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REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7 1982
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:30 a.m., on Monday, June,7, 1982, by Joseph E. Kernan, in the
absence of the Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr.
Kernan and Mr. Richard L. Hill present. Also present was Assistant
City Attorney Carolyn Pfotenhauer.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried,
the minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 1982, were approved
as submitted.
OPENING OF BIDS - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SITE
IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE I)
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for
the construction of site improvements (Phase I) in the Central
Business District. 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:
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Ind.
$12,337.00
Arco Engineering Construction
705 S. Beiger Street
Mishawaka, Ind.
$10,766.00
Rieth-Riley Construction
P. 0. Box 1775
South Bend, Ind.
$8,915.00
McIntyre & Jones Construction
2526 West 6th Street
Mishawaka, Ind.
$12,456.90
Murdock & Sons Construction
1320 S. Franklin St.
South Bend, Ind.
$12,076.74
Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Walsh,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by William Zirkle,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by Richard D. Ruhlman,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by Kenneth A. McIntyre,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by Calvin Murdock,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the above bids were referred to the Engineering Department for
review and recommendation.
OPENING AND AWARD OF BID - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
SITE IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE II)
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the
construction of site improvements (Phase II) in the Central Business
District. 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:
Walsh & Kelly, Inc. Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Walsh,
24358 State Road 23 non -collusion affidavit was in order,
South Bend, Ind. and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
$74,521.00
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Arco Engineering
705 S. Beiger St.
Mishawaka, Ind..
$80,677.90
Rieth-Riley Construction
P. 0. Box 1775
South Bend, Ind.
$67,632.75
JUNE 7`, 19 8 2
Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Walsh,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by Richard D. Ruhlman,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and`a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the above bids were referred to the Engineering Department for
review and recommendation. Following a review of the bids, Mr.
Neil Shanahan, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction,
recommended the Board award the low bid of Rieth-Riley Con-
struction Company in the amount of.$67,632.75 for the paving
and landscaping work to be done downtown. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr Hill and carried, the recommendation
and low bid of Rieth-Riley Construction Company were approved,
OPENING OF BIDS - PRAIRIE AVENUE GUARDRAIL PROJECT
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for
the construction of a guardrail at Prairie Avenue and Oliver
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:
Small , Inc.
25190 State Road 4
North Liberty, Ind.
E
Morse Electric Comapny
712 N. Niles. Avenue
South Bend, Ind.
$ 9,381.50
Rieth-Riley Construction
P. 0. Box 1775
South Bend, Ind.
$ 7,830.45
Bid was signed by Ronald N. Howell,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by Brett S. Morse,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
Bid was signed by Richard D. Ruhlman,
non -collusion affidavit was in order,
and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
McIntyre & Jones Construction Bid was signed by Kenneth A. McIntyre,
2526 West 6th Street non -collusion affidavit was in order,
Mishawaka, Ind. and a 5% bid bond was submitted.
$ 8,835.75
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the above bids were referred to the Engineering Department for
review and recommendation.
OPENING AND AWARD OF BIDS - SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for
the sale of approximately eight` abandoned vehicles, six of which
were valued at over $100.00 and all of which were being 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:
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Steve & Gene's Hundt's Auto Francis Shafer
3109 S. Gertrude 5th C Road 735 S. Michigan
Vehicle South Bend, Ind. Plymouth, Ind. South Bend, Ind.
JUNE 7, 1982
Kowalski Bros. Hurwich Iron
25958 Western 1610'Circle
South Bend; Ind. South Bend, Ind.
No.
1
$25.00
$50.00 --
-- $42.50
No.
2
10.00
50.00 $50.00
$25.00 42.50
No.
3
20:00
35.00 --
-- 40.50
No.
4
42.75
60.00 75.00
76.00 42.50
No.
5
20.00
-- --
-- 35.00
No.
6
25.00
75.00 --
79.00 42.50
No.
7
20.00
35.00 --
-- 42.50
No.
8
15.00
-- --
-- 40.50
It was noted that a bid form had been received from Metal Resources
Corporation.; however, the company had chosen not to bid on any of
the vehicles. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr.
