HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/83 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 1983
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The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened
at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 1983, by President John E.
Leszczynski_, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and
Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Also present was Assistant
City Attorney Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill
and carried, the matter of the site plan for an outdoor garden
submitted by Mr. Edgar L. Davis, Managing Partner of Senor
Kelly's Mexican -Irish Cafe, 119 North Michigan Street, was
added to the agenda.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the minutes of the April 11, 1983, regular meeting
of the Board were approved.
AWARD BID - STREET MATERIALS FOR 1983
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Sean Watt, Director, Division of
Transportation, recommended the Board award the following bids
for street materials for 1983:
Rieth-Riled Walsh & :ell
. HAC Surface #11 Limestone 7-200 ton 20.40/ton
HAC Surface #11 B.F. Slag 20.60/ton 20.80/ton
HAC Surface #11 B.O.F. Slag 22.00/ton 20.75/ton
HAC Binder #8 or ak9 15.80/ton 16.85/ton
HAC Binder #11 17.20/ton 17.75/ton
HAC Base #11B 15.80/ton 16.85/ton
Bit. Patch Material - 25.00/ton
Koch Asphalt Co.
Bituminous Material - Tack � 114.24/ton
Bit. Material - Crack Pouring 0.5797/gal.
Bit. Material - Road Oil 0.20/gal.
Emulsified Asphalt 0.6247/gal.
Mina Agg. #2 Stone or Slag
Coarse Aggregate #9 Spec
Coarse Aggregate #73
The Lev Co.
6.50/ton
6.50/ton
St. Joseph Materials
Coarge Aggregate #73 . $2.75/ton
Fine Agg. #14-1 or #14-2 2.25/ton
The Lev Co.
Coarse Aggregate - Crusher Run 6.50 ton
Kuert Concrete
Ready Mix Concrete, Class A Limestone $47.80/cy
Ready Mix Concrete, Class A Slag 46.10/cy
Ready Mix Concrete, Class B 42.80/cy
Portland Cement
Vulcan Materials Co.
$6.50/ton
3.25/ton
3.50/ton%1%l
"*6.50/slag
Rose Fuel & Materials, Inc.
--�4.62 bag
It was noted that bids for this project were opened at the Board
meeting held on April 11, 1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above bids were awarded,
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APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - BRONSON STREET LANDSCAPING
I24PROVEI'IENTS - MONPOE PA F; AREA HUNZIKER' S , INC.
(PROJECT NO. 83-12, MONROE PARK PHASE 'III)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that, in accordance with the bid awarded .
on April .11, 1983, to Hunziker's, Inc., in the amount of
$36,937.45 for the above referred to project, a contract was
being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the contract
was approvedand the required insurance, Performance Bond and
Labor and Materials Payment Bond were filed.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS
The following Community Development Contracts were presented to
the Board for approval:
Contract with Voluntary Action Center for Voluntary Action
Center Helpline. The targeted goal for the VAC - Helpline
Activity is to provide taped message information to " `
2,000 unemployed people. The total cost of this activity
shall not exceed $5,500.00.
Contract with Legal Services Program of Northern Indiana,
Inc. for Legal Services Activity. The targeted goal
for the Legal Services Activity is to provide 300
persons with legal counseling or referral services.
The total cost of this activity shall not exceed
$37,500.00.
Contract with Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. for
Neighborhood Participation & Leadership Development
Activity. The targeted goals for the Neighborhood
Participation and Leadership Development Activity is
to publish a manual.describing ways to increase
membership participation and leadership development.
and to conduct a one-half day seminar on the same
topic. The materials and seminar will be available
to all city neighborhood organizations. The total
cost of this activity shall not exceed $4,000.00.
Contract with Real Services, Inc. for Older Adult Crime
Victim Program Activity. The targeted goal for the
Older Adult Crime Victim Program Activity is to counsel
450 victims. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $9,054.00.
Contract with CANCO, Inc. for CANCO Neglect Prevention
Activity. The targeted goal for the CANCO Neglect
Program Activity is to provide crisis intervention
counseling to 45 families (approximately 110 individuals)
within the Community Development Neighborhood Strategy
Areas. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $25,275.00.
