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REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 1983
The regular meeting of the
9:34 a.m. on Monday, July
with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr.
present. Also present was
Pfotenhauer.
Board of Public Works was convened at
11, 1983, by President John E. Leszczynski,
Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan
Assistant City Attorney Carolyn V.
AGENDA ITEMS STRICKEN
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and
carried, the following items were stricken from the agenda:
Opening of Bids: Construction of parking lot, sidewalks and
lighting at LaSalle-Fillmore Neighborhood -Center; Opening of
Bids: Relocation of two portable classrooms from Greene School
to lots in the LaSalle Park Addition; the Award of Proposal for
Insurance coverage for Safetyville and the Construction Contract
with H. DeWulf MechanicalContractor for the Retention Basin and
Ditch System in the Rum Village Industrial Park.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the minutes of the June 27, 1983, regular meeting of the Board
were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES - 1034 WEST
NAPIER, 606 CARROLL AND 1320 WEST JEFFERSON STREET
This was the date set for the receiving of bids for the sale of
City -owned properties at 1034 West Napier, 606 Carroll and 1320
West Jefferson 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. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the
following sealed bids were received:
1034 West Na ier
One bid received from Viola Vanison, 318 McPherson
in the amount of $50.00.
606 Carroll Street
Two bids receive . One from Marion Treat, 612
Carroll Street in the amount of $220.00 and one
from Rozell H.. Murray, 604 South Carroll in the
amount of $220.00.
1320 West Jefferson
One bid from E—Tw—ar-d Washington, 210 South Chestnut
Street, in the amount of $210.00.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the City -owned lot at 1034 West Napier
was appraised at $245.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Clerk was instructed to
make a counter-offer of $75.00 to Ms. Vanison for the property.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the City -owned property at 606
Carroll Street was appraised at $220.00 and it was noted that
both bids received were for the appraised price. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Clerk
was instructed to contact both bidders and request that they
re -submit a sealed bid to be opened at the next regular meeting
of the Board. Mr. Kernan stated that at that time the property
will be awarded to the high bidder.
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the City -owned property at 1320
West Jefferson Street was appraised at $210.00. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bid
received from Mr. Washington in the amount of $210.00 was
accepted and the matter referred to the City Attorney's
office for the drafting of the appropriate Purchase Agreement.
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OPENING OF BIDS - SIGNALIZATION'OF .ORANGE STREET & COLLEGE
STREET AND COLFAX AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET INTERSECTIONS
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed
bids for the above referred to project. 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:
TRANS TECH ELECTRIC, INC. Bid was signed by Robert J.
P.O. Box 3915 Urbanski, President, and Sally
South Bend, Indiana 46619 J. Urbanski, Secretary, Non -
Collusion Affidavit was in order
and a_5% Bid Bond was submitted.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $47,449.20
DELTA STAR ELECTRIC, INC. Bid was signed by Edward Berebitsky,
1125 South Walnut Street President and Chuck Keil, Secretary,
South Bend, Indiana 46619 Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order.
and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted.
TOTAL A14OUNT OF BID: $49,755.00
JAMES H. DREW CORPORATION Bid was signed by William V. Drew,
P.O. Box 88504 President and Harry W. Steele, Asst.
2829 North Meridian St. Treasurer and Vice -President, Non
Indianapolis, Indiana -Collusion Affidavit was in order
and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $63,774.97
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan
and carried, the above bids were referred to the Engineering
Department for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID - MONROE PARK PHASE IV - CURB AND LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager, Bureau
of Public Construction, recommended the Board award the bid of
Geyer Construction and Development Company, 67475 Kenilworth
Road, Lakeville, Indiana in the amount of $22,4.60.50. Mr.
Leszczynski advised that due to a computation error, the bid
amount is $900.00 less than the bid total of $23,360.50
originally submitted on this project by Geyer Construction.
Mr. Leszczynski additionally advised that bids for this
project were opened at the Board meeting held on June 27,
1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr.
Hill and carried, the above bid was awarded.
AWARD PROPOSAL - FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM
Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell advised the Board that they
have before them a brief synopsis of the proposals received
on June 20, 1983 for the above referred to service, and it
is the recommendation of the South Bend Fire Department that
the contract be awarded to the Health and Lifestyle Center
of Memorial Hospital. Chief Brassell indicated that due to
the various types of tests to be conducted on the firefighters
and the number of firefighters requiring each test being yet
undetermined, a bottom line figure would not be calculated.
However, it is the opinion of the Department that the Health
and Lifestyle Center of Memorial Hospital could best serve
the needs of the Department. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommenda-
tion of Chief Brassell was approved.
