 1802 S. Bain 1610 Circle 54830 Pear Vehicle South Bend, IN South Bend, IN South Bend, IN 1 $26.75 $15.00 $ -- 2 26.75 10.00 -- 3 23.50 15.00 -- 4 22.50 20.00 -- 5 22.50 15.00 -- 6 23.75 15.00 -- 7 22.50 15.00 -- 8 36.75 15.00 -- 9 23.75 30.50 -- 10 23.75 20.50 -- 11 22.50 10.00 -- 12 22.50 15.00 -- 13 22.50 15.00 -- 14 4.7.50 10.00 -- 15 33.50 35.50 53.00 16 28.75 5.00 -_ 17 22.50 35.50 -- 18 22.50 15.00 -_ 19 22.50 20.00 -_ 20 26.75 15.00 __ 332 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance 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 the adjournment of the meeting. Following that review, upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following bids were awarded: South Bend Auto - Vehicle No. 1 $26.75 2 26.75 3 23.50 4 22.50 5 22.50 6 23.75 7 22.50 8 36.75 10 23.75 11 22.50 12 22.50 13 22.50 14 47.50 16 28.75 18 22.50 19 22.50 20 26.75 TOTAL: $444.25 Hurwich Iron —Vehicle No. 9 $30.50 17 35.50 TOTAL: $ 66.00 Charles Teske - Vehicle No. 15 $53.00 TOTAL: $ 53.00 GRAND TOTAL: $563.25 OPENING AND AWARD OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 1811 FLORENCE AVENUE, 1510 SOUTH ST. JOSEPH STREET, 520 1/2 NORTH CUSHING STREET, 423 SOUTH HARRIS STREET AND 615 NORTH FRANCES Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed bids for the sale of City -owned property at 1811 Florence Avenue, 1510 South St. Joseph Street, 520 1/2 North Cushing Street, 423 South Harris Street and 615 North Frances Street. 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 received: 1811 FLORENCE AVENUE Mr. Leszczynski advised that one bid has been received from Mr. David L. Sypniewski., 1801 Florence Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $200.00. It was noted that the property has an appraisal value of $215.00. Mr. Vance advised that Mr. Sypniewski is an employee of the City and inquired of Attorney Thomas Bodnar if a conflict exists by Mr. Sypniewski submitting a bid. Mr. Bodnar advised that no conflict exists. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the offer of $200.00 for the property at 1811 Florence Avenue was accepted and the matter referred to the City Attorney's office for the drafting of the appropriate Purchase Agreement. Mr. Vance abstained from voting on this matter. 333 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20. 1984 1510 SOUTH ST. JOSEPH STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that one (1) bid has been received from Fidencio Bueno, 210 East Haney Street, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $50.00. It was noted that the property has an appraisal value of $160.00. In light of the costs incurred by the City in pre- paring this property for sale, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the offer of $50.00 for this property was rejected and the Clerk of the Board was instructed to contact Fidencio Bueno and make a counter offer of $80.00 (one-half of the appraised value) for the property. 520 1/2 NORTH CUSHING STREET Mr. Leszczynski advised that one (1) bid has been received from Ms. Maria Rivera, 514 North Cushing Street, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $100.00. It was noted that the property has an appraisal value of $100.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the offer of $100.00 for the property was accepted and the matter referred to the City Attorney's office for the drafting of the appropriate Purchase Agreement. 423 SOUTH HARRIS Mr. Leszczynski advised that no bids have been received for the purchase of this property. 615 NORTH FRANCES STREET Mr. Leszczynski..advised that one (1) bid has been received from Ms. Shirley Myers, 617 North Frances Street, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $65.00. It was noted that the property has an appraisal value of $320.00. In light of costs incurred by the City in preparing this property for sale, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the offer of $65.00 for this property was rejected and the Clerk of the Board was instructed to contact Ms. Myers and make a counteroffer of $160.00 (one- half of the appraised value) forthe property. ACCEPT NOTICE AND APPROVE TERMINATION OF LEASE BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AND CITY FOR DISPOSITION PARCEL 2-6C, 2-17 (SONNEBORN LOT) IN THE CENTRAL DOWNTOWN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA IND. R-66 In a letter to the Board, Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Executive Director, Department of Redevelopment, notified the Board that the Depart- ment of Redevelopment is terminating the lease between the Department of Redevelopment and the Board, entered into on January 24, 1983, for the property described as Disposition Parcel 2-6C, 2-17 (Sonneborn Lot) in the Central Downtown Renewal Project Area Ind. R-66. This letter will serve as an official Notice that the Redevelopment Department is terminating the above mentioned Lease and is giving the Board of Public Works thirty (30) days notice to vacate the property. The Redevelop= ment Department requires possession of the property by September 14, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Notification of Termination of Lease was accepted and approved. 