Contract with Specialized Transportation System of St.
Joseph County for Specialized Transportation Service.
The targeted goal for Specialized Transportation Service
is to provide 2,250 one-way trips to handicapped persons
residing within the corporate boundaries of the City of
South Bend. The total cost of this activity shall not
exceed $32,250.00.
Contract with Madison Center, Inc./Sex Offense Services for
Rape Crisis Counseling Activity. The targeted goal for
the Rape Crisis Counseling Program is to counsel 24 victims
and provide outreach services for the community. The
total cost of this activity shall not exceed $20,625.00.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczvnski, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the above Community Development, Contracts were approved.
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APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.-
SCOTT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (NHS)
Mr. Neil Shanahan, Manager, Bureau of Public Construction, in
a memorandum to the Board, requested permission to advertise
for receipt of sealed bids for the Scott Street Improvements
(NHS) Project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved with sealed
bids to be received by the Board on May 9, 1983.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS - RETENTION
BASIN AND STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM- ETHANOL PLANT PROJECT
Mr. John E. Leszczynski, Director,- Public Works, in a letter
to the Board requested permissiontoadvertise for receipt
of sealed bids for the installation of a retention basin and
storm drainage system at the ethanol plant site. He further
advised that a final set of plans and specifications are being
prepared and that funds are available for the above referred
to improvements. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - RETENTION BASIN AND STORM
DRAINAGE SYSTEM - ETHANOL PLANT PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the title sheet for the above
referred to project was being presented to the Board for
execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above Title Sheet was approved
and signed.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 8-1983 - DISPOSE OF
OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell
requested permission to declare obsolete two pumpers which
are no longer operable. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following Resolution
No. 8-1983 for the disposal of the equipment was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 8-1983
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of
Public Works that the following vehicles are obsolete
and deteriorated to the point where repair costs would
exceed their value:
FIRE DEPARTMENT - TWO (2) PUMPERS:
Reserve #51 - 1960 Maxim - Serial No. 2202
Reserve #3 - 1962 Maxim - Serial No. 2361
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6 provides for 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 listed vehicles are obsolete and not needed by
the City of South Bend.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bureau of Vehicle
Maintenance be authorized to scrap said vehicles and
that they be removed from the City Vehicle,Inventory.
Approved this 18th day of April, 1983.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ John E. Leszczynski
s/ Richard L. Hill
ATTEST: s/ Joseph E. Kernan
s/ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9-1983 - RESCIND TRANSFER OF LAND
FOR PARK PURPOSES, AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 14..1982
Mr. Hill advised the Board that the parcel of land previously
transferred to the Park Department as part of the East Race
Project had a discrepency in the legal description as a result
of some differences in various surveys. The resolution presented
to the Board at this time rescinds the transfer of land erroneously
designated in Resolution No. 14, 1982. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following
Resolution No. 9-1983 rescinding the transfer of land for
park purposes as set forth in Resolution No. 14, 1982 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 9-1983
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO RESCIND TRANSFER OF LAND
FOR PARK PURPOSES, AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION
NO. 14, 1982
WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park
District of the City of South Bend on the 8th day of December,
1980, passed a declaratory resolution to acquire a parcel of
property for the construction of a water related raceway, said
parcel of property being referred to as Parcel IV - East Race;
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 14, 1982 was passed by the Board
of Public Works on May 24, 1982, in an attempt to convey
such property; and
WHEREAS, said Resolution contained an erroneous designation
of the real estate, said erroneous designation reading as follows:
A parcel of land being all that part of the East
Race located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 12,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East in South Bend, Indiana,
extending from the centerline of Colfax Avenue, Southerly
to the St. Joseph River as conveyed to the Municipal City
of South Bend, Indiana in Deed Record Book 671, Page 428
in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,
Indiana and being more particularly described as follows,viz:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the South
right-of-way line of said Colfax Avenue with the Easterly
line of said East Race, said beginning point being 167.64
feet North 890-52'-09" West of the intersection of said
South right-of-way line with the West right-of-way line
of Niles Avenue; thence South 40-50'-43" East, along an
Easterly line of said East Race, a distance of 411.17 feet
to a point on the North right-of-way line of Washington
Street, 132.00 feet.North 890-45'-24" West from the
Southeast corner of lot forty-eight (48) in the Original
Plat to the Town of Lowell, now City.of South Bend; thence
South 360-45'-32" East, along an Easterly line of said
East Race, a distance of 103.30 feet to the South right-
of-way line of said Washington Street; thence South
30-57'-43" East, along an Easterly line of said East
Race, a distance of 293.37 feet to the Easterly meander
line of the St. Joseph River; thence North 520-03'-45"
West, along said Easterly meander line, a distance of
193.67 feet to a Westerly line of said East Race; thence
North 520-57'-51" East, along said Westerly line, a
distance of 32.89 feet; thence North 30-12'-46" East,
along a Westerly line of said East Race, a distance of
8.90 feet; thence North 30-34'-50" West, along a Westerly
line of said East Race, a distance of 228.50 feet to the
point of intersection of said Westerly line with the
South right-of-way line of Gintz Avenue; thence North
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50-531-22" West, along a Westerly line of
said East Race (said. Westerly line being
also the Easterly right-of-way line of Gintz
Avenue) to said South right-of-way line of.