Hill and carried, the above bids were referred to the Neighborhood
Code Enforcement Office for immediate review in order that an award
could be made at this time. Following that review, the following
bids were awarded upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr.
Hill and carried:
Hundt's Auto Salvage
- Vehicle
No. 1,
$ 50.00
Francis Shafer
- Vehicle
No. 2,
$ 50.00
Hurwich Iron Company
- Vehicle
No. 3,
$ 40.50
Vehicle
No. 5,
35.00
Vehicle
No. 7,
42.50
Vehicle
No. 8,
40.50
Total:
$158.50
Kowalski Bros.
- Vehicle
No. 4,
$ 76.00
- Vehicle
No. 6,
79.00
Total:
$155.00
Grand
Total: $413.50
APPROVE INTENDED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS -
STUDEBAKER MUSEUM ($30,000.00)
This was the date set for holding a public hearing on the proposed
use of revenue sharing funds in the amount of $30,000.00 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. Mr. Kernan explained that $15,000.00
in revenue sharing funds would be put into an escrow account in
order to meet the requirements of the lease for the building which
will house the Studebaker car collection. He added that the
remaining $15,000.00 will be set aside to be used for set-up
costs and costs incurred in moving the collection from its present
location. 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 Neighbor-
hood 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. Kernan, 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.
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JUNE 7, 1982
FILING OF PETITION FOR PATE INCREASE - INDIANA CABLEVISION
Mr. Kernan advised that Indiana Cablevision, through its attorney
Thomas J. Brunner, had submitted a petition for rate increase
which consisted of the following:
Basic Monthly Service Charge
Increase of $2.00 from $8.95 to $10.95
Monthly Service Charge for Additional Outlet
Increase of $2.45 per outlet from $2.50 to $4.95
Mr. Hill pointed out that, effective September 1, 1982, the number
of channels would be increased from-12 to 18. Mr. Kernan explained
that, under the Franchise Agreement entered into on August 22, 1966,
proposed rate increases are to be submitted to the Board of Public
Works and acted upon only after conducting a public hearing on
the increases. He stated that the last rate increase approved
by the Board was 26 months ago. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, a public hearing was
�. scheduled for Monday, June 21, 1982, in order to allow input
from the citizenry on the proposed rate increase prior to Board
action.
�[ APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - ST. JOSEPH
VALLEY STRUCTURAL STEEL (FIRST BANK CENTER PROJECT)
Mr. Kernan advised that St. Joseph Valley Structural Steel
Corporation had submitted its Certificate of Substantial Comple-
tion for its portion of a contract for structural steel and
miscellaneous metal on the First Bank Center Project. It was
noted that the total contract cost was $456,301.00. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the Certificate of Substantial Completion was approved and the
Waivers of Lien filed.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 - ORANGE/COLFAX.CONNECTOR
(RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION)
Mr. Kernan stated that Rieth-Riley Construction Company had
submitted to the state a change order in the amount of an
increase of $4,681.43 for curb and sidewalk removal on the
Orange/Colfax Connector Project. He explained that the state
was monitoring the project for which the city was paying 21% of
the costs involved. He stated that the change order was originally
turned down by the state some time ago; however, following a
review of the matter, the Indiana Department of Highways approved
the change order and recommended the city's concurrence. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
Change Order No. 8.(extra work agreement) was approved.
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SIMCON, INC. FOR POLICE COMPUTER SERVICES
Mr. Kernan explained that a contract had been prepared between
the City of South Bend and Simeon, Inc., in accordance with
the bid awarded on March 22, 1982 for data processing and
computer services for the Police Department in the amount of
approximately $347,000.00 for a five-year period. He advised
that the contract provided for lease/purchase arrangements for
some of the hardware for which Common Council approval would be
needed. He stated that $45,000.00 of LEAA funds would be used
to help cover expenses of the contract to provide the police
computer services. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded
by Mr. Hill and carried, the contract was approved.
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APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST COLLECTION SERVICE, INC.
A contract was submitted for Board approval with Midwest Collection
Service, Inc., providing for the collection of past -due ambulance
accounts arising out of ambulance service given by the Fire
Department. It was noted that, on accounts which are past -due
for a a period of less than six months, Midwest shall retain 50%
of all money recovered. On all accounts which are,past-due in
excess of six months or where recovery is accomplished after
litigation, Midwest shall retain 50% of the money recovered.
