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Home My WebLink About12/16/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes152 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1-4, 1981 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, December 14, 1981, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Also present was Deputy City Attorney James A. Masters. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the December 7, 1981, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, status reports on the Prenco facility and the city's excess levy appeal were added to the agenda following the designation of a disposing agent for city -owned property. OPENING OF BIDS - PICK-UP TRUCK FOR STREET DEPARTMENT This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the purchase of a 1982 pick-up truck for the Street Department. 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: Town & Country Gates Bid was signed by W. P. Hendershot, 666 W. McKinley non -collusion affidavit was in order, Mishawaka, Ind. 46544 and a 10% certified check was submitted. One 1982 Chevrolet Pick-up Truck $7,190.33 Less Trade-in-500.00 .$6,690.33 Basney Ford Bid was signed by James A.-Basney, 320 E. Ireland Road non -collusion affidavit was in South Bend, Indiana 46614 order, and a 10% bid bond was submitted. One 1982 Ford F100 Pick-up Truck $6,684.18 (trade-in included) Gurley-Leep Buick Bid was signed by Thomas E. Gordon, 225 S. Lafayette non -collusion affidavit was in order, South Bend, Ind. 46634 and a 10% bid bond was submitted. One 1982 Dodge D150 Pick-up Truck $6,850.00 McCormick Motors, Inc. Bid was signed by Bernard B. Beer, Nappanee, Ind. 46550 non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 10% bid bond was submitted. One 1982 Chevrolet Pick-up Truck $7,250.00 Less trade-in-400.00 $6,850.00 Gates Chevrolet Corp. Bid was signed by William C. Gates, 333 W. Western Ave. non -collusion affidavit was in order, South Bend, Ind. 46634 and a 10% bid bond was submitted. One 1982 Chevrolet S-10 Pick-up Truck$7,290.30 Less trade-in 350.00 $6,940.30 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above bids were referred to the Street Department for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1981 153 I� OPENING OF BIDS - JANITORIAL SERVICES AND PEST AND RODENT CONTROL (POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SUBSTATIONS) This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for janitorial services and pest and rodent control at the Police Department and three substations. 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: Franklin Pest Control 614 W. Calvert South Bend, Ind. 46613 Pest and rodent control only Associated Cleaning Services 101 JMS Building South Bend, Ind. 46601 Janitorial services Absolute Pest and Termite Control, Inc. 2228 Lincolnway West Mishawaka, Ind. 46544 Bid was signed by Bob Ziker, non - collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% certified check was submitted. $100.00/month Bid was signed by Thomas E. Raffier, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. $27,622.56/year Bid was signed by Rocco DeLorenzo, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% certified check was submitted. Pest and rodent control only Maintenance Systems Corp. 203 E. Mishawaka Ave. Mishawaka, Ind. Janitorial services Pest and rodent control Acme Air Filter Service 2106 S. Franklin St. South Bend, Ind. Janitorial Services $66.00/month Bid was signed by Richard W. Johnson, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% certified check was submitted. $21,192.00/year 816.00/year Bid was signed by Charles Eder, non - collusion affidavit was in order, and a 570 bid bond was submitted. $22,277.00/year Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above bids were referred to the Police Department and City Controller for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - TOWING AND STORAGE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the towing and storage of abandoned vehicles as ordered by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office. 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: Towing: Lenny's Towing Service 3015 W. Western Ave. South Bend, Ind. 46619 Raymond R. Bradford 1518 Catalpa Ave. South Bend. Ind. Hurwich Iron Company 1610 W. Circle Ave. South Bend, Ind. 46627 $40.00 per vehicle $25.00 per vehicle $30.00 per vehicle (piggybacking) $15.00 per vehicle $20.00 per vehicle if special truck is required for towing 154 REGULAR MEETING Storage: Weingarten Storage Company 3015 W. Western Ave. South Bend, Ind. 46619 Steve & Gene's.Auto/Truck Salvage and Repair 3109 S. Gertrude South Bend, Ind. 46680 DECEMBER 14, 1981 $389.00 per month $550.00 per month Hurwich Iron Company $1.00 per day per vehicle 1610 W. Circle Ave. South Bend, Ind. 46627 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above bids were referred to the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the City Controller for review and recommendation. AWARD BID - OFFICE COPIER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT In a letter to the Board, Police Chief Dan Thompson recommended the Board award the bid of International Business Machines for the 12-month lease of an IBM Series III Copier at a monthly lease price of $693.00, as being the best bid received on November 30, 1981 meeting specifications. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bid was awarded as recommended. AWARD BID - AUTOMOBILES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT In a letter to the Board, Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell recom- mended the Board award the low bid of Mary Borr Chrysler -Plymouth in the amount of $18,023.10 for two 1982 Plymouth Grand Furys for the Fire Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bid was awarded as recom- mended, subject to approval by the Common Council of a transfer of funds within the Fire Department to effectuate said purchase. DESIGNATION OF DISPOSING AGENT FOR CITY -OWNED PROPERTY Pursuant to IC 36-1-11-3(a)(2), Mayor Parent, in a letter to the Board, officially designated the Board of Public Works as disposing agent for the city under the provisions of the above statute concerning the sale, exchange, transfer or lease of property. Mr. Masters explained that the new statutes, effective since September 1, 1981, provide that all sales, transfers, exchanges or leases of city -owned property be approved by the Mayor and that the.Mayor may appoint or designate a person or body to conduct negotiations in this regard. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Mayor's correspondence was filed. STATUS OF PRENCO OIL FACILITY Mr. Leszczynski reported that the Prenco Soluble Oil Facility on Riverside Drive had been dismantled and all equipment would be scrapped except for the storage tanks. He advised that the site would be cleared of all equipment by the end of today. STATUS OF CITY'S APPEAL FOR EXCESS TAX LEVY Mr. Kernan explained that the city has met with the State Board of Tax Commissioners concerning its appeal for excess tax levy. He stated that he had not been officially notified of the decision of the Tax Board; however, Mr. Kernan had had discussions with a staff person from the Commissioners' office who advised that Dominick DaCosta, 754 N. Cottage Grove, had raised certain questions REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1981 concerning what the city intended to do with the money it would be receiving from the Ashland Chemical lawsuit and from Miles Laboratories for treatment of certain waste products. Mr. Kernan stated that apparently Mr. DaCosta felt that money could be used to finance the 1982 budget and the city's appeal for excess tax levy should be reduced. Mr. Kernan pointed out that Mr. DaCosta has by his action made representation to a governmental agency with incorrect facts. He stated that the money the city would be receiving as a result of the Ashland Chemical lawsuit was a settlement to be used to reimburse the costs incurred by the city's Water Works Department; and the contract with Miles Laboratories provided payment for the treatment of certain wastes, which funds would be put toward eliminating the deficit at the plant. He emphasized that these funds could not be used for property tax supported funds. Mr. Hill further explained that, in the Ashland matter, to suggest that the city made a profit was totally incorrect. He stated that the city has already exceeded the settlement figure of $640,000 in costs incurred; which he estimated to be $730,000. He stated that the �. correct figures have always been available for public inspection �. and the city had not at any time misrepresented those expenditures. He itemized those expenditures which totalled $730,000. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - INTERIOR FINISHES (FIRST BANK CENTER) Mr. Leszczynski stated that Change Order No. 3 in the amount of an increase of $465.94 on behalf of Interior Finishes for its portion of work on the First Bank Center Project had been submitted for Board approval. He advised that the change order would revise the total contract cost to date to $151,294.94, and said change order had been approved by the architect, construction manager and Mr. Patrick McMahon. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above change order was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION (POLICE SUBSTATION PARKING LOTS) Mr. Leszczynski advised that Rieth-Riley Construction had submitted Change Order No. 1 (final) in the amount of a decrease of $282.55 for the paving of parking lots at the police substations on Frances Street and at Fire Station No. 4. He stated that the revised contract total was $31,945.45. Also submitted for Board action was the Project Completion Affidavit for the project indicating a three-year maintenance for the work done to December 14, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the change order and project completion affidavit were approved and the maintenance bond filed. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 27, 1981 - RENEWALS OF SCRAP DEALERS' LICENSES RESOLUTION NO. 27. 1981 WHEREAS, license renewal applications for scrap and junk dealers for the year 1982 have been received by the Board of Public Works; and WHEREAS, inspections of the properties have been completed by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau as required by Ordinance No. 6998-81; and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau have found that no code violations exist on the properties; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 6998-81 required approval of a Resolu- tion of the Board of Public Works authorizing the renewal of the license applications. 156 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1981 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that the license renewal applications for the following scrap and junk dealers be approved based upon the favorable review of the properties by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau: Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1700 S. Lafayette Indiana Iron & Metal 1602 S. Lafayette South Bend Auto Parts 1819 S. Main Albert Mickelson 307 W. Calvert Super Auto Salvage, Inc. 3300 S. Main South Bend Baling & Iron* 1420 S. Walnut Hurwich Iron Co.* 2016 W. Washington BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be subejct to approval and ratification by the Common Council. Approved: December 14, 1981 *SUBEJCT TO SATISFACTORY INSPECTION BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE ATTEST: s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan Mr. Leszczynski stated that the five scrap dealers listed in the above resolution were not approved for renewal of their 1982 license at the last meeting when the majority of the dealers were approved because the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office had cited them for violations under the Municipal Code. Mrs. Katherine Barnard, Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office, explained that the above scrap dealers were now in compliance. She also advised that South Bend Baling, 1420 South Walnut Street, and Hurwich Iron Company at 2016 W. Washington Street, had informed her that the violations for which they were cited had been rectified. She stated that her inspector would be conducting a final inspection yet today to confirm this in order that consideration by the Common Council this evening could be given to those facilities. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above resolution was amended and adopted to include the scrap yards at 1420 South Walnut and 2016 W. Washington pending a satisfactory inspection by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (613 CLINTON STREET) Mr. Leszczynski advised that, in accordance with the bid awarded on December 7, 1981, for the sale of the city -owned lot at 613 Clinton Street, to Mark Willemin in the amount of $153.00, the Purchase Agreement consumating the sale was being submitted for Board execution. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Purchase Agreement was approved. 1 15'7 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1981 APPROVE HOUSE MOVE - 702 RUSH STREET TO 613-615 CLINTON STREET Mr. Leszczynski noted that, on November 9, 1981, the Board listened to comments from residents in the vicinity of 613-615 Clinton Street concerning the proposed move of a house owned by Mark Willemin from 702 Rush Street to the Clinton Street address. Mr. Hill pointed out that no objections were raised by the residents concerning the proposed move but they had certain questions which the Board addressed at that time. Mr. Leszczynski advised that Lykowski Construction would be moving the structure one-half block north on Push Street and then east along the east -west alley between Rush and Clinton to the point of destination. The Building Department and Bureau of Traffic and Lighting had no objection to the proposed house move. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the house move was approved. RECOMMENDATION RE: VACATION OF PORTION OF LATHROP STREET Mr. Leszczynski stated that, in response to concerns raised by Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell at the Board meeting of December 7, 1981, when the public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Lathrop Street had been scheduled, a meeting had been held with officials from the airport, the administration and the Fire Department. As a result of that meeting, Fire Chief Brassell's concerns were addressed and he was in support of the proposed vacation since old Butternut Road could be used as an emergency access because there were no immediate plans to develop the area. Mr. Leszczynski noted that no objections to the vacation were raised by the Engineering Department, Community Development Department and Area Plan Commission, and the airport had agreed to construct a cul-de-sac on Lathrop Street for a turn -around. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, a favorable recommendation for the vacation of Lathrop Street from the Northeast corner of Section 32, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, west approximately 3,400 feet to the East right-of-way line of Butternut Road was forwarded to the Common Council. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY POOL HALL LICENSE - 1404 S. MICHIGAN Mr. Joseph E. Kernan, City Controller, recommended the Board deny the application of Walter Gus Fuell for a pool hall license at 1404 South Michigan based on the Building Depart- ment's investigation that the establishment of the pool hall would be in violation of the city's zoning ordinance prohibiting the establishment of more than two controlled use businesses within 1,000 feet of each other. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the recommenda- tion to deny the license was approved and the Clerk instructed to so advise Mr. Fuell of the Board's decision and his right to a public hearing on the matter. Mr. Kernan abstained. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT - ACTION. INC. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Community Development contract with.ACTION, Inc., in the amount of $10,000.00 for the establishment of a non-profit group emergency repair grant program by which Community Development funds would be used by ACTION to purchase housing repair materials and to pay contractor costs for emergency housing repair for eligible residents, was approved. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES A request was submitted from Katherine Barnard, Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office, for the sale of 14 abandoned vehicles, 10 of which were valued at over $100. He advised that all of the vehicles have been stored at Steve and Gene's Impoundment Lot, 3109 South Gertrude Street, for 158 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1981 more than the required 30 days, identification checks have been run for auto theft, and the owners and lien holders have been notified. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request to advertise for bids was approved, with sealed bids to be received on January 4, 1982. APPROVE OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE ON RIVER BEND PLAZA - MICHAEL HARMON Mr. Leszczynski stated that a favorable recommendation had been received from Patrick McMahon concerning the location of a frozen yogurt stand on River Bend Plaza starting May 1, 1982, through October 1, 1982, to be operated by Michael Harmon, 1427 North Johnson Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the application was approved subject to the necessary favorable inspections by the Health Department, Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office, the availability of electrical hook-up, and the filing of the appropriate Certificate of Insurance. OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE ON RIVER BEND PLAZA REFERRED An application for an open air stand license on River Bend Plaza for the sale of food stuff was received from G. Garrett, d/b/a I'm Sweet on You, 117 North Ellsworth Drive. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the application was referred to Patrick McMahon for review and recommendation. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the following traffic control devices: REVISE TO 1 HOUR PARKING M-6 AM to 9 PM, T-S 6 AM to 6 PM - East side of 100 N. Woodward Court. INSTALL NO PARKING TOW ZONE - 100 E. Washington. INSTALL 30 MINUTE PARKING M-S 6 AM-6 PM - 100 N. Michigan, east side, south 2 block. INSTALL NO PARKING, STANDING OR STOPPING - 100 E. Washington. A. South Side - East Z block. B. North Side - From a point 22' east to a point 135' east of Michigan. INSTALL NO PARKING - On Colfax at Walnut, both sides, up to 70' east/west of Walnut. INSTALL NO PARKING - Both sides of Bendix Drive from a point approximately 200 ft. south of Westmoor to L.W.W. REVISE TO NO PARKING -STANDING -STOPPING - W. side of 100 N. St. Joseph St. REVISE TO NO PARKING -STANDING -STOPPING - 100 S. St. Joseph - Both sides. INSTALL 1 HOUR PARKING M-6 AM to 9 PM, T-S 6 AM to 6 PM - 100 E. Washington, N. side - First 4 spaces west of St. Joseph, S. side - West z block (6 spaces). INSTALL 15 MINUTE PARKING M-S 6 AM-6 PM 100 E. Washington, north side of street, in the recessed parking lane -in _front of bank, immediately east of Michigan (4 spaces). INSTALL NO PARKING TOW ZONE - 100 N. Michigan, west side