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 1983
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 'CONTRACT AND ADDENDA
The following Community Development Contract and Addenda were
presented to the Board for approval:
Contract:
Department of Redevelopment & Economic Development
Max's Grocery Rehabilitation
The targeted goal for Max's Grocery Rehabilitation is to make
structural and exterior repairs necessary to make the structure
marketable. If, for any reason, there is difficulty in
achieving this goal, the Agency must notify the Division of
Community Development so it may be rectified in a timely manner.
The total.cost of this activity shall not exceed $50,000.00.
Addenda:
Renew, Inc.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation Activity
Addendum I revising original contract in the Allowable Costs
and Program Budget areas indicating that the total cost of
Renew, Inc. Acquisition/Rehab Activity.shall not exceed
$62,204.00 and additionally amending the Program Guidelines
in accordance with new Section 8 income guidelines setting
out a new maximum annual gross Household Income scale.
Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office
Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Activity
Add endun I revising original contract in the Allowable Costs
and Program Budget areas indicating that the total cost of
this activity shall not exceed $100,000.00 and additionally
amending the Purpose and Intent and.Cost Categories sections.
Nei
orhood Code Enforcement "O"ff'ice
and Program Budget areas
this activity shall not
ment of Appendix II.
inal contract in the Allowable Costs
indicating that the total cost of
exceed $137,452.00 and the replace -
Bureau of Housing
Housing Rehabilitation Grant Activity
Addendum III revising original contract in the Allowable Costs
and Program Budget areas indicating that the total to be paid
by the City to the Agency under this agreement shall not
exceed $267,617.72 for full and complete satisfactory performance.
Department of Redevelopment and Economic Development
East Bank Develo merit Activit
A dendum I revising origina contract in the Allowable Costs
and Program Budget areas indicating that the total to be paid
by the City to the Agency under this agreement shall not
exceed $415,000.00 for full and complete satisfactory performance.
Neighborhood Housing` Services of" South" B"end, Inc.
NHS Acquisition Rehabilitation Activity
Addendum I revising original contract in the Allowable Costs
and Program Budget areas indicating that the total to be paid
by the City to the Agency shall not exceed $128,163.00 for
full and complete satisfactory performance. Additional changes
are in the Program Guidelines, Activity Services Area, Special
Conditions & Environmental Conditions.
Specialized Transportation System of St. Joseph Count
Specialized Transportation "Service
Addendum I revising origina co ntract in the Allowable Costs
and Program Budget areas indicating that the total amount to
be paid by the City to the Agency shall not exceed $34,684.0.0
for full and complete satisfactory performance.
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the above Community Development Contract and Addenda
were approved and executed.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1983
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-1983 - SALE OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY AT 613 SOUTH RUSH STREET
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill
and carried, the following Resolution No. 17-1983 for the
purchase of city -owned property at613South Rush Street
was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO.' 17-1983
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of
South Bend has.compiled a current detailed inventory
of all real property owned by the City of South.Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed said
inventory of real property and it finds that certain of
the parcels of real estate now owned by the City of South
Bend, are not necessary to the public use and are not
set aside by state and city laws for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board'of Public Works now wishes to take
the necessary action to make it possible for the 'Board, in
the future to sell said parcels of real estate pursuant
to State Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public
Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
That the parcel of real estate owned by the
City contained in the following list is not
necessary to the public use and is not set.
aside by state or city law for public purposes:
'Address Deed NO.
613 S. Rush 973
Adopted this llth day of July, 1983.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ John E. Leszczynski
s/ Richard L. Hill
s/ Joseph E. Kernan
ATTEST:
s/ Sandra M. Parmerlee, Clerk
APPROVE PURCHASE AGREE14ENT - SALE OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY AT 613 SOUTH RUSH STREET
Mr. Leszczynski stated that a.Purchase Agreement was being
submitted at this time for Board approval for the sale of
613 South Rush Street to Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Leszczynski stated that an appraisal was made and the
offering price for the property is $530.00. The Clerk
was instructed to contact Southold and indicate the City's
willingness to sell the property at the appraised sum of.
$530.00 with any further negotiation to be done in con-
currence with Mr. Kernan's approval. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the
Purchase Agreement was approved and executed. After execution
of the document by Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc. the
appropriate Quit -Claim Deed will be presented to them.
