HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/76 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER S, 1976
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:30 a.m, on Monday, November 3, 1976 by President Rollin Farrand
with Mr. Farrand, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City
Attorney Georgia Luks was also present.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS APPROVED
Mr. Brunner reported that the minutes of the November 1, 1976
meeting had been.reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be
approved as submitted. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it
carried.
Mr. Mullen noted that a special meeting was held on November 4 to
approve a lease with Office Engineers, Inc. for use of a building
at 121 N. Michigan Street by River Bend Plaza and Century Center.
Mr. Mullen made a motion that the minutes of the special meeting
be approved as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it
carried.
PUBLIC HEAPING - ASSESSMENT ROLL, VACATION RESOLUTION NO.,3431,
1976 - VACATION CONFIRMED
This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Poll
for Vacation Resolution No. 3431, 1976 for the vacation of the
north -south alley between Portage Avenue and Anderson Street from the
south right-of-way line of R.inyon Street thence southerly to the
north right-of-way line of Bulla Street in the Morris Park Addition
to the City of South Bend, Indiana.
The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South
Bend Tribune and the Tri-County Newswhich were found to be sufficient.
No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were filed.
Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded b,z Mr. Brunner and
carried, the Assessment Poll shoving $0.00 net damages and $0.00
net benefits was approved and said resolution is in all things
ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed.
BODY ARMOR BID ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO FUNDING
The Board received a letter from Chief Michael Borkowski, outlining
the review of the bids received for body armor for personnel ofthe
Police Department. Chief Borkowski noted that after a complete review
of all bids, he was recommending that the bid be. awarded to the Shield
Uniform Company at a unit price of $134.00. Review and testing of
the items indicated to Chief Borkowski that this vest would provide
the best protection for the safety of the officers. Chief Terry was
asked how many units would be purchased. He said the appropriation
would cover 162 units but they hope to secure additional funding to
purchase more. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr.
Mullen and carried, the Board accepted the bid of the Shield Uniform
Company to provide body armor at $134.00 per unit, subject to final
approval of the funding.
DISPOSAL OF DRIVER EDUCATION EOUIP11ENT APPROVED
The Board received a report from Chief Michael Borkowski that certain
Driver Education Equipment, which was donated to the City, is obsolete.
The South Bend Police Department is no longer conducting driver
improvement training and they have contacted local agencies who
indicate they are not interested in the equipment. The Bremen Police
Department is interested in acquiring the equipment. Upon motion
made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board
approved the disposition of the Driver Education Equipment by
donating it to the Bremen Police Department.
RE- GULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1976
COMPLAINT AGAINST VALLEY CABLEVISION
Tim Zeak of the South Bend Antenna Company, and a representative
of Hatt's Antenna Service and PZolenda.'s Antenna Company were present.
Mr. Zeak said they were appearing in response to the letter received
by the Board from Valley Cablevision last week regarding the
radiation leaks which are interfering with signal reception by
some antenna company customers. Mr. Zeak said, despite the claim
in the letter, he is not receiving cooperation from Valley Cable -
vision to correct the situation. Mr. Zeal-, said he must make four
or five calls before anyone from Valley Cablevision will talk to him.
Mr. Zeak said this situation is occurring in many areas of South Bend,
not just in River Park as Valley Cablevision stated in their letter.
He said his attorney has contacted Valley Cablevision on his behalf
with no satisfaction. Mr. Zeak noted that Valley Cablevision is in
violation of F.C.C. rulings regarding these leaks. Fie asked that
the Board schedule a meeting with Valley Cablevision and the City
Attorney at which time Valley Cablevision should be asked to answer
charges as to -Thy their franchise agreement should not be revoked.