334 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 AWARD BID AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR PHASE I PROJECT In a letter to the Board, Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager, Bureau of Public Construction, recommended that the Board accept the low bid of Rieth-Riley Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $102,455.00 for the above referred to project. It was noted that bids for this project were opened by the Board on August 13, 1984. Mr. Leszczynski further advised that in accordance with the award of this bid, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above bid was awarded and the Contract approved. Accordingly, the appropriate insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond submitted by Rieth-Riley were filed. APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR CAR WASHES FOR CITY VEHICLES - HI -SPEED AUTO WASH AND DON'S MARATHON AND CAR WASH. INC. Pursuant to the bids awarded to Hi -Speed Auto Wash, 609 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, and Don's Marathon and Car Wash, Inc., 1836 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, on August 13, 1984 for car washes for city vehicles, Contracts for said services were being presented to the Board at this time for approval. It was noted that the effective dates of the Contracts are August 1, 1984 through July 31, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Contracts were approved and executed. APPROVE BUREAU OF HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT -UP PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HOMEOWNER(S) - 701 E. HOWARD STREET Ms. Janet S. Holston, Director, Bureau of Housing, submitted to the Board for approval one (1) Neighborhood Paint -Up Program Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Real Property between the Board of Public Works and Homeowner(s), as follows: 1. Homeowner: Louis/Dora Morrow Address: 701 East Howard Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Agreement was approved and executed. APPROVE OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY - BUREAU OF HOUSING LOCAL HOMESTEADING PROGRAM - 516 NORTH COLLEGE STREET Ms. Janet S. Holston, Director, Bureau of Housing, advised the Board that the Bureau has undertaken a new program this year entitled local Homesteading. The purpose of this program is to purchase vacant or owner -occupied properties in the Community Development Neighborhood Revitalization Area. These properties will then be awarded to eligible applicants who will agree to rehabilitate the property and live in it for three (3) years in order to receive the deed. The type of properties sought are two (2) to four (4) bedroom houses, in need of repair and located in an area where the re- habilitation of the house will stabilize and/or improve the neigh- borhood. Ms. Holston submitted to the Board for approval an Offer to Purchase Real Property for the property located at 516 North College Street in the amount of $10,000.00. She advised that the Bureau of Hous- ing appraisal lists an "as -is" value of $12,000.00 and it is her recommendation that the $10,000.00 amount is a reasonable price for this property and it would fit into the Local Homestead Program. It was noted that the property is currently owned by Mr. Thomas E. Reed, III. 335 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above Offer to Purchase Real Property in the amount of $10,000.00 from Thomas E. Reed, III for the house at 516 North College Street was approved and executed. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-1984 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE VEHICLES (POLICE DEPARTMENT) Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the following Resolution 19-1934 disposing of obsolete vehicles by the Police Department was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 19-1984 WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that the following Police Department vehicles are obsolete and deteriorated to the point where repair costs would exceed their value: Police Department - 1977 Mercury (#739) Serial No. 7W35F518092 1978 Pontiac (#690) Serial No. 2Y69A8W121475 1979 Ford (#671) Serial No. 9H27F131907 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 vehicles listed above are obsolete and not needed by the City of South Bend. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance be authorized to dispose of said vehicles and to remove same from the City Vehicle Inventory. Adopted: August 20, 1984 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Michael L. Vance ATTEST: s/ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk REQUEST OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL "MARCH FOR LIFE" OCTOBER 7, 1984, REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Bernard J. O'Reilly, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Santa Maria Council, No. 553, 815 North Michigan Street, P.O. Box 774, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to conduct the annual "March for Life" on Sunday, October 7, 1984, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The route for the march submitted with the request is as follows: Starting at the Knights of Columbus parking lot, west on Park Lane one block to Main Street; south on Main to Wayne Street; west on Wayne to Taylor Street. The march will terminate at St. Patrick's Church, 309 South Taylor Street. Mr. O'Reilly additionally requested that a police escort be pro- vided during the march. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. 336 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, '1984 REQUEST TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY - 1000 BLOCK OF WOODWARD AVENUE - SEPTEMBER 2, 1984, REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Sara H. Goetz, 1067 Woodward Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to close the 1000 block of Woodward Avenue, between Golden and Vassar on Sunday, September 2, 1984, from 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the annual neighborhood block party. 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 CONDUCT RALLY ON STAGE AREA ON RIVER BEND PLAZA - SEPTEMBER 29. 1984, REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Dorothy Jaffee, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens for Better Government, requested permission to use the stage area of River Bend Plaza, in front of Robertson's Department store, for a "Dump Regan" Rally. The Rally is to be held on Saturday, September 29, 1984, sometime between the hours of 1:00 p.m, and 6:00 p.m. The actual time is pending the speaker's schedule. The actual length of the Rally will be under two (2) hours. Besides the speakers, there will be a presentation by a mime group and music with the organization providing their own sound system. No food or beverage will be served or sold. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Police Department Traffic Division and Community Affairs Director for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF STANLEY CLARK SCHOOL FUND RAISING COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT 10-K RACE AND 1-MILE FUN WALK - NOVEMBER 3, 1984 REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Mr. Richard S. Dennen, 1113 East Wayne Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the Stanley Clark School Fund Raising Committee requests the use of City streets for the purpose of running a 10-K race using the Rum Village Course and a 1-mile Fun Walk using the Rum Village Park Road. The event is scheduled for November 3, 1984, to begin at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Light- ing and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE WALL STREET FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY - AUGUST 25, 1984 In a letter to the Board, Mr. Tim Kinney, advised that the residents of Wall Street from Sunnyside to Twyckenham Streets have planned a Block Party for Saturday, August 25, 1984, from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight and are requesting that a portion of Wall Street be closed to traffic for this party. This portion would be between the intersection of Chester with Wall and Twyckenham and Wall. Mr. Leszczynski advised that this request has been reviewed by Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, and Captain Edward Friend, Police Department Traffic Division and they recommend approval. Approval was recommended subject to Wall Street being closed from Twyckenham to the "Wall/Chester cut -over" as requested, the maintenance of a ten foot (10') clear and unobstructed lane for emergency vehicles and subject to the Petitioner placing and removing the barricades and "Street Closed Ahead" barrier at Sunnyside, said barricades and sign to be delivered by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. 337 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 REQUEST TO HAVE PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF 2205 SOUTH FRA.NKLIN STREET DESIGNATED AS A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Dr. Ronald E. Grow, D.O., 810 West Indiana.Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of Mrs. Gladys Nordin, 2205 South Franklin Street, South Bend, Indiana, recom- mended that the parking space in front of her house be designated as a handicapped parking space. Dr. Grow advised that Mrs. Nordin has been a patient of his since 1968 and she has visual problems as well as arthritis and problems dealing with equilibruim. The designation of a handicapped space in front of her home will enable her family to more easily facilitate her transportation to and from doctor appointments and family functions. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recom- mendation. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Mr.,Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the following six (6) traffic control devices were approved: NEW INSTALLATION - 1 HOUR PARKING - West side of St. Peter from LaSalle, North to the alley (Approx. 150'). (To promote curb space turnover). REMOVE HANDICAPPED PARKING, - 525 E. Washington. (Owner of Establishment provided off-street Handicapped Parking). Requested by Mint Julip. REMOVE ALL SIGNAGE - 600 N. Main Street (Navarre to Bartlett). _.(At 8:00.a.m.