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APPROVE RELEASE OF MECHANIC'S LIEN
Mr. Leszczynski advised that a Release of Mechanic's Lien was
being presented to the Board for approval. The Release of
Mechanic's Lien certifies that the indebtedness secured by a
Mechanic's Lien created by the _recording of a Sworn Statement
and Notice of Mechanic's Lien executed by Jackson Wrecking
Company to .James J. Bowker and Judy E. Bowker dated March 8,
1977 and subsequently assigned by Jackson Wrecking Company to
the City of South Bend, Indiana on March 21, 1977 has been
fully paid and satisfied and the same is hereby released.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill
and carried, the above Release of Mechanic's Lien was approved
and executed.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS -
CUSHING STREET IMPROVEMENTS (NHS) 'PROJECT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager, Bureau
of Public Construction requested permission to advertise for
receipt of bidsforthe above referred to project. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the
above request was approved.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS -
CAR WASHES FOR CITY VEHICLES
In a letter to the Board, Chief of Police Dan D. Thompson, requested
permission to advertise for receipt of bids for car washes for
City vehicles. Mr. Leszczynski advised that City cars involved
are Police Department vehicles as well as other 24-hour vehicles.
However,.tak.e home vehicles are not included. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above
request was approved.
APPROVE REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS -
DE-ICING MATERIALS FOR STREET DEPARTMENT
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Sean Watt, Director, Division of
Transportation, requested permission to advertise for receipt
of bids for the following materials:
12,000 tons or less or.Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt)
5,000 tons or less or Calcium Chloride Sand
5,000 tons or less of Calcium Chloride Slag Sand
100,000 gallons or less of Liquid Calcium Chloride
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the above request was approved.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT BIDS FOR TANDEM AXLE
CAB & CHASSIS (STREET DEPARTMENT)
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Sean Watt, Director, Division of
Transportation, recommended that bids received on May 2, 1983
for the above referred to equipment be rejected due to lack
of funding. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation was approved.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - GEYER CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY - MONROE PARK PHASE IV - CURB AND LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded
today to Geyer Construction and Development Company, 67475
Kenilworth Road, Lakeville, Indiana, in the amount.of $22,460.50
for the above referred to project, a contract in said amount was
being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the contract was
approved subject to the filing of the required insurance,
Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond.
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APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION - RECONSTRUCTION OF.RADIO ROOM (OLD CITY
JAIL) IN THE MSF BUILDING, AT 701 WEST SAMPLE STREET
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid
awarded on March 14, 1983, to Ca.steel Construction Corpora-
tion, 23086 West Ireland Road, P.O. Box 628, South Bend,
Indiana, in the amount of. 114,000,00 for the above referred
to project, a contract in said amount was being submitted
for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contract was
approved subject to the filing of the required insurance,
Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS # 7 .8 & 9 BATES AND ROGERS
CONSTRUCTION (COLFAX AVENUE BRIDGE`PROJECT)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Bates & Rogers Construction
Company has submitted Change Orders #7, 8 & 9 indicating
the following
Change Order #7:
In the amount'of $800.00 for one (1) 3'x3'x7' signal
pole foundation and one (1) 2" L.B. This additional
work is per the request of the LaPorte. District
Traffic Department and C.O. Bridge Design is needed
to sufficiently handle a longer mast arm and
different signal pole.. .The existing foundation
was found insufficient for this change.
Change Order #8:
This change or er indicates an increased estimate
cost of $175.00 for a two inch steel pipe conduit.
This additional conduit is required to connect
the existing foundation to the proposed one.
Change Order #9:
In the amount of $821.56 for one (1) layout,
redrilling and placement of inserts in concrete
I Beams (Span B). This additional work was
required due to an error in the contract drawings.
The spacing for the inserts in Span B were incorrect,
thus, the change.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill
and carried, the above Change Orders were approved.
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - CUSHING STREET IMPROVEMENTS (NHS) PROJECT
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Title Sheet for the Cushing
Street Improvements (NHS) Project was being presented at
this time for execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Title Sheet was
approved and signed.
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION SECONDHAND DEALER
Mr. Leszczynski advised that a license application was received
from Ms. Janet.S. Snyder, 814 Allen Street, South Bend, -to
operate Jan's Book Mark at 510 L.W.W., South Bend, Indiana..
He further advised that favorable.reports have been received
from the.Police Department, Fire Department, Bureau of Traffic
and Lighting and the Department of Code Enforcement. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and
carried, the above license application was approved and
referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance.
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JULY 11, 1983
APPROVE SIDEWALK SALE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following Sidewalk Sale Permit
applications have been received:
Robertson's, Inc.
211 South Michigan Street
By: James K. McKinney
Ms. Shoppe, Inc.
113 West Colfax.
By: Geneva Foulks
J.C. Penney Co., Inc.
220-226 South Michigan Street
By: Dennis Riedel
Osco Drug
128 South Michigan Street
By: Ronald L. Thompson
R.K. Mueller, Inc.