Mr. Zeak then read eleven reasons why he felt their franchise should
be revoked. Mr. Farrand advised Mr. Zeak that the Board has written
to the Federal Cor.,nunications Commission requesting a response in
regard to this matter and are awaiting a reply. 11r. Brunner noted
that Legal.Interne Terry Crone corresponded with the F.C.C. and a
response was received on Friday. Mr. Brunner said a.report from
Mr. Crone on that reply would be made next Monday. Mr. Farrand asked
Mr. Zeal; if he would submit his eleven complaints against.Valley
Cablevision in writing to the Board for consideration next Monday
and Mr. Zeak agreed to do this. Mr. Farrand noted that any other
antenna representatives who wished to submit written material next
Monday for the Board's consideration could do so. Mr. Brunner noted
that a member of his law firm represents Valley Cablevision. There-
fore, to avoid any possible conflict of interest, he will not make
any decisions on this matter and will ask that Mr. Crone of his
staff work in conjunction with the Board's Attorney, Georgia Luks,
on the matter. Mr. Brunner said, in order that the Board be
objective, he would abstain from further action on the matter. Mr.
Farrand then advised that this matter would be on the agenda for
the November 15 meeting for further consideration.
PETITION FOR VACATION WITHDRAWN - HINDSLEY, INC. AND AAA CREDIT UNION
Wilfred Mavette, Attorney for Hindsley, Inc. and AAA.Credit Union,
petitioners for the vacation of the north -south alley between Bendix
Drive and Goodland, requested that the Board withdraw the petition
from further consideration. Mr. Farrand noted that the rezoning
petition for this location was denied by the Common Council and,
therefore, the petitioner does not wish to proceed. Upon motion
made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request
to withdraw the vacation petition was approved.
BID AWARDED SUBJECT TO FUNDING - STREET DEPAE'RIENT TRUCKS
Joseph Ga-,.rrysiak, Street Commissioner, recommended to the Board
that the low bid of Shamrock Ford be accepted for two trucks for
the Street Department. The unit price of the bid was $11,518.58,
with the net bid for two trucks being $23,037.16. Upon motion made
by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board accepted
the bid of Shamrock Ford for two trucks at a total price of $23,037.16,
subject to final approval of the appropriation of the funds.
PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT APPROVED FOR PLAZA PARF:
The Project Completion Affidavit for Plaza Park, Project R-66,
was submitted to the Board. The project had a total cost of
$203,403.93, and approval of the completion affidavit was recommended
by Rollin E. Farrand, Director of Public Works, and Patrick McMahon.,
Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction. Upon motion made by
Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the completion
affidavit was approved.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1976
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION CO.
A Certificate of Insurance for Ziolkowski Construction Company was
submitted to the Board and reviewed by Deputy City Attorney
Georgia Luks, who recommended.that the certificate be filed. Upon
motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,
the certificate was filed with the Board.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED - SALE OF 1221 GRACE STREET
A purchase agreement for the sale of a city-owned.lot at 1221 Grace
Street was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks.and
submitted to the prospective purchaser, Chester Muszynski, for his
approval. The agreement calls for a total purchase price of $575.00
for the lot. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen
and carried, the purchase agreement was approved and the City
Attorney's office will be requested to prepare a deed to the property.
CONTRACT - KALEY STREET CURB A14D SIDEWALK
A contract with Rieth-Riley Construction Company for the construction
of curb and sidewalk on Kaley Street, from Western Avenue to Huron
Street, was submitted. The Board had accepted the proposal from
RiethRiley.and.the total amount of the contract is $10,625. Upon
motion r_iade by Mr. Farrand, seconded by TTr. Mullen and carried, the
contract was approved and signed by the Board subject.to.the con-
tractor signing -the agreement,
CLAIMS APPROVED
Deputy City Controller Walter_ Lantz and City Auditor Michael Vance
subr.7itted to the Board Claims, Docket Numbers 16156 through 16536,
and recoranended that they be approved for payment. Upon motion made
by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Ifullen and carried, the Board
approved the payment of claims and directed that checks be issued.