of street, 15' north and south of fire hydrant located approximately 70' south of Colfax. REMOVE NO PARKING 6AM - 6 PM - 100 W. Colfax, south side, east 2 block. REVISE TO NO PARKING - East side of 500 N. Michigan, N. 2 blk. INSTALL NO PARKING - South side of 300 LaMonte Terrace. INSTALL NO PARKING BUS ZONE 8 AM-4PM - South side of Campeau from Eddy St. east approximately 250 feet. Il 159 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1981 INSTALL 15 MINUTE ZONE MON-SAT 6 AM - 6 PM - 100-N. Michigan, west side of street, lst space south of Colfax (approximately 36' south of Colfax). INSTALL NO PARKING 5 AM-9 AM M-F = 100 N. Michigan, west side from Colfax south approximately 200 ft. INSTALL NO PARKING -STANDING -STOPPING - 100 E. Colfax, south side of street (with -exception of a 50 ft. space midblock and "indented"). INSTALL 1 HOUR PARKING M - 6 AM to 9 PM, T-S 6 AM to 6 PM - 100 N. Michigan, west side of street with exception of north"90 feet and south 70 feet (13 spaces including handicapped space). INSTALL 15 MINUTE PARKING M-S 6 AM - 6 PM - (1) 100 N. Michigan, west side - lst space north of Washington (2) lst space south of Colfax. INSTALL HANDICAPPED PERMIT/PLATE PARKING TOW ZONE - 100 N. Michigan, west side of street. Located approximately 90' south of Colfax. INSTALL HANDICAPPED PERMIT/PLATE PARKING TOW ZONE - 100 N. Michigan, east side of street - lst space North �. of Washington. INSTALL NO PARKING TOW ZONE - 100 N. Michigan, east side - north 2 block (approximately 230' from Colfax, south). REVISE TO 15 MINUTE PARKING 6 All - 6 PM - 1628 S. Michigan. INSTALL HANDICAPPED PERMIT/PLATE PARKING TOW ZONE - 100 E. Washington, north side - lst space west of St. Joseph. INSTALL NO PARKING PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 100 E. Washington - Midblock on North side of street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above traffic control devices were approved. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 263 MAPLE STREET A request to purchase the city -owned property at 263 Maple Street was received from Paul L. Cornell, Jr., 1204 W. Thomas Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the various city agencies for a determination as to whether or not the city need retain the property for any reason. APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS A request was received from the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office for permission to have city environmental crews clean the following lots within the city: 436-438 Allen 517 Blaine 534 S. Brookfield 610 S. Brookfield 528 Cleveland 1230 E. Haney 1860 N. Huey 210 E.Pennsylvania 411 N. Sherman 1229 W. Thomas 131 E. Donald It was noted that property owners had been advised to clean up the above lots and hadfailed_to_,comply. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following handicapped parking permits were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance: Ruth Pryweller, 839 Cavanaugh Dr., S.B. Margaret Palkowski, 24677 Grant Rd., S.B. 160 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14. 1981 Raymond.J. Kujawski, 2520 Bow Ct., S.B. Wesley Mills, 2904 Hickory Rd., Mish. Viola Darr, 734-36th Street, S.B. Theodore A. Reiter, 2210 S. Catalpa, S.B. Robert W. Overman, 1527 Rockne Dr., S.B. Col. George Byers, 3104 Corby, S.B. Rebecca Fischer, 334 Ostemo Pl., S.B. FILING OF NOVEMBER REPORT - ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY The report indicated a total number of dogs handled for November of 255; 160 cats handled; and 33 other animals handled, for a monthly total of 448 animals handled. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the report was filed. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the certificate of insurance for McCormick & Company was filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Director of the Michiana Area CETA Consortium, submitted P. 0. No. 174 through No. 262 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the claims were approved. Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No. 21779 through No. 22875 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the report was filed and the claims approved. STREETLIGHT OUTAGES In a letter to the Boad, Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor, Senior Vice President of the St. Joseph Bank & Trust Company, advised the Board that over 50% of the street lighting on Jefferson Street between Main and St. Joseph was inoperative. He asked the Board's cooperation in having the lights repaired. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, Mr. Taylor's letter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Indiana & Michigan Electric Company for appropriate action. 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 10:30 a.m. ATTEST: Barbara J. Bye s, Clerk � v--V, n W� A m ..... / • r c a LRT L. Hi d. T.�epph F. Kernan ' 11