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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/82 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9. 1982 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, August 9, 1982, by President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr,. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Carolyn Pfotenhauer MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the August 2, 1982, regular meeting of the Board were approved as submitted. RESULTS OF CITY VEHICLE AUCTION HELD ON JULY 31, 1982 Mr. Leszczynski announced that the city's public auction held on July 31, 1982, netted a total of $11,390.00 for the sale of 57 obsolete city vehicles and light trucks. He thanked the Clerk of the Board and Mr. Sean Watt, Director of the Division of Transportation,md Lieutenant Cloyde Coffman who served as auctioneer, for their efforts in preparing for and conducting the auction. OPENING OF BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF SALT STORAGE FACILITY This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the construction of a salt storage facility at the Municipal Services Facility site. 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: Harry H. Verkler Contractor, Inc 645 Wilber Street South Bend, Indiana Bid was signed by Garold R. Benjamin, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. $123,130.00 Alternate: (Spirex Method) $212,548.00 Horrall Harrington 613 Berlin Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15221 $112,000.00 Bid was signed by Horrall Harrington, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the engineer's estimate for the above project was $115,000.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above bids were referred to Mr. Sean Watt, Director of the Division of Transportation, for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIRS This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for concrete pavement repairs at various locations throughout the city. 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: Batteast Construction Company 430 East LaSalle Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 $228,228.97 Bid was signed by Robert V. Batteast, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Pliers.Drove 1 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. Bid was signed by Ben Ziolkowski, 1005 S. Lafayette non -collusion affidavit was in P. 0. Box 1006 order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. $217,589.90 McIntyre & Jones Construction Bid was signed by Kenneth A. 2526 West 6th Street McIntyre, non -collusion affidavit Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. $224,145.97 Walsh & Kelly, Inc. Bid was signed by Thomas 0. Walsh, 24358 State Road 23 non -collusion affidavit was in South Bend, Indiana 46614 order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. $247,562.50 LaPorte Construction Company P. 0. Box 577 LaPorte, Indiana 46350 $265,111.27 Rieth-Riley Construction Co. P. 0. Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 $245,728.20 Bid was signed by Thomas G. Blackburn, 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. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the engineer's estimate for the above project was $286,122.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above bids were referred to the Bureau of Public Construction for review and recommendation. OPENING OF BIDS - ARDMORE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the construction of Ardmore Trail improvements. The Clerk tendered proofs of publica- tion 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: HRP Company, Inc. 1216-18 West Washington South Bend, Indiana 46601 $292,749.90 Rieth-Riley Construction Co. P 0. Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 $264,151.75 Walsh & Kelly 24358 State Road 23 South Bend, Indiana 46614 $260,347.95 Mr. Leszczynski advised that the project was $331,000.00. Upon a seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Bureau of Public Construction Bid was signed by Harold E. Slutsky, 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 Thomas 0. Walsh, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. engineer's estimate for the above motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, the above bids were referred to for review and recommendation. 3'70 REGULAR MEETING OPE14ING OF BIDS - MONROE-SAMPLE REDEVELOPMENT, PHASE I AUGUST 9, 1982 This was the date set for receiving sealed bids for the redevelop- - ment of the Monroe -Sample area,.Phase I. 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: Batteast Construction Company Bid was signed by Robert V. 430 East LaSalle Batteast, non -collusion affidavit South Bend, Indiana 46617 was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. $100,517.51 Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. 1005 S. Lafayette P. 0. Box 1106 $ 84,030.50 McIntyre & Jones Construction 2526 West 6th Street Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 $ 84,713.15 Rieth-Riley Construction Co. P. 0. Box 1775 South Bend, Indiana 46634 $ 89,374.80 Bid was signed by Ben Ziolkowski, non -collusion affidavit was in order, and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Kenneth A. , - Mclntyre, 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. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the engineer's estimate for the above project was $103,000.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above bids were referred to the Bureau of Public Construction for review and recommendation, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20, 1982 - DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE VEHICLES RESOLUTION NO. 20, 1982 WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works that two street sweepers, one being an Elgin and one a Tennant, are obsolete and no longer needed or are unfit for the purpose for which they were intended. WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-11-6 permits the sale of personal property no longer needed or obsolete. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the Elgin and Tennant street sweepers listed above are obsolete and not needed by the City of South Bend. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance be authorized to dispose of said vehicles and to remove same from the City Vehicle Inventory. Adopted: August 9, 1982 ATTEST: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk 371 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. William Penn, Manager of the Street Department, was requesting permission to scrap two obsolete street sweepers which have been almost completely stripped of all usable parts. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above resolution was adopted. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21, 1982 APPROVE LEASE OF PORTION OF ALLEN'S ALLEY Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board was being requested to consider the lease of a portion of Allen's Alley to Senor Kelly's Mexican -Irish Cafe as an outdoor restaurant area. The area in question consisted of a 17.5 by 110' parcel immediately adjacent to the existing building in which the restaurant would be housed extending from Woodward Court to Michigan Street. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the alley at present was public right-of-way and, although closed to vehicular traffic, had not been vacated but landscaped and used as a pedestrian walkway. Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, submitted a favorable recommendation to the Board for the leasing of a portion of the alley to Senor Kelly's Restaurant provided the provision of adequate public walkway from Michigan Street to the service drive and Colfax Garage be addressed, in addition to maintenance responsibilities. Mr. Edgar Davis, President of Senor Kelly's, residing at 1240 Eaton Drive, stated that he was indeed very interested in,leasing a portion of the alley for use as an outdoor garden adjacent to his building. He advised that he would be happy to accept maintenance responsibilities, including snow removal and general upkeep of the area in question. He stated that, prior to actually commencing with any construction of the outdoor garden, provided the lease of the property to him was approved, plans and drawings would be submitted to the city showing exactly what construction would take place. Mr. Kernan supported lease of the public right- of-way in view of the favorable recommendation received from the Redevelopment Department and given the fact that an establishment would be opening in the downtown area which would greatly enhance the area. He felt the city should proceed with negotiations on the lease of the property. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the public hearing on the matter was closed. Mrs. Pfotenhauer advised that, in accordance with state statutes, the Board needed to determine the desirability of leasing the right-of-way in question and then proceed to obtain appraisals of the property in order to advertise for bids on its proposed lease. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 21, 1982 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has been designated by the Mayor as the body which gives notice, .conducts hearings, and makes recommendations as to the desirability of sale or lease of city -owned property, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-3; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the owner of a 14-foot alley extending from Main Street to Michigan Street and bounded on the north by Colfax Avenue and on the south by Washington Street; and WHEREAS, said public right-of-way officially referred to as Columbus Court has been landscaped and closed to vehicular traffic although not officially vacated, and is commonly referred to as Allen's Alley; and 372 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works believes that it is in the best interests of the City of South Bend that a portion of the public right-of-way extending from Woodward Court to Michigan Street be leased; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has given notice pursuant to I.C. 5-3-1 and has conducted a public hearing on the desirability of offering a portion of Allen's Alley for lease. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 1. That a recommendation be made to the Mayor that the lease of a portion of the public right-of-way commonly referred to as Allen's Alley extending from Woodward Court east to Michigan Street be approved, subject to acceptance by the Board of Public Works of certain lease terms. 2. That a lease for use and maintenance of said property be advertised and negotiated pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11. Dated: August 9, 1982 ATTEST: s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan AWARD BID - REROOFING OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY Mr. Sean Watt, Director of the Division of Transportation, recom- mended the Board award the low bid of Fenner Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., in the amount of $177,670.00.for Alternate No. 1, Single -Ply System Roofing (Carlisle Design B) for the Municipal Services Facility structure at 701 West Sample Street. It was noted that bids for the project had been received by the Board at its August 2, 1982, regular meeting. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recom- mendation was approved and the bid awarded. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT (LaFREE EXCAVATING - WESTERN & CHAPIN RADIUS IMPROVEMENTS) Change Order No. 1 (final) in the amount of an increase of $954.39 on the Western and Chapin Radius Improvement Project was submitted by LaFree Excavating for Board approval. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the increase reflected actual "as built" quantities in the completion of the project. The Project Completion Affidavit was also submitted indicating a total contract cost of $16,726.74, along with a three-year Maintenance Bond. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Change Order and Project Completion Affidavit were approved and the Maintenance Bond convering a three-year period to August 9, 1935, was filed. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT (RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION - CBD SITE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I) Rieth-Riley Construction Company submitted Change Order No. 1 (final) in the amount of an increase of $4,882.43 for work done on the Central Business District Site Improvements, Phase I. Also submitted was the Project Completion Affidavit indicating a total contract cost of $13,797.93 for the project, and a three- year Maintenance Bond. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Change Order and Project Completion Affidavit were approved and the Maintenance Bond covering a three-year period to August 9, 1985, was filed. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Leszczynski advised that railroad crossing improvements which consisted of the installation of rubberized crossing surfaces were proposed for railroad.crossings at Lincolnway West near Wilber Street and the Ewing Street crossing just west of Main Street. Under terms of the agreement with the Indiana State Highway Commission, federal funds would pay for 90% of the cost of the improvements, with the city paying the remaining 10%. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the agreements were approved. APPROVE EMERGENCY FLASH DESIGNATION (MANCHESTER AND McKINLEY) In accordance with a request of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting to the Indiana Department of Highways, the Manchester and McKinley intersection was approved through official action by the state for implementation of all red emergency flash phase. �. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and d. carried, the action of the state was confirmed. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS (SAMPSON STREET EXTENSION AND RE -ROOFING OF FIRE STATION NO. 4) In a memo to the Board, Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, requested Board approval for the advertising for the receipt of sealed bids on construction of the Sampson Street Extension Project. A similar request for advertising was submitted by Fire Chief Timothy J. Brassell for the Re -Roofing Project for Fire Station No. 4 located at 220 North Olive Street. It was learned that Fire Station No. 4 had been constructed in 1974, and the Board members expressed concern over the need for a new roof on a building not even 10 years old. Assistant Fire Chief Richard Switalski stated that some roofing repairs had already been accomplished on the structure and it had been determined that an entire new roof was needed which was estimated to cost approximately $25,000.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Engineering Department and Legal Department were to research the warranties on materials and construction as it related to the original roof and proceed against the contractor if necessary. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the requests to advertise for sealed bids for the Sampson Street Extension and re -roofing of Fire Station No. 4 were approved, with a date established for the receipt of bids on August 30, 1982. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY PACK PEDDLER'S LICENSE - MARVIN E. DIXON In a letter to the Board, City Controller Joseph.Kernan recommended the Board deny the application of Marvin Dixon, 1109 West 115th Street, Chicago, Illinois, for a Pack Peddler's License based on the Police Department's investigation and subsequent recommenda- tion for denial because of past criminal activity and convictions. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation to deny the license application was approved and the Clerk instructed to advise Mr. Dixon of his right to a hearing before the Board. Mr.. Kernan abstained from voting. REQUEST FOR ROAD RUN REFERRED - TASK FORCE FOR EDUCATION OF HANDICAPPED A request was submitted by Allen M. Parelius, Education of the Handicapped Task Force, 61500 Brightwood Lane, South Bend, Indiana, for permission to conduct an eight -mile road.run on behalf of the Task Force scheduled for Sunday, September 26, 1982, starting at 8:00 a.m., utilizing the Rum Village road route. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING REQUEST REFERRED FOR MARCH OF DIMES SUPERWALK AUGUST 9, 1982 Mr. Thomas Burzynski, Executive Administrator of the St. Joseph County March of Dimes, 1507 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, requested approval of the Annual March of Dimes Superwalk proposed to be held on Saturday, April 23, 1983. A proposed route starting and ending at Potowatomi Park was submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REQUEST REFERRED FOR INTERSECTION FUND SOLICITATION Mr. Michael P. Barnes, Co -Chairman of the American Cancer Society, requested permission to conduct a fund solicitation for the Cancer Society on August 21, 1932, at the following intersections within South Bend: Lincolnway and Bendix Drive Western Avenue and Mayflower Portage and Angela Michigan and Ewing Michigan and Ireland Road Michigan and Northshore Main and Chippewa Miami and Ireland Miami and Lincolnway Ironwood and Lincolnway Ironwood and Mishawaka Ironwood and Corby Logan and Jefferson Eddy and South Bend Avenue Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY A request was received from Nancy Hansen, 803 West Washington Street, concerning the purchase of a city -owned lot located at 621 Rush Street. According to the letter written by Ms. Hansen, she was in the process of purchasing a house at 625 Rush Street which had very little yard area, and the purchase of the adjoining city - owned lot was a consideration in the purchase of the house at 625 Rush. 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 lot for any reason. APPROVE PLANTING OF TREES ALONG MIAMI STREET BY MIAMI STREET MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION Mr. Leszczynski advised that the request of the Miami Street Merchants' Association received on August 2, 1982, for permission to plant approximately 60 trees in the public right-of-way along Miami Street from Lincolnway East to Altgeld Street had been reviewed by the Park Department and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. He advised that favorable recommendations had been received for the tree planting project from James Seitz, Park Superintendent, provided the program was coordinated with the Park Department Forester and further that the care and mainten- ance of the trees would be the responsibility of the Miami Street Merchants' Association and not the Park Department, and from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting with the stipulation that the trees be planted in such a manner so as not to obstruct the view or operation of any street light, traffic sign or signal and that the trees be planted no less than four feet from the back of the curb and still allowing for a five-foot unobstructed sidewalk. Mr. Leszczynski stated that all cuts needed to be made to the sidewalk area or curbs must be done by a bonded contractor. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendations and request were approved. 375 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 APPROVE BLOCK PARTY - 700 BLOCK OF WOODSIDE Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the block party request of L. Slavinskas, 716 Woodside, South Bend, for Saturday, August 14, 1982, from noon to midnight, provided that an.un.obstructed 12-foot lane be maintained at either curb or down the center of the street for emergency purposes. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET PROCESSION - ST. STANISLAUS B & M PARISH Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the request of St. Stanislaus B & M Parish for a street procession to be held on Thursday, August 26, 1982, starting at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the corner of Linden and Brookfield and proceeding north on Brookfield to Rupel Street, west on Rupel to Johnson and south on Johnson to the church parking lot at 415 North Johnson. Mr. Wadzinski �- recommended that Linden Street remain open; however, barricades (29 would be provided to close other streets along the route. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved with the stipulation that Linden Q Street remain open, and subject to the appropriate Certificate of Insurance being filed with the Board in advance of the event. APPROVE USE OF PUBLIC SIDEWALK FOR SOUTH BEND SHRINE CLUB The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended favorably the request of the South Bend Shrine Club for use of the public sidewalk border- ing its property on Marion Street for Saturday, August 14, 1982, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for its annual Corn and Sausage Roast, and the placement of barricades 24 feet from the curb out into Marion Street to protect pedestrian overflow onto the street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE ON -STREET PARKING FOR SIMON BROTHERS FOOD SHOW The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended approval of the request of Simon Brothers to allow temporary on -street parking on Bendix Drive in conjunction with its upcoming Annual Food Show to be held on Saturday, October 2, and Sunday, October 3, 1982. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE LABOR DAY PARADE - DISCOVERY HALL The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended approval of the Labor Day Parade to be sponsored by Discovery Hall on Monday, September 6, 1982, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Tippecanoe Place and proceeding to Century Center along Taylor Street to Jefferson, with final details of parade to be coordinated with the Police Traffic Division and the Bureau of Traffic and Ligting. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved. APPROVE STREET CLOSURES FOR PARK AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR OF HOMES In response to a request from the Park Avenue Neighborhood Associa- tion Historic Homes Tour Committee, a favorable recommendation was submitted by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for the closing of the following streets on Sunday, September 12, 1982, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., provided all streets have a 12-foot unobstructed lane maintained at either curb or down the center of the street for emergency purposes: 376 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 Riverside from Forest to Dushane Court Forest from Riverside to LaMonte Terrace Park Avenue from Riverside to Navarre LaMonte Terrace from Forest to Park Manitou from Forest to Park Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation for street closures was approved. FILE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS A list containing 61 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 environmental list was .filed. APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the license application of Arnold Barrier, 1109 Bryan, for a Rubbish and Garbage Removal License was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance. It was noted that a favorable inspection of the truck to be used for the hauling of the garbage had been conducted by Loren Dyas of the Solid Waste Department. 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: Walter L. Liszewski, 1247 Queen, S.B. Ella Mary Brinkman, 1921 S. Ironwood, S.B. Minnie Hatcher, 1046 N. Huey, S.B. June Freeman, 19799 Southland, S.B. Francis Ray Scheibelhut, 56200 Miller, Mish. Marjory Streich, 501 E. Eckman, S.B. FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The report indicated a total of 13 outages for the period of July 31 through August 6, 1982. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Elroy J. Kelzenberg, Director of the Michiana Area CETA Consortium, submitted purchase orders totalling 27 and recommended approval. Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No. 14688 through No. 15102 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the reports were filed and the claims approved. COMPLAINT OF BLOCKED DRIVEWAYS ON COLLEGE AND ORANGE STREETS Councilman Walter Szymkowiak brought to the Board's attention the problem of blocked drive entrances by residents in the area of the Martin Luther King Center at College and Orange Streets. He stated that persons utilizing the facility constantly park their cars in such a fashion so as to block the entrances to residents' driveways. He asked that "no parking" signs be placed at the intersection in an effort to solve the problem. Mr. Leszczynski informed Councilman Szymkowiak that he would discuss the problem with the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting to see what could be done to eliminate the problem. 1 377 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1982 There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ... ........ hn E. Leszc y s i 42cChard�L. Hill o Jo E. Kernan ATTEST: G C-D - Barbara J. Byer , Cler