218 South Michigan Street
By: Cynthia Lloyd
The New York Collection
110 West Wayne Street
By: Fouad Saleh
Mr. Leszczynski advised that all of the abov
merchants and will be selling their merchand
Days scheduled for July 14, 15 and 16, 1983.
made by Mr..I�eszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hil
above Sidewalk Sale Permit applications were
to"the filing of the appropriate $1,000,000.
Insurance naming the City of South Bend as a
e are downtown
ise at Sidewalk
Upon a motion
1 and carried, the
approved subject
00 Certificate of
n additional insured.
APPROVE INTENDED USE HEARING OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS -
EAST SECTOR POLICE SUB -STATION ($15,000.00)
City Controller, Joseph E. Kernan, requested Board approval for
an intended use hearing on the proposed expenditure of $15,000.00
in revenue sharing funds to be used for the refurbishing of the
East Sector Police Sub -station. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request
was approved and a date of July 25, 1983, set for public
hearing on the intended use of the revenue sharing funds.
REQUEST TO CLOSE SOUTH STREET FOR STUDEBAKER
GRAND OPENING REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski, City Events Coordin-
ator, requested that South Street from Lafayette to Main Streets
be closed on Tuesday, July 19, 1983, from 8:00 a.m, to 8:OO p.m.
The purpose of this closure is to facilitate the grand opening
ceremonies for the Studebaker Museum. 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.
REQUEST FROM LA SALLE PARK DISTRICT COUNCIL REGARDING
PLACEMENT OF SIGNS NEAR LA SALLE PARK REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Leonard Clay, Chairman, Public
Safety Committee of the LaSalle Park District Council, Inc.
and Ms. Ethurel Ivory, President of the Council indicated that
they would like to bring to the Board's attention a need for
several signs to be placed near LaSalle Park. They recommend
that Watch for Children and Playground signs should be displayed
for motorists to use caution as they are driving thur the park
area. They further indicated that signs were placed on West
Washington Street but are no longer needed there. 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 Traffic Division for review and recommendation.
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REQUEST TO HAVE STREET CLOSED FOR CHURCH PICNIC -
MAC PHERSON STREET (AUGUST 5, 1983)'REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Rev. Eric P. Ruggiano, C.S.C.,
Associate Pastor of St. Stephen Church, 1102 West Thomas
Street, South Bend, requested permission to close McPherson
Street from Thomas Street to the alley behind the Church
property for the purpose of holding the parish ethnic
picnic. The picnic will be held on August 5, 1983 from
3 p.m. through Sunday, August 7, 1983. 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.
REQUEST TO HAVE STREET CLOSED FOR CHURCH ETHNIC
FESTIVAL ADAMS STREET (JULY 30,'1983) REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Charles E. Stafford, Chairman,
Ruth Sanders, Co -Chairman and Rev. Billy Kirk, Pastor of
the Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Adams
Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested permission to have
Adams Street, from one end to the other, (100 block) blocked
off for the purpose of conducting the church ethnic festival
on July 30, 1983. 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.
REQUEST TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY - PORTAGE COURT
(JULY 31, 1983) REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Nathaniel Madison indicated that
several residents on the City's near northwest side are plan-
ning a cookout and birthday party on July 31, 1983 from
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 821 Ashland and would like a
portion of Portage Court on the east end where no houses
face each, blocked.off. He further indicated that blocking
the east end of Portage Court would not cause a traffic tie-
up because cars can use the adjoining alley that has an
outlet to Rex Street on one end and Leland Avenue on the
other. The other end of Portage Court, which leads to
Portage Avenue, would still be open to traffic. 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.
REQUEST TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY - CAMPEAU STREET
(JULY 30, 1983) REFERRED
In a letter to the Board,
Mr. Arvester Fleming,
Sr.,
1116
East Sorin Street, South
Bend, Indiana requested
that
Campeau
Street, from Eddy Street
to Francis Street, be
closed
on
Saturday, July 30, 1983,
from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30
p.m.
for
the purpose of conducting
a church festivity.
Upon a.
motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr.
Hill
and
carried, the above request
Traffic and Lighting and
was referred to the
the Police Department
Bureau of
for review
and recommendation.
REQUEST TO CONDUCT BLOCK PARTY - UNION AVENUE
(AUGUST 14, 1983) REFERRED
In a letter to the Board, June A. Fox, 2401 Union Avenue,
South Bend, requested permission on behalf of the Union
Avenue neighbors that the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Union
Avenue be closed between Solomon and MacArthur on Sunday,
August 14, 1983 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose
of conducting a summer block party. 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 HAVE CURB PAINTED BLUE FOR HANDICAPPED PERSON
IN LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL AREA REFERRED2801 ELWOOD
In a letter to the Board, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gish, 2801 Elwood,
South Bend, requested that the curb in front of their residence
be pained blue designating a handicapped parking area. They
indicated that this would assist them in their daily activities.
