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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/82 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, November 1, 1982, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Also present was Deputy City Attorney Robert Rosenfeld. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following items were added to the agenda following the recommendatiots to award various bids: 1. Purchase Order to Indiana & Michigan Electric Company in the amount of $755,000.00 for relocation of power line on New Energy property; and 2. Proposal to include computer study for City Clerk's Office and CETA Consortium by Crowe Chizek & Company. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the minutes of the October 18, 1982, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the October 25, 1982, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the sale of the following city -owned properties: 621 Rush Street 401 E. South 1608 Prairie 634 Keasey 1237 Van Buren Triangular lot bounded by Chapin, Oak and Scott Streets 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: 621 Push Street NO BIDS RECEIVED City's Offering Price: $390.00 401 E. South John Webber City's Offering Price: $220.00 114 E. Stanley St. Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 BID PRICE: $300.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the bid of Mr. Webber in the amount of $300.00 was accepted for the city -owned property at 401 E. South Street and the matter referred to the Legal Department for drafting of the appropriate purchase agreement. 1608 Prairie Avenue NO BIDS RECEIVED City's Offering Price: $650.00 634 Keasey Mrs. Bettie Williams City's Offering Price: $215.00 1013 Lindsey South Bend, Indiana 46616 BID PRICE: $125.00 REGULAR MEETING NOVEAHBER 1, . 1982 Mr. Leszczynski noted that Mrs. Williams ha equal to or in excess of the city's offerin Under state law, if no bids are received at appraised price, all abutting property owne to see if they are interested in purchasing was not known at this time whether or not M abutting property owner. The Clerk was ins up on the matter. l not submitted a bid price of $215.00. or in excess of the ,*s must be contacted the property. It ,-s. Williams was an :ructed to follow- 1237 Van Buren Richard E. Chambliss City's Offering Price: $215.00 1243 Van Buren South Bend, Indiana 46628 BID PRICE: ILLEGIBLE Mr. Leszczynski stated that the bid amount 'submitted by Mr. Chambliss was illegible and it could not be determined what his bid price was. It was noted that, according to the records in the Assessor's Office, Mr. Chambliss was not an adjacent property owner although he owned two lots in the immediate vacinity of the city -owned lot, his lots be'ng separated from the city -owned lot by a lot owned by Mr. Fi n. The Clerk was instructed to follow-up on the matter. Triangular lot bounded Josepi R. Doyle c/o by Chapin, Oak and Richa d Doyle, Attorney Scott Streets 913 W st Colfax Avenue City's Offering Price: $190.00 BID P ICE: $190.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the bid of Mr. Joseph Doyle in the amount of $190.00 was accepted for the city -owned property at Chapin, Oak and Scott Streets and the matter referred to the Legal Department for drafting of the appropriate purchase agreement. OPENING OF BIDS AND BID AWARDS SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the sale of approximately 9 abandoned vehicles, 4 of which are valued at over $100.00 and all of which have been stored at the Hurwich Impoundment Lot, 1610 Circle Avenue. 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: Hurwich Iron Richheim Co. Steve & Gene's Kowalski Bros. Rubin's Auto Vehicle 1610 Circle 802 S. Carlisle 3109 S. Gertrude 25958 Western 23921 Western No. South Bend, IN South Bend, IN South Bend, IN South Bend, IN South Bend, IN 1 $18.90 $ -- $15.75 $52.00 $ -- 2 18.90 -- 15.75 62.00 - 3 2.80 76.01 5.75 87.00 -- 4 18.90 126.01 15.75 37.00 -- 5 18.90 -- 15.75 55.00 52.78 6 13.90 -- -- -- -- 7 18.90 -- 12.75 -- -- 8 18.90 -- 15.75 37.00 42.78 9 18.90 -- 15.75 -- -- Mr. Leszczynski noted that Metal Resources had returned the bid proposal form and had declined at this time. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above bids were referred to the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office for immediate review and recommendation in order that an award could be made prior to adjournment of the meeting. Following that review, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following bids were awarded: 1 1 1 �5 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 Hurwich Iron Co. Vehicle No. 6 7 9 Total Richhiem Co. Vehicle No. 4 $ 13.90 18.90 18.90 $ 51.70 $126.01 Kowalski Bros. Vehicle No. 1 $ 52.00 2 62.00 3 87.00 5 55.00 Total $256.00 Rubin's Auto Parts Vehicle No.8 $ 42.78 GRAND TOTAL $476.49 APPROVE HOUSE MOVE - 112 E. NAVARRE TO 322 W. MARION Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board had conducted a public hearing on the proposed house move of Southhold Restoration, Inc., on October 25, 1982, and had continued the hearing to this date because of the concerns expressed by neighbors regarding drainage. He stated that the Legal Department had also been requested to review the Board's authority on house moves and whether or not the Board's responsibility was limited to the actual house move