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Home My WebLink About07/26/82 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 2 6 , ' 1'9 8 2 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on July 26, 1982, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Carolyn Pfotenhauer. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the July 19, 1982, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request of Senor Kelly's Mexican/Irish Cafe to lease a portion of Allen's Alley to use for a family restaurant and outdoor garden at its building at 119 North Michigan Street was added to the agenda following the Community Development contract addendum. 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 27 abandoned vehicles, 15 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: Kowalski Bros. Hurwich Iron 25958 Western Ave. 1610 Circle Vehicle No. South Bend, Ind. South Bend, Ind 1. -- 8 42.50 *2. -- 40.00 3. -- 15.00 4. -- 15.00 5. -- 20.00 6. -- 15.00 7. -- 20.00 8. -- 20.00 9. -- 1.00 45.00 12. $125.00 42.50 13. 76.00 42.50 14. -- 15.00 * 15. -- 1.00 16. -- 15.00 17. -- 30.00 18. -- 15.00 19. 67.00 15.00 20. -- 20.00 21. -- 30.00 22. 62.00 42.50 23. -- 5.00 24. -- 15.00 *25. -- 4.00 26. -- 15.00 27. -- 5.00 *These vehicles were inadvertently included on list of cars to be sold; however, they should not have been included for bidding at this time. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the following bids were awarded: r� + N REGULAR MEETING Kowalski Bros. - Vehicle No. Hurwich Iron: - Vehicle No. JULY 26, 1982 12 $125.00 13 76.00 19 67.00 22 62.00 Total $330.00 1 $ 42.50 3 15.00 4 15.00 5 20.00 6 15.00 7 20.00 8 20.00 9 1.00 11 45.00 14 15.00 16 15.00 17 30.00 18 15.00 20 20.00 21 30.00 23 5.00 24 15.00 26 15.00 27 5.00 Total: $358,00 DENIAL OF OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE APPLICATION UPHELD-''DANIEL STANTON Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board of Public Works had denied the application of Daniel Stanton for an Open Air Stand License for the sale of general merchandise at the southeast corner of Michigan and Haney Street at its meeting on July 12, 1982, and subsequent to that time, Mr. Stanton had requested a hearing before the Board to appeal the decision. Mr. Leszczynski added that a public hearing had been scheduled for July 19, 1982; however, Mr. Stanton had not been present. Because of his absence at that time, the Board had continued the matter to the July 26, 1982, meeting and Mr. Stanton had been so notified.. Mr. Stanton was not present at this time. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the previous denial of the license application by the Board was upheld. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT ADDENDUM (BUREAU OF HOUSING) Ms. Betsy Harriman from the Community Development Department explained that Addendum No. I was being submitted for Board approval, said addendum amending the previously approved contract with the Bureau of Housing for implementation of the Neighborhood Paint -Up Program Activity. She advised that the addendum merely clarified that only single-family residences would be included in the program and further that the program was expanded to provide for the painting of homes cited by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office for exterior violations in addition to the homes submitted by neighborhood groups for painting. It was noted that there was no budget change proposed. Upon a motion rude by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried,.the above Addendum No. I was approved. REGULAR MEETING JULY 26', 1982 REQUEST TO LEASE PORTION OF ALLEN'S ALLEY (SENOR KELLY'S CAFE) A request was received from Edgar L. Davis, President of Senor Kelly's Mexican/Irish Cafe, 119 North Michigan Street, inquir- ing into the possibility of leasing from the city a portion of Allen's Alley from Woodward Court to Michigan Street to be used for a family restaurant entrance and outdoor garden area. Submitted with the request were drawings showing the entrance, fence and garden area to be utilized on the alley. Upon a. motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was referred to the Legal Department and Redevelopment Department for review and recommendation. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the area was located within Redevelopment Project R-66, and the comments from that depart- ment concerning the proposed use of the alley would be beneficial to the Board in rendering its decision on whether or not a lease would be in the best interests of the city and community. APPROVE BLOCK PARTIES AND STREET CLOSURES Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted a favorable recommendation for approval by the Board of the following block parties and temporary street and alley closures in conjunction with community activities: Garland Circle - Saturday, September 4, 1982, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Requested by Gerald A. Kamm, Suite 725, St. Joseph Bank Building) Wall Street between Twyckenham and east side of island separating Chester and Wall Streets - Saturday, August 14, 1982, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. (Requested by Timothy J. Kinney, 1401 Wall Street) Alleys surrounding William Penn Club Lodge, 1024 West Indiana Avenue - Saturday, July 31, 1982, commencing at 12:00 noon. (Requested by William Penn Association for annual club picnic) Assumption Drive - Saturday, August 15, 1982, from noon to 10:00 p.m. (Requested by St. Mary of the Assumption Church for annual parish festival) Mr. Wadzinski further recommended that a 12-foot clear and unobstructed lane be maintained at either curb or down the center of the street for the activities on Garland Circle, Wall Street and Assumption Drive. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above recommendations and requests were approved. FILE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS A list containing 52 lots ordered cleaned by the Director of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office was submitted.. It was noted that property owners had been advised to clean up the lots and had failed to do so. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the environ- mental list was filed. APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Public Parking License application for C. E, Lee Company, 215 South Main Street, was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance. It was noted that an inspection by the Fire Department confirmed that fire extinguishers had been installed as required in any closed parking facility. 359 REGULAR MEETING . JULY 26, 1982 The license application of George Barbara, 862 East Chippewa, for a Rubbish and Garbage Removal License was also approved upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried. It was noted that a favorable inspection of the packer had been conducted by Loren Dyas of the Solid Waste Department. The application was then referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance. APPROVE CONTRACTORS' BONDS Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak recommended approval of the following Contractors' Bonds: Charles Gill John.B. Searcy, d/b%a Searcy Asphalt Co. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by 1tlr;. Kernan and carried, the above Contractors Bonds were approved. APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACTORS' BONDS (� Mr. Ray S. Andrysiak recommended release of the following Contractors' Bonds following his review: Terry Horein Builders, Inc. Hochstetler Construction Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above Contractors' Bonds were released as recommended. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following handicapped parking permits were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance: Leslie L. Andrus, 1336 E. Wayne N., S.B. Lucille Rush, 1020 S. 30, S.B. Steve Torok, 2202 S. Glen, S.B. Christine M. Tuttle, 3405 High, S.B. Mrs. Russell Oberlin, 2500 Topsfield, S.B. FILI14G OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the Certificate of Insurance for City Roofing Company, Inc., 2300 Sterling Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana, was filed. FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the street light outage report for the period of July 12 through 20, 1982, indicating a total of 25 outages was filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Director of the Michiana Area CETA Consortium, submitted P. 0. No. 1263 through No..1333 and recommended approval. Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No. 13579 through No. 14081 and recoriviiended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the reports were filed and the claims approved. 360 REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 1982 There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and. carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. 7on—E. Leszcz s i z". Joseph E. Kernan ATTEST: a� G a__ Barbara J. Byer , Cleik I