They stated that due to their close proximity to the school,
parking is notallowedafter 8:00`a.m. five days a week
around their house. They live on a corner lot. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the
above matter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting
and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and
recommendation.
APPROVE REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY FOR AUCTION (DULY 21, 1983)
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager,
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the request of
Mrs. C. Hoffer, 223 South St. Peter Street, presented to the
Board on June 27, 1983 and recommends approval. The petitioner
is responsible for the closing and opening of the alley and
barricades will be delivered by the Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting on the morning of July 21, 1983. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the
above request was approved.
'APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the following twelve (12) handicapped parking permits
were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office
for issuance:
Corrine Wroblewski, 1952 Inglewood, S.B.
Grace E. Miller, 3147 Mountain Maple Ct., S.B.
Helen C. Smith, 2801 Beechwood, S.B.
Gary L. Briesacker, 10083 Glenwood, S.B.
Evelyn H. Swanson, 114 N. Hawthorne, S.B.
Loa L. Burns, 3602 S. Ironwood, S.B.
Salvatore Grimaldi, 1131 Oak Park, S.B.
Clara S. Nering, 1625 N. Riverside, S.B.
Gloria E. Nelson, 2314 Clyde, S.B.
Genevieve H. Waldron, 21379 Mays, S.B.
Eugene C. Pilarski, 1812 S. Michigan, S.B.
F.S. Gish, 2801 Elwood, S.B.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS
A list containing two hundred eight -two (282) lots ordered cleaned
by the Director of the Department of Code Enforcement was submitted.
It was noted that the property owners had been advised to clean-
up the lot.s and had failed to do so. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed.
APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak, P.E., recommends .the Board approvethe
release of,the Contractor's Bond for Eugenia Braboy effective
July 11, 1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Contractor's Bond was released.
APPROVE EXCAVATION BOND
Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak, P.E., recommends the Board approve the
Excavation Bond of John Phillips, d/b/a John Phillips Company
effective July 11, 1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Excavation Bond was
approved,
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APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr.
Kernan and carried, the following ten (10) traffic control
devices were approved:
INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Ryer at Keller (Uncontrolled
"T" Intersection) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic
and Lighting
INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Washington at 35th (Uncontrolled
"T" Intersection) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic
and Lighting.
INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Illinois.at Keller (Uncontrolled
"T" Intersection) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic
and Lighting.
INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Iowa at Keller (Uncontrolled
"T" Intersection) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic
and Lighting.
INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Kenmore at Keller (Uncontrolled
"T" Intersection) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting.
INSTALL TRUCKS OVER 26,000 G.V.W. PROHIBITED - 3200 -
3600 ELWOOD (to prohibit large trucks shortcutting to
Lincolnway West from Bendix). Requested by: Bureau
of Traffic and Lighting
INSTALL STOP SIGN - On Wellington at Keller. (Uncontrolled
"T" Intersection) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic &
Lighting.
INSTALL NO PARKING - Both sides and 50' Before and After
the Pennsylvania "S" Curve (between Miami and High).
(to allow unhampered traffic maneuvering through the
curve) Requested by: Bureau of Traffic and Lighting.
INSTALL NO PARKING - 417 N. St. Louis. Request from
Contractor at St. Joseph's Hospital. Needs more radius
for heavy equipment to exit and enter emergency drive.
INSTALL NO PARKING - 100 West Dayton - (right-of-way -
20 ft. street, approximately 18'. To eliminate
congestion and blocking street by parked cars).
FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT
The report submitted to the Board indicated a total of
nineteen (19) outages for the period June 17, 1983 to July
1, 1983. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded
by Mr. Kernan and carried, the report was filed.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim
Docket No. 13200 through Claim Docket No. 13850 and
recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the reports were filed
and
the claims approved.
NM
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 1983
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE STATUS OF
THE ORANGE STREET SIGNALIZATION
Mr. Floyd Carter, 1619 Fassnacht Avenue, South Bend, Indiana,
informed the Board that he was present at the meeting to
request information on the status of the Orange Street
signalization project. He stated that his question has
been answered in that the Board today opened bids for the
installation of the signalization. Mr. Carter stated that
numerous accidents have occured at that location and the
residents are very concerned. Mr. Leszczynski informed Mr.
Carter that this project has top priority and he is hopeful
that the bid can be awarded at the next meeting of the Board
and that work could begin immedately thereafter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon
a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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