on city streets only. Mr. Lewis Hegyi, Attorney for Southhold Restorations, practicing at 502 West Washington Street, stated that the home was designated as an architecturally and historically valued home and that the home was ranked 12 out of a possible ranking of 13 regarding its historical value. He advised that $8,120 would be used from Housing Authority funds to restore the home to its original condition after which it would be sold as a single-family dwelling Southhold would retain a facade easement for ;the building which would continue so.long as the building was standing which would mean that any changes to the home as they would affect historical significance would need Southhold's approval. Mr. Hegyi felt the home would be to the benefit of the health, safety and welfare of the community. He stated that Southhold would be adding to the housing stock in the community and a home would be saved from demolition. He felt there was also educational value in saving the structure and relocating it within the same neighborhood. He stated that the allegations made at the Board meeting of October 25, 1982, concerning the values of surrounding properties being reduced was speculative and the location of the home within the particular neighborhood designated was a matter of taste and a person's style and there was no standard on what is acceptable in a particular neighborhood. He assured the Board and property owners in the vicinity of the proposed house move that the home would be restored to its original state and maintained as such, and would, in fact, become an asset to the neighborhood. He advised that Southhold had complied with all city codes as far as height, area and use of the property and the structure. Regarding the question of water run-off to abutting properties, Mr. Hegyi stated that he had conferred with Paul Roelke of the city's Building Department, and it was Mr. Roelke's opinion that any potential drainage problems could be resolved if some changes were made by Southhold on the location of the home. In turn, Southhold had agreed to terrace the property down somewhat and allow additional land between the home and the house on the east in order to alleviate drainage problems. Mr. Charles H. Buetter, owner of the property at 316-318 West Marion Street, advised that his family had owned their building on Marion Street since 1907. He stated that he realized the Board would probably have to approve - z6 REGULAR I'EETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 the house move if all building regulations had been complied with because its authority was limited on the style of home in a particular neighborhood. He asked.that Southhold in the future give more consideration to moving buildings to particular locations so that they fit and adapt nicely in the neighborhoods in which they are being moved. Mrs. Phillip Achton, owner of the structure at 316-318 West Marion Street along with Mr. Beutter, felt the drawing submitted by Southhold at the Board's meeting on October 25, 1982, was not accurate and objected to the small, flat roofed home being moved into the neighborhood. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Leszczynski stated that Mr. Beutter was correct in saying that the Board must address only the issue of the actual house move and whether or not any hazards would be created in the move of the structure. He stated that all zoning and building codes which were applicable had been complied with. Mr. Hill advised that the Board must deal strictly with compliance of these laws and any potential hazards to city streets and sewer lines as a result of the move. He stated that the city had no jurisdiction in determining whether the style of the home was compatible to the existing neighborhood, and it had been determined no hazards existed to city property as a result of the move. Mr. Leszczynski stated that Southhold had a good reputation and he felt sure the structure would be restored in a tasteful fashion and would not detract from the neighborhood. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the house move was approved. PUBLIC HEAPING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3517, 1982 (SOUTH BEND AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT) The public hearing on the construction of sanitary sewers on South Bend Avenue and Charles Street north of Edison Road, authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3517, 1982, adopted by the Board on October 18, 1982, was held at this time. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the preliminary assess- ment roll listed a total cost of the improvement at $123,770.90 with the city paying $61,885.46 and the balance being assessed accordingly to affected property owners. Unless more than 50% of the affected property owners objected to the construction of the sewer, the Board would proceed to obtain bids for its construction. Mr. Stephen Farekas, 1947 East Charles Street, wondered if the sewer project included all businesses and residential properties abutting South Bend Avenue and Charles Street. He asked if the assessment was based on frontage or estimated cubic usage. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the assessment was projected on the amount of frontage per property. Mr. Farekas felt the assessment for his properties was rather high. Mr. Leszczynski advised him that the assessment included a tap charge and was a maximum amount that could be assessed. He stated that, if the bids for the actual construction came in lower than the estimated cost of the project, the assessments would be adjusted accordingly. If the estimated cost of the project was too low and the bids were higher than the estimate, no additional cost over the current assessment would be charged and the city would have to absorb any additional costs. Mr. Chauncey S. Gensichen, 17700 Darden Road, explained that his business establishment on South Bend Avenue was already hooked up to the city sewer via the Turtle Creek Apartments Complex. Mr.. Leszczynski stated that, in the case where a property owner was already serviced by a sewer system, they would not be required to pay the assessment connected with this project. Mr. James Ieraci, 27 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1 1982 1717 South Bend Avenue, advised that he was also hooked up to the city sewer system via Turtle Creek Apartments. Mr. Charles Watson, 51792 Gatehouse Drive, advised that he owned property between that of Mr. Ieraci and Mr. Gensichen and was also in the process of hooking up to the Turtle Creek system. Mr. Leszczynski advised that any property owner not hooked up to an existing system at the time of construction would be required to hook up to the city system and be assessed accordingly. Mr. Lawrence Schmidt, 1932 E. Charles Street, advised that -he had never experienced any problems with his septic system and was living on a fixed income and was not happy about being assessed for the sewer. He advised that all the property owners on Charles Street were against the construction of the system and the assessments to their properties. He asked if the Board would consider excluding Charles Street from the project since it was a residential area and most of the property owners on South Bend Avenue, including the petitioners, owned commercial businesses. Mr. Leszczynski advised that Charles Street had been included in the project because it completed the grid for sanitary sewers in the area since Rosemary Street was already provided sewers. He advised that a remonstrance process is allowed to property owners objecting to the sewer project. Mr. Hill felt the Board could delete that portion of Charles Street from the sewer installation and end the line at Charles Street so that, in the future, it could be extended if requested, if it appeared all the property owners on Charles Street were against the project. He felt it was important for the Board to address the commercial needs of the businesses on South Bend Avenue. A representative for Mr. Watson asked if Mr. Watson could hook up to the sewer system for Mr. Gensichen and Mr. Ieraci which was serviced via the Turtle Creek Apartments. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board could not give Mr. Watson permission to hook up to a private sewer line, and the law provides that, if a person is not already hooked up to a sanitary sewer system, hook-up to the city sewer system is_required if provided. Mr. Watson asked if more than 50% of the property owners affected were opposed to the sewer construction. In reviewing the assessment roll and the properties affected,.it was determined that 51`/0 of the property owners were not in opposition to the sewer. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, Improvement Resolution No. 3517, 1982, was amended to exclude East Charles Street from the project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, Improvement Resolution No. 3517, 1982, as amended, was confirmed, and the matter referred to the Engineering Department for revision of the assessment roll. PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVE VACATIO14 OF ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOT F. JOHN E. WALZ REVISED ADDITION Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Harold Silberman, President of Super Auto Salvage, 3300 South Main, was petitioning for the vacation of the first seven foot north -south alley west of and adjacent to Lot F, John E. Walz Revised Addition, running south from the south line of vacated Dean Street to the north line of Sherwood Street. He.stated that; as in the past, in order for the Board to submit a recommendation to the Common Council, a public hearing had been scheduled at this time and all property owners within 200 feet of the alley had.been duly notified. He further advised that favorable comments in support of the vacation had been received from the Engineering Department, Area Plan Commission and Community Development Department. There was no one present to speak against the alley vacation. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed and a favorable recommendation for the vacation of the above alley was forwarded to the Common Council, subject to the maintenance of all utility easements. Z8 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVE VACATION OF ALLEY IN SORIN'S 2ND ADDITION Mr. Leszczynski advised that residents on Frances Street, Eddy, Napoleon and St. Vincent Street were petitioning for the vaca- tion of the first east -west alley south of Napoleon Street, running east from Frances Street to the west right-of-way of the first north -south alley in Sorin's 2nd Addition. He stated that, as in the past, in order for the Board to_ submit a recommendation to the Common Council, a public hearing had been scheduled at this time and all property owners within 200 feet of the alley had been duly notified. He further advised that favorable conients in support of the vacation had been received from the Engineering Department, Area Plan Commission and Community Development Department. There was no one present to speak against the alley vacation. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the public hearing was closed and a favorable recommendation for the vacation of the above alley was forwarded to the Common Council, subject to the maintenance of all utility easements. APPROVE INTENDED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARIES ($90,000.00) This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $90,000.00 during the calendar year 1982. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Assistant Fire Chief Richard Switalski explained that the appropriation was necessary in order to meet requirements in the department's salary account by the end of the year because not as many firemen as anticipated had retired. Mr. Kernan noted that the money in revenue sharing was available because of an increase in the money received from the state in the pension relief funds. He advised that the city was merely taking the money which would have been spent in the pension relief fund out of the revenue sharing funds. In accordance with guidelines adopted for such use of revenue sharing funds, information about this public hearing was forwarded to the following senior citizen groups with the request that the notice be posted: Foster Grandparents, Hansel Neighborhood Center, REAL Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Citizens Group of LaSalle Park, Harvest House Centers and Howard Park Senior Citizens' Center. There was no one present to speak against the proposed expenditure. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing was closed and the Clerk was instructed to forward the minutes of this public hearing to the Controller's Office and the City Clerk. AWARD BIDS - STREET DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AND DIESEL REFUELING STATION AT MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY In a letter to the Board, Mr. Sean Watt, Director of the Division of Transportation, recommended the Board award the following bids as received on October 25, 1982, for pick-up trucks, cabs and chassis and a tire loader for the Street Department, and for the relocation and construction of diesel refueling stations at Municipal Services Facility: 1. Five 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Gates Chevrolet 401 S. Lafayette South Bend, Ind. Pick-up Trucks with trades: Corporation $ 30,520.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the low bid of Gates Chevrolet Corporation in the amount of $30,520.00 was awarded as recommended. 1 I REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 29 1 2. Four 1983 International Model 2554 Cab and Chassis with trades: Western International Trucks $132,780.00 4849 11. Western Avenue South Bend, Ind. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the bid of Shamrock Ford listed as "optional" was not accepted for the cabs and chassis because the trucks to be traded were not in sound road condition as specified by Shamrock Ford. In addition, Shamrock Ford did not meet the minimum specifications for front brakes. Mr. Leszczynski also advised that the bid of McCormick Motors was not accepted because of several exceptions to the specifications. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the low bid meeting specifications of Western International in the amount of $132,780.00 for the single axle dump trucks was approved as recommended. 3. One new John Deere.644C Rubber Tire Loader with trade: A. H. Choitz & Company, Inc. $ 62,580.00 25166 West State Road 2 South Bend, Ind. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the low bid meeting s ecifications of A. H. Choitz &Company in the amount of $62,580.00 for the rubber tire loader was approved. 4. Relocation and construction of diesel refueling stations: Dye Plumbing & Heating $ 37,500.00 3535 Monroe Street LaPorte, Ind. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, carried, the low bid of Dye Plumbing & of $37,500.00 for the diesel refueling approved. seconded by Mr. Hill and Heating in the amount stations at MSF was Mr. Kernan stated that the funds to purchase the above equipment would be coming from the General Obligation Bond issue proceeds. APPROVE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL OF CROWE CHIZEK COMPANY FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION FEASIBILITY STUDY Mr. Kernan stated that the city had recently entered into a contract with Crow Chizek for the preparation of specifications for office automation equipment. He advised that an amendment to that contract to include the feasibility study for the City Clerk's Office and the Michiana CETA Consortium in an additional amount of $1,000.00 was requested. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the amendment was approved. APPROVE PAYMENT TO INDIANA & MICHIANA ELECTRIC COMPA14Y FOR RELOCATION OF POWER LINE ON ETHANOL PLANT SITE Mr. Leszczynski advised that approval was needed from the Board for the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $755,000.00 to Indiana and Michigan Electric Company for the relocation of the Jackson -Kankakee 939 KV Tower line on New Energy property pursuant to the Grant Agreement between the city and the South Bend Development Corporation. Additionally, the prior purchase order issued on November 9, 1981 was to be rescinded. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above purchase order was approved and the purchase order dated November 9, 1981, rescinded. G REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION (LINCOLNWAY WEST GRADE CROSSING AND EWING AVENUE CROSSING) Mr. Leszczynski stated that two agreements were being submitted to the Board for approval with Consolidated Pail Corporation for the installation of rubberized grade crossings at Lincolnway West (U.S. 20) and Ewing Avenue. In accordance with terms of the agreements, the federal government would pay 90% of the cost of the projects, with the city paying 10%. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above agreements were approved. APPROVE ADDENDUM NO. II TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT (BUREAU OF HOUSING) Addendum No. II to the previously approved Community Development contract with the Bureau of Housing for its housing rehabilitation program provided for an increase of $4,262.72 to cover clean-up costs in rehabilitation services, bringing the revised contract amount to $266,988.72. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, Addendum No. II was approved. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 1983 CONTINUED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the proposed holiday schedule for 1983 was continued to the next meeting of the Board APPROVE.SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PIGEON CONTROL ON RIVER BEND PLAZA AND WESTERN AVENUE VIADUCT The Clerk informed the Board that the city's present contract with Franklin Pest Control for pigeon control on River Bend Plaza and the Western Avenue Viaduct expired on December 31st. It was noted that Franklin's current contract for the Plaza and Viaduct for the 1982 calendar year was $850.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Clerk was instructed to solicit proposals for the above service for the year 1983. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Ms. Katherine Barnard, Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforce- ment Office requested permission to advertise for the sale of approximately 17 abandoned vehicles, 14 of which were valued at over $100.00, and all of which were being stored at the Hurwich Impoundment Lot, 1610 Circle Avenue. It was noted that all vehicles had been stored more than the required 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. Kernan and carried, the request was approved and a date of November 15, 1982, established for the receipt of sealed bids. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the following traffic control device: INSTALL TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" - County -City Building and various locations as determined by this bureau. November 2nd only. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above traffic control device was approved. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 31 G APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR AND EXCAVATION BOND Following a review of the request to cancel the Contractor's Bond of Avenue Construction Company and the Excavation Bond of Seago Remodeling, Mr. Ray S. An:drysiak recommended release of the above bonds. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above bonds were released. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following handicapped parking permits were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance: David Levy, 1932 Churchill, S.B. Dorothy & Clifford Bourn, 4010 Bonfield, S.B. Almeda Knaus, 1511 Liberty, #14, Mishawaka Peggy Lyzun, 1246 Sunnymede, S.B. FILE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEA14-UP OF LOTS A list containing 61 lots ordered cleaned by the Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office was submitted. It was noted that property owners had been advised to clean up the lots and had failed to do so. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the environmental list was filed. FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The report indicated a total of 25 outages for the period of October 12 through 25, 1112. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Director of the Michiana Area CETA Consortium, submitted purchase orders totalling 27 to be paid out of FY 1982 funds, and purchase orders totalling 40 to be paid out of FY 1983 funds, and recommended approval. Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No. 20830 through 21277 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above claims were approved and the reports filed. COMPLAINT CONCERNING RAILROAD CROSSING (OLIVE & WASHINGTON) Councilman Walter Szymkowiak complained about the length of time being taken by the railroad on improving the crossings at Olive and Washington Streets. Mr. Leszczynski advised Councilman Szynikowiak that the needed improvements should have taken only about one month to complete, and he stated that he would follow-up on the matter. 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 was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. n E. Leszcz i ATTEST: Richar L. Hill e Jo ph E. Kern Barbara J. Byer , Cletk