Mr. John Nichols, President of Midwest Collection, expressed
concern over the maximum collection allowed in the calendar year
of only $10,000.00. He felt it would only take a short time
before that amount was recovered. Mr. Hill explained that the
maximum collection amount was typical language in a contract of
this sort and would not require Council approval until a figure
in excess of $10,000.00 was reached. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contract was
approved.
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC -
LIGHTING AT YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Ms. Bonnie Strycker, Director of the Youth Service Bureau, requested
Board approval on a contract with Indiana & Michigan Electric
Company for the installation of a dusk -to -dawn light behind the
property at 2222 Lincolnway West at a cost of $5.45 per month for
a five-year period. She explained that, because of problems with
vandalism to the facility, she was recommending installation of
the light as a precaution measure against further burglaries.
It was noted that, although the contract was for a period of
five -years and according to state law, the city was not able to
encumber city funds for any more than a one-year period, the
.contract could be terminated and the light removed at any time.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the contract was approved.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
A Research Agreement was submitted for the employment of a research
person on the Community Development staff for the summer months
through August, 1982, at the rate of $4.75 per hour. The Research
Associate, David Loughlin, would be hired to provide technical
assistance needed on the collection, analyzation and assembling
of data relating to the Community Development Plan as assigned to
him. Ms. Betsy Harriman, Community Development staff member,
explained that Mr. Loughlin would perform various functions for
the department on a day-to-day basis. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contract was
approved, with a maximum amount of compensation to be paid in the
amount of $2,660.00.
APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUMS TO PREVIOUS -APPROVED CONTRACTS
Ms. Betsy Harriman, Community Development staff member, requested
the Board's approval of the following addendums to contracts
previously approved and executed:
1. Department of Redevelopment and Economic Development:
Addendum I provided for a budget increase of $100,000.00.
bringing the revised budget amount of $330,000.00, and
provided a time extension to December, 1982. It was
noted that the contract pertained to the First Bank
Center Project . .
2. Department of Redevelopment and Economic Development:
Addendum I provided for a reduction in the original
budget amount from $358,200.00 to $345,000.00 for the
redevelopment administration activity.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the above Addendums were approved.
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APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
(1125 AND 1129 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AND 311 STULL)
Mr. Kernan stated that, in accordance with bids received and
awarded by the Board on May 24, 1982, Purchase Agreements
had been prepared and executed by James G. Wood for the
city —owned properties located at 1125 and 1129 S. Lafayette
in the amount of $1,400.00, and the city -owned property
located at 311 Stull Street in the amount of $190.00. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the Purchase Agreements were approved, and the matter referred
to the Legal Department for drafting of the appropriate Quitclaim
Deed conveying the property to Mr. Wood.
APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY (222 NORTH O'BRIEN)
A Purchase Agreement was submitted for Board approval for the
sale of city -owned property located at 222 North O'Brien
Street to J. Findley May in the amount of $140.00 in accordance
�. with the bid received and awarded by the Board on May 24, 1982.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the Purchase Agreement was approved, and the matter
Q referred to the Legal Department for drafting of the appropriate
Q Quitclaim Deed conveying the property to Mr. Wood.
APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY (218 SOUTH ILLINOIS.STREET)
Mr. Kernan advised that a Purchase Agreement had been signed by
Mr. Ralph.Shead for the purchase of City -owned property owned
by the Bureau of Housing at 218 South Illinois Street in the
amount of $200.00 in accordance with the bid received and
awarded by the Board on May 24, 1982. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr..Hill and carried, the Purchase
Agreement was approved, and the matter referred to the Legal
Department for drafting of the appropriate Quitclaim Deed
conveying the property to Mr.. Shead.
