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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
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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.
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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 __
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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