-.on-.August 24, 1984, 600 N. Main will -be vacated as public R.O.W. and closed to thru traffic. All traffic signage shall be removed). NEW INSTALLATION - 4-WAY STOP - Main and Bartlett (effective 8:00 a.m. on August 24, 1984). (Temporary installation in conjunction with traffic pattern changes (closure of 600 N. Main) due to Hospital construction). REVISE TO TWO-WAY - 100 W. Bartlett. (effective 8:00 a.m. - August 24, 1984). Reversion to two-way as part of traffic pattern changes (closure of 600 N. Main). 14EW INSTALLATION - MTJLTI-WAY STOP - _Alley intersection, 100 E. & 1700 S. Michigan: (Behind S.B.P.D. S. Sector) (Emergency vehicle exit route). Requested by: S.B.P.D. South Sector Station APPROVE REQUEST OF SOUTH BEND AIR SHOW TO HAVE TRAFFIC ASSISTANCE FOR AIR SHOW SEPTEMBER 15 & 16, 1984 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, and Captain Edward Friend, SBPD Traffic Division have reviewed the above request submitted to the Board on Augut 13, 1984 for traffic assistance at the Airshow 1984 and recommend approval due to the traffic flow involved for the show. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF COLFAX CULTURAL CENTER TO CLOSE COTTAGE GROVE FOR SECOND ANNUAL WESTSIDE CELEBRATION - AUGUST '25,'1984 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Captain Edward Friend, SBPD Traffic Division have reviewed the above referred to request submitted to the Board on August 13, 1984 and recommend approval. 338 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1984 Approval was recommended subject to the maintenance of a ten foot (10') clear and unobstructed lane for emergency purposes. It was noted that the Petitioner will be responsible for the place- ment and removal of the barricades for this event with the bar- ricades to be delivered by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. 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: Gladys H. Nordin, 2205 S. Franklin, S.B. William M. Smith, M.D., 2801 L.W.W., S.B. Elmer C. Blondell, 717 E. Altgeld, S.B. APPROVE TITLE SHEET - WASHINGTON TWO-WAY STREET PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was being presented at this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above Title Sheet was -approved and signed. APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Department, recommended that the Contractor's Bond for William 0. Houk be approved effective August 20, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above Contractor's Bond, as recom- mended, was approved. FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The report submitted to the Board indicated a total of sixty-six (66) outages for the period July 19, 1984 to August 17, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORT A report from the Department of Code Enforcement indicating a total of one -hundred seventy-three (173) properties cleaned from August 13, 1984 to August 17, 1984 was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the report as submitted was filed. FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the following Certificates of Insurance were accepted and filed: 1. Paul Bunyan Tree Service, Inc. 56299 Bittersweet Road St. Joseph County Mishawaka, Indiana 2. JW FAGAN Construction Company 52943 Parkview South Bend, Indiana 46628 1 339 1 1 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20,. 1984 APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Executive Director, St. Joseph County Job Training Program submitted two (2) lists containing thirty- six (36) JTP claims and one (1) list containing seven (7) claims from the Michigna Area CETA Consortium and recommended approval. Additionally, City Controller Michael L. Vance submitted Claim Docket No. 15477 through Claim Docket No. 16055 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the claims were approved and the reports filed. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR REQUEST BY COMPUTER SPECIALISTS FOR STATUS REPORT ON RECENT INQUIRY CONCERNING AWARD OF BID TO COMPUTERLAND AND EVALUATION OF COMPUTER SPECIALISTS BID Mr. Bruno Eidietis, President, Computer Specialists, Division of Audio Specialists, 401 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, was present at the meeting and addressed the Board. Mr. Eidietis inquired as to the status of the protest submitted by Computer Specialists on August 3, 1984 to the Board and referred to Crowe Chizek and Company for further evaluation and requested an answer to what communication has taken place regarding this matter. Mr. Vance advised that he has spoken to Crowe Chizek and Company on an informal basis but he has no formal answer at this time. He advised that one of the key personnel at Crowe Chizek has been on vacation and Crowe Chizek desires that that person review the matter before a response is submitted. Mr. Vance further advised that it is his understanding that that person has returned from vacation this date and he presumes the City should hear from Crowe Chizek shortly. In response to Mr. Eidietis' question of whether or not the City has proceeded any further with the implementation of the computer bid awarded to Computerland, Mr. Vance advised that the matter has not proceeded any further. 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 10:13 a.m. ATTEST: gic ar L. 4111 Michael-L. Vance