RELEASE IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT - LaFREE EXCAVATING
(PRAIRIE AVENUE SEWER PROJECT)
Mr. Kernan advised that, on February 16, 1982, the Board filed
the Irrevocable Letter of Credit of St. Joseph Bank & Trust
Company, on behalf of LaFree Excavating, in the amount of
$800.00 for failure to make necessary repairs on pavement at
Olive and Prairie, which intersection was damaged during
construction of the Prairie Avenue sewer. Mr. Kernan stated
that the Engineering Department had recommended the Letter of
Credit be released since the repair work had been done to the
city's satisfaction. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Irrevocable Letter of
Credit No. 3414 dated February 3, 1982, was released.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 16, 1982 - APPROVING SCRAP
DEALER'S LICENSE FOR THE PRAIRIE COMPANY
RESOLUTION NO. 16..1982
WHEREAS, a license application for the operation of a
recycling/transfer station for the year 1982 has been
received by the Board of Public Works for The Prairie.
Company, 1100 Prairie Avenue, South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4-51 of the South
Bend Municipal Code, it has been determined that the
premises is not located within 1,000 feet of certain
zoning districts and is, therefore, permitted at the
above location; and
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WHEREAS, inspections of the property have been completed
by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire
Prevention Bureau as.required by. Section 4-51 of the
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and
the Fire Prevention Bureau have found that no code
violations exist on the property except for the lack
of opaque fencing and buffer strip on all sides of
the property which abut public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-51 of the Municipal Code requires
approval of a Resolution of the Board of Public Works
authorizing the issuance of the license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public
Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that the
license application for The Prairie Company, 1100
Prairie Avenue, for a recycling/transfer station for
the year 1932 be approved based upon the favorable
review of the property by the Neighborhood Code
Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau,
subject to compliance with all applicable fencing
and buffer strip requirements pursuant to Section
4-51 of the Municipal Code..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall
be subject to approval and ratification by the Common
Council.
Approved: June 7, 1982
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/ Richard L. Hill
s/ Joseph E. Kernan
ATTEST:
s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk
Mr. Hill stated that the neighborhood association in the vicinity
of The Prairie Company facility had expressed its concern about
the recycling operation proposed to be conducted within the
building on the property. He explained that, in the licensing
process, the Board of Works is limited to acting only on
technical compliance with the ordinance, and the matter would
be referred to the Common Council, in accordance with ordinance
requirements, for final action, at which time the Council would
need to deal with the effects of the operation on the surrounding
property. He emphasized that, so long as all technical require-
ments are met, the Board would have no alternative but to approve
the license application and forward on to the Council forfinal
action. He stated that approval by the Board.was subject to
the installation of required fencing and buffer strip around
any part of the property which abuts public right-of-way within
30 days from the commencement of the recycling operation. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and,carried,
the above resolution was adopted.
APPROVE ETHNIC FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES AND BOOTHS
Ms, Mikki Dobski, Ethnic Festival Coordinator, requested approval
from the Board to conduct the,following activities in conjunction
with the Ethnic Festival:
Fire Department �Tater Ball Contest (location of
activity and date to be coordinated)
Polish Solidarity Sale of T-shirts
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Big -League World Series Baseball/Softball Throw
(location of activity and date to be coordinated)
Ms. Dobski also requested the Board's
approval on the following
eight
additional food booths and six
additional craft booths,
the majority
of booths and other activities
approved by the
Board
on May 24, 1982:
FOOD
CRAFT
1.
Shirley Sells
1.
Bonnie S. Bailey
2.
New Salem Baptist Church
2.
Tonya Ogle
3.
Nichols' Polish Prince Pizzaria 3.
Randall C. Alford
4.
David C. Dorsett
4.
Alene Leer
5.
Terry Rogers
5.
Tim & Donna Hunt
6.
Paula Gonzalez
6.
YWCA - Lynn Schubert
7.
Gene Chavis
8.
The Kids Corner
Ms. Dobski stated that, if the Board approved the above food and
craft booths, the total to date would be 34.food booths and 27
d` craft booths, which would be included in this year's Ethnic
(' Festival. Mr. Kernan stated that the policy used in determining
whether or not a craft booth or the sale of an item would be
allowed was a decision on whether or not such sale was
traditional or ethnic and must not be for a commercial purpose.