Colfax Avenue; thence Northwesterly along a
Westerly line of said East Race to its
intersection with the centerline of Colfax
Avenue; thence Easterly along the centerline
of Colfax Avenue to its intersection with an
Easterly line of said East Race; thence
Southerly to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works desires to correct
this error of the wrong.property; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Public
Works determines to rescind the transfer of said property
and revoke any authority to executed deed to said property.
Adopted this 18th day of April, 1983.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ John E. Leszczynski
s/ Richard L. Hill
s/ Joseph E. Kernan
ATTEST:
s/ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
Board of Public Works
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-1983 - TRANSFER OF LAND FOR
PARK PURPOSES TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE
PARK DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Mr. Hill stated that the parcel of land previously transferred
to the Park Department as part of the East Race Project had a
discrepency in the legal description as a result of some.
differences in various surveys. Resolution No. 9-1983
rescinds the previous Resolution No. 14,1982. Resolution
No. 10, 1983 clarifies and corrects the legal description
of the parcel.. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill aid carried, the following Resolution
No. 10-1983 transferring land for park purposes to the Board
of Park Commissioners of the Park District of the City of
South Bend, Indiana was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-1983
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO TRANSFER LAND FOR
PARK PURPOSES TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
OF THE PARK DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners.of the Park
District of the City of South Bend on the 8th day of
December, 1980, passed a declaratory resolution to acquire
a parcel of property for the construction of a water related
raceway, said parcel of property being referred to as
Parcel IV - East Race; and
WHEREAS, a portion of said real estate is now owned
by the City of South Bend through its Board of Public
Works, said real estate being located in St. Joseph.
County, Indiana, and described as follows:
A parcel of land being all that part of
the East Race located in the Northwest
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Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North,
Range 2 .East, in South Bend, Indiana
extending from the South right-of-way line
of Colfax Avenue, Southerly to the St..
Joseph River as conveyed to the Municipal
City of South Bend, Indiana in Deed Record
Book 671, page 428, in the office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana and
being more particularly described as follows, viz:
Beginning at a point on the South right-of-way
line of Colfax Avenue, 167.60 feet North 890-54'-00"
West of its intersection with the West right-of-
way line of Niles Avenue; thence South 40-50'-43"
East, a distance of 411.17 feet to a point on the
North right-of-way line of Washington Street,,
132.00 feet North 890-47'-15" West from the
Southeast corner of lot forty-eight (48) in
the Original Plat to -.the Town of Lowell, now
City of South Bend; thence South 360-45'-32
East, a distance of 103.30 feet to the South
right-of-way line of said Washington Street;
thence South 30-57'-43" East, a distance of
293.37 feet to the Easterly meander line of
the St. Joseph River; thence North.520-05'-45
West, along said Easterly meander line, a
distance of 193.58 feet; thence North 520-57'-51"
East, a distance of 32.89 feet; thence North
30-12'-46" E-ast, a distance of 8.90 feet; thence
North 30-34-50" West, a distance of 228.50 feet
to the South right-of-way line of Gintz Avenue;
thence North 50-27'-44" West, along the Easterly
right-of-way line of said Gintz Avenue, a distance
of 137.81 feet; thence North 50-53'-22" West,
along said Easterly right-of-way line, a
distance of 274.46 feet to a point on said South
right-of-way line of Colfax Avenue 232.26 feet
North 890-54'-00" West of its intersection with
said West right-of-way line of Niles Avenue,
thence South 890-54'-00" East, along said South
right-of-way line, a distance of 64.66 feet to
the.point of beginning.
