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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/77 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1977 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9 : 30 a.ui. on Monday, February 28, 1977 by President Patrick McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks was also present. MINUTES OF PP.EVIOUS°PTEETING APPROVED Mr. McMahon reported that he had reviewed the minutes of the February 21 neeting and lie made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded the notion and it carried. PUBLIC HEAI;ING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3436 This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Poll for Vacation Resolution No. 3436, 1976 for the vacation of the east -west alley between Randolph Street and Calvert Street, west of Ironwood Drive, from the west right-of-way line of Ironwood Drive running west 135 feet to the east right-of-way line of the north -south alley vest of Ironwood Drive, in Roseland Park addition. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were filed. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks advised the Board that she had prepared a quitclaim deed for the dedication of five feet of right-of- way for a turning radius and had submitted the deed to Jack Dunfee, Attorney for the petitioners, for execution. Upon notion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll showing )0.00 net darzages and $0.00 net benefits was approved, subject to the filing of the executed quitclairz deed with the Board, at which time the resolution will be in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings will be closed. LETTER FILED - OLIVE -PRAIRIE SIGNALI2ATION The Board received a letter_ from L. R. Sadler, Acting District Engineer for the LaPorte District Office of the Indiana State Highway Commission, indicating that the request for signals at the inter- section of Olive and Prairie has been reviewed by the LaPorte office and their findings have been forwarded to the Division of 'Traffic in Indianapolis, and that the Board would be hearing directly f_ron that office on the matter. Mr. McMahon noted that the request would probably be heard at the March rzeeting of the Highway Commission. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the letter was ordered filed .: FILII4G OF PETITION TO VACATE EAST-TTEST ALLEY SOUTH OF LIIdCOLIRlAY WEST David and Maxine Bjoraas file their petition to vacate the second east -west alley south of Lincolnway West running from Olive Street east to the first north -south alley. Upon notion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Bureau of Engineering for preliminary review and report. AT7ENMEMT 110. 1 APPROVED - CENTUBY CENTURY CONSTRUCTION MANAGETZENT Amendrient No. 1 to the Construction Management for Century Center with Sollitt Construction Company was submitted to the Board. Mr. McMahon reported that the original contract expired January 1, 1977 and this amendment extends the contract through November 1, 1977 and makes provision for palm'ient to be rude to then for work perforried. The amendment has been reviewed by the Legal Department and approved by the Civic Center Building Authority. The amendment provides for payment of $4,000 per month through October 21, 1977. After November 1, 1977 time spent will be reirlbursed at the rate of 825.00 per hour. Mr. McMahon rude a motion that the arlendnent be approved. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. REGULAR 1 EETING FEBRUARIY 28, 1977 REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING OF1 CDRBY BLVD. i0 ONE SIDE FILED The Board received a request fror.:i Ernest°Ross, 1148 Corby Blvd., that parking be restricted to one side only on Corby Blvd., from Twyckenhari to Hill Street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for a field investigation and report. Per. Brunner asked that the intersection of,Corby and Notre' Dame be studied for possible installation of four-way stop signs. Mr. Wadzinski will be asked to loot: into this matter. REQUEST FILED - EITENS ION OF KEIRIORE S T . 114 INDUSTRIAL PARK The Board received a letter from Hugh Silberman, President of Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc. requesting that the extension of Kenmore Street to the airport property, as called for in the original plans for the Airport Industrial Park, be completed to permit the firm to put in a second driveway. Mr. Silberman indicated that this extension was not completed, at the City's request and with Automatic Molded Plastic's consent, with the stipulation that it would be completed when needed and requested. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was ordered filed and referred to the Division of Engineering for review to confirm the status of this requested extension. SCRAP DEALER'S LICENSE APPROVED - BUSH AUTO SALVAGE Bush's Auto Salvage, 58505 Linden Road, submitted an application for a Scrap Dealer's license. The company operates in an area annexed to the City in 1976 and they are now required to purchase a city license. The Fire Department has approved the license application. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, with Mr. Mullen abstaining, the Board approved the application and directed the Deputy City Controller's Office to issue the license. FILING OF FOPS? LETTER RE: SNOW REMOVAL Mr. McMahon noted that the Board received a number of complaints this winter regarding property owners' failure to clean snow from their sidewalks, particularly in commercial locations and at apartment complexes. A form letter has been drafted to be used in the future when such complaints are received. Mr. Brunner noted that it is going to be difficult to get compliance but said the City has a responsibility to enforce the ordinance. A �200 fine may be assessed. Mr. Brunner said the City has limited resources but the public should be aware that the ordinance exists and will be enforced. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the following form letter was approved: "The Board of Public Works has received complaints that snow has -not been removed from the sidewalk in front of your property located at The Municipal Code, Section 18-8 and 13-2 stipulates that it is the responsibility of the owner to remove snow and ice to the full paved width of the sidewalk within twenty-four hours. The Board -is requesting your cooperation in removing the snow and ice from the sidewalk for the safety of pedestrians and in the best interests of the citizens of South Bend. Failure to comply will result in appropriate legal action being initiated. 1 REGULAR IIE- ETI14G FEBRUARY 28, 1977 Sri'. PATRICK' S DAY CELEBRATIOPJ APPROVED The Board received a request from River Bend Plaza for a St. Patrick's Dav Celebration to be held on Thursday, March 17. The tentative program for the ceremony to be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. was submitted. It was noted that if the weather is not favorable, the Commissioners have approved use of the lobby of the County -City Building for the event. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the program was approved CONTRACT FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS APPROVED A contract between the City of South Bend and Princess Fireworks Company for the fireworks display at the close of the Ethnic Festival on July 4 was submitted, to the Board. The contract is in the amount of $7,500 and it was noted that the money has been appropriated by the Council. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks reported that she had reviewed the contract. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded byjfr,. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved, subject to the permit fror.:1 the State Fire Marshall, -approval of the local Fire Department and a Certificate of Insurance being filed with the Board. CLAIMS APPROVED Walter F. Lantz, Chief Deputy City Controller, and Michael L. Vance, City Auditor, submitted to the Board claim docket numbers 2344 through 3430 for approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,! seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the claims and directed that checks f= payment be issued. RENTAL Or COLFAX GARAGE ON MARCH 1 APPROVED The Board received a request from the Moonraker Restaurant to rent the Colfax Parking Garage on Tuesday, March 1 from 6:00 p.ra, to closing in connection with opening ceremonies at the restaurant. The fee charged for the rental will be $50. 00. Upon motion , lade by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the rental of the garage was approved. TAXI LICE14SE DENIED - PRENTIS LEE LEWIS The Board received a recor.miendation from City Controller Peter H. Mullen that, in concurrence with the Police Department, the license application of Prentis Lee Lewis for a taxi license be denied. Mr. Mullen said the recomrlendation was based on the applicant's previous arrests and convictions. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks also reviewed the application and concurred. yUpon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, with Mr. Mullen abstaining, the taxi license was denied. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period of February 21 through 25 was received. The report indicated 26 outages. Mr. Kovas of the South Bend Tribune also reported the lights in the 400 and 500 blocks of Lafayette out and the lights in the 300 block W. Madison out. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed and Mr. Kovas' additions directed to be turned in to the Police Department. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 281977 BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - BUREAU OF CETIETCERIES TRUCK Robert C. Niezgodski, Bureau of Cemeteries, requested that the Board approve advertising for bids for a truck for which detailed specifications were submitted. James Meehan, Manager of the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, was present and advised the Board that he had reviewed the specifications and he recormiended some minor changes. Mr. Niezgodski said he had been advised of the changes. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the specifications as modified by Mr. Meehan and authorized the advertising for bids, with sealed bids to be received on March 14, 1977. NOTIFICATION OF SOUTH BEND PARKING COTZPANY PATE INCREASES TABLED Mr. McMahon noted that the Board had received notification of rate changes at four lots operated by the South Bend Parking Company. Mr. Mullen said the Board tabled a similar notification received last week, pending a response from the company to,a request from the City Controller's Office that the amount stipulated in the Municipal Code for open parking lots be paid. Mr. Mullen said his office is still waiting for a reply. He made a motion that this notification be tabled. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. INQUIRY OF STATUS OF APPLICATIONS OF THOMAS PHILLIPS The Board was asked about the status of appliations filed by Thomas Phillips to operate a pool hall and dance hall at 1333 Lincolnway, West. Mr. Phillips' brother was present. Mr. Mullen advised him that the City was waiting for the applicant to comply with the City Code by applying for a building permit for his location. Mr. Mullen said he gave this information to Mr. Phillips' attorney last week. He said the City will take no further action on the matter until it has been determined that Mr. Phillips can qualify for a building permit for the location and its proposed use. 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 10:15 a.m. Peter H. Mullen ' ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Clerk