He referred to the request to sell T-shirts by a Polish organiza-
tion. Ms. Dobski explained that, in the past, the sale of
T-shirts has been prohibited since the only shirts to be sold
commemorated the Ethnic. Festival. Mr. Kernan suggested that,
if approved, Ms. Dobski use her discretion on the logo to be
used on the T-shirts and also that the sale of the shirts
originate at one of the Polish food or craft booths already.
approved rather than setting up a special stand for sale of
the item.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the special activities as outlined by Ms. Dobski
were approved, subject to the filing of the appropriate
insurance where applicable. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above eight food booths
and six craft booths were also approved; the,food booths approved
subject to the required insurance. Ms. Dobski asked for guidance
from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Traffic Division
for a recommendation on the location of the Fire Department Water
Ball contest.
APPROVE ACTIVITY ON RIVER BEND PLAZA -
GIRL SCOUTS OF SINGING SANDS
Ms. Dobski stated that the Girl Scouts of the Singing Sands had
requested permission to use River Bend Plaza on July 29, 1982
(with a rain date of July 30) for the purpose of conducting a
summer workshop and presentation in the area of Glowing, dancing
and mime. It was anticipated that approximately 200 girls would
participate. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr.
Hill and carried, the request was approved, subject to the filing
of the appropriate insurance.
PETITION FOR RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL PARKING REFERRED
(500 BLOCK SUNNYSIDE)
A petition was submitted for Board consideration requesting the
establishment of restricted residential parking on the east
side of the 500 block of Sunnyside because of the problems
encountered by residents as a result of Jefferson School and
activities conducted at the school. The petition was signed
by four individuals. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the petition was referred
to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation,
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OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY TO CITY ADJACENT TO RIVER
PARK FIRE.STATION REFERRED
An offer to sell property adjacent to the city fire station in
River Park in the amount of $200.00 was received from Charles
Roberts, 518 East Milton Street. The property was located
west of the Hollis Funeral Home and east of the alley. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the offer to sell the property to the city for use by the Fire
Department was referred to Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell and
the Legal Department for review and recommendation.
APPROVE TEMPORARY°CLOSING OF PARK LANE FOR MAD'ISON SCHOOL ACTIVITY
A request was received from Madison School and Murphy Motor
Freight for the temporary closing of Park Lane from 1:30 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. on this date, June 7, 1982, in order to conduct a
presentation to the school children from inside a semi -trailer/
tractor which would be parked on the street. The Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting and Police Traffic Division strongly recommended°
the closing in the interests of the safety of the school children.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the closing was approved.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (621 COLUMBIA)
A request to purchase the city -owned lot located at 621 Columbia
was received from Nigel Hawman, Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to
the various city agencies for a determination as to whether or
not the property need to retained for any reason. %�531 S. Carroll St.
APPROVE BLOCK PARTY REQUESTS
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended approval of the
following block party requests subject to the maintenance of a
12=foot clear and unobstructed lane at either curb or down the
center of the street:
700 block of 27th Street - Friday, June.18', 1982,
from 5:00 p.m. to midnight (requested by Mrs.
Albert Liepold, 721 South 27th Street)
200 block of North Wellington - Saturday, June 19, 1982,
from 9:00 a.m, to 4:00 (requested by Keith Ivory),
205 North Illinois as a benefit for a family in the area)
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended the posting of a
"street closed" sign at the corner of Washington and Wellington
since the 200 block was mid -block area. Upon a motion made by
Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above block
party requests were approved.
APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
The following license applications were submitted for Board
approval:
Secondhand Dealer's License
Sample Thrift Shop (Margaret Widmar)
413 Sample Street
It was noted that favorable recommendations for the issuance of
the license had been received from the Police Department,
Building Department, Fire Department and Traffic and Lighting
Bureau. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill
and carried, the license application was approved and referred
to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance:
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Public Parking Facility
Tower Federal Savings & Loan (southeast corner
of Washington and William).
JUNE 7. 1982
First United Methodist Church (300 blk. N. Lafayette)
Mr. Kernan advised that the appropriate certificates of insurance
were filed and no fire prevention devices were Irequired for open,
flat parking lots as was required in the parking garages. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the license applications were approved and referred to the
Deputy Controller's Office for issuance.