Subject to any easements, covenants, or restrictions
of record.
WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park
District of the City of South Bend determined that the
acquisition of=the parcel of real-estate referred to as
Parcel IV EAST RACE was of public utility and benefit
to the citizens and property in the Park District of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the 30th day of December,
1980; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-8 provides that a transfer or
exchange :of property may be made with a governmental
entity upon the terms and conditions agreed upon by the
entities as evidenced by adoption of a substantially
identical resolution by each entity; and
WHEREAS; the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend desires to transfer that portion of Parcel IV - EAST
RACE described herein to the Board of Park Commissioners
of the Park District of the City of South Bend for utiliza-
tion by said Board for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park
District of the City of South Bend on May 17, 1982, adopted
a resolution determining to acquire said property from the
City of South Bend by a transfer of title to the Board of
Park Commissioners; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of
Public Works determines to transfer title to
that portion of Parcel IV - EAST RACE described
herein by execution of a deed to said property
conveying title to the Park Department of the
City of South Bend.
Adopted this 18th day of April, 1983
CITY OF SOUTH BEND'
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ John E. Leszczynski
s/ Richard L. Hill
s/ Joseph E. Kernan
ATTEST:
s/ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
Board of Public Works
APPROVE ETHNIC BOOTH APPLICATIONS
Mr. Kernan presented to the Board Ethnic Festival Booth applica-
tions which were presented to the Board''for consideration.
Ms. Mikki Dobski has.been working with the Ethnic Festival
Committee on the upcoming Ethnic Festival and recommends the
following action for Board consideration. The following
twelve (12) food booths are recommended for approval
1. Roberta Lewis
2. John Magrames
3. Y Xuan Mai and Vietnamese Group
4. Martha Spencer
5. Connie Klipich (Our Lady of Hungary)
6. La Casa de Amistad Youth Center
7. Thomas Farkas
8. Eugenia S. Schwartz (First Unitarian Church)
9. George Brown
10. Shirley Sells
11. Eugene J. Way
12. Richard Busse
Ms. Dobski has recommended that due to duplication, the following
four (4) food booths not be approved:
1. Ronald E. Pierce
2. Doris Brewer
3. Martha J. Burns
4. Dennis W. Elmstrand
The following twenty-six (26) craft booths are being recommended
for approval:
1.
John & Wanda Lindsay
2.
Don Poppe
3.
Wilson Gerrard
4.
Dorothy Foltz
5.
Phyliss E. Ramsby
6.
Bobbi Cline
7.
Erna Johnson
8.
Cindy Branscom
9.
Charlotte J. Burket
10.
Martha J. Burns
11.
Roberta Bohdan
12.
Rita M. Martin
13.
Christine & Jonathan
14. YWCA of St. Joseph Co.
15.
Charles V. Hoover
16.
Lynne Schubert
17.
Marcia Yoder
18.
Jeannie Troth
19.
Margaret Pytel
20.
Maurice J. Dhome
21.
Sharad India Crafts
22.
Teena Russell
23.
Jane Bill
24.
Tonya Ogle
25.
Dave & Darlene Crist
Freeman 26.
Gwendolyn L. Hodge
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Additionally, the following two (2) craft booths are not being
recommended for approval:
1. Hope Gulker
2. Flo Fluty
Mr. Kernan stated that one (1) craft booth is being recommended
for tentative approval. The operators of the booth are to
comply with criteria set forth and sell only handmade items
and crafts.
Ms. Dobski advised the Board that this year fourteen (14) new
craft booths will be involved in the festival and two (2) new
food booths.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the above recommendations as presented were accepted
and approved.