RELEASE OF B014D APPROVED - WALSH & KE=
Raymond S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board
that a request to release the contractor's bond of ��alsh and Kelly
had been received. Mr. Andrysiak reviewed the bond and noted no
outstanding pernits or claims and he recoriended release. Upon
notion nade by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried,
the report was ordered filed.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED
The Street Light Outage Report for the period of November 1 through
5 was received. The report indicated seven outages. Upon notion
made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the
report was ordered filed.
RIVER BEND PLAZA APPLICATIONS APPROVED CONDITIONALLY
Ronald Bock, Director of fiver Bend Plaza, submitted to the Board
applications for the Holiday Festival on Novenber 20 with his
favorable recommendation as follows:
A. Calvary Pentecostal Church - Food Booth
B. Zoological Society - Animal Display
Upon motion rude by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried,
the applications were approved subject to the filing of the necessary
insurance certificates and purchase of vending licenses where
applicable.
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REGULAR MEET114G
110VEIIBER 8, 1976
TRAFFiC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED
Ralph J. 17adzinski, lfanager" of_ the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting,
recommended the installation of th& following traffic control
devices:
A. Removal of 30 minute parking limit, south side of 1200
Mishativaka Avenue.
B. Removal of two-hour limit at 1429 Mishawaka Avenue.
C. installation of 30 M.P.H. signs on Cleveland Road, from
Bendix to a point east of Kenmore Road.
D. Installation of -no parking signs on both sides of Cleveland,
frog-z Bendix to a point east of Kenmore.
E. Installation of 30 MPH signs on Kenmore from Cleveland to Boland.
F. installation of No Parking signs on both sides of Kenmore from
Cleveland to Boland
Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand,,seconded by Mr. Brunner and
carried, the traffic control devices were approved.
MAINTENANCE B01M RELEASED - IIIGIILA14D ESTATES, SECTIO14 SiX
The Departnent of Engineering reported to the Board that an
inspection was made of Highland Estates, Section Six and the
maintenance bond for the project can now be released. Upon notion
made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the
maintenance bond was released.
SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET - ST. JOSEPH RIVED. WALL AND CA140E PORTAGE
The title sheet approving the plans for the St. Joseph River
Wall and Canoe Portage, Project R & S 39, fron Colfax Avenue
South was submitted to the Board. Upon notion made by Mr.
Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board' signed
the title sheet approving the plans.
AGREEMENT WITH COLE AND ASSOCIATES, COLFAX BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION -APPROVED
An agreement with Cole and Associates for engineering services for
the Colfax Bridge Reconstruction/Sitelmprovement Project was
submitted to the Board. The agreement is not to exceed $65,835.00.
Mr. Farrand noted that the grant application for the project is
being prepared and lie nade a notion that the Board approve the
agreement, subject to final release of the funds by the State Board
of Tax Commissioners. Mr.. Mullen seconded the notion and it carried.
AGREEPZENT ITITH LAWSON & ASSCIATES , ST . JOSEPH RIVER STALL REPAIR -APPROVED
An Agreement with Lawson and Associates for the engineering services
for the repair of the St. Joseph River Wall in connection with the
Colfax Bridge Reconstruction/Site improvement Project was subr_iitted
to the Board. The agreement is in the amount of $28,000. Upon motion
made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. lHullen and carried, the agreement
was approved subject to final release of the funds by the State Board
of Tax Corulissioners.
HOLiDA" PARADE APPROVED
The request for a Holiday Parade on November 20 in connection with
the Holiday Festival on River Bend Plaza was referred to the Bureau
of Traffic and Lighting for review. Ralph Wadzinski, Bureau Manager,
reported to the Board that he had reviewed the plans and had no
objection to the festival, with the stiuplation that, because there
is a Notre Dar.:ie home football garie that day, any request for traffic
control must be coordinated directly with Captain Sweitzer of the
Police Department Traffic Detail. Upon notion nade b-17 Mr. Farrand,
seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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REGULAR ME ET
NOVEMBER 8, 1976
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon
motion made by Mr. Tarrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried,
the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
ATTEST:
Patricia DeC ercq, Clerk
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