Open Air Stand
Jim Frick
4531 S. Michigan (Ford's Dairy Queen lot)
Richard Traxler
1007 Lincolnway West (gas station lot)
C9 Mr. Kernan noted that permission for the open air stand licenses
was requested for the above two locations for the sale of fire-
d[ works. He noted that a favorable recommendation for issuance of
the license had been received concerning zoning by the Building
Department; sufficient off-street parking by the Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting; and the Police Department. He stated
that an inspection would be conducted by the Fire Prevention
Bureau once the stands were in operation to make certain that
the fireworks being sold were considered legal fireworks in
Indiana. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr.
Hill and carried, the license applications were approved and
referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance.
Open Air Stand
Cristela Rivera (sale of hot dogs)
2118 W. Western
James and Lori Gesto (fruits and vegtables)
Vacant lot at Logan and Jefferson - northwest
Mr. Kernan stated that the necessary approvals for the above
applications had been received; however, an inspection by the
Health Department would need to be conducted once the stands
were in operation to make certain the sale of the food items
and produce was in accordance with local health laws. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the above license applications were approved and referred to
the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance.
FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS
A list containing 36 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.
Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the environmental
list was filed.
APPROVE CONTRACTORS' BONDS
Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak recommended approval of the following
Contractors' Bonds:
Dale Bollenbacher (retroactive to May 26, 1982)
James L. Briggs, II (retroactive to June 1, 1982)
Willie Crumbley (retroactive to June 1, 1982)
Joseph R. Roskuski (retroactive to June 3, 1982)
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and.
carried, the above Contractors' Bonds were approved retro-
active to the above dates.
APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR'S BOND - RICHARD C. HANNA, JR.
A request for the release of the Contractor's Bond of Richard
C. Hanna, Jr. was recommended for Board approval_ following a
review of the request by Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried., the above
bond was released.
APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS
Upon .a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the following handicapped parking permits were approved
and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance,:
Lucien S. Franckowiak, 1255 E. Fairington, Apt. 206, S.B.
Delphine Stephenson, 52701 Quince Rd., S.B.
James B. Williams, 1029 Lawndale, S.B.
John Istenes, 2830 Hickory, Mishawaka
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Pinter, 706 S. Phillipa, S.B.
Maurice P. Hamilton, 1019 DeMaude, S.B.
Jordan Driver, 831 N. St. Louis, S.B.
Sam Stein, 1610 Southbrook, S.B.
Helen Croy, 1731 N. Kaley, S.B.
Annabelle Cannon, 515 E. Monroe, Apt. 620, S.B.
Frances J. McCoy, 644 Clearview, S.B.
Bessie J. Stepehnson, 56536 Ritschard, S.B.
J. Frank Miles, 515 Chamberlin, S.B.
Thelma Bottorff, 54798 Mayflower, S.B.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried,
the Certificate of Insurance for the Muncie Tree Surgery Corpora-
tion was filed.
FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT
The report indicated a total of 35 outages for the period of
May 14 through June 3, 1982. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan,
seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Director of the Michiana CETA Consortium,
submitted P. 0. No. 1014 through No. 1037 and recommended approval.
Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No.
9510 through No. 10566 and recommended approval. Upon a motion
made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the reports
were filed and the claims approved.
COMPLAINT RE: USE OF PUBLIC SIDEWALK FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES
Councilman Walter Szymkowiak advised the Board that he had
observed several businesses using the public sidewalks for the
display of merchandise. He asked if this was permitted, and
Mr. Hill advised that the use of the public sidewalk for any
purpose must be approved by the Board. Councilman Szymkowiak
felt the use of the sidewalks for this purpose was becoming
quite common and there were many instances where this was being
done. He asked that an effort be made to try and eliminate this
unsightly occurrence. Mr. Hill asked that Councilman Szymkowiak
provide him with a list of the establishments and the Legal
Department would follow up on the matter.
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REGULAR MEETING
JUNE' 7 , ' 19 8 2
There being no further business to come before the Board,
upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan., seconded by Mr. Hill and
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
ichar L. Hill
6:To;p4hE. Kernan
ATTEST:
Barbara J. Byers, Cletk
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