APPROVE ETHNIC FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski stated that in order
to promote and enhance the Ethnic Festival, the following activities
are being submitted for Board approval subject to the appropriate
insurance and licensing requirements:
1. Muscular Dystrophy Association Bed Race -
Sunday afternoon, Jefferson Boulevard.
2. Youth Service Bureau Diaper Derby - Saturday
afternoon, no location specified at this time.
3. Fire Department Water Ball Contest - Saturday
afternoon, Michigan St. between Washington & Colfax.
4. Hot Air Balloon Race - 6 p.m. Saturday or Sunday,
weather permitting. Location same as last year,
grassy area in the Block Six Office Park.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the above request as submitted was approved. Ms. Dobski
was instructed to contact Mr. Ralph Wadzinski of the Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting concerning the best location for the events
scheduled.
APPROVE SENOR KELLY'S SITE PLAN FOR OUTDOOR GARDEN
Mr. Leszczynski advised the Board that Mr. Edgar L. Davis,
Managing Partner, Senor Kelly's Mexican -Irish Cafe, 119 North
Michigan Street, presented to the City for approval a proposed
site plan for an outdoor garden located on the property currently
being leased to them by the City of South Bend. The plan as
submitted was reviewed by Mr. James Seitz, Park Superintendent,
and he recommends approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded.by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above site plan was approved.
REQUEST FOR MAURICE MATTHYS LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE REFERRED
In.a letter to presented to the Board, Mr. Robert Gorbacz,
President of the Matthys Little League requested permission to
conduct an opening day parade on Saturday, May 21, 1983 starting
at 9:30 a.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above request was referred to the
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division
for review and recommendation.
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REQUEST FOR STUDEBAKER DRIVER'S CLUB PARADE REFERRED
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski stated that
Ms. Cindy Brown, Meet Director, has submitted the following
route for Board consideration for a parade to be held on
Saturday, July 23, 1983. The route is as follows: line-up
on Jefferson Street between Taylor and Lafayette. Proceed
down Lafayette from Jefferson to Sample Street. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and
carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division for
review and recommendation.
REQUEST TO CONDUCT HORSE AND CARRIAGE SERVICE REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Lin Dowdy indicated that she
would like to offer a horse and carriage service from the
Marriott and Americana hotels to the various eating establish-
ments downtown. She indicated that.the hotels, restaurants and
Chamber of Commerce are in favor of the idea. She stated that
the carriages are very sturdy, the drivers are professionals
and the horses are well trained. She will provide the necessary
insurance. The letter further states that she would like to
begin working 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
and on Sunday afternoons. She would appreciate it very much
if the City or someone would donate a small area or garage,
in the East Bank area so that she could convert it into an
authentic looking livery. The horses and carriages would be
kept there on weekends while the service is in business.
During the week the horses would go home. She stated that
the carriages have rubber wheels and lights and the horses
wear diapers so no clean-up is necessary.
Ms. Lin Dowdy, 55455 Elder Road, Mishawaka, Indiana and Mr.
Sam Thompson, 5555 Fir Road attended the Board meeting and
presented the Board.with letters of support from Captain.
Alexander's Moonraker restaurant,. The Americana of South
Bend hotel, the East Bank Emporium restaurant and the
Tippecanoe Place restaurant. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above
request was referred to the Police Department, Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting, Health Department, City Attorney's
Office and the Park Department for review and recommendation.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY REFERRED (1034 E. CEDAR)
A letter was received from Mr. Charles A. Rupley, 17008 Douglas
Road, South Bend, Indiana stating his interest in purchasing
the above referred to property. He stated that he has just
purchased a house located at 1032 East Cedar Street which
is adjacent to the city -owned lot. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the
request was referred to the necessary City departments and
bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City
need retain the lot for any reason.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY REFERRED
11011 & 1020 WEST JEFFERSON)
A letter was received from Mr. Fred Wilson, 1017 North Meade
Street, stating his interest in purchasing the.lots known as
1018 and 1020 West Jefferson Street. He further stated that
he currently owns the property at 1022 West Jefferson Street.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by"Mr: Kernan
and carried, the request was.referred to the necessary City
departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or
not the City need retain the lot for any reason.
