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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/77 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1977 A regular_ sleeting of the Board of Public Works was convened on February 21, 1977 at 9:30 a.m. by President Patrick McMahon x7ith Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks way also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETI.1G APPROVED Mr. Brunner reported that he had reviewed the minutes of the February 14, 1977 meeting and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. MASSAGE PARLOR APPLICATION OF CHANG KO DENIED This was'the date set for a public hearing on the application of Chang Ko to operate a massage parlor at 2614 S. Michigan Street. The Clerk, tendered proofs of publication of notice of,the public hearing in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon"noted that, pursuant to the ordinance, the application Was sent to various City departments for review of the requirements for such an operation and for recommendations. The Fire Department submitted a report stating that they were unable to`inspect the premises because the owner had in.forried them that the property was not going to be rented to Mr. I:o. John DeLee, Building Commissioner, reported that his Department was unable to,siake an inspection of the structure because the owners stated they would not rent.to the applicant because of his poor credit rating and because the usage would require the installation of additional toilet facilities which the owner declined to make. The Police Department submitted their_ report noting that their investigation was incor_iplete because Mr_. Ko listed no local address and they were unable to contact hire to interview him. They recommended that the license be denied until such time as they were able to contact Mr. Ko. Mr. Charles Kalwitz, owner of the building, was present and advised the Board that he would not be renting the building; to Mr. Ko. Attorney Edward Olczak was present on behalf of the applicant, Chang Ko, who was also present. Mr. Oiczak said the application was filed with the City of South Bend because Mr. Ko thought he had an arrangement to rent the building. After publicity in the newspaper about the application and because of the ideas about massage parlors in South Bend the owners have decided not to rent the building. i1r. Olczak said Mr. Ko operates a massage parlor in Kalamazoo and he displayed to the Board a copy of a Grand Rapids newspaper which printed a story about the parlor operating in Kalamazoo. Mr. Oiczak said this is a reputable operation utilizing a Japanese method of massage. Mr. Olczak said he would ask the Board to take no action on the application and continue the hearing to allow Mr. I:o to make an arrangement with the prospective landlord or another landlord in South Bend. Ile said Mr. Ko plans to go into a business with a capital expenditure of seven to ten thousand dollars and this is not an operation that is going to get into trouble with the la-u. Mr. Olczak asked for a continuance of one r_lonth to give Mr. Ko a chance to see what can be done about a location. Ile said Mr. Ko was present to answer any questions the Board might have. Mr. Brunner said the ordinance indicates that any application that is not granted is denied and said the Board is at something of an impasse. The application was filed for a specific address and, based on the information submitted to the Board, there is no way the application could be granted at this point. Mr. Brunner said if the application were to be denied, it would in no way prejudice the applicant and he has the privilege of refiling for a license for premises where he has a lease or title. Mr. Olczak said he understood the Board's situation but he asked that no action be taken for one week to allow Mr. Ko to talk to the people he hoped to rent from. Mr. Brunner said it was his personal feeling that the application should be denied at this time. He said the applicant can refile when he has a location and a lease or title interest. Mr. Olczak asked that the denial be without prejudice and Mr. Brunner said there is no prejudice. The application is insufficient since the address listed on the application will not be 06 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1976 used for the operation. Upon notion made by 'Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, the Board denied the application of Chang Ko to operate a massage parlor at 2614 S. Michigan Street and directed that any fee paid by Mr. Ko be reir_ibursed to him. SUBGRANT APPLICATIONS APPROVED - NIDAS AND PACE Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of Manpower and Training, submitted to the Board Subgrant Agreements between the Bureau of Employrlent and Training of the City of South Bend and the Northern Indiana Drug Abuse. Services (NIDAS) and Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE). Mr. Kelzenberg advised the Board that funds for these programs have been secured through a grant from the Indiana Office of Manpower Development which has accepted the City's proposal. The subgrant agreements have been reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Charles Leone and his reconnended changes have been made. The agreements provide counseling and job development services for ex -offenders and drug abusers. The amount of the NIDAS agreement is $32,591 and the PACE agreement is in the amount of $25,550. Upon motion rude by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the subgrant agreements were approved. RECOPR-E,NDATION ON PETITION TO VACATE EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF LA_SALLE ST. The Board received a report from the Bureau of Design and Administration that the petition to vacate the east -west alley north of LaSalle Street, running east from Hill Street had been reviewed and they have no objection to the proposed vacation, subject to the existing utility easements. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the recormiendation be filed and the petition referred to the Area Plan Commission for a public hearing and recommendation. Mr. Brunner seconded the riotion and it carried. NOTIFICATION OF SOUTH BEND PAP�.ING COITANY PATE -INCREASES TABLED The Board received a notification from the South Bend Parking Company that they were increasing rates at three of their parking lots. Mr. McMahon noted that the Municipal Code requires -,.that the Board be notified of any rate increase and he made a motion that the Board file the letter. Mr. Mullen noted that he has sent correspondence to all operators of flat parking lots in the City because 'they have not paid the amount stipulated in the Municipal Code for licenses. The Code requires that $1.00 per parking space per lot be paid for each license. He noted that he is waiting to hear from parking lot operators. Mr. McMahon withdrew his motion and -made a motion that the Board table the rate notification. Mr.•Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. APPLICATION FOR SCRAP LICENSE APPROVED - STEVE & GENE'S SALVAGE CO. The Board received an application for a scrap dealer's license for Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage Company at 3109 S. Gertrude Street. This operation is in an area annexed to the City in 1976 and this operation, which has been in operation at the location for some time, is now required to apply for a city license. The site has been inspected and approved by the South Bend Fire Department. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved and the Deputy City Controller's office will be advised that the license for 1977 can be issued. REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED SIGN REFERRED TO BUREAU OF TRAFFIC & LIGHTING The Board received a request from Stanley Modejeski, 1730 S. William Street, that a parking space in front of his home be designated as parking for handicapped, to aid his wife who is handicapped in getting to their car. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded b17 Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1977 FILING OF RESOLUTIONS FROM INDIANA STATE HIGHWAY COMISSION The Board received resolutions adopted by the Indiana State Highway Commission approving emergency flashing all red for approaches at the following intersections: Western & Chapin, Chapin & Sample, Western & Mayflower, Prairie and Indiana, and Prairie and Dubail and Oliver. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the resolutions were ordered filed. MARCH OF D IPE S WALI:ATHON APPROVED - APRIL 16, 1977 Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic -and Lighting, reported that the request of the March of Dimes to hold a Walkathon on April 16, 1977 had been reviewed with the Police Department and the Civil Defense Department. The route is the same_ one used in past years. Mr. Wadzinski recommended approval of the Walkathon. A Certificate of Insurance for the event has been filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Walkathon was approved. LETTEP. FP.OP1 VALLEY CABLEVI SIGN FILED The Board received a letter from Gregory Giczi of Valley Cablevision, Inc. reporting that the last address where radiation leaks were said to be occurring had been corrected and the -problem resolved. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the letter was ordered filed. BOND RELEASED - SU14SIII14E POOLS INC. The Board received a report from Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, that he had -reviewed a request to release the Contractor's Bond of Sunshine Pools, Inc., approved March 9, 1976. Mr. Andrysiak said there are no outstanding permits and the bond can be released. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the bond be released, effective March 9, 1977. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIPZS Walter F. Lantz, Deputy City Controller, and Michael L. Vance, City Auditor, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 2133 through 2843 and recommended( their approval. Mr. 11c1lahon -made a notion that the claims be approved and checks for payment issued. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period of February 14 through 18 was received. The report indicated 37 outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr: Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed. ✓ REQUEST TO USE PORTABLE DANCE FLOOD, APPROVED The Board received a request from Re.ginald Bain of the Cooperative Department of Speech and Drama of the Universitv of Notre Dame to use a portable dance floor owned by the Morris Civic Auditorium for a program on March 4, 5 and 6. Floyd Jessup was contacted and indicated that this is a vinyl floor which comes in rolls and it was cut to fit the Morris Civic Auditoriun stage. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request, subject to coordinating arrangements with Mr. Jessup and the return of the floor in good condition. s, 0 REGULAR 11EETING FEBRUARY 21, 1977 ARTICLE REGARDING STUDEBAKER MUSEUM NOTED Patrick McMahon noted that the February publication of the Indiana Departrent of Commerce features an'article,on Indiana museums and makes reference to,the Studebaker Museum in South Bend and to the good job being done by Bill Flaherty in operating the museum. Mr. McMahon said he wanted the Board to be advised of the article and of the comments regarding `Mr. Flaherty. Ile made a motion that the article be filed. PZr.,Brunner,seconded the motion and it carried. NO PAPaING ON MAIN STREET FROM WAYNE TO ti]ESTERN FOR LEFT TURN LANE Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, advised the Board that his Bureau in conjunction with the Bureau of Engineering was proposing a change in parking on Main Street for ninety days to establish a left turn lane. There will be no parking on Main Street, between Wayne Street and Western Avenue at certain times of day and on certain days of the week to allow for a left turn only lane for cars turning east on Western. The no parking will begin within the next few days from 3:00,p.nm, to 6:00 p.m. Cones, signage and barricades will be used to mark the turn lane to acquant motorists with the change. Mr. Wadzinski was asked if turns would be allowed from the niddle lane and Mr. Wadzinski said he was going to try to establish the left turn lane first. Attention will be given to the book return box at the Public Library to monitor traffic volume there. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried,"the meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. ATTEST: '-p Patricia DeClercq, C1 rk 1