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APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Mr. Leszczynski stated that four (4) traffic control devices
as recommended .by Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau
of Traffic and Lighting, were being presented to the Board
for approval. Mr. Leszczynski advised that these are seasonal
sign changes. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr.. Hill and carried, the following traffic: -control devices
were approved:
REMOVE 15 MINUTE PARKING - 1111 South Michigan Street.
REVISE TO NO PARKING - 801 South Michigan Street..
REMOVE NO PARKING - South side of 300 LaMonte Terrace
REVISE TO 2 HOUR PARKING 6AM - 6PM - East side of
500 North Michigan, North 1/2 block.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY - APRIL 30, 1983
Mr. Leszczynski advised the Board -that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski,
Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the request
of Mr. Andrew W. Brown, Assistant Campaign Managerfor Eugenia.
Braboy to conduct a block party on Studebaker Street from LaPorte
to Fassnacht from 12:.00 noon to 6:00 p.m, on Saturday, April 30,
1983. Approval for the block -party was given subject to the
maintenance of a.twelve foot (12') clear and unobstructed lane
for emergency purposes. The petitioner is responsible for the
closing and opening of the street with barricades to be provided
by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighitng. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill aid carried, the above
request to conduct a block party was approved.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY - APRIL 23, 1983
Mr. Leszczynski advised the Board that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski,
Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the
request of Mr. James Page to conduct a block party/political
rally on Linden Avenue (2200) block from Huey to Grant Streets
from 2:00 p.m, to 6:00 p.m, on Saturday, April 23, 1983. Based
on the recommendations of Mr. Wadzinski, the location of the
block party has been changed to O'Brien Street from Linden.
North to the dead end. Approval for the block party was
given subject to a twelve foot (12') clear and unobstructed
lane for emergency purposes. The petitioner is responsible
for the closing and opening of the street with barricades to.
be provided by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the above request to conduct a block party was approved.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR CHET WAGGONER LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE - MAY 21, 1983
Mr. Leszczynski advised the Board that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski,
Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the
request of Mr. Daniel C. Dutrieux, Advisor to the Board of
Director of C.W.L.L., to conduct an opening day parade beginning
at 8:00 a.m, on Saturday, May 21, 1983. Mr. Wadzinski has
recommended that the route originally submitted be changed to
the following:
Begin in the 100 block of West Park Street (just
south of the Leeper Park duck pond) west to
Lafayette Street, south on Lafayette to Navarre
Street, west on Navarre to Portage, north on
Portage to Cleveland, east on Cleveland to
Riverside Drive, south on Riverside to the
park entrance.
Additionally, it is requested that the parade begin promptly
at 8:00 a.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was approved.
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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 1983
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APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - OPEN AIR STAND
Mr. Leszczynski advised that favorable recommendations were
received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Department
of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department. The Goodwill
will conduct a ''flea market" on the following dates:
April 23, 1983, May 21, 1983, June 18, 1983, July 23, 1983,
August 20, 1983, September 17, 1983 and October 22, 1983.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the above application was approved and referred
to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance.
APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill
and carried, the following ten (10) handicapped parking
permits were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's
office for issuance:
Bernard E. Haney, 51885 Hollyhock, S.B.
Abe Zoss, 208 S. Tuxedo, S.B.
Bessie Stephenson, 56236 Ritschard, S.B.
Zygmunt Nitka, 56244 Chapel, S.B.
Willette M. Becker, R. 3, Box_69, New Carlisle
George J. Bowering, 21019 Madison, S.B.
Lucy Thibos, 16395 State Road 23, S.B.
Joseph F. Buckley, 2745 Eiler, Mish.
Melanie Maichen, 52236 Shenandoah, S.B.
Mildred L. Higgenbotham, 1625 E. Donald, S.B.
FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT
The report submitted to the Board indicated a total of
twenty-five (25) outages for the period March 18, 1983 to
April 8, 1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS
A list containing forty-three (43) lots ordered cleaned by
the Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement 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.
Hill and carried, the environmental list was filed.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Chief Deputy Controller
Docket No. 7285 through
approval. Upon a motion
by Mr. Hill and carried,
approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim
Docket No. 7816 and recommended
made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
the report was filed and the